Standard JDE WMS Re-implementation for a Global Industrial Manufacturer

Modernization enables ERP Flexibility and Future Upgrades

Challenge

The manufacturer’s JD Edwards WMS environment was heavily customized, creating critical challenges:

  • Inability to apply Oracle-delivered software updates.
  • Missed opportunities to adopt new JDE features.
  • High costs and risks are tied to maintaining custom code.
  • Limited flexibility and dependency on specialized resources.

Solution

The organization undertook a full re-implementation of JD Edwards WMS using only standard functionality. 
IT Convergence supported through:

  • Designing a WMS solution aligned exclusively with standard processes.
  • Partnering with business teams to adopt new workflows.
  • Reworking handheld Cloud Inventory applications to match the standard model.
  • Retraining business teams to ensure smooth adoption.

Results

  • Eliminated risks of maintaining costly customizations.
  • Enabled future software updates and access to new features.
  • Increased ERP flexibility through standard process adoption.
  • Expanded support resource pool by moving to industry-standard configurations.
Company Overview

The client is a global industrial manufacturer with operations in more than 35 countries. Specializing in high-performance sealing systems and precision-engineered components, the company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. The organization needed to modernize its ERP environment to reduce reliance on custom code and improve agility.

Employees

8500+

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