1. SAP Business Transformation Study | High Tech | PMC-Sierra
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PMC: Enabling Business
Transformation with Scalable
Enterprise Resource Planning
and Supply Chain Systems
When it comes to innovation in semiconductor and software solutions, PMC-Sierra is
transforming the networks that connect, move, and store Big Data for businesses
around the world. But disparate IT systems were causing silos in business processes.
So, following two major acquisitions, PMC decided to unify its IT platform.
Working with Bristlecone, PMC integrated the SAP® ERP application with Model N and
SERUS systems and enabled communication with contract manufacturers through the
SAP Customer Relationship Management application. RFID devices were introduced
into shipping and warehouse management, improving the speed and accuracy of
documentation and allowing employees to complete work remotely. The result has
been greater productivity, leaving more time to focus on innovating for customers.
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2. SAP Business Transformation Study | High Tech | PMC-Sierra
Executive overview
Top objectives
Integrate decentralized business processes and systems across the
business onto one scalable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Resolution
• Worked with Bristlecone to implement its A1 solution based on the SAP®
ERP and SAP Customer Relationship Management applications with over
150 preconfigured scenarios made of prebuilt blueprints and interfaces
• Introduced RFID devices into shipping operations and warehouse
management
• Developed and printed labels directly from SAP ERP without help from
third-party software
• Implemented the SAP Global Trade Services application
• Integrated SAP ERP with a Vertex system for external tax calculation
Key benefits
• Automated demand and supply planning, providing high visibility into the
global supply chain and cutting costs
• Enabled timely financial close cycles and better coordination of resources,
production, and procurement
Company
PMC-Sierra Inc.
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
Industry
High tech
Products and Services
Semiconductor and software
solutions across storage,
optical, and mobile networks
Employees
Approximately 1,500
Revenue
US$508 million (2013)
Web Site
www.pmcs.com
Partner
Bristlecone
www.bcone.com
"PMC’s internal implementation team, aided by Bristlecone’s
experience and best-of-suite solutions for the semiconductor supply
chain, was a key success factor in the ERP system implementation,
which had no impact on other projects. The combination with SAP ERP
is resulting in sustained business value through superior service."
Adhir Mattu, CIO, PMC-Sierra Inc.
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION TOP BENEFITS ACHIEVED
9 months
Implemented in record
time
1 system
Consolidation of 2 ERP
systems, 3 planning
engines, and 2 shipping
applications into one
ERP system with over 10
satellite systems
15 suppliers
Using the system for
greater supply chain
visibility
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