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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
10:00 AM ET - 11:00 AM ET
When planning & implementing a shared services operation, the ERP and technology platform is a key decision, but is too often driven by history or politics – and companies can be misguided by systems which are already in place, or most dominant in the operations coming together.
Faced with a complex set of legacy systems and burning platforms what are your options?
Too many ERPs appear flexible before they are implemented, but once in operation prove difficult, time consuming and expensive to make even quite basic changes.
We realise that the wrong ERP choice can blight a SSC for years to come. Many established SSCs are hampered by technology that won’t let them implement business change fast enough, thus effecting efficiency of:
- New or improved business processes
- Reporting changes
- Reorganisations
- M&A
- Regulatory changes
All of the above require swift, extensive change in the way a SSC operates and must be supported by the ERP.
This session will show the pitfalls of inflexible ERP platforms, and how the refreshing and alternative approach of UNIT4 Business Software provides ERP and Finance systems allow organisations to change swiftly, easily while using their own in-house resource.
Case Study: Berkshire Shared Services
Berkshire Shared Services (BSS) was established in 2001 and provides a wide range of non-clinical support services to the NHS and other public sector bodies in Southern England. Hosted by Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, BSS manages over £165 million worth of physical and IT assets, reflecting its ability to deliver a shared service portfolio of support functions in Finance, Estates and Facilities and Health Informatics.
Your Webinar Speakers
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Anwen Robinson
Managing Director
UNIT4 Business Software Ltd
Anwen has many years experience working with clients in the public and commercial sectors as they undertake major software implementations, set up shared services operations or look to improve operations through better use of technology. She heads the UK division of the UNIT4 Group and is responsible for over 1000 clients may of whom operate on a global basis. Shared services Client: an SSC practitioner who will talk about the challenges that change presents to a SSC and the critical role that technology plays in successfully meeting them.
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Paul Rowley, Managing Director, Berkshire Shared Services
Niall Walton, Interim Head of Financial Services, Berkshire Shared Services
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