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Crafting a Unified IT Landscape: Neodecortech Group’s Path to Integration

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Neodecortech Group, comprising Neodecortech S.p.A., Cartiere di Guarcino S.p.A., and Bio Energia Guarcino S.r.l., is a leading force in Italy's decorative paper industry and a recognized European leader. The Group exemplifies a circular economy with a fully integrated industrial supply chain, producing energy, raw materials, and innovative products that meet the sophisticated demands of contemporary interior design.

The Challenge

Neodecortech Group faced significant operational challenges due to its reliance on two different ERP systems, each with an average lifespan of 15-20 years. This legacy infrastructure required frequent updates just to remain functional, and with the discontinuation of support from certain software vendors, the Group's IT environment became increasingly vulnerable. These challenges were compounded by the complexity of their information system, which relied on numerous integration interfaces – many nearing the end of their lifecycle – adding further strain on their IT infrastructure. Moreover, the lack of updated application documentation posed a significant risk to the Group's operational continuity.

It became evident that a comprehensive Digital Evolution project was urgently needed to consolidate and modernize the Group’s IT landscape.

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The Approach

Considering the complexity of the strategic challenges it faces, including those related to digital transformation, Neodecortech decided to proceed with the unification and modernization of the different ERPs present in the companies. To best accomplish this, Neodecortech selected Avvale as its partner.

Avvale approach was both structured and collaborative, involving the integration of existing systems and the development of custom solutions where necessary, providing a comprehensive framework that could adapt to the Neodecortech Group's specific needs. By harmonizing key business processes across all major functions – accounting, management control, logistics, sales, and production – we created a unified model that laid the groundwork for future growth and adaptability.

The decision to implement SAP S/4HANA on a private cloud was central to the project, aimed at unifying the Neodecortech Group's operations under a single, efficient, and customized ERP system. By integrating best practices and maintaining a focus on the Group's long-term vision, we delivered a strategic and seamless transformation.

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The Impact

As a result of a customized and collaborative digital journey, Neodecortech Group realized its vision of a unified and more sustainable ERP system across its subsidiaries. This transformation leads to increased productivity through streamlined intra-company processes and to the elimination of redundant systems, contributing to a more circular and resource-efficient business model.

The Group benefits from a more efficient management structure, where integrated and globally shared near-real-time data supports decision-making processes across the entire organization, potentially reducing operational costs. Additionally, the consolidation of IT systems aligns with Neodecortech Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability by minimizing electronic waste and lowering the energy footprint thanks to an innovative cloud-based solution.

Overall, this project strengthens the organizational identity by uniting the diverse companies within the Group under a single, robust system.

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