
Alfa Laval Latin America Epicor iScala ERP Standardization Case Study
Case study detailing Alfa Laval Latin America's 2008 rollout of Epicor iScala across seven countries to standardize finance, operations, and reporting.
Alfa Laval Latin America consolidated business processes and hardware using Epicor iScala in Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Panama. The nine-month phased implementation standardized accounting to EU BAS, financial dimensions, and cost centers. Post go-live, annual operational hours dropped from 22,032 to 9,216, billing cycle time fell 40 percent, and remote support improved via Citrix connectivity and a centralized service desk.
Standardized accounting and cost-center structures across seven Latin American countries
Reduced annual operational hours by 58 percent from 22,032 to 9,216
Cut billing cycle time by at least 40 percent using Epicor Business Intelligence
Enabled remote support and centralized service desk via Citrix connectivity
Achieved ROI within nine months; planned next phase includes supplier connectivity