Deloitte & Touche Partners with Pentacon for J.D. Edwards Software Implementation

Strategic Insights -

Deloitte & Touche, a leading professional services firm, has entered into an agreement with Pentacon, Inc., to assist in implementing J.D. Edwards & Company's OneWorld TM enterprise software in seven Pentacon locations nationwide. This partnership aims to provide enterprise transformation support before, during, and after the implementation of the J.D. Edwards OneWorld software, using EXPRESS TM, a scalable implementation methodology. The software implementation will encompass financial and distribution software modules, supporting Pentacon's future e-business services. Deloitte & Touche will help implement the software in locations across the United States, including Erie, PA, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, Allentown, PA, and Fort Wayne, IN.

Key Takeaways:

  • Deloitte & Touche will assist Pentacon in implementing J.D. Edwards OneWorld software in seven locations nationwide, utilizing EXPRESS, a scalable implementation methodology.
  • The software implementation will support financial and distribution software modules, enabling Pentacon to leverage J.D. Edwards' software at their largest service center.
  • Deloitte & Touche has extensive experience with J.D. Edwards OneWorld and e-business solutions, which will help Pentacon gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
  • The partnership will provide a structured approach to a successful knowledge transfer to Pentacon, facilitating a rapid rollout of the software.
  • Deloitte & Touche will help Pentacon implement software in locations across the United States, including Erie, PA, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, Allentown, PA, and Fort Wayne, IN.
  • The software implementation will support Pentacon's future e-business services, allowing the company to easily integrate new innovations and technologies.

Statistics:

  • Seven Pentacon locations will implement J.D. Edwards OneWorld software nationwide.
  • The software implementation will encompass financial and distribution software modules.
  • Deloitte & Touche has 30,000 people in more than 100 U.S. cities, providing assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services.
  • Deloitte & Touche is part of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a global leader in professional services with more than 90,000 people in over 130 countries.

Sources:

  • Business Editors, High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2000
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP, press release regarding agreement with Pentacon, Inc.
  • J.D. Edwards & Company, press release regarding OneWorld enterprise software
  • Pentacon, Inc., press release regarding distribution and sales facilities
  • J.D. Edwards, press release regarding Idea to Action software for managing the virtual enterprise and supply chain.