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PMC: Enabling Business Transformation with Scalable Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Systems

When it comes to innovation in semiconductor and software solutions, PMC-Sierra is transforming the networks that connect, move, and store Big Data for businesses around the world. But disparate IT systems were causing silos in business processes. So, following two major acquisitions, PMC decided to unify its IT platform. Working with Bristlecone, PMC integrated the SAP® ERP application with Model N and SERUS systems and enabled communication with contract manufacturers through the SAP Customer Relationship Management application. RFID devices were introduced into shipping and warehouse management, improving the speed and accuracy of documentation and allowing employees to complete work remotely. The result has been greater productivity, leaving more time to focus on innovating for customers.

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SAP Business Transformation Study | High Tech | PMC-Sierra

Executive overview

Top objectives Integrate decentralized business processes and systems across the business onto one scalable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system Resolution • Worked with Bristlecone to implement its A1 solution based on the SAP®

ERP and SAP Customer Relationship Management applications with over 150 preconfigured scenarios made of prebuilt blueprints and interfaces

• Introduced RFID devices into shipping operations and warehouse management

• Developed and printed labels directly from SAP ERP without help from third-party software

• Implemented the SAP Global Trade Services application • Integrated SAP ERP with a Vertex system for external tax calculation Key benefits • Automated demand and supply planning, providing high visibility into the

global supply chain and cutting costs • Enabled timely financial close cycles and better coordination of resources,

production, and procurement

Company PMC-Sierra Inc. Headquarters Sunnyvale, California Industry High tech Products and Services Semiconductor and software solutions across storage, optical, and mobile networks Employees Approximately 1,500 Revenue US$508 million (2013) Web Site www.pmcs.com Partner Bristlecone www.bcone.com

"PMC’s internal implementation team, aided by Bristlecone’s experience and best-of-suite solutions for the semiconductor supply chain, was a key success factor in the ERP system implementation, which had no impact on other projects. The combination with SAP ERP is resulting in sustained business value through superior service."

Adhir Mattu, CIO, PMC-Sierra Inc.

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION TOP BENEFITS ACHIEVED

9 months Implemented in record time

1 system Consolidation of 2 ERP systems, 3 planning engines, and 2 shipping applications into one ERP system with over 10 satellite systems

15 suppliers Using the system for greater supply chain visibility

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