Re-Engineering ERP for the Spirits & Winery Industry

Industry

Premium Spirits and Wine Manufacturer

• Employees: 18,000+
• Annual Revenue: $10+ Billion USD (est.)

Client Challenges

The client faced several key challenges

• The JD Edwards Blend Module (v8.12) was not mature enough to meet the needs of complex winery and spirits blending processes
• A pressing need for a unified ERP solution to handle both product types
• Required an upgrade from JD Edwards 8.12 to 9.1
• In search of a reliable managed services partner to support evolving technical needs

Nobl Q Solutions

Phase 1: Implementation & Stabilization

• Deployed JD Edwards 8.12 Blend Module, working within its limitations for a go-live in 2007
• Addressed critical winery process gaps

Phase 2: Re-Engineering the Blend Module

• Re-engineered the Blend Module to support both spirits and winery operations
• Introduced custom workflows and logic tailored to the client’s high-volume, regulated blending process

Phase 3: Upgrade & Optimization

• Successfully upgraded from JD Edwards 8.12 to 9.1
• Delivered system-wide stability and scalability

Ongoing Managed Services

• Continuous support through Nobl Q’s BlendedShore model
• Technical maintenance and optimization for long-term performance

Key Benefits Delivered

• Industry-specific functionality for dual-mode blending (spirits + wine)
• Accelerated upgrade path to JD Edwards 9.1
• Seamless managed services with global delivery model
• Custom-fit ERP components aligned with compliance and process needs
• Increased operational agility and faster go-to-market capability

Why Nobl Q?

Deep ERP Expertise

• Years of experience with Oracle JD Edwards across regulated industries

Specialized in Food & Beverage

• Understanding of compliance-heavy production and blending operations

BlendedShore Delivery Model

• Global resources with localized understanding ensure cost-effective, round-the-clock support

End-to-End Partnership

• From re-engineering to managed services—Nobl Q stays with you through every transformation milestone

Conclusion

With JD Edwards 8.12 unable to meet the demands of an evolving spirits and winery operation, Nobl Q stepped in to re-engineer, optimize, and upgrade the ERP platform. The result? A custom solution tailored to the nuances of dual-mode blending, backed by a robust managed services model that ensures continuous growth and compliance readiness.

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