OIA Global Logistics Upgrades Business Applications for Greater Visibility and Improved Decision-Making
 
 

OIA Global Logistics Upgrades Business Applications for Greater Visibility and Improved Decision-Making

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OIA Global Logistics is a full-service supply chain management service provider. It offers freight management, creative packaging services, international logistics, ground transportation, customs brokerage, kitting, labeling, assembly, warehousing, and distribution services. It is a member of the International Air Transport Association. OIA operates local offices in Asia, Europe and the USA, connected by a global network and shared application platforms.

 
 

 
 

Challenges

A word from OIA Global Logistics

  • “With Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, we are operating on a global platform, with a much faster turnaround time on our monthly closes and improved visibility into all transactions.” – Paul Wogan, Chief Information Officer, OIA Global Logistics

  • Replace legacy order management systems with an integrated solution that connects order flow and inventory control, while tying these functions to the logistics company’s financial management system
  • Separate OIA from its previous shared environment with 23 other companies so it could run independently
  • Optimize the supply chain and realize cost savings through improved management and sourcing

Solutions

Oracle Product and Services

  • Implemented Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 to replace four legacy order management systems with a centralized solution, enable OIA to run independently, optimize the company’s supply chain services, and roll up financial data globally
  • Reduced costs through greater visibility, efficiency, and coordination
  • Worked with Jibe Consulting, Inc. and used its Oracle Accelerate solution to implement Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 to future-proof the company’s business application environment and take advantage of new functionality
  • Enabled 21 global locations to use multicurrency capabilities, multiple sets of books, and common financial accounts
  • Reduced the time needed to close the monthly financial books from six weeks to two weeks
  • Enabled OIA to close its annual audit process —with an external audit company—three to four weeks more quickly
  • Used Oracle iStore to quickly add new customers to the system and capture their orders while allowing flexibility for minimal order quantities and lead times, and flowing orders straight through to financial transaction.
  • Enabled OIA to track profitability by program, leading to better decision-making
  • Optimized the company’s supply chain giving OIA a competitive advantage.  
  • Positioned OIA to win additional business and quickly bring on new clients and suppliers due to improved visibility and the efficiencies gained by implementing Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12

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