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Campbell Bewley Group

John D'Arcy, CFO

“We needed to develop a strategy for ERP in our operations in Ireland and the US. BSM delivered a comprehensive and very clear roadmap in a timely and professional manner. They work very effectively, combining deep ERP and process knowledge with an ability to engage with people at all levels of the organisation. I would have no hesitation in recommending BSM”.

BHT

Shaun McBride, Chief Financial Officer

"BHT had a very aggressive timeline to implement an ERP system and to roll-it out to over 60 retail branches. We knew we had to make sure that we picked the right solution for our business, and BSM were recommended to us as an independent advisor who could assist us in doing that. They introduced a structured and objective process, involving key people from our organisation, and this allowed us to clearly evaluate the options and to make a decision on the best solution for us.

BSM’s expertise in ERP and awareness of our business requirements was clearly demonstrated during the selection process, and that, along with their proven track record in managing projects, meant that they were the obvious choice when we needed a Project Manager for the implementation. By using a strong implementation methodology, clear communication and thorough planning, the BSM Project Manager optimised the team’s performance so that target dates were met, while project benefits were kept in focus at all times. Because the BSM process had involved the team in the selection, they were motivated to pull out all the stops to deliver the solution. BSM also provided mentoring during the project, and this knowledge transfer meant that one of our staff was in a position to take on the Project Management of later phases of the implementation.

BHT are very happy with the ERP knowledge and project management skills provided by BSM, and we would have no hesitation recommending them to other companies."

PEI

Brian Meaney, Financial Director

"The selection of a new ERP system has been one of the biggest decisions for PEI in recent years and we found BSM to be an excellent addition to this project. In the first instance our decision to engage BSM was not only due to their excellent reputation but also because their independence would ensure PEI an unbiased approach to the selection process. BSM helped us identify and document our key requirements and following the scripted demonstrations they worked with us to create an objective evaluation and selection process which assisted us greatly in choosing an appropriate solution.

The BSM team maintained their independence while demonstrating a strong knowledge of our industry specific requirements and best practices; their experience was invaluable to PEI. If the opportunity arose in the future we would definitely work with BSM again.”

Aimia Foods

Graham Wright, Systems Manager

“Deciding whether to keep our existing ERP system or replace it with a new one was difficult. BSM have deep ERP knowledge and provided structure, objectivity and clarity of thought to help us to arrive at the right decision.  Highly recommended!”

Alfa-Pharm

Artur Grigoryan, Chief Executive Officer

"Selection of an appropriate ERP system has been a big challenge for Alfa-Pharm due to the lack of the experience in the local market and the absence of the local vendors. Prior to working with BSM we went through a lengthy process of negotiations with potential vendors without having expertise on evaluating their proposals and organizing the process.

BSM’s structured approach was invaluable for identifying an appropriate system and formulating our key requirements. The BSM team demonstrated a strong sense of partnership, professionalism and hands-on experience throughout the whole process. I consider this complex project to be one of the most successful we have completed at Alfa-Pharm".

Uniphar plc

Joe Smith, Group IS & Service Delivery Manager

"BSM worked with our internal team to develop a comprehensive organisational change management plan for our ERP project and played a mentoring role during the early days of the project. The structure and process BSM gave us became a reference point for our team throughout the project. This is a great way to fast-track the change management stream in an ERP project. Highly recommended!"

Galway Clinic

Joe O'Donovan, CFO Galway Clinic

 "With BSM's assistance we were able to understand how to deliver our complex programme of technology projects more effectively. They provided structure and clarity, supplemented with a great deal of practical experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending BSM."

Dairygold

John O'Carroll, General Manager - Retail

'BSM's project management expertise helped us successfully deploy our corporate ERP and POS systems to our latest retail acquisition. This project was successfully delivered under very aggressive timelines in a complex commercial environment. BSM provided overall project management for the rollout involving systems, data and training and their experience ensured a smooth implementation.'

Folens Group

John Cadell, Managing Director

“BSM helped us to formulate our ERP strategy by developing a very clear roadmap, which laid out how we needed to evolve our business systems over a number of phases. The strategy changed our thinking about how we should implement systems and resulted in business benefits right from the first phase. I would be happy to recommend BSM to any organisation that needs to review ERP strategy.”

Aptuit

Darren Bradshaw Director, Business Systems

"Congratulations are in order for the outstanding project you and your team helped deliver for Aptuit. BSM played a leading role in helping Aptuit to roll out the People Soft ERP system to its newly acquired sites in Oxford and Glasgow. BSM supported Aptuit throughout the roll out by providing project management, data migration and computer systems validation services. I would have no hesitation in recommending BSM. Your approach was pragmatic, focused and creative. And, your contribution was vital to the success of the roll out project in Aptuit".

Glanbia

Lorcan Rossi, Financial Director

"Glanbia Consumer Foods Ireland engaged BSM to project manage the implementation of key technology across our distribution network. While the project was complex in terms of scope and scale, with BSM's support the project was successfully delivered. BSM's committed, direct and results focused approach certainly added value to our operations".

Jacob Fruitfield Food Group

Seamus Kearney, Managing Director

"Jacob Fruitfield and BSM have been working together since 2002 on projects such as ERP Selection & Implementation; New Production Introduction; Business Intelligence; and Outsourcing. BSM’s approach is professional and methodical and, yet, it has allowed us to complete our projects on time and within budget. Our experience has been that the BSM consultants have extensive knowledge of system requirements and best practice; they have worked well with the various members of the project teams and can readily adopt a hands-on approach to the tasks. We have no reservations in recommending BSM to other companies."

Abbott Vascular

Brídín Quinn, Business Excellence Manager

"BSM provided us with invaluable assistance during our ERP implementation project, performing key roles on our project team. It was a great asset to our business to be able to draw on such reliable and experienced resources, and I'd highly recommend BSM to anyone looking for assistance with business systems projects."

Chanelle Group

David Kelly, Head of Finance

"BSM's approach was extremely professional and hands-on when we decided to look at replacing our existing systems, from business case preparation through to documenting our requirements, system demonstrations and ultimately choosing a preferred vendor. Our business is diverse and complex, but BSM involved people from across the group and helped us focus on the things that make us different or which would be challenging for any ERP system. I've no doubt that the selection process would have been significantly more difficult and lengthy without the help and advice we received from BSM".

Pat the Baker

Mary Farrell, Head of Finance

"When we wanted to select a new ERP system for Pat the Baker we spoke first to BSM, as they have great experience in this area. BSM's selection methodology made a lot of sense, and helped us to focus on our requirements throughout the process. The tender process allowed us to see clearly which systems best matched our requirements, and the scripted demonstrations meant that we got to see how well each shortlisted system could cope with our business. We had a cross-functional project team, which promoted buy-in to the process and meant that everyone's views were represented. BSM's system selection methodology worked very well for us, and we're delighted that we chose to work with BSM."