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Welch's Leverages Oracle's Process Manufacturing Solution to Enhance Lot Genealogy

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Welch's, a leading producer of grape juice, grape jelly, and other fruit-based products, has completed a six-week project leveraging Oracle's Process Manufacturing (OPM) solution for lot genealogy. Additionally, Welch's has signed a two-year contract for ongoing support (both onsite and offshore) for Oracle-based process manufacturing, human resources, and finance solutions. The project aimed to improve the company's lot tracking report, which initially took as long as 24 hours to run. With Sierra Atlantic's help, Welch's can now understand the entire history of a lot in less than two hours, enabling the company to track a specific raw material lot number and protect its customers in the event of a recall or quality issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • Welch's completed a six-week project leveraging Oracle's Process Manufacturing (OPM) solution for lot genealogy, enabling the company to track a specific raw material lot number and protect its customers in the event of a recall or quality issue.
  • The project resulted in significant time savings, with Welch's now able to understand the entire history of a lot in less than two hours, down from 24 hours previously.
  • Welch's signed a two-year contract for ongoing support (both onsite and offshore) for Oracle-based process manufacturing, human resources, and finance solutions.
  • Sierra Atlantic's expertise in Oracle's e-business software was a key factor in Welch's decision to partner with the company.
  • The project demonstrates Sierra Atlantic's ability to grow its business in the face of a tough economy by taking on shorter-term projects that can lead to longer-term contracts.
  • Welch's processed and marketed the world's leading grape juice, grape jelly, and other fruit-based products made from Concord and Niagara grapes.

Statistics:

  • The time it took Welch's to run the data-intensive lot tracking report was reduced from 24 hours to less than two hours.
  • Welch's signed a two-year contract for ongoing support (both onsite and offshore) for Oracle-based process manufacturing, human resources, and finance solutions.
  • Sierra Atlantic has worked with over 200 active customers across various industries, addressing their business needs through its NShore(TM) methodology and global delivery capabilities.
  • Sierra Atlantic has received numerous awards, including Oracle Partner of the Year (3 years consecutively), Microsoft Gold Certified, and NXT Delivery Partner.

Sources:

  • Marketwire via COMTEX, FREMONT, CA, Oct 05, 2009
  • Sierra Atlantic, About Welch's
  • Sierra Atlantic, About Sierra Atlantic
  • Oracle, Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM)
  • Welch's, Welch's History
  • Great Places to Work, Sierra Atlantic
  • IDC, DQ Top 20
  • Microsoft, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

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