Lawson Software Sees Global Demand for its QuickStep Offerings
Pre-configured enterprise software packages help customers simplify deployment, helping to drive a faster return on their investment
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2007--Lawson Software (Nasdaq:LWSN) today provided an update on customers that have selected Lawson QuickStep enterprise software solutions since the introduction of the first QuickStep offering one year ago. By pre-configuring much of the industry-specific functionality within the solutions, Lawson QuickStep offerings are designed to help customers reduce implementation time by up to 50 percent, helping to minimize project costs and deliver faster time-to-value.
Since November 2006, Lawson has introduced five industry-specific QuickStep offerings for food and beverage producers, apparel manufacturers, distribution companies, hospitals and asset-reliant companies. Some of the organizations that have licensed a Lawson QuickStep solution include Helly Hansen, Invicta, Koramsa, Lantmannen, Monkhill Confectionery, NetCacao, Polypeptide Laboratories AB, Rembrandt Suits, and W.D. Irwin & Sons Ltd.
Monkhill Confectionery chose Lawson QuickStep Food and Beverage to speed deployment of a flexible business system capable of supporting its complex operations. A division of Cadbury Trebor Bassett, Monkhill Confectionery manufactures well-known British sweets, such as Barratt Refreshers, Flumps, Fruit Salad, Black Jacks and Butterkist Popcorn. The company also manufacturers confectionery products on behalf of supermarket chains.
"The Lawson QuickStep solution was chosen for three reasons, including a clear product development lifecycle, a low risk implementation approach and the fact that Lawson uses industry standard technology," said Simon Barber, financial director for Monkhill Confectionery. "A business can take that pre-configured solution and slot it into its business and it can work from day one. Having done several ERP implementations in the past 10 years, I believe Lawson's has been more cost effective and faster than any of the previous implementations. The proof is in the pudding."
NetCacao, specializing in chocolate production in a site near Marseille, France, implemented Lawson QuickStep Food and Beverage in mid 2006 because its legacy business system could no longer support its growing operations. To achieve its aggressive production goals, NetCacao needed to quickly implement an enterprise software solution to help it more efficiently track and manage high-volume production workflows while interfacing with the company's machine control systems.
"Some of our managers were already familiar with Lawson and knew that the QuickStep solution would meet our needs," said Jerome Charpentier, assistant general manager of NetCacao. "SAP, which we had been considering for some time, appeared to be oversized."
The Lawson QuickStep solutions combine industry-specific content with built-in business best practices and the Lawson Stepwise implementation methodology. By pre-configuring approximately 70 to 90 percent of the key business processes required by specific industries, these enterprise software packages help customers reduce the time, cost and risks typically associated with an enterprise software implementation.
"Our Stepwise implementation methodology helps organizations take a more strategic approach to managing their core business systems," said Jim Anderson, executive vice president of global services for Lawson. "By simplifying the software implementation process, we're enabling customers to achieve business results faster while gaining the rich functionality and flexibility they need long term."
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.
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