Established in 2004, Alexander Dennis is a long-standing member of the NFI Group, the largest bus and coach manufacturer in the UK as well as the global leader in the design and manufacture of double-decker buses. Based in Larbert, Scotland, the company has more than 1800 employees and operates facilities in 10 countries.
Maximizing Syspro functionality has allowed Ribble to challenge the need for system customization. Lawson and his team have focused on persuading users that Syspro is the master system. Ninety percent of the time, Syspro meets the requirement, and all that is needed is collaboration with Syspro to make it work. The less customization to the system, the less functionality there is to manage and maintain.
One of the biggest enablers of Ribble’s transition to Syspro is DataSwitch, an integration tool which enables the company to connect disparate systems and maximize the power of full integration.
Future plans include using Syspro to support cycle counts, new replenishment processes and the automation of its communications.
Ribble’s digital journey has helped transform the business, boost productivity, drive efficiencies and future proof its operations. Having a robust digital backbone will help the company build resilience and capitalize on the opportunities ahead. Embracing fit-for-purpose ERP is not only about meeting today’s challenges but future proofing operations to ensure they are prepared for whatever the future has in store.
Ribble’s digital journey has helped transform the business, boost productivity, drive efficiencies and future proof operations. Users now have end-to-end visibility of business processes and can drive continuous improvement. Access to reliable, real-time data also enables users to track everything from warehouse stock levels to the status of specific builds.
The demand for bikes quadrupled during the Covid 19 pandemic, and Ribble Cycles struggled to adapt. It enjoyed triple digit growth, but to operate in this fast-paced, competitive market, Ribble needed agile systems that respond to changing conditions. It identified digitization as key to peak performance, from visibility of stock levels to driving efficiencies that reduce lead times.
Ribble chose Syspro as a natural fit to help build resilience and boost performance. The company now has Syspro 8 at the heart of its operations, linked to a range of integrated solutions including Orchard Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Automail and HR module Equator.
