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Owens & Minor Mainframe Migration

Date : 7/1/2010
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Migration to a Microsoft Windows environment was a low-risk, high-return way to accomplish our IT and business goals at a fraction of the cost of a rewrite or wholesale ERP replacement.

Rick Mears, Senior VP & CIO, Owens & Minor

Challenge
The ERP system at Owens & Minor® is the lifeblood of the company’s business, doing everything from processing orders and billing to managing inventory. The company needed to modernize its systems to provide for future enhancements and growth, while improving performance. They were concerned about retaining their unique business logic.
Solution
When Owens & Minor set out on an IT modernization drive, they chose to implement a mainframe migration initiative with Dell Services. Dell Services not only provided attractive financing options for the project, but also ensured that the migration was completed in a timely manner and within budget.
Benefits
Dell Services’ implementation provided Owens & Minor with the flexibility it needed for future growth and innovation. The results exceeded Owens & Minor’s expectations and reinforced its reputation as one of the most innovative users of technology in their industry.