Converting ERP systems from SAP to GRANDIT for leading Japanese enterprises

The client is a large Japanese trading conglomerate that transitioned from using SAP to needing support in converting to the GRANDIT system. Luvina needs to perform the following tasks from the customer:

– Sales Manager

– Purchasing/inventory management

– Credit management

– Debt Management

a, Overview

Development field: ERP

Type of development: Offshore development

Time: from October 2021 to present

b, Techniques used C# (ASP.NET) (.Net 1.1, .Net 2.0, .Net 3.5, .Net 4)

SQLServer 2019

Active Report (version 3.0, version 6.0, version 9)

Export Excel

SQL Server

Reporting Services (SSRS)

c, Scale

Working contract: authorized sales contract for 120 employees (continued from May 2023)

Per month: 8-11 people/team

01. When using the SAP system, customers need to pay a large amount of money to purchase software licenses and install and customize the system according to the needs of the business.

02. The SAP system has many different versions, modules, and features, requiring users to have high knowledge and skills to use effectively.

03. SAP systems may need to be more flexible to adapt to changes in the business environment or customer needs. This may reduce system performance and reliability

Customer’s request

01. The end-user enterprise sought a partner to assist in transitioning to a different ERP solution, specifically from SAP to the GRANDIT system.

02. They aimed for a long-term, full-lifecycle collaboration encompassing all subsidiary companies.

03. The client wanted a partner capable of proposing requirements independently.

04. Addressing the cost-saving challenge set from the outset was another key request.

01. Initially, Luvina was assigned a portion of the work by the Grandit partner and received high praise for productivity and quality.

02. The client’s trust in Luvina grew, leading to more extensive work assignments with up to 25 team members involved. Luvina undertook new development phases, including system screens, SSRS reports, and more.

03. Luvina supports customer product standardization

04. Luvina creates unit test specs, executes unit tests

Results of the project:

– Successfully meeting end-user quality requirements.

– A successful transition to the GRANDIT system for the client, on schedule, and with plans to continue implementation for subsidiary companies in the coming years.

Customer Reviews:

– Luvina’s ability to propose optimal solutions beyond the original design is highly appreciated.

– Even with new technologies, Luvina is quick to learn and adapt.

– Quality and work productivity are commendable.