Essential Software Solutions

Infor ERP implementation for manufacturers

Essential Software Solutions is an ERP consultancy based in British Columbia, Canada, and it holds Infor partner certification. It has worked with enterprise resource planning software for almost five decades, and its site says it is 100 percent Canadian owned. Its office is in British Columbia, with extended on-site support in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Oregon.

Implementation is the main service. The firm installs Infor Syteline, also known as CloudSuite Industrial, along with Infor Visual and Infor's configure, price and quote tools, and it works with the Infor family of products more widely. Its site lists further Infor offerings, including the Velocity suite, machine learning and robotic process automation.

ERP consulting and process change

The consulting service helps a business compare ERP systems and decide which one fits. The site stresses that the evaluation does not need to be complicated, even though many systems exist, and that the implementation stage is the most critical part of the journey. Consultants also help with business process re-engineering and change management, and the firm argues that a new system will only sit on top of existing problems unless the processes are streamlined alongside it.

Field service and rental management

The firm offers ERP for field service and rental businesses, covering depot and mobile service management. Its Infor Syteline Field Service work gives mobile access for technicians and manages rentals, so that a service business can run its depots and field teams from one system.

Training for everyday users

Training is offered to end users, administrators and project team members. Sessions give an overview of the CloudSuite Industrial solution, covering what it is, who uses it and how it helps people do their work more efficiently.

Industry 4.0 and hosting

The firm helps manufacturers move toward Industry 4.0 practices, including machine integration through manufacturing execution systems, and it offers upgrades to existing systems. Deployment can be hosted in a single-tenant environment or installed on premises, and the hosting options include disaster recovery.

Manufacturers and service firms served

Its clients are mainly manufacturers, including metal fabrication, windows and doors, plastic fabrication, high-tech and electronics, prefabricated housing and marine work. It also works with service organizations.