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Manufacturing Success: TCCI Selects HSO for a Global Data Platform Initiative, Consolidating Data from Five ERP Systems into Microsoft Azure
A global compressor tech leader partners with HSO for an agile, scalable cloud data warehouse and analytics framework, enabling advanced analytics and enhanced decision making
About TCCI
TCCI is a global leader in compressor technology, operating across 11 countries and catering to the commercial vehicle and specialty automotive industries. The company's mission is to deliver best-in-class products that support sustainability and zero emissions. TCCI distinguishes itself by investing in scalable solutions and innovative products that align with the evolving needs of customers in a transitioning automotive landscape.
Working to become one united global company
With a strong growth trajectory and an industry shift towards zero emissions and sustainability, TCCI’s global business operations must work as one united company with complete visibility and a standardized set of processes to bring a higher level of efficiency across the supply chain, bringing more value to customers every day.
TCCI was previously running outdated, siloed Microsoft ERP systems in each of their five locations and had no consolidated view of data or standardization of business metrics. They engaged HSO, a proven partner in implementing large-scale global solutions, to assess Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance as a global ERP system.
However, before a new ERP could be implemented, TCCI needed a modern data foundation that would consolidate each of the locations under one umbrella. TCCI worked with HSO to design and deploy an agile, scalable cloud data warehouse platform and analytics framework.
This platform and framework drove the data migration from the five ERP systems, setting the stage for further transformation. It will support the roadmap to implement Dynamics 365 as a global ERP solution, supporting the company's evolution and growth.
Laying a strong foundation with a modern data strategy
With newly created data pipelines sourcing data from five ERP systems into a centralized Azure data lake, TCCI has increased visibility across global operations, giving them a better understanding of the supply chain and improved inventory management.
TCCI now has standardized financial data and continues to work with HSO towards standardization and data cleansing in other areas of the business. Their newly implemented data warehouse also highlights areas for further improvement.
This project is the first step in TCCI's digital transformation and has already significantly impacted financial management processes. The solution enables data-driven supply decisions, mitigates risk, increases financial efficiencies, and enhances forecasting for resource allocations and expansion opportunities.
The next step: Implementing Dynamics 365 Finance--with a clean, solid data structure to build upon.
Understanding the importance of taking the right strategic steps in the right order
Having been involved in many ERP implementations throughout her career, Carrie Young, Global IT Manager at TCCI, advises business leaders to approach digital transformation strategically, emphasizing the importance of measured, strategic steps over a "magic bullet" solution. She says, “Change management, data, and processes are critical elements often overlooked in implementing new technology and a modern data foundation is crucial for gaining a consolidated view of business metrics.”
HSO helped TCCI understand the importance of beginning their digital transformation journey with a modern data foundation – how it can not only impact how the data is accessed and used, but also how it can impact the performance of other key applications, like an ERP system.
Working with HSO
Carrie Young, Global IT Manager at TCCI, shares, “Our partnership with HSO has been critical to the success of the implementation. We knew we could not accomplish this alone. HSO’s team acted as key business and technical advisors, accelerating the implementation process, and providing access to new technologies.”
She continues: "HSO is a proven partner in implementing large-scale global solutions, and they are positioned to support us globally. The HSO team has brought personalized service and a high level of expertise in both technical solutions as well as the methodology required to implement a solution that can support our business now and well into the future."
“Our IT roadmap still leads to Dynamics 365 as our global ERP solution, but we are taking strategic steps to make improvements in our data and processes as we prepare for that. Our modern data strategy fits in perfectly with our overall plan; we have standardized our financial data and are working towards standardization in other areas. Having the data warehouse gives us visibility we didn’t have before and helps to highlight areas where we still have work to do.”
TCCI's strategic partnership with HSO reflects a commitment to sustainable growth and value-add to their customers, addressing immediate challenges while preparing for a comprehensive global ERP solution in the future.