Mainetti Selects UST Global For Worldwide Oracle ERP Upgrade

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UST GlobalSM, a leading provider of IT services and solutions for Global 1000 enterprises, announced today it was awarded a contract from Mainetti Corporation to provide ERP and supply chain consulting services to support Mainetti's global business needs. Mainetti is the world's market leader in manufacturing and distribution of apparel hangars, with offices around the world.

UST to manage Oracle EnterpriseOne Upgrade that will provide inventory visibility and standardize business processes for Mainetti
Mainetti wanted real-time, more accurate visibility into its inventories and assets globally. The initial engagement with UST involves upgrading Mainetti's Oracle EnterpriseOne ERP system to the latest release. This upgrade project will leverage EnterpriseOne features and technical enrichments, allowing Mainetti to maximize the application's full set of offerings.

The EnterpriseOne system will support a platform for the launch of a global ERP deployment strategy, enabling Mainetti to standardize business processes, gain inventory visibility across its global supply chain and leverage the cost advantages of consolidating IT support functions associated with managing orders and inventory. UST is well positioned to assist Mainetti with this initiative through its deep ERP knowledge and global delivery capabilities.

"We needed a strong, savvy Oracle ERP provider and were not willing to settle on any vendor that did not meet our needs. Most vendors have strengths, but their expertise lies in either the business realm (Big 3) or in the technical area (boutique vendors). But rarely does a vendor have both. UST is a company with both business and technical acumen along with a global engagement model," said Paul Tai, head of the IT Committee at Mainetti. "UST has a talented team with extensive business and technical expertise, leading ERP-focused teams. We wanted access to their expertise and are eager to work with a company whose culture and values align very well with ours."

In addition to the technology upgrade, UST will provide management consulting services to optimize Mainetti's internal business processes. UST will also recommend and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure supply chain performance with the objective of minimizing cost and maximizing order throughput.

UST Global is a U.S.-based firm that provides project services to the Asian market – specifically Southeast Asia.

"We are focused on increasing our delivery capability in Asia because it is an important extension of business operations for our top clients and there is a growing need for ERP," said Bharath Krishnaswamy, general manger, Asia, UST Global. "The solution we are building for Hong Kong-based Mainetti will be rolled out globally. This is a landmark engagement and account win for us."

UST earns Mainetti's trust with in-depth, Global 1000 ERP expertise
Mainetti had a solution that had not been properly implemented by a local, regional vendor. The results of the project led to inefficient business processes, higher transaction costs and left Mainetti disappointed with its ERP solution.

A new release of Oracle EnterpriseOne offered some relief from the pain Mainetti felt. It was then challenged with selecting the right partner for the upgrade. Mainetti evaluated several big name vendors along with UST. Since UST maintains competency in Oracle's premier packages including PeopleSoft, E-Business, EnterpriseOne and Seibel, Mainetti found UST to be a competitive alternative to the traditional tier one Oracle implementers. UST's added focus on Oracle Database, Fusion Middleware and Integration products made it a strategic choice to deliver both package application services and customized solutions.

UST was able to help Mainetti prioritize its needs and gave them ideas on what it could do to solve their business problems. Mainetti liked UST's ability to bring in-depth ERP knowledge, Global 1000 expertise and its commitment to deliver business on a global scale. The reason UST was chosen is because it had solved these and related issues for other enterprise clients.

The UST ERP approach: Global appeal
UST approaches ERP projects from a business perspective (how businesses should process work) and from a technical perspective (how the ERP solution works). UST provides enterprises access to ERP, architecture and business process expertise. These services, coupled with a client-centric engagement model, help clients maximize their enterprise application investment while staying within budget.

About UST Global
UST GlobalSM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT services and solutions for the Global 1000 market. UST Global offers a client-centric Global Engagement Model that provides the optimal mix of senior, local resources with the cost, scale and quality advantages of offshore operations for each client. The company is known for its relentless focus on clients, flexibility, and commitment beyond contract. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, UST Global has more than 6,000 employees operating on four continents. For more information visit: www.ust-global.com.

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