Aperio Consulting

Technology Strategy

The following brief project descriptions are representative of the experience that Aperio Consulting brings to top organizations.  Our consultants have hands-on experience solving the hardest business problems.

 Pinnacle Enterprises – ERP Software Selection

Pinnacle is a newly formed organization focused on building a retail sales and distribution network to support the agricultural industry.  The growth of the company required evaluation of commercial off the shelf (COTS) packages to determine their suitability to the company goals and requirements for core ERP capabilities to support finance, HR, sales, and distribution functions.

Samsonite Corporation – International Financial and ERP System Mapping

In preparation for a world-wide ERP selection process, examined international financial and ERP systems (e.g, JD Edwards, Infinium, Island Pacific) and interfaces to other applications (e.g., retail point-of-sale, HR, payroll, etc.). Worked closely with project, technology, and senior management of this retail sales, wholesale sales, and luggage manufacturing company to assess, document, monitor, and report on compliance with IT best practices. Used an integrated approach to review all business process areas and make recommendations for business and technical improvements.

Pharmion Corporation – Sarbanes-Oxley Readiness

Used COBIT and COSO guidelines to advise, document, and test IT controls for this global pharmaceutical company and allow them to assert the financial controls effectiveness to their auditors in advance of Sarbanes-Oxley deadlines. Assessed information technology risk and provided guidance on IT resource management, security management, and use of JD Edwards financials.

United Agri Products – Sarbanes-Oxley Readiness

Evaluated IT environment including financial, ERP and Supply Chain systems (PeopleSoft, BPCS, Eclipse) for this agricultural product company that manufactures and distributes crop production products, ranging from seeds to fertilizers to pest and weed killers. Documented, advised, and recommended changes to IT practices including implementation of new Sarbanes-Oxley financial controls after spin-off from ConAgra and 2004 public offering.