Almost three years ago, the Danish production company Bjerrum Nielsen took a significant step by replacing their old ERP system, C5, with Monitor ERP. The implementation was managed by Monitor, and it has proven to be a good decision for the company, which now sees major improvements in their operations.

Jesper Faurholt, the production manager at Bjerrum Nielsen, explains why they chose Monitor:

"The decision favored Monitor because they could meet our requirements with a complete standard solution," he says. Monitor’s focus on production made a big difference:

"Monitor stands out from other ERP systems because it was born out of production. That was a decisive factor for us," Jesper Faurholt elaborates.

Going live with a new ERP system is not always easy, but Bjerrum Nielsen managed to meet their goals both on time and within budget. Allan Lawaetz Nielsen, the company's CEO, is particularly pleased with the process:

"We went live on time. We stuck to our plan, and it's rare, but we also stayed within our budget," says Allan with a smile.

Productivity Soars

Since the transition to Monitor, Bjerrum Nielsen’s productivity has seen a huge boost. According to Jesper Faurholt, they have managed to increase productivity by about 20%:

"Monitor has contributed significantly to our productivity increasing by around 20% over the past few years," Jesper proudly explains.

A Strong Partner

Productivity wasn’t the only focus. The company also highlights Monitor as a strong partner. Pia A. Kristiansen, CFO at Bjerrum Nielsen, emphasizes their satisfaction with Monitor as an advisor:

"Bjerrum Nielsen would definitely recommend Monitor to many other production companies. It’s really a great partner," says Pia, adding that Monitor is often ahead when it comes to improvements.

Focus on Sustainability

Another important element for the company is sustainability, where Monitor has also been helpful. Jesper Faurholt reveals that the company will soon be able to report their CO2 footprint directly in Monitor:

"We are very close to being able to report CO2 footprints in Monitor. It’s really great that Monitor offers this feature, and we’re happy about it," he explains.

Bjerrum Nielsen is also aware that sustainability will become increasingly important in the future – both for themselves and their customers. Therefore, Sustainability by Monitor is an important function to meet this need.

"There is no doubt that the sustainability agenda will become a competitive factor, and being able to report on CO2 footprints matters to our customers – and therefore it also matters to us," elaborates Jesper Faurholt, production manager.

A System that Delivers and a Partnership that Works

Overall, the collaboration with Monitor has been a success for Bjerrum Nielsen. "The system has not been oversold, and Monitor has certainly lived up to our expectations. There has been commitment throughout the entire process," says Jesper Faurholt. Allan Lawaetz Nielsen agrees, adding that they’ve received excellent guidance all the way.

With three years of experience using Monitor ERP and a clear sense that the system fits their production needs perfectly, Bjerrum Nielsen is ready to recommend it to others in the production industry.

"We’ve had a really good experience with Monitor, and it has moved us significantly toward higher industrial production. So a strong recommendation from us," concludes Jesper Faurholt.