Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies Transforms Business with New ERP System

Strategic Insights -

Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T), a leading manufacturer of high-quality electrical, mechanical, and engineered materials, has successfully implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, courtesy of Technology Solutions Company (TSC). This innovative system has eliminated 33 outdated legacy systems, provided better decision-making capabilities, and significantly improved supply chain management. As a result, Honeywell FM&T has become a world-class technology base, offering its expertise to industry and other government entities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Honeywell FM&T implemented a new ERP system, developed by PeopleSoft, to eliminate 33 outdated legacy systems and improve decision-making capabilities across the organization.
  • The system, implemented with the assistance of Technology Solutions Company (TSC), added a new level of functionality to the company's supply chain management processes, providing a robust supply chain solution.
  • The implementation improved internal operations, reduced the cost of project management, and optimized production and supply chain throughput.
  • The new system allowed 2,000 associates to access the same information, reducing month-end close by 30% and product-related forms by 22%, and eliminating nearly 2400 reports.
  • TSC provided change management consulting, education and training, and applied its proprietary package-based engineering methodology to facilitate the project's success.
  • Honeywell FM&T received the Hammer Award from Vice President Gore, the National Performance Review for cost savings and delivery performance, and the Department of Energy and Missouri Quality Awards.

Statistics:

  • 33 separate, outdated legacy systems eliminated through the implementation of the new ERP system.
  • 2,000 associates now have access to the same information through the new system.
  • Month-end close reduced by 30% through the implementation of the new system.
  • Product-related forms reduced by 22% through the implementation of the new system.
  • Nearly 2400 reports eliminated through the implementation of the new system.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies Selects PeopleSoft to Streamline Operations," December 20, 1999.
  • PeopleSoft, "Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies Chooses PeopleSoft to Improve Supply Chain," 1999.
  • Technology Solutions Company, "TSC Helps Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies Implement PeopleSoft ERP," 1999.