System Selection to replace multiple legacy packages

The AlchemistPeople, Process, Technology

Objective Our client had experienced a sustained period of growth, both organic and through acquisition. They already worked in Building Services, in a specific discipline, but through acquisition that encompassed different streams of work. The business was still family-run, with one of the three directors also being in charge of Operations and business improvements. Their strategy with the acquired/ new …

M&A Integration Strategy

The AlchemistPeople, Process, Technology

Objective Our client, a vertically integrated communications provider operating in Australia and New Zealand, needed to streamline internal systems. Over several years they had embarked on an aggressive and quick acquisition cycle, with a final position of eighty-plus legal entities. The merger and acquisition strategy of previous management had resulted in three disparate ERP systems being used within the Group. …

Professional Services Business Software Selection

The AlchemistPeople, Process, Technology

Objective An engineering consultancy had recently unsuccessfully moved from an unstable, home-grown projects systems to a web-based replacement. Both the legacy software and the new software were unworkable for the business, causing severe roadblocks with billing and project management. We were engaged to assist the business with identifying key processes and requirements, then going to market to identify the most …

Facilitation of ERP Software Selection in a Multi-System Environment

The AlchemistPeople, Process, Technology

Objective Our client, a market leading provider of critical maintenance services to the oil and gas sector in Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, recognised the business risk their internally developed operational and financial systems posed. After a Big Four consultancy market review was delivered, we were engaged to present options for implementing a yet to be selected, market …

Infrastructure and Field Mobility Assessment

The AlchemistPeople, Process, Technology

Objective A height safety and rope access business had identified operational issues arising from a lack of access to key documents for site staff. The ability to view and maintain safety documentation was business-critical and work was being compromised or delayed when this could not occur. We were engaged to provide them with a strategy to both manage and access …