Transforming from Merit Portal to Novacura Flow – SMD Logistics
Challenge
SMD Logistics, a key logistics partner for major tobacco manufacturers in Sweden, aimed to replace their legacy Merit Portal system to comply with strict EU regulations, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for future upgrades, including migration to the Infor Cloud.
SMD Logistics, a key logistics partner for major tobacco manufacturers in Sweden, aimed to replace their legacy Merit Portal system to comply with strict EU regulations, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for future upgrades, including migration to the Infor Cloud.
Solution
Novacura implemented its low-code platform, Novacura Flow, to build tailored logistics applications, replacing the Merit Portal gradually. The step-by-step migration approach ensured seamless integration with SMD’s existing ERP system, Infor M3. This strategic implementation reduced stress, avoided operational disruptions, and allowed the team to adapt incrementally.
The solution also introduced REST API integrations for future-proofing and facilitated SMD Logistics’ upgrade to Infor M3 version 13.4 by reducing the number of required modifications.
FUNCTIONALITY
- Modern User Interface: Enhanced user experience with intuitive mobile and web applications.
- Operational Efficiency: Applications tailored to real warehouse processes improved productivity and reduced errors.
- Compliance & Data Automation: Automated data collection for regulatory compliance (e.g., Track & Trace) during routine operations without added workload.
- Flexible Customizations: Easy-to-implement changes to meet new regulations and improve workflow quality.
- Seamless Integration: Deep integration with Infor M3 and other systems, enabling efficient data exchange.
- Incremental Testing & Deployment: Gradual rollouts in controlled environments ensured stable implementation with minimal risks.
Novacura implemented its low-code platform, Novacura Flow, to build tailored logistics applications, replacing the Merit Portal gradually. The step-by-step migration approach ensured seamless integration with SMD’s existing ERP system, Infor M3. This strategic implementation reduced stress, avoided operational disruptions, and allowed the team to adapt incrementally.
The solution also introduced REST API integrations for future-proofing and facilitated SMD Logistics’ upgrade to Infor M3 version 13.4 by reducing the number of required modifications.
FUNCTIONALITY
- Modern User Interface: Enhanced user experience with intuitive mobile and web applications.
- Operational Efficiency: Applications tailored to real warehouse processes improved productivity and reduced errors.
- Compliance & Data Automation: Automated data collection for regulatory compliance (e.g., Track & Trace) during routine operations without added workload.
- Flexible Customizations: Easy-to-implement changes to meet new regulations and improve workflow quality.
- Seamless Integration: Deep integration with Infor M3 and other systems, enabling efficient data exchange.
- Incremental Testing & Deployment: Gradual rollouts in controlled environments ensured stable implementation with minimal risks.
Results
- Enhanced Efficiency: Significant improvements in warehouse operations and end-user experience.
- Regulatory Compliance: Full alignment with EU’s “Track & Trace” regulations.
- Modernization & Scalability: Transitioned from legacy systems to a scalable, future-proof platform, enabling readiness for Infor Cloud migration.
- Operational Resilience: Reduced the number of ERP modifications from 60 to 10, simplifying upgrades and maintenance.
- Sustained Growth: Focused enhancements in logistics processes resulted in immediate business impact.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Significant improvements in warehouse operations and end-user experience.
- Regulatory Compliance: Full alignment with EU’s “Track & Trace” regulations.
- Modernization & Scalability: Transitioned from legacy systems to a scalable, future-proof platform, enabling readiness for Infor Cloud migration.
- Operational Resilience: Reduced the number of ERP modifications from 60 to 10, simplifying upgrades and maintenance.
- Sustained Growth: Focused enhancements in logistics processes resulted in immediate business impact.