Case Study
Transforming Shipping Operations with Oracle APEX at Nidec Leroy-Somer
Oracle APEX - Oracle E Business Suite
Transforming Shipping Operations with Oracle APEX at Nidec Leroy-Somer
The Overview
Services: Oracle APEX Development
Solutions: Oracle EBS/Oracle APEX Integration, Flows for APEX
Industry: Manufacturing
This manufacturing company, Nidec Leroy-Somer, a leading producer of motors, drives, and generators, sought to modernize its shipping operations. As part of a broader effort to upgrade its manufacturing processes, the company implemented the Manufacturing Model within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS). It was then that they encountered several operational gaps. One significant gap was their reliance on a 25-year-old Delphi-based application for logistics and shipping, which led to delays, inefficiencies, and a lack of real-time data. In collaboration with Insum, they used Oracle APEX to modernize and streamline their shipping interface within Oracle EBS, greatly improving overall operational efficiency.
Partners helping Partners
In 2020, Insum successfully collaborated with a partner (Kato Engineering) of this manufacturing group (Nidec) in Mankato, Minnesota, where we installed Oracle APEX and Handshake for EBS, an Insum integration tool between Oracle EBS and Oracle APEX. This project laid the foundation for future work, as it was through this partnership that Leroy Somer’s program manager was introduced to Insum.
By leveraging the existing Oracle tools, the company realized they had the right technology at their fingertips—they just needed the right expertise to fully implement and customize it. Insum provided the guidance and support necessary to unlock the full potential of their Oracle EBS system and Oracle APEX platform, helping to streamline their shipping operations efficiently.
The Challenge
Nidec Leroy-Somer faced several critical challenges with its legacy shipping and logistics application:
- Legacy System Inefficiencies: The outdated Delphi-based system caused delays in shipment processing, lacked real-time data, and required manual intervention for many tasks.
- Manual Processes: The shipping process relied heavily on manual input, leading to errors, inefficiencies, and increased processing time.
- Limited Visibility: Without real-time data and centralized management, Nidec Leroy-Somer struggled with tracking shipments and validating processes across geographically dispersed locations.
- Lack of Standardization: Different teams managed shipping requests in varied ways, so there was little standardization, which led to inconsistent workflows.
The Solution
Insum developed a custom Oracle APEX solution integrated with the company’s existing Oracle EBS system to address the challenges. Key elements of the solution included:
- Oracle APEX Development: Insum replaced the legacy Delphi application with a modern Oracle APEX-based shipping interface that seamlessly integrates with Oracle EBS.
- Customizable Workflows: The solution introduced customizable workflows, allowing the company to standardize shipping requests, validation processes, and documentation.
- Real-Time Data Access: The new system enabled real-time shipping data tracking, ensuring stakeholders could monitor and validate shipments more efficiently.
- User-Friendly Interface: The Oracle APEX-based solution provided a simplified and user-friendly interface, improving the overall user experience and reducing manual errors.
- Full Integration with Security Compliance: The solution ensured complete integration between Oracle EBS and Oracle APEX, addressing any security concerns and liabilities, while maintaining robust data protection throughout the process.
The Technology Used
This solution leveraged Oracle’s APEX integrated with Oracle EBS to modernize Nidec Leroy-Somer’s shipping interface. APEX, Oracle’s low-code development platform, enabled the rapid development and deployment of the new system, while Oracle EBS provided a robust foundation for managing business processes.
The integration of Oracle APEX with Oracle EBS ensured real-time data flow and streamlined operations, reducing manual intervention. Oracle APEX’s user-friendly interface and flexible customization options allowed the company to enhance workflow efficiency while maintaining data security and compliance with industry standards.
The Results
The implementation of the Oracle APEX shipping interface led to significant improvements in Nidec Leroy-Somer’s shipping operations:
- Reduced Processing Time: The new interface reduced processing time from several minutes to seconds, enabling faster shipment processing.
- Improved Efficiency: Real-time data access and automated workflows improved overall operational efficiency, allowing Nidec Leroy-Somer to manage shipments more effectively.
- Higher User Satisfaction: The streamlined interface reduced the manual workload and eliminated delays, leading to positive feedback from the team.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Continuous collaboration between Insum and Nidec Leroy-Somer ensured the project was delivered on time and met expectations, despite delays in other areas of the program rollout.
“The Insum team did an outstanding job supporting us with what initially seemed like a small improvement, but ultimately led to a significant transformation within our company.”
– Rahul Chaudhary, IT Transformation Program Manager, Nidec Leroy-Somer
Future Opportunities
The project’s success with Oracle APEX has opened the door for further enhancements and improvements. Nidec Leroy-Somer is now exploring additional ways to leverage Oracle APEX to simplify other complex processes within Oracle EBS, driving further operational efficiencies and business growth.
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