Foth Enhances Procurement Efficiency with FMIS

Foth Streamlines Purchase Order Processes and Boosts Project Visibility with FMIS Solutions

Case Study

Engineering

Engineering

Location

United States

Client Since

2019

Challenges

Purchasing

Integration

Bill of Materials

Client Overview: Foth is a prominent multi-company, multi-currency engineering firm headquartered in the United States. Engaged in diverse engineering services, they serve both large Fortune 50 companies and small municipal clients with bespoke engineering, custom machine design, and design-build projects.

Key Challenges and Requirements

Foth faced significant challenges in managing their procurement and asset tracking processes. With complex engineering projects and the need for robust production control, they required a comprehensive solution to automate their purchase-to-pay process, ensuring seamless integration with their existing Deltek Vision ERP system. Their key requirements included:

• Full automation of procure-to-pay processes
• Real-time project reporting and cost management
• Customizable purchase orders and notification capabilities
• Effective asset management and tracking

“The ability to customize and integrate procurement information with our project reports in real-time is invaluable.”

Teresa Raffel
Foth

The Solution

FMIS provides a complete MRP solution encompassing Materials and Inventory Management, Purchasing Control, Assembly and Kitting. This suite of tools improved Foth’s efficiency from purchase order to production and shipping, aligning perfectly with their bespoke engineering needs.

The software has given Foth greater control over the buying cycle, from purchase order approval to goods receipts and invoice matching. In addition to Enhanced Purchasing, FMIS enables Foth to create linked sales orders built on a product catalogue tracking all available stock and inventory.

“FMIS is integral to our business, providing enhanced purchasing control and complete visibility across our projects. The integration with Deltek Vision was a major advantage, allowing us to streamline our procurement process and manage our supply chain effectively.” – Teresa Raffel, Director of Operations, Foth

Key Benefits

Implementing FMIS solutions led to numerous benefits for Foth:

• Enhanced Control: Automated purchase order processes and better asset management improved overall operational efficiency.
• Project Visibility: Seamless integration with Deltek Vision provided real-time updates and comprehensive project visibility.
• Time and Cost Savings: The automation of repetitive tasks saved hundreds of hours, significantly reducing manual efforts and errors.
• Intuitive User Experience: The system’s ease of use increased user adoption without the need for extensive training.
• Scalability: The FMIS solution proved scalable, accommodating the growing needs of Foth.

Deltek Partner

Deltek is the global market leader in project-based ERP software for professional services, including engineering, accounting and consulting firms. FMIS is a Deltek Marketplace Partner with over 10 years of experience providing Asset Management, Materials Management and Purchasing for Deltek Vantagepoint, Vision and other Deltek Solutions.

Find out More

If your organisation is seeking to enhance purchasing control and streamline procurement processes, contact FMIS for a demo or more information. Email us at sales@fmis.co.uk, call us at +44 (0) 1227 773003, or visit our website: Request a Product Demonstration.