the quest for the perfect ERP solution
episode five 'game on'
In the fifth episode of 'The Factory', David immerses himself in the world of games, DVD's and music at Trilogy Logistics - an independent provider of logistics services to the digital entertainment markets.
Their ERP system is the business backbone providing core management controls and integration into third party systems. System integration is the key to success in their fast moving industry. Discover how Trilogy have been able to move their business forward by implementing complete integration solutions for their prestigious partners.
Be inspired by David's business intellect and his top tips for the future...
Northamptonshire-based Trilogy Logistics is an independent provider of primary logistics services to the video games, DVD, music and toy markets. They manage the complete supply chain within Europe for a range of companies including blue chip clients such as Ubisoft, Capcom and Square Enix.
Trilogy prides itself on having what it regards as the most comprehensive ERP platform within the industry. They have created strong partnership programmes which are based on full IT system integration between themselves and their customers. This ability to integrate with third party systems has proved to be one of Trilogy's Unique Selling Points.
Trilogy has created a flexible, effective and automated approach for processing orders from its partners. This is based around transfer of files over the Internet and employ's SYSPRO e.net architecture and DataSwitch systems integration and manipulation tool. Trilogy use DataSwitch for all orders going into SYSPRO and to also integrate the ERP and Warehouse Management System. The company sees this as a key piece of software that not only provides seamless integration, but also highlights any issues and allows them to quickly sort them out.
Trilogy can offer customers complete live and secure access to data on the SYSPRO system via its Web Portal. This data includes purchase orders, stock levels, drill down on inventory movements, sales orders, return authorisations, reports and downloadable reports.
Trilogy's 110,000 square foot warehousing facility is managed by a specialist warehouse management system that integrates directly with SYSPRO. The company also manages a full returns and refurbishment operation using SYSPRO as well as all the financial aspects of the business being managed by the ERP system's financial modules.
To find out more about how SYSPRO ERP is enabling Trilogy to, not only maintain their business, but drive it forward - download the full case study or visit the website.
