Enterprise Systems Transformation

Core-systems modernization accelerates digital transformation by replacing legacy ERP, CRM, and data platforms with flexible, future-ready technology foundations. Catalant’s Fortune-500-trained tech leaders and top-tier consultants have delivered complex transformations that:

Migrate legacy environments to cloud-native platforms for faster innovation

Automate operations and enable real-time data access

Reduce technical debt and strengthen security to boost resilience

APPROACH

A Blueprint for End-to-End Enterprise Transformation

01

Analyze current state

Conduct a comprehensive review of existing systems, identifying technical debt and process inefficiencies. Mapping business capabilities to technology constraints exposes critical gaps that hinder growth.

02

Define strategic vision

Align business and IT leadership around a shared vision, translating business imperatives into actionable tech deliverables that open new markets and build lasting advantage.

03

Design target architecture

Develop an enterprise architecture that incorporates cloud platforms and integration frameworks. A phased modernization roadmap with clear financial metrics, risk mitigation controls, and quick wins maintains business continuity throughout the transformation.

04

Enable core capabilities

Implement foundational platforms that drive operational efficiency. Deploying modular components establishes the digital backbone while ensuring there is flexibility to adapt as business requirements evolve.

05

Execute with precision

Use proven execution practices to ensure on-time, low-risk delivery, and reinforce success via structured change management, leadership alignment, communication strategies and training programs.

06

Scale and optimize

Refine processes with lessons learned and performance data. Embed digital capabilities enterprise-wide to fuel sustained innovation and keep the organization a step ahead of competitors.

WINNING TOGETHER

Enterprise Systems Transformation in Action

Global Industrial Manufacturer
More Success Stories

Problem

A Fortune 500 manufacturer relied on fragmented legacy systems that obscured enterprise-wide visibility. This technological fragmentation directly impacted cash flow, working capital management, and the ability to compete in rapidly digitalizing markets. 

Action

Catalant Experts implemented a unified ERP solution to eliminate system fragmentation. The team delivered best practices, optimized order-to-invoice process flows for enterprise-wide commonality, and cleansed all data to conform with the new structure, enabling comprehensive visibility.

Results

The transformation:

 

  • Improved invoice accuracy by 7%, directly enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Reduced days sales outstanding by 4 days, freeing $42M in working capital
  • Increased inventory turns by up to 20% across manufacturing sites
  • Delivered 3% annual procurement savings worth $28M to the bottom line

Fortune 500 CPG Transformation

A CPG company faced mounting risk after a $10M SAP implementation stalled, jeopardizing key initiatives and shaking executive confidence in IT. By establishing strong governance, restructuring the team, and reducing headcount by 50% without compromising delivery, the program was turned around. The revitalized effort delivered twice the original scope at a third of the cost, finished ahead of schedule, and reestablished IT as a trusted transformation partner.

Global Payment Processor

A global payment processor was hindered by reconciliation delays and fragmented legacy systems, limiting competitiveness and stalling new product launches. We assessed the landscape and implemented a cloud-native architecture with automated reconciliation and integrated data platforms. Within six months, the company improved operational efficiency by 20%, boosted NPS by 18 points, and launched two new digital products that drove $14M in revenue.

FEATURED EXPERTS

Featured Enterprise Systems Transformation Experts

Wendi W.

Operations executive with global industrial, B2B, and PE portfolio expertise

Specializes in hands-on leadership for complex and multi-departmental projects. Builds expandable project plans, creates tracking tools, identifies and manages risk, and leads teams to tangible results that drop to the bottom line.

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Jim W.

Ex-Deloitte, ERP delivery executive Abbott, Allstate, GM

Strategic ERP/SAP Program Director managing $100M+ budgets and 450+ staff across Fortune 500 and PE firms, consistently delivering complex implementations ahead of schedule and under budget.

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Suchitra D.

Ex-BCG executive leading end-to-end digital transformations

20+ years modernizing critical platforms across financial services, healthcare, and retail—delivering scalable, data-driven architectures with AI/ML. Trusted by C-suite to align technical roadmaps with business outcomes.

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