Background
GC Brands (previously Grocery Corporation) represents local and international brands in Australia. The family-owned company has operated for more than 90 years across three generations. GC Brands provide clients with seamless logistics and clear pricing structures.
Business Challenge
GC Brands needed to conduct a review of their technology platform. They wanted to determine the best path forward for their ERP system, Pronto. The company considered two options. First, they could integrate Pronto with other business systems. Second, they could upgrade Pronto to add new capabilities.
The objectives for the process and business systems improvement included:
- Drive business growth.
- Reduce manual processes.
- Enhance forecasting and inventory management.
- Improve EDI capabilities.
- Strengthen financial reporting.
- Upgrade management reporting systems.
CIO Services Results
The initial plan was for Combined Management Consultants to conduct a pragmatic market assessment of potential ERP solutions.
However, GC Brands decided to upgrade their existing Pronto system. They also chose to evaluate specific point solutions for targeted business areas.
CMC provided strategic CIO Services to guide this initiative. CMC’s consultant delivered technology and business systems advice. They created a focused project plan for the ERP upgrade. The plan included integration with new EDI and Forecasting solutions.
CMC then led the implementation phase. They managed both vendor and client teams. The project scope included data conversion and staff training activities.
