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Scott Fetzer Electrical Group Innovates with Kenandy
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Scott Fetzer Electrical Group (SFEG) was formed by merging three individual organizations, France Power Solutions, Northland Motor Technologies, and Kingston Products. Each of these companies had been using versions of an on-premise ERP system, which was hastily reconfigured to serve the newly merged enterprise. However, the system had severe limitations such as lack of visibility, difficulty in use and configuration for fast-changing business needs, weak reporting capabilities, and no workflow/approvals capabilities. It quickly became apparent that a more modern system was needed to enable the consolidated organization to better compete in a world where its diverse products are used for a wide array of applications. SFEG needed a robust system that would improve visibility and agility while ensuring smooth and seamless operations.
About The Customer
Scott Fetzer Electrical Group (SFEG) is a consolidated organization formed by merging three individual companies, France Power Solutions, Northland Motor Technologies, and Kingston Products. All these companies were part of Scott Fetzer, a Berkshire Hathaway company. SFEG manufactures electrical or electromechanical products used for a wide array of applications. Their products are used to light up signs for movie theaters, sports stadiums, and car rental companies, and to cool, time, control, and power a broad array of devices and appliances. These range from medical equipment and hospital beds to household vacuum cleaners and washing machines, to industrial-strength blenders and room-sized 3D printers.
The Solution
SFEG decided to implement Kenandy Cloud ERP to overcome the limitations of their previous system. Kenandy was easy to implement and use, which made the transition smoother for the employees. The system's mobile and Salesforce Chatter capabilities enhanced communication among employees, suppliers, and customers. It also allowed for remote checking of dashboards and instant approvals over mobile devices. Kenandy provided the perfect solution for enabling SFEG to modernize their operations to support business automation and robotics, and respond rapidly to changing customer requests. It helped SFEG to drive innovation not only in the products they create but also in the systems they use to run their enterprise.
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