M&A Due Diligence and ERP Confirmation
at a Marine Products Maker
Project Background
Provision of consulting for IT due diligence for a Marine Products maker headquartered in Japan, acquiring a subsidiary in the US - ERP and IT system and process discovery and reporting.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Team Members | PM x 1, Consultant x 1, Assistant x 1, Functional Key User x 3 |
| Users | 10 |
| Project Duration (Months) | 2 weeks |
| Project Effort (Months) | 4 person-weeks |
| Sites | Tokyo, FL USA |
Problems
- Lack of detailed information on network and servers. Require inventory of hardware, software and data.
- Wish to understand if ERP can be used, and want better clarity on how ERP can help improve process.
- Business processes and how IT relates to them is not clear.
- Want general recommendations on how to improve.
Solution
- Perform Consulting Discovery process reviewing and inventorying infrastructure, ERP and business processes.
- Create detailed feedback report covering all basic aspects of the ERP and LAN infrastructure, and giving recommendations for improvement.
Benefits
- Additional problems to those flagged by client were discovered.
- Complete clarity on current IT infrastructure in prospective subsidiary.
- Strong understanding of ERP system.
- Solid transparency of current business process allowing parent company to better integrate operations.
- Clear path for improvement.
Technology
- Microsoft Solomon ERP
- Crystal Reports
- FRx Financials
- DAC Payroll
- Dell Servers and Workstations
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