Business Transformation
System selection for production and logistics
Selecting the right system landscape for production & logistics
Choosing the right systems for production and logistics is one of the key strategic decisions for companies. Different solutions take on specific tasks along the entire value chain and address different areas in production and logistics. The most important systems include ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), transport management systems (TMS) and manufacturing execution systems (MES). In practice, these systems are often viewed in isolation or are gradually introduced independently of each other. As a result, there is a lack of clear interfaces, processes are not coordinated and the system landscape is becoming increasingly complex and non-transparent. At the same time, companies are faced with a large number of providers, unclear requirements and high time pressure. Consequently, a well-founded decision under these conditions is hardly possible without a structured and holistic approach. With our system selection consulting, we support you in identifying the right systems for your requirements, coordinating them sensibly and selecting them in a structured manner – from the initial analysis through to successful implementation.
Holistic system selection
Successful system selection – structured, independent and practical
Choosing a new system is not just an IT decision. Rather, it is about taking a holistic view of processes, organization and system landscape and aligning them with a common target image. This is exactly where we come in: We combine technical process competence with sound system expertise and provide you with structured support throughout the entire selection process, regardless of provider and technology.
Our services at a glance
- Analysis of your existing processes and system landscape
- Development of a target image for processes and organization
- Creation of a structured catalog of requirements
- Longlist and shortlist of suitable providers
- Preparation and implementation of tenders and workshops
- Development of evaluation schemes for supplier decisions
- Derivation of a well-founded recommendation for action
- Creation of a roadmap for the introduction
- Support with contract negotiations
Your benefit
You receive a clear basis for decision-making, reduce complexity in the selection process and ensure that the system you choose is an optimum fit for your requirements today and in the future.
System selection at a glance: ERP, WMS, TMS, MES
Which systems are relevant for your production and logistics
The challenge rarely lies in selecting a single system. Rather, the decisive factor is to define the right systems in combination and to integrate them sensibly into your existing system landscape. Depending on the area of the company, different systems take on central functions and only develop their full benefit when processes, data flows and organization are optimally coordinated. Only on this basis is it possible to assess whether a system landscape is efficient, scalable and future-proof.
Below we provide an overview of the most important systems and their respective roles:
Integration as a success factor
Thinking holistically about the system landscape instead of creating isolated solutions
The greatest challenge and at the same time the greatest opportunity lies not in the individual system, but in an integrated and controllable overall architecture. ERP, WMS, TMS and MES remain independent solutions with clearly defined tasks. Their full benefit can only be realized through well thought-out integration along the entire process and system landscape. In many companies, system landscapes have evolved over the years and consist of isolated individual solutions. The consequences are a lack of transparency, complex interfaces, redundant data storage and limited scalability.
We support you in designing your system landscape holistically: With clearly defined interfaces, coordinated data flows and a target image that sensibly combines processes, organization and IT. The right choice of system creates a future-proof system architecture that both meets your current requirements and offers scope for further development.
From selection to successful implementation
Selecting and successfully implementing systems
Selecting a system is only the first step. The actual success of the project is decided during implementation. This is precisely where many projects fail: Not because of the technology, but because of inadequately adapted processes, organizational challenges and a lack of change management. We therefore provide you with holistic support throughout all project phases:
Introduction & project management
- Structured planning and control of the project
- Coordination of all stakeholders
- Ensuring time, budget and quality
Process consulting
- Analysis and optimization of your end-to-end processes
- Development of sustainable target processes
- Coordination of processes and system functionalities
Organizational development
- Adaptation of structures and roles
- Development of a clear target image
- Training your employees
Change management
- Development of a clear communication strategy
- Education and training concepts
- Active involvement of your specialist departments
In this way, we ensure that the new system is not only implemented, but also firmly anchored in the company.
Why Rothbaum?
Comprehensive advice for your system landscape
The selection and introduction of an ERP, WMS, TMS or MES is not just a software decision, but a strategic lever for your company. This is precisely why it is crucial to have a partner at your side who does not focus on individual systems, but understands your processes, organization and long-term objectives.
Our advice is manufacturer-independent and tailored to your individual requirements. Instead of standard solutions or product-driven recommendations, we work with you to develop a solution that fits your existing structures while also taking future requirements into account. In doing so, we combine a deep understanding of production and logistics processes with sound system and project expertise. This holistic approach enables us not only to support you in selecting the right system, but also to successfully help shape its subsequent introduction and anchoring in your company.
Our goal is to work with you to develop a solution that not only works technically, but is also lived organizationally and creates sustainable added value in your company.
Dominik Fackler
Manager
Talk to us!
Would you like to select an ERP, MES, WMS or TMS or further develop your existing system landscape? Then please send me a message. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
