Johnsonville's Journey to Enhanced Content Management
Johnsonville struggled with outdated systems and scattered document storage, causing inefficiencies, audit risks, and high paper costs. Auritas addressed this by retiring the legacy system and implementing OpenText Extended ECM, fully integrated with SAP. The solution enabled fast access to electronic files, automated document capture, improved scanning, and secure external access—streamlining audits and cutting storage costs while boosting efficiency and security.
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2.5M docs migrated
Migrated all unstructured content and implemented automatic capture of outgoing docs.
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Cost savings
Cost savings from new data storage and decommissioning of legacy systems.
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Real-time validation
Can now upload documents with real-time validation of metadata from SAP tables.
About Johnsonville
Johnsonville is a leading sausage brand in the United States, founded in 1945 and known for its premium, flavorful products. With over 2,000 employees, it has grown into the largest sausage brand by revenue in the country.
The company generates over $1 billion in annual revenue and sells products in more than 45 countries. Johnsonville’s success is driven by its commitment to quality, innovation, and strong community values.
About Johnsonville
Johnsonville is a leading sausage brand in the United States, founded in 1945 and known for its premium, flavorful products. With over 2,000 employees, it has grown into the largest sausage brand by revenue in the country.
The company generates over $1 billion in annual revenue and sells products in more than 45 countries. Johnsonville’s success is driven by its commitment to quality, innovation, and strong community values.
The Challenge
Johnsonville was facing significant challenges due to old technology, both software and hardware, that hindered its operational efficiency. Documents were not readily accessible as they were stored in multiple locations, leading to considerable time wasted searching through paper-based records. This inefficiency not only increased the risk of failing to meet potential audit requirements but also resulted in rising expenses for storing paper files.
To address these issues, Johnsonville recognized the need to integrate its systems with the existing SAP platform and implement a comprehensive records management process.
Pain Points:
• Old, outdated technology hinders efficiency.
• High costs associated with paper storage.
• Documents are not readily accessible and are stored in multiple locations.
• No structured records management process.
• Increased risk related to meeting potential audit requirements.
The Solution
Auritas implemented a comprehensive solution to address the challenges faced by Johnsonville. First, they retired the outdated legacy system, resulting in significant savings on infrastructure, maintenance, and bandwidth. The implementation of OpenText Extended ECM solutions provided Johnsonville with quick and easy access to electronic files, which led to significant time savings and improved operational efficiency.
This solution also enabled Johnsonville to manage audit requests with ease, reducing the risk associated with compliance. Additionally, the expenses associated with paper file storage were eliminated, resulting in cost savings.
Auritas ensured seamless integration between OpenText and the existing SAP platform, streamlining processes and enhancing data consistency. They also improved the scanning process, allowing for the efficient import of SAP validated metadata. The solution enabled the automatic capture of outbound documents, further reducing manual effort and errors.
To enhance accessibility, Auritas configured a proxy that provided secure access to documents outside the Johnsonville intranet. Overall, these measures collectively transformed Johnsonville's document management system, making it more efficient, secure, and cost-effective.
Results & Benefits
In just over 12 months, the project drove a comprehensive list of benefits for Johnsonville:
