Strategic JDE WMS Integration Planning for a Food Manufacturing Enterprise

Comprehensive Roadmap Enables Multi-facility ERP Integration

Challenge

The organization faced several challenges in planning the project:

  • Need for detailed development and integration lists.
  • Resource allocation planning across IT and business functions.
  • Establishing project timelines with phased roll-outs.
  • Risk of delays and cost overruns without a structured approach.

Solution

IT Convergence designed a comprehensive strategy through:

  • A two-week on-site workshop with business and IT stakeholders.
  • Detailed deliverables, including development lists, integration touchpoints, resource requirements, and milestone timelines.
  • A phased roll-out plan covering multiple distribution and manufacturing facilities.

This roadmap became the foundation for a multi-year, multi-facility ERP modernization initiative.

Results

  • Secured capital investment and executive approval.
  • Ensured the project was properly resourced with clear ownership.
  • Enabled the client to launch and complete the project on time.
  • Reduced risks through clear integration and execution planning.

The organization gained a structured, actionable roadmap for WMS integration with JD Edwards—ensuring alignment, reducing risks, and enabling on-time project delivery across multiple facilities.

Company Overview

The client is a leading U.S.-based food manufacturing cooperative, supplying private-label canned and packaged foods to major retailers and foodservice providers. With multiple production and distribution facilities, the cooperative required a clear strategy to modernize its ERP environment and integrate a third-party Warehouse Management System (WMS) into JD Edwards.

Employees

800+