From left: Eleanor Jacoba, alliance manager for SAP Philippines; Diane Fanelli, senior VP-Industries and Solutions for SAP Asia Pacific Japan; Therese Benjamarie Serrano, President of Vista Land; Manuel Paolo Villar, corporate planning head for Vista Land; Yasmin Calma, consulting director for Supply Chain Consulting; Carina Aguila, account manager for Supply Chain Consulting; and Jennifer Ligones, country manager for SAP Philippines.

Supply Chain Consulting, a Fujitsu company and an IT software and services provider has been awarded Best SAP ERP Implementation for Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. and Best SAP Upgrade Project for International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) (as the Implementation Partner of SAP Philippines for ICTSI) at the SAP World Tour 2009, in recognition of the company’s implementation of customized SAP solutions for its customers.

The year 2009 has been a notable year for growth and success for Supply Chain Consulting, as it continues to push through with expansion plans in the Philippines and globally, aided by its recent acquisition by the software giant, Fujitsu. The acquisition provides Supply Chain Consulting with a global reach and massive support base for its clients.

“The SAP awards are an achievement for Supply Chain Consulting, and acknowledge our excellence in identifying, implementing, and sustaining solutions that work for our customers. Receiving two awards this year cements our commitment to our clients and to our plans here in the Philippines,” Jan Biezepol, Supply Chain Consulting managing director for Asia said.

SAP awards are given by SAP to outstanding partners who have shown excellence in enhancing the customer experience with the use of SAP. The implementation of SAP addresses critical issues such as innovation and an improved return on investment.

ICTSI and Vista Land are in the ports and terminals, and real estate industries, respectively. The distinct business models and were provided customized business solutions showing Supply Chain Consulting’s strength in gaining insight into businesses and implementing industry-leading business solutions that improve decision making across an organization. Supply Chain Consultingprovides SAP enterprise resource planning solutions, which supports more than 25 industries and 43,000 customers worldwide.

“After a thorough assessment of SAP partners, we chose Supply Chain Consulting because of how they proposed to strengthen our business through top-of-the-line SAP ERP services. Supply Chain Consulting implemented a customized ERP solution that has not only helped streamline our business processes, but also reinforced and improved our resource management. We are impressed and satisfied with the way Supply Chain Consulting provided us with world-class service, and we look forward to having a continuous working relationship with them.”

“These awards do not only serve as testimony to the excellent performance of Supply Chain Consulting but also a reflection of the partnership and commitment of SAP Supply Chain Consulting to provide extreme value to our customers,” Biezepol added. “We look forward to continuing our commitment to quality and providing the best-available solutions for our customers here in the Philippines.”

Shaking hands during the signing rites are YTPI executive VP and treasurer Tomohiko Yoneko (left), Oracle Corp. VP for Commercial Applications Darren Rushworth. Witnessing the event are (back row, from left) Oracle Corp. Philippines territory sales manager for Commercial Applications China Amigo, SCC director Raymond Lacdao, YTPI assistant vice president and head for Corporate Planning Angelina Casasola, YTPI Information Technology section head Alvin Taruc, and YTPI Human Resources head Egelberto Dolo.

Yokohama Tire Philippines (YTPI) recently sealed an agreement with Oracle (Philippines) Corporation to increase its human resource (HR) operational efficiency and productivity as well as to better manage its larger workforce.

Under the agreement, Oracle partner Supply Chain Consulting (SCC) will implement Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management, including Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Resources and Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Time and Labor and Oracle Database 11g Enterprise Edition in YTPI’s HR system.

The deployment of Oracle’s HR applications is seen to help YTPI remove loopholes in its HR processes, produce higher productivity for its HR department and be able to drill down to transactional level for any employee inquiry.

The new system, which is expected to be fully up and running before the year ends, will finally be able to record  YTPI’s real time employee nonattendance, overtimes, change in time shift of employees, and determine the best person to stand in for an absent employee.

YTPI is one of the largest company in the Clark FreeportZone in Pampanga with more than 1,600 regular employees and more than 350 agency workers.

As the local subsidiary of Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. of Japan, the company produces quality passenger car radial tires and recreational vehicle tires for the global market.

“YTPI’s people is one of our greatest assets but managing it has always been a challenge for a company such as ours whose operations run nonstop, 24/7,” said Tomohiro Yoneko, executive vice president, YTPI. “To help us gain significant HR intelligence and performance and boost our plant’s productivity, we chose Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management applications because of its leadership in HCM technology, which we expect to be implemented smoothly and without interruption to our business operation.”

“We are glad that YTPI has tapped Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM solutions as it takes it HR systems on a higher level,” said Ryan Guadalquiver, managing director, Oracle (Philippines) Corporation. “Oracle is committed to helping our customers transform their businesses’ most important resources – their employees.”

Shown in photo shaking hands during the recent signing rites are YTPI executive vice president and treasurer Tomohiko Yoneko (left), Oracle Corp. vice president for Commercial Applications Darren Rushworth. Witnessing the event are (back row, from left): Oracle Corp. Philippines territory sales manager for Commercial Applications China Amigo, SCC director Raymond Lacdao, YTPI assistant vice president and head for Corporate Planning Angelina Casasola, YTPI Information Technology section head Alvin Taruc, and YTPI Human Resources head Egelberto Dolo.

Fujitsu, a provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, announced that it has expanded its SAP and Oracle portfolio through the acquisition of the Australia and South East Asia operations of Supply Chain Consulting Pty Ltd, a market leader of SAP and Oracle enterprise solutions and services.

Fujitsu has reported US$53 billion in consolidated revenues in 2008 and this US$48 million deal will enable the Tokyo-based company to offer more to existing and prospective clients. The acquisition centers on the capabilities and reputation of its people and Fujitsu is committed to supporting this high value expertise as it aims to expand related offerings and services that it brings to market across Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian markets.

“The acquisition of Supply Chain Consulting extends our investments in the SAP and Oracle segment and will allow us to offer our customers unprecedented choice from a single provider of services and capabilities in the mid-tier, as well as the necessary scale to service the larger enterprise,” said Rod Vawdrey, CEO, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand. “By combining Fujitsu and Supply Chain Consulting, we have one of the strongest portfolios of SAP and Oracle solutions, customers and capabilities and this will globally enhance Fujitsu’s expertise and offerings in this area.”

Fujitsu is now able to deliver innovative business solutions across new geographies. Fujitsu’s SAP and Oracle consultants will be supplemented by off-shore capabilities in the Philippines, providing additional global benefits to customers with offices, facilities and services located globally.

“The acquisition will strengthen the expertise that our clients rely upon and will enhance our ability to present a strong offering in the Australian and South East Asian markets. Our focus on delivering service excellence continues to be our most important priority. It’ll take us around six months to integrate Supply Chain Consulting, we expect it to be operating very quickly and it will be a seamless integration,” Vawdrey said.

“Our dedicated teams have always focused on business results for our customers. We are now in a position to offer a broader range of solutions and services to support our customers’ investments in SAP and Oracle throughout their investment lifecycle. This is very exciting news for our people, our customers and our partners,” said Ian Hodge, managing director, Supply Chain Consulting.

Fujitsu, a  provider of business, information technology and communications solutions today announced that it has expanded its SAP and Oracle portfolio through the acquisition of the Australia and South East Asia operations of Supply Chain Consulting Pty Ltd, a market leader of SAP and Oracle enterprise solutions and services.

Fujitsu’s purchase of Supply Chain Consulting centers on the capabilities and reputation of its people and Fujitsu is committed to supporting this high value expertise as it aims to expand related offerings and services that it brings to market across Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian markets.

“The acquisition of Supply Chain Consulting extends our investments in the SAP and Oracle segment and will allow us to offer our customers unprecedented choice from a single provider of services and capabilities in the mid-tier, as well as the necessary scale to service the larger enterprise,” said Rod Vawdrey, CEO, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand. “By combining Fujitsu and Supply Chain Consulting, we have one of the strongest portfolios of SAP and Oracle solutions, customers and capabilities and this will globally enhance Fujitsu’s expertise and offerings in this area.”

Fujitsu is now able to deliver innovative business solutions across new geographies. Fujitsu’s SAP and Oracle consultants will be supplemented by off-shore capabilities in the Philippines, providing additional global benefits to customers with offices, facilities and services located globally.

“The acquisition will strengthen the expertise that our clients rely upon and will enhance our ability to present a strong offering in the Australian and South East Asian markets,” said Vawdrey. “Our focus on delivering service excellence continues to be our most important priority”.

“Our dedicated teams have always focused on business results for our customers. We are now in a position to offer a broader range of solutions and services to support our customers’ investments in SAP and Oracle throughout their investment lifecycle. This is very exciting news for our people, our customers and our partners,” said Ian Hodge, managing director, Supply Chain Consulting.

For more information about Fujitsu partners or other solutions and offerings visit www.fujitsu.com.

The software industry has been identified as a priority sector for Philippine development, and the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) is still expecting a 30% growth in revenues this year. Although this is a decrease from 2008′s export revenue growth of 42%, the association is still optimistic that the country will reach its software export revenue target of US$ 1 billion and employing more than 60,000 workers by 2010.

Supply Chain Consulting, a global provider of enterprise software solutions, has equipped its business to engage a long-term commitment to the Philippines. It continues to reach out to the various sectors by launching several initiatives that will promote sustainable development in the country.

Supply Chain Consulting has achieved a growth of 35% in the previous year; however the current economic condition has made the company conservative in its projection for growth as they only expect 20% revenue growth this year. The company remains positive in their revenue forecast due to the P230 million they earned in total revenues in the previous year and they are expecting to reach P280 million this year.

“The financial crisis has incited numerous opportunities for the software industry. At Supply Chain Consulting, we make innovation, provision of high quality software solutions and expert support services a priority. Creating a global footprint for the software industry can increase the revenue of this industry to at least US$ 1.5 billion.” Jan Biezepol, Managing, Supply Chain Consulting, managing director for Asia.

Aside from banks, the global retail industry has been hit hard as consumer spending decreased because of the effects of the global economic crisis. The world’s biggest consumer, the US, spent 9.4% less from last year, and companies are working hard to effectively address the low inventory-to-sales ratio, currently at 1.43. However, Asia is gaining ground in consumer spending, and Chinese consumers are taking the lead with increased retail spending of 15.9% in 1Q09. For the Philippines, leading economists from the University of Asia and the Pacific are predicting a steady increase in private consumer spending of 4% in 2009.

Global luggage retailer, Samsonite, recognized the Asian market early, and began strengthening its e-commerce and inventory platforms worldwide, but most strategically, in Asia. The world leader in luggage design and distribution partnered with Supply Chain Consulting to roll out SAP modules enhanced by the Supply Chain Software Factory, which includes inventory management, and logistics planning, with a final roll out in April 2009. The investment was a timely move that addressed inventory issues for Samsonite, and flew in the face of IDC predictions that the Asian IT industry will decrease by 7.3% against earlier forecasts. It was previously estimated that spending by companies in the Asia Pacific to reach US$23.4 billion, up 2.9% from 2008.

Jan Biezepol, Supply Chain Consulting managing director for Asia said, “Despite the new realities brought about by the economic downturn, companies in resilient industries such as retail should invest IT that maximize performance, especially in terms of inventory and supply chain management. These allow them to ride out the crisis and position them further for success through long-term reduction on business costs.”

Samsonite Asia’s partnership with Supply Chain Consulting includes the implementation of a SAP system, business process workflow system design, document procedure, and staff training for its Asian operations. The roll out proceeded smoothly beginning October 2009, immediately following the beginning of the crisis. Samsonite Project Atlas, as it is called, has resulted in significant cost reductions for Samsonite in Asia, taken from reductions in time-to-market and information sharing.

“It took a lot of the stress out of the decision for us at a crucial point in time. The solutions we acquired from Supply Chain Consulting enabled a disciplined approach to our scope of works and guaranteed a fast track implementation. Its framework meant we did not get carried away implementing functions that would provide minimal business return and substantially slow down the roll-out. I don’t think many people understand just how much hard work goes in to make a success like this happen so professionally,” Steve Clifford, CIO/ATLAS programme Manager of samsonite Asia stated.