How Version Workbench Transformed Enterprise Configuration Management
Lucart: Precision in Paper, Innovation in IT
For 70 years, Lucart S.p.A. has been a leader in sustainable paper manufacturing, specializing in tissue and air-laid paper products. Based in the historic Lucca paper district in Italy, Lucart has expanded its operations across Europe, with subsidiaries in Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and Hungary.
Their product range includes paper-based items such as low-weight paper for flexible packaging and tissue products made from pure cellulose and deinked paper. Additionally, they have ventured into new markets, offering soap, dispensers, and recyclable plastic pellets for sustainable pallet production. Lucart serves a diverse array of markets worldwide.
This story reveals how Version Workbench transformed Lucart’s JD Edwards operations into a strategic asset across its European subsidiaries. This collaboration didn’t just solve technical challenges—it redefined how multinational enterprises leverage JD Edwards for competitive advantage.
Michele De Giacomo, Lucart’s Group IT Business Systems Manager, is responsible for overseeing the IT business systems within the company with a specific focus on the Group ERP, Oracle JD Edwards, and the related interfaces towards other corporate software. He shared insights on Lucart’s successful implementation of Version Workbench and their key takeaways.
The challenge
Despite its efforts to improve its IT operations, Lucart struggled with several challenges in managing its ERP system. The primary issue was the lack of an efficient method for mass parameterization of applications, both interactive and batch, within their JD Edwards system. This made it difficult to control and set up the system effectively, leading to increased internal and external effort and longer rollout times.
Additionally, the IT department faced the significant challenge of supporting the Group’s strategy by ensuring a single instance of systems and maintaining consistency across the application map. This was a crucial aspect in order to achieve consistency and efficiency in operations.
Lucart Chose Version Workbench
In 2023, Lucart chose Version Workbench by Steltix as it was the only Oracle-certified solution on the JDE market that allowed for mass parameterization of ERP applications. The solution, natively integrated into JDE’s logic, offers advanced features such as mass copying, which significantly reduces configuration times. As a result, Lucart was able to streamline its processes, reduce effort, and accelerate rollouts, thereby promoting the adoption of a Group model.
“I recommend it to every company using JDE; it’s a game-changer, a real time and resource saver!”
– Michele de Giacomo
IT Business Systems Manager, Lucart S.p.a
One notable achievement with Version Workbench was the successful configuration of a new company during the project to change the currency of Lucart KFT from HUF to EUR. This demonstrates the solution’s capability to handle complex tasks efficiently.
In less than 2 weeks, the IT Department was able to massively copy all the versions of the old company to a new one, enabling the system for the Unit and Integration tests. The same task would have normally required 4x-5x more time and a higher probability of human error.
Beyond Efficiency
Lucart continues to use Version Workbench to streamline and enhance its JDE system base configuration. The company leverages this tool to massively create and update JDE versions when needed, significantly reducing the time and effort required for configuration tasks.
One of the most appreciated features is the ability to control configuration errors and simulate massive changes with the option to roll back using freeze points. This functionality allows Lucart to approach rollouts with challenging and compressed timelines.
Enhance Efficiency with Version Workbench
Lucart’s success story with Version Workbench highlights the transformative power of this solution for JD Edwards ERP systems. By addressing critical challenges in mass parameterization and configuration, Version Workbench has enabled Lucart to streamline processes, reduce effort, and accelerate rollouts, ensuring consistency and efficiency across their operations.
Why Choose Version Workbench?
The use of Version Workbench varies from day-to-day operations to large corporate projects such as the rollout of JD Edwards (JDE) in a New Country.
- Mass Parameterization: Efficiently manage and update multiple versions simultaneously, saving time and reducing errors.
- Advanced Features: Utilize mass copying, data selection replacement, and task view copying to simplify complex configuration tasks.
- Error Control: Benefit from features like freeze points for rollback, ensuring safe and rapid changes.
Lucart’s ongoing use of Version Workbench for its normal operations demonstrates its reliability and effectiveness. If you are facing challenging rollouts, Version Workbench can help you achieve your goals.
Visit Steltix’s Version Workbench page to learn more, request a demo, or download the tool.