ERP Strategy Background
Sapphire Aluminium has established itself as a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium aluminium partitioning, powder coating, and custom aluminium products. Most notably, the company demonstrated its exceptional craftsmanship through its contribution to the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where it completed a significant portion of the Olympic Torch.
Business Challenge
As the company continued to expand, it became evident that a comprehensive ERP system was essential to manage its growing operations across Australia and Asia. Moreover, the organisation required a robust solution that would effectively integrate manufacturing, scheduling, sales, distribution, and financial analysis functions.
ERP Strategy Results
After careful consideration, Sapphire Aluminium partnered with Combined Management Consultants (CMC) to develop and implement a comprehensive ERP strategy.
Initially, CMC focused on sourcing and implementing a market-leading ERP solution. Building upon this foundation, the team then customized the system to address specific manufacturing and scheduling requirements. Subsequently, they expanded the solution’s capabilities to ensure seamless operations across all state branches.
As a direct result of this implementation, the company successfully achieved business growth without the need for additional IT resources.
Building on this success, in 2006, the team introduced a streamlined production management module to further enhance operational efficiency.
