FETIM GROUP
of data be handled by AWS and Infor security experts , monitoring 24 / 7 , while building and interfacing applications on a central core ERP , that allowed for a safer exchange of data , turning that data into information .”
“ As an organisation , we need to be creative , agile , yet structured and efficient in our core processes . And that ' s one of the reasons why , over the last few years , we created one single backbone with edge applications , connected via intelligent middleware , that can act independently on their own edge-platforms , while seamlessly working together on Infor ’ s M3 Distribution Enterprise core .”
According to Beerkens : “ Infor was the first to create so-called ‘ micro verticals ’. It was a game-changing moment : micro verticals were enlightening because they showed us that there were people in the distribution industry that knew our business . We were talking to a software company who understands distribution ”.
Beerkens was delighted that Infor were prepared to challenge his thinking , as he explained : “ My big drawback on some of the other software vendors was that they could do anything that I wanted . But that ' s exactly what I didn ' t want . I want somebody who challenges me . I just wanted somebody who said that they could make us better and grow our organisation based on knowledge and experience they had gained from other leading distribution companies .
“ Infor are best-in-class , because in them we found a software company which wasn ’ t selling us what they had to sell , but what would make us better , going forward . By building the entire infrastructure around the M3 ERP , and offering value-add edge applications , they helped create value in my channel of distribution and , ultimately , for my customers .”
One of the great applications which
Fetim added was INFOR-CPQ ( Configure , Price , Quote ). “ Allowing to make quick ( B2B ) customer quotations for both standard and Made2Measure products is of great benefit to us . It allows us to quote on complex orders efficiently , reduce costs and mistakes ” Beerkens added . Next-up is Infor Nexus ( Supply-chain , Birst ( BI ) and Coleman-AI .
“ Creating one central ( soon to be multitenant ) ERP with rich edge apps on top of the AWS infrastructure , with Infor ION middleware allowing for seamlessly connectivity to 3rd party apps , this architecture allowed for centralised data management , resulting in lower datamaintenance , fewer mistakes , and an information / data flow between different departments and partners / stakeholders .”
190 December 2021