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E EAS DL ID AL I O N E L S G E R ANN CH DLE E journey, something that is critical to the success of any ERP implementation.” Working with Index Infotech, Fadi and his team have implemented Epicor ERP – specifically modules for SCM and financial management – at the company’s headquarters in Sharjah, UAE. Khoury added: “Like several other sectors in the region, the stone industry is advancing at a rapid pace, driven in large part by evolving customer buying cycles and Digital Transformation. So in parallel to sourcing the finest quality stone and employing and retaining strong talent, it is imperative that our back-end systems meet the latest industry standards. “I firmly believe that by allowing us to automate our business process and increase collaboration, efficiency and transparency, Epicor ERP will give us the platform we need to better serve our customers and execute our ambitious expansion plans.” Hesham El Komy, Regional Vice President, MEAI at Epicor Software, said: “A recent study we conducted found that 40% of industry professionals agree that Digital Transformation will offer them strong opportunities for future growth. Modern ERP is fast becoming one of the foundations for Digital Transformation in manufacturing by functioning as the fabric that connects people, processes and data in an intelligent and strategic manner. By investing in Epicor ERP, Marwa Marble is now in a strong position to navigate the ever-changing economic and international business environment, improve productivity and customer experience, and drive business growth.” Marwa Marble selected Epicor ERP because of its functionality and user friendliness, with the solution designed to meet the specific needs of the stone industry. Most importantly the company wanted a software solution to keep advancing the dynamic business process. INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS Issue 24 “We believe a system like Epicor ERP will help Marwa Marble manage its business operations more efficiently, which will eventually reflect throughout the business as a whole and complement its growth in the market. Epicor ERP is the right fit for Marwa Marble,” said Husain Shakir, Director Business Solutions Group, at Index InfoTech. “We are confident that by implementing Epicor ERP, Marwa Marble will realise the overall business operational improvements and experience enhanced visibility across all of its operations”. “What Index InfoTech brings to the table is the industry expertise and years of experience in consulting supremacy in implementing business transformation solutions. Index InfoTech has successfully implemented Epicor ERP for some of the biggest players in manufacturing, distribution, oil and gas, construction and the services industry in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. “This was particularly true on this project. Since the stone industry has a challenging work environment, it becomes tedious to manage all the tasks manually. Index InfoTech understood Marwa Marble’s business requirements and configured a system keeping in view of all the major and minor specifications of the industry. “Marwa Marble has now moved to a state-of-the-art facility in Sajaa Industrial Area, Sharjah, with modern, hi-tech machines installed to deliver best in class products. With innovation and automation at the forefront, Fadi Khoury has strategically planned Marwa Marble’s Digital Transformation journey and we look forward to continuing to be a trusted business partner to Fadi and his team.” ˜ 25