Anthesis

Solution: Anthesis provided a Services Manager with M3 expertise to oversee the divisional restructure project, reorganizing two sites into separate divisions and warehouses, optimizing reports, reallocating fixed assets, comprehensive testing, and managing the cutover process including EDI configuration and stock reconciliation.

Results: Both divisions went live on schedule without unexpected business impacts.

“The challenge is finding the right professional services available when you need them. Anthesis' flexible approach and M3 application skills helped deliver aggressive timelines on budget.”

Solution: Anthesis managed the technical upgrade project, conducting workshops to review processes and identify improvements, positioning the company toward cloud migration while maintaining on-premise infrastructure.

Results: The upgrade was delivered on time and to budget; the new platform now supports complex processes, mixed-mode manufacturing, and regulatory compliance requirements.

“Technical upgrades of this nature can be incredibly challenging and require a great deal of knowledge”

Solution: Implementation of Infor M3 using the Infor M3 Implementation Accelerator, a pre-configured solution tailored for the Food and Beverage sector, with an external Project Manager leading the core build and rollout across sites.

Results: The project consolidated systems, introduced BI reporting with standardized KPIs, achieved rapid traceability, enabled group-wide purchasing leverage, and created capability for integrating future acquisitions.

“Mike made a real difference to the project, his expertise helped make the project a real success”

Solution: Implementation of Infor CloudSuite, selected for its food sector track record, scalability, international multi-currency capabilities, industry-specific functionality and out-of-the-box deployment model, with support from Anthesis consultants.

Results: The company gained real-time access to granular sales and cost data enabling clearer visibility into regional profitability and business line performance; the cloud deployment reduced total cost of ownership and improved team agility.

“The business had been growing exponentially...Our supply chain was being managed on MS Access databases resulting in a lack of visibility.”

Solution: An initial workshop assessed a fundamental system restructuring by changing the division against the facility records in the live environment; the project consolidated seven facilities into the Benelux division while maintaining local legal entities, streamlining order processing and centralizing European invoicing.

Results: The restructured system successfully went live, achieving reduced intercompany invoicing, eliminated VAT/customs triangulation issues, and eased financial consolidation processes.