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way towards ameliorating this situation . However , in order to create the visibility and cross-company data integration to support positive change , McAlpine Hussmann ’ s technological capabilities will also need to be overhauled .
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“ While the space constraints and procurement transformation are very physical things we ’ re dealing with , we ’ re also rolling out a massive software and digital communications implementation as well ,” says Laird . “ We want to make sure that every part of our business is connected , interlinked and using every part of the technology that ’ s available .” At the heart of this implementation is McAlpine Hussmann ’ s adoption of SAP ’ s ERP , MRP , inventory management and warehouse management solutions . In turn these will be integrated with Salesforce ’ s CRM suite .
“ The transition to SAP is going to put us light years ahead of where we have been . It allows for real time transfer of all information ,” comments Laird . “ Our technicians who are out on the road - if they need a particular part to fix a breakdown that they ’ ve been called
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