Shoof International Ltd. chooses mySAP™ All-in-One
Auckland, August 30, 2004 – Intelligroup a local midsize SAP reseller has secured a sub $400,000 contract with
Waikato-based agricultural and veterinary equipment importer and distributor, Shoof International Limited.
Owner Geoff Laurent had been developing an internal business applications system, but when Shoof International started
expanding into new, international market segments with additional product lines and business acquisitions, Laurent
realised the company needed some assistance in managing its meteoric rate of growth.
“As the business got bigger, we realised we were going to need to implement a professional ERP system to support our
operations, including finance, customer relationship management (CRM) and import/distribution management modules,” said
Laurent.
“We put the tender out to the market and Intelligroup proposed the mySAP™ All-in-One solution.
“We believe that their approach will deliver the breadth of tools, the product knowledge and the business intelligence
needed to maintain and grow our operations whilst the core modules of SAP software will provide a foundation that we can
customise as required,” said Laurent.
SAP New Zealand’s SMB Manager, Alex Morcom, said Intelligroup was successful in winning the contract from a strong field
of traditional ERP competitors including Microsoft Business Solutions–Axapta® (SPL). “SAP’s best practice focus on the
solution’s ability to grow and flex with Shoof’s business using mySAP All-in-One meant we could offer a solution with
longevity which will put Shoof ahead of its competitors,” said Nick Mulcahy, Mid-Market Business Manager, Intelligroup.
SAP and Intelligroup worked with HP’s channel partner, Elite Business Systems, to understand the existing infrastructure
and the requirements for implementing a successful solution. They then tailored a certified infrastructure configuration
and implemented it using HP’s rapid deployment for servers’ toolset.
“The success of the win is testament to the synergy of the team and represents a great partnership between SAP and
Intelligroup,” said Mulcahy
Geoff Laurent said that investment in the mySAP All-in-One solution means the team at Shoof will be able to focus on
their core business, confident in the knowledge that the integrated software package will help them to manage, grow and
diversify their business. “We are confident the new software will greatly improve efficiencies and capabilities over
time. Our business will benefit from consolidation of multiple international companies, managing and tracking of imports
and exports in transit, barcode facility and accurate business reporting. “With mySAP All-in-One, we are looking forward
to quick implementation, reliable performance, great scalability and predictable cost structures that will mean we can
grow our business quickly and profitably.
“The mySAP All-in-One solution gives our business room for growth and the confidence that any future expansions can be
handled without major upgrades.
“It is a truly affordable option for companies looking to invest in effective business solutions,” said Laurent. - ends
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About Shoof International Limited Shoof International Ltd is a developer, manufacturer, importer, marketer and exporter
of agricultural and veterinary equipment. Shoof is constantly searching world markets to find new and innovative
products for the New Zealand animal breeding and veterinary industries. Shoof is also continually developing new and
innovative agricultural products for export to the world.
Shoof International was formed in New Zealand in 1973 to develop and market new products such as the Cattle Shoof and
Horse Shoof to the New Zealand agricultural and veterinary industries. It quickly became apparent that these new items
were of interest to farmers and veterinarians around the world, so Shoof began establishing distributors in markets
world-wide.