SDRS Co., Ltd. Adopts Fully Web-Compatible Integrated ERP "GRANDIT" as Next-Generation Business Foundation, Selecting System Integrator as Partner Vendor

System Integrator Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director and CEO: Satoshi Hikiyashiki; Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market: 3826; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") announces that SDRS Co., Ltd. (formerly Sanden Retail Systems Co., Ltd.; Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masaya Mori; hereinafter referred to as "SDRS") has adopted the fully web-compatible integrated ERP "GRANDIT" as its next-generation business foundation, and has selected the Company as the implementation vendor.

This project aims to establish a "next-generation business foundation" to support sustainable growth. Through business reform based on "Fit to Standard," it will support the simplification of complex systems and the realization of real-time management.

Background of Core System Renewal

Simplifying Complex Systems and Establishing a Next-Generation Business Foundation for Sustainable Growth

SDRS's old system had been operated by inheriting and adding functions in line with many years of business growth. However, in light of subsequent changes in business structure and environment, it was decided that a review was necessary from the perspective of flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency, leading to the decision to renew the core system. The background and challenges of the renewal are as follows:

・ Increased System Linkage Complexity and On-site Burden

Due to the intricate interconnections between systems, maintaining centralized data management and information visualization placed a significant operational burden on the field.

・ Transition to a Sustainable IT System Looking ahead, it became essential to transition to a more standard and open mechanism that does not rely too heavily on specific technologies or operating methods.

・ Decision to Establish a "Next-Generation Business Foundation" The timing of the infrastructure renewal was seen as an opportunity to establish a "next-generation business foundation" that could respond to further business expansion and improved social reliability in the future.

Reasons for Selecting "GRANDIT"

Business Simplification and Ensuring Scalability through "Fit to Standard"

SDRS adopted "GRANDIT" with the major premise of business simplification through "Fit to Standard," emphasizing the optimal system scale tailored to the company's business reality and future scalability. The main reasons for selection are as follows:

・ High Business Compatibility Realizing "Fit to Standard" As a domestic ERP package, it was highly evaluated for its ability to demonstrate high compatibility with SDRS's main business, which involves hybrid production combining repetitive production and individual production, using standard functions, and for its ability to realize a loosely coupled system configuration centered on a data linkage platform. This led to the judgment that a foundation capable of flexibly responding to future business changes could be built.

・ Establishment of an "Autonomous Operation and Maintenance System" Led by the Company Emphasis was placed on creating an environment where the company can maintain and manage the system proactively, without excessive reliance on external environments. Expectations are placed on the continuity that allows the company to take the initiative to directly link the system to business growth.

・ Proposal Capabilities Supporting Proactive Business Transformation and Extensive Track Record in Manufacturing Under the policy of the field departments taking the lead in business transformation, the Company respected this intention and provided system proposals from a holistic perspective, based on its extensive track record and business knowledge cultivated in the manufacturing industry. The attitude of carefully understanding on-site operations and accompanying the client towards the realization of business reform was also highly evaluated.

Expected Effects of Implementation

SDRS expects the following effects from the construction of a new core system foundation centered on "GRANDIT":

・ Improved Business Performance and Streamlined Operations By adapting operations to standard functions (Fit to Standard), long-accumulated inefficiencies, waste, and inconsistencies will be eliminated, realizing the elimination of Excel-based tasks and simplification of business processes.

・ Data Consistency and Visualization of Management Status By positioning GRANDIT at the core of the data linkage platform, data dispersed across systems will be aggregated and centralized, ensuring the accuracy of accounting data and enabling real-time visualization of management status.

・ Establishment of Adaptability to Change and Sustainable Growth A flexible information system foundation will be established that can respond quickly and at low cost to future new business developments and changes in business models.

Comment from Mr. Tetsuhide Oki, Managing Director, SDRS Co., Ltd.

"Due to the historical background of our company, our previous ERP was very complex and not suitable for our scale. The purpose of this renewal was to change our way of working, and we wanted to select a system that could flexibly respond to the current IT environment, where AI utilization and DX promotion are being advocated."

"GRANDIT is equipped with tools to realize these aspirations of our company, and we feel that it is an ERP that supports corporate growth towards the future. Going forward, we intend to promote business reforms that fully utilize GRANDIT, while striving to build a new management foundation."

About Integrated ERP "GRANDIT"

"GRANDIT" is a fully web-compatible integrated ERP package developed by bringing together the knowledge of leading domestic IT companies through a consortium method, making it suitable for Japanese business practices. The consortium method and open design philosophy enable autonomous system operation that is not dependent on specific vendors.

Among the consortium members, our company, with its extensive implementation track record in the manufacturing industry, offers the following strengths by utilizing GRANDIT:

・ Support for "Hybrid Operations" in Manufacturing and Construction In addition to "hybrid production" unique to manufacturing sites where make-to-stock and make-to-order production coexist, it also supports "construction operations (project management)" associated with equipment installation and setup with standard functions. It can integrate and manage a series of processes from manufacturing to construction and maintenance.

・ Realization of Business Reform through "Fit to Standard" We optimally adapt GRANDIT's functions, which consolidate industry best practices, by leveraging our know-how in the manufacturing industry. We propose the simplification of complex existing environments by minimizing add-ons and the construction of a next-generation business foundation that can quickly respond to future business changes.

Product website: https://products.sint.co.jp/grandit

About SDRS Co., Ltd.

SDRS Co., Ltd. (formerly Sanden Retail Systems Co., Ltd.) is a global company that has supported food infrastructure since its establishment in 1943, with its core technology of "cooling and heating" cultivated over many years. In addition to developing and manufacturing refrigerated and frozen display cases, beverage and food vending machines, and food equipment, it has established a "24-hour, 365-day maintenance and service system" utilizing its nationwide service network, with thorough on-site support being its greatest strength.

The company is currently focusing on providing solutions that quickly capture changing social needs, going beyond being a mere equipment manufacturer. Specifically, it is accelerating proposals for the "experience economy market" that contribute to solving social issues, such as "promoting store DX" through the development of equipment that enables non-face-to-face sales and labor saving, and creating regional revitalization and new sales channels through the application of core technologies.

・ Location: Arca West 8F, 1-2-4 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

・ Representative: Masaya Mori, Representative Director and President

・ URL: https://www.sdrs.inc/

Representative Products of SDRS Co., Ltd.

About System Integrator Co., Ltd.

・ Company Name: System Integrator Co., Ltd.

・ Securities Code: 3826 (TSE Standard)

・ Location: Land Axis Tower 32F, 11-2 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture

・ Established: March 1995

・ Representative: Satoshi Hikiyashiki, Representative Director and CEO

・ Capital: 367,712,000 yen

・ URL: https://corporate.sint.co.jp/

・ Business Activities:

・ Planning, development, sales, and consulting of packaged software and cloud services (SaaS) (ERP, development support tools, project management tools, etc.)

・ Planning, development, and sales of AI-based products and services, provision and support of AI-related solutions, and consulting

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

System Integrator Co., Ltd.

Marketing & Public Relations: Harada

E-Mail: pr@sint.co.jp

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