Bespoke Development Disasters – why a Wish-List can’t replace a Specification

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, ERP Project Management, Integration Services, Systems and Process Review, Vendor Management

Objective Our client, a multi-discipline infrastructure services partner, had recently been through a Field Service Mobility Selection process. They wanted to develop a bespoke Field Service Mobility solution. This was their third attempt at implementing this type of software. The last two attempts had failed, based on their lack of functional and technical design requirements. This project ended up being …

Expansion of the API Integrator – custom Middleware

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, Custom Middleware

Objective We have a long-term client who has been undergoing a time of significant change. This change was bringing in new software systems, as well as modified business processes. As part of the implementation of the new software, Senior Management wanted to avoid manual integration. They also wanted to allow for software systems to easily talk to each other, where …

Simplifying Construction Joint Venture processes

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps

Objective Our Construction-industry client was about to start work on a new large-scale project, as part of an equal Joint-Venture. They asked us to assist them with determining best process for long-term management of the Joint Venture project. The processes had to cover the business and software needs of both the involved parties. We had to provide a process which …

Business-Specific Field Service Mobility Application

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps

Objective Our Field Services client specialises in Mechanical Services. The National Service Manager (NSM) was looking for a Field Service Mobility solution. There was an App option which was part of the Service module in their ERP, but it didn’t meet their process needs. He had found alternative options, but they all required use of the accompanying Field Service Management …

Supplier Catalogue Software – direct to Project Construction Materials

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, ERP Project Management

Objective Our Construction industry client had ongoing challenges with the way their ERP allowed them to record project materials. They had a mix of quantity-tracked warehouse items, tracked consumables and supplier items price lists used for procurement. They had previously attempted to work around their ERP software shortcomings by recording every item as a system inventory item. However, over time …

Construction Industry Time Capture App and Time Management Web Portal

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, Custom Middleware, Integration Services

Objective Our client is a leader in Construction Services. They had some challenges identifying a Time Capture software package, which could allow for their specific process requirements. The new system needed to integrate to their ERP software. It also had to capture additional information for site project times, which was functionality not currently available in their ERP. We had prior …

Bespoke Field Service Mobility Solution

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps

Objective Our Client for this project has a business that operates in a fairly unique environment, where many locations have no wireless network or access to mobile networks. They needed a Field Service Mobility solution, but one which could work in this very restrictive “minimal network” environment. The Field Service Mobility solution needed to be able to operate completely offline, …

Bespoke Client Asset Repair Software

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps

Objective Our client specialises in repairs of customer owned, mobile assets and equipment, predominantly from within the Mining industry. Over time, they had developed some specific internal and external processes that had become critical to meeting customer requirements, but were managing these requirements in Excel. They searched for an “off the shelf” software package that covered these industry-specific requirements, but …

Development of Fit for Purpose AP Automation Workflow

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, Change Management

Objective Our client, a government department encompassing multiple industries, needed an AP Automation solution that allowed users to accurately rectify errors or mismatches within their ERP. Their current system provided a similar function, but also allowed Finance users to override system controls and create process issues for the Operational teams. They engaged us to provide a functional and technical specification …

ERP Upgrade Project Management

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, Change Management, ERP Project Management, Integration Services

Objective Our client, a National Mechanical services provider, was keen to upgrade their whole-of-business ERP software to the most current release. They run a lean internal IT team, so knew that internally resourcing the project would be impossible. Additionally, due to the size of the business and the range of the functionality, they needed a detailed testing regime. They engaged …

Concur Expense Management Integration

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, Integration Services

Objective Our client decided to implement the Concur Expense Management system. They wanted to integrate the software to their Enterprise Management software. This meant that they wanted to automate the dynamic selection lists in Concur, as well as send the approved expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliations for payment into the ERP. They engaged us to design and build …

Redevelopment of Business Critical ERP Customisations

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, Change Management, Systems and Process Review

 Objective A National Transport business had been stuck on a very old legacy version of their ERP software. A change (or two) in ownership had meant that it had been impossible to get budget to upgrade to a more current version. Unfortunately, there were ongoing issues with badly designed legacy customisations, along with an outdated database infrastructure. They also had …

Bespoke Business Software Design

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps

Objective An insurance-affiliated Building Services company had outgrown existing systems and wanted to extend current back office processes into the field. The highly specific industry requirements meant that bespoke design was required. They engaged us to help them document their solutions requirements, as well as determine best options for their Field Service Strategy. Solution Delivery We defined and documented current …

Optimising ERP to Streamline Business Process

The AlchemistBespoke Software and Apps, Data Quality Assistance, Vendor Management

Objective The business owners had acquired their business upon exit from a larger, multi-national, entity and had inherited an ERP configured for a more complex environment. The owners were seeking to remove complexity, unnecessary customisations and system restrictions that were causing process roadblocks. It was also seen as an opportunity to improve the system efficiency and make use of functionality …