ERP and Implementation Partner Selection at Centamin

Birchman used its mining expertise to guide Centamin in selecting the appropriate ERP, an implementation partners and help define a phased implementation approach that establishes future ways of working

The Challenge

Centamin, a small but fast-growing mining company, was operating with multiple disparate systems that created inefficiencies and limited visibility across the business. To support its next stage of growth, Centamin recognised the need to centralise its ERP and set a clear path forward. Their goals included:

Selecting the most suitable ERP platform for their business needs
Choosing the right implementation partner to deliver both quality and value
Defining an appropriate roadmap aligned to business priorities
Establishing best practice processes to shape future ways of working
Reviewing and aligning their overall IT strategy

This strategic focus provided the foundation for Centamin to modernise its operations and prepare for long term success.

The Solution and Our Approach

Utilising Birchman’s expertise in the mining sector, Birchman followed a methodical approach in selecting the correct ERP and implementation partner:

Understand business needs and how they differentiate from standard mining operations
Complete a detailed analysis with benefits of all options and playback to steer co
Conduct negotiations with ERP solutions partner on behalf of Centamin
Once an ERP solution was selected, utilised mining connections to identify a partner that was both a technical and cultural fit
Conduct RFP negotiations on behalf of Centamin to select an implementation partner

Impacts

With the guidance of Birchman, Centamin was able to select the appropriate ERP and implementation partner. Based on lessons learned through other implementations, Centamin was able to implement the ERP in the most time and resource-efficient manner, while ensuring that mining best practices were respected. Furthermore, Centamin has a roadmap of enhancements that will help the business continue to become more operationally efficient.