Emergent Group is a partnership of technical sciences companies built on the belief that science, technology, engineering, maths and manufacturing (STEM&M) innovation can secure Australia’s future by tackling the most complex problems from agriculture and mining to energy and defence. With a portfolio of businesses, including Advitech, Novecom and Acubis, the group specialises in engineering and environmental consulting, monitoring and sensors, and remote communications.
The challenge
Managing a diverse group of companies presented significant operational challenges. They struggled with disconnected legacy systems that made information flow inefficient. With operations dispersed across various locations, including remote sites in North Queensland, coordination was further complicated by the geographic spread. Additionally, the lack of standardised project management and financial reporting created a limited visibility into performance and delayed decision-making.
The solution
To address these challenges, Nexon delivered a solution centred around Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The phased rollout focused on each of Emergent Group’s business, allowing them to refine the implementation strategy as they progressed. This approach ensured that the solution was aligned to their requirements, with a team of Nexon specialists collaborating closely with Emergent Group staff across various departments.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Custom add-on modules for specialised functionality
- Jet Reports for business intelligence and reporting
- Comprehensive managed services support
The benefits
This comprehensive digital transformation led to streamlined operations across its diverse portfolio of technical sciences companies, delivering more efficient professional services and setting the stage for growth and innovation.
- Unified end-to-end professional services management
- Centralised administration and reporting
- Improved project profitability and resource utilisation
- Enhanced supply chain management
- Faster time-to-market for sales
- Accelerated financial reporting from 6 to 2 weeks