A global industrial manufacturer was undergoing rapid expansion, acquiring over 10 manufacturing entities across three major acquisitions. Each site came with its own financial infrastructure, including unique general ledgers, fiscal calendars and chart of accounts. As the organization scaled from approximately $200 million to nearly $1 billion in revenue, it became clear that the disparate systems and inconsistent finance practices were creating barriers to consolidated reporting, compliance and operational efficiency.
The client needed a scalable ERP solution that could standardize financial operations across all new entities while maintaining the momentum of ongoing acquisition activity.
We designed and implemented a templated ERP integration model that allowed for efficient and repeatable deployment across all acquired sites. Our approach included harmonizing general ledger structures, standardizing AP/AR processes, and aligning consolidation routines to support a unified financial reporting environment. The solution was built to flex across varying legacy systems and organizational maturity levels, enabling seamless transitions without disrupting daily operations.
We introduced a structured project methodology that defined clear timelines, governance checkpoints and stakeholder responsibilities for each integration wave. This allowed the client to onboard each acquisition in a predictable and controlled manner, reducing variability and integration risk. Throughout the project, we ensured robust data governance and security, including careful management of sensitive financial data across multiple regions and legacy systems.
By the conclusion of the initial rollout, the manufacturer had successfully integrated more than 10 acquired entities into its ERP system using the templatized approach. The client not only gained a consistent financial operations model across its expanding enterprise but also realized a dramatic increase in scalability—growing nearly fivefold in revenue over the course of the engagement.
The templated model now serves as a strategic asset, enabling the client to continue its acquisition strategy with confidence and efficiency. Moreover, the successful outcome reinforced our role as a long-term integration partner for the client’s ongoing transformation.