Intelligroup delivers SAP solution for Steelcase

By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 20:30 IST
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HYDERABAD: Intelligroup Asia Private Limited, a leading provider of application implementation and offshore software development and support services, Tuesday announced it has successfully implemented a fully integrated SAP solution for international work effectiveness company Steelcase Inc. USA's joint venture in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Steelcase Jeraisy Limited. The implementation was completed in alliance with ZABITS, Intelligroup's strategic country partner in the Saudi kingdom. Steelcase Inc (NYSE:SCS), a $ 3.1 billion Fortune 500 company, headquartered in Michigan, USA, leads the global office furniture industry. Intelligroup's solution while incorporating SAP best practices, provides for the integration of SAP R/3 applications with external systems, improving productivity and streamlining Steelcase's core business operations. The implementation that went live in just five months covered Financial Accounting, Cost Controlling, Production Planning, Material Management, Warehouse Management, Sales and Distribution, Quality Management and Plant Maintenance. "Intelligroup demonstrated its capabilities in the ERP sphere for our industry vertical. However, the contract was awarded on the basis of their integrity, reliability and high degree of commitment", said Raymond C. Chaplow, General Manager, Steelcase Jeraisy. "We are confident their solution will deliver broadranging benefits and competitive advantage for Steelcase." "The integration of SAP R/3 applications with the external systems enables us to serve customers of every size with exceptional ease. The solution has also helped automate the entire procurement and production processes. The SAP R/3 system developed by Intelligroup meets all our requirements and we look forward to working with them going forward", said Midhat N. Mustafa, Manager (PIC & MIS),, Steelcase Jeraisy. "SAP R/3 is a platform that allows customers to leverage their technology investment," said Ganesh Posina Vice President, Delivery, Intelligroup Asia. "We are pleased to be able to help Steelcase achieve their business objectives better, faster and with greater value."