Driving ERP Strategy & Digital Transformation for a Manufacturing Leader, with 35% growth

Client Overview

Company: Weston Manufacturing Ltd.

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing

Headquarters: Ontario, Canada

Employees: 450

Annual Revenue: $120M

Weston Manufacturing Ltd. is a mid-sized industrial manufacturer specializing in precision components for the automotive and aerospace industries. With multiple facilities across North America, Weston faced growing operational complexity, manual workflows, and disconnected legacy systems.

The Challenge

Weston’s leadership team recognized that outdated systems were constraining growth, data visibility, and efficiency across departments.

Fragmented Systems

ERP, inventory, and CRM systems weren’t integrated, creating silos.

Manual Processes

Finance, production scheduling, and supply chain were heavily Excel-based.

Data Inconsistency

Limited real-time insight into plant performance and profitability.

Scalability Issues

Legacy systems couldn’t support new product lines or acquisitions.

Lack of Digital Vision

No unified roadmap for modernization or cloud transformation.

Weston needed a strategic partner to assess its current state, define an ERP roadmap, and align IT capabilities with business growth goals.

The Approach

Our consulting team led a 12-week ERP Strategy and Digital Transformation Engagement, modeled on best practices from Weston enterprise transformation and Manufacturing vision Framework.

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Discovery & Diagnostic (Weeks 1–3)

  • Conducted 15+ stakeholder interviews (CFO, COO, Supply Chain Director, Plant Managers).
  • Mapped 25 core business processes and identified 9 critical inefficiencies.
  • Performed ERP maturity assessment using Info-Tech’s ERP Readiness Framework.
  • Benchmarked against top-tier manufacturers using Slalom’s Operational Excellence Model.
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ERP Strategy Design (Weeks 4–8)

  • Developed a Future State Process Map linking operations, finance, and customer workflows.
  • Evaluated ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle NetSuite).
  • Created a business case quantifying ROI: 23% cost savings and 18% productivity improvement.
  • Defined KPIs: Order cycle time, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and cost per unit.
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Digital Transformation Roadmap (Weeks 9–12)

  • Developed a 3-year digital roadmap aligned with strategic goals.
  • Prioritized initiatives: ERP modernization, predictive maintenance, and data analytics.
  • Established governance model and change management framework.
  • Delivered board-level presentation to secure executive alignment and funding.

The Solution

Weston selected Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP as its core digital platform due to scalability, cloud capability, and manufacturing-specific modules.
Solution Highlights

  • Cloud ERP implementation across 3 plants.
  • Integration with Power BI for real-time analytics.
  • Automated production scheduling and inventory control.
  • Digital workflows for procurement and quality assurance.
  • Training and adoption program for 300+ users.

The Results

After 6 months of execution, Weston achieved significant improvements across key operational areas.

Metric

Before

After

Improvement

Order Processing Time

5 days

2 days

60% faster

Inventory Accuracy

78%

97%

+19 pts

Production Downtime

14%

8%

-43%

Monthly Financial Close

10 days

4 days

60% faster

Cost per Unit

$3.20

$2.65

-17%

Business Impact:

  • Unified data environment enabling real-time insights and decision-making.
  • ERP-driven process automation reduced manual effort by 40%.
  • Enabled scalability for upcoming facility expansion and new product lines.

Client Testimonial

Acuity helped us translate our long-term vision into a clear, actionable roadmap. Their blend of strategy and technology made an immediate impact on our operations.
Michael R.
Michael R.
We’ve worked with larger firms before, but none delivered the speed and clarity that Acuity did. Their insights were practical, data-driven, and exactly what we needed.”
Sara K.
Sara K.
Acuity transformed our decision-making process. Their strategic guidance and operational expertise helped us scale smarter and faster.
Lena M.
Lena M.
The team at Acuity doesn’t just advise—they execute. Their ability to cut through noise and focus on what truly matters accelerated our growth significantly.
Daniel P.
Daniel P.

Key Takeaways

Align digital initiatives with strategic business goals before selecting technology.

Executive sponsorship and change management are critical for ERP success.

A phased approach ensures transformation momentum while minimizing disruption.

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