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Another notable highlight in the area of Infor- mation Technology was the complete restructur- ing of the cost center planning accounting within the Integrated Enterprise Management System (SAP), vital for the acquisition of the new Mer- cosul units, since the Company had only been prepared to work with systems in Brazil. Prior to acquiring these units, the system was imple- mented at Minerva Leather, in Colombia and in Uruguay, consolidating the standardization plat- form at a global level.
For 2018, the goal is to stabilize these systems and methods in order to make progress on technological innovations and gain more efficiency in processes.
Minerva Differentials
Minerva works with specialized profession- als in the area of technology and innovation, who possess in-depth business knowledge as well as technical mastery of modern pro- gramming languages, and who work with a high degree of commitment.
The Company has adopted a detailed proj- ect management model, with professional oversight by the Project Management Office (PMO) that organizes activities and seeks to mitigate risks. As part of its strategy to stan- dardize the technological platforms, in con- junction with implementation companies that are familiar with the internal processes and local partners in each country, capable of con- tributing concrete knowledge of local laws and particularities. Information Technology plays the role of assuring that processes are secure, agile and standardized across all units.
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