When the maritime industry giant Solstad Offshore decided to centralize its global management in a single system, the challenge was clear: to implement a robust solution that could adapt to different countries and legislations, and that offered operational intelligence and efficiency.
The chosen solution was Oracle NetSuite. And the company responsible for making this transformation possible? Active Cloud Solutions.
Who is Solstad?
With operations in several countries, the Solstad Offshore It is one of the largest suppliers of specialized vessels for offshore oil and gas operations.
With a global scope of operations and highly regulated demands, the company needed a modern and centralized ERP solution and found the ideal answer in NetSuite.
Why Active?
From the first meeting, the team of Solstad Solstad felt confident in Active's technical expertise and consultative approach. Even without any prior experience with NetSuite within the firm, Solstad saw Active as the ideal partner to lead a complex project in a structured, agile way, with full post-implementation support.
The project: a global transformation
- International scope: implementing NetSuite in branches across various countries, consolidating everything into a single global system.
- This project was conducted remotely, with only three weeks of in-office work in the final stretch, a crucial period for adjustments and a deep understanding of the operation.
- Bilingual, consultative, and ongoing support, with consultants always available to assist, adjust, and improve the system on a daily basis.
The challenges overcome
Among the biggest challenges was the complexity of the Brazilian tax system. Active was responsible for:
- Configure the system from end to end;
- Perform integrations with tax and payment systems;
- Implement automation for reconciling invoices and payments;
- Adapt the system to meet Brazilian accounting requirements, such as monthly closing procedures.
The results: real efficiency and quality of life.
Before NetSuite, the Solstad We used to use three different ERP systems. Today, the entire operation is centralized in a single system. Among the main gains:
- The accounting closing process has been reduced from 15 to 8 days, and the goal is to reach just 4.
- Automating manual processes, freeing up the team for strategic analysis of reports;
- Improved information quality, with more reliable and readily available data;
- Employees completing their tasks within business hours has improved the team's quality of life.
- More time for strategic decisions, with monthly results ready in advance.
Continuous support is a strategic differentiator.
Even after the project is completed (in about 6 months), the Solstad We continue to rely on Active for support. Continuous adjustments and improvements ensure that NetSuite continues to evolve alongside operations, a clear example of how quality technical support is key to the success of any ERP system.
Continuous support and a consultative approach: the difference that drives the operation.
The implementation of NetSuite in Solstad It's more than a success story. It's proof of what Active delivers: knowledge, partnership, and real results.
If your company seeks efficiency, global standardization, tax security, and agility in management processes, talk to Active. We transform your ERP into a competitive advantage.
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