Objective
In an effort to reduce cost and implement a more scalable framework, Sherwin Williams engaged BizAnalytica (now part of the Mastek Group LLC) to build and implement algorithms in an MPP architecture to reduce time to solution.
Sherwin Williams wanted to have the capability to solve its linear optimization problem with open source tools.
Challenges
- Distributed manufacturing of paint pigments.
- Distributed warehouses and 1000s of retail store fronts.
- Optimize (minimize) cost while meeting the retail demand.
- Distributed manufacturing of paint pigments.
- Distributed warehouses and 1000s of retail store fronts.
- Optimize (minimize) cost while meeting the retail demand.
A UK government department has a back-end tidal protection system, built using accurate and reliable data from the UK’s largest network of tidal stations. They need to make this prediction capability available as an API to developers across the UK using a subscription (paid and free) model.
Why Mastek
- Proven expertise in solving linear optimization problems with large number of variables and constraints.
- Ability to implement constrained optimization algorithm in MPP environment.
- Experience to minimize data movement to improve performance.
- Proven expertise in solving linear optimization problems with large number of variables and constraints.
- Ability to implement constrained optimization algorithm in MPP environment.
- Experience to minimize data movement to improve performance.
Benefits
Scheller chose MST Solutions (A Mastek Company), a leading Salesforce implementation, and automation provider headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, to guide their digital transformation project.
“I spoke with several state agencies to learn more about MST Solutions, the kind of work they do, and the quality of work they produce,” noted Scheller. “They came highly recommended, and I was confident they would help us achieve success with this project.”
- Performance – 11x improvement in performance and near linear scalability.
- Affordability – 24% reduction is server and storage costs and 18% reduction in operational costs (~$1.5M per year).
- Agile Processing – Implemented a re-usable framework with open source tools.
After each bi-monthly board meeting, all applicant paperwork, supporting documents, and criminal history records would be stored in four to five banker boxes. Boxes were maintained for one year and then sent for destruction. The cost, labor, and storage involved in the maintenance and management of paper records were significant.
“Our six-year-old copier has over a million copies on it,” said Scheller. “We knew that there was an easier way to do this that would be more economical and beneficial for the applicant and the board.”
Moving to a cloud-based solution increased efficiency and lowered costs all around. “We’ve reduced our environmental footprint and simplified the process both internally and externally,” continued Scheller. “We built checklists into the system to ensure everything is in alignment and regulations are being followed.”
Benefits
Scheller chose MST Solutions (A Mastek Company), a leading Salesforce implementation, and automation provider headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, to guide their digital transformation project.
“I spoke with several state agencies to learn more about MST Solutions, the kind of work they do, and the quality of work they produce,” noted Scheller. “They came highly recommended, and I was confident they would help us achieve success with this project.”
- Performance – 11x improvement in performance and near linear scalability.
- Affordability – 24% reduction is server and storage costs and 18% reduction in operational costs (~$1.5M per year).
- Agile Processing – Implemented a re-usable framework with open source tools.
After each bi-monthly board meeting, all applicant paperwork, supporting documents, and criminal history records would be stored in four to five banker boxes. Boxes were maintained for one year and then sent for destruction. The cost, labor, and storage involved in the maintenance and management of paper records were significant.
“Our six-year-old copier has over a million copies on it,” said Scheller. “We knew that there was an easier way to do this that would be more economical and beneficial for the applicant and the board.”
Moving to a cloud-based solution increased efficiency and lowered costs all around. “We’ve reduced our environmental footprint and simplified the process both internally and externally,” continued Scheller. “We built checklists into the system to ensure everything is in alignment and regulations are being followed.”
Data maintenance and access are critical, and Salesforce is such a powerful platform. I don’t have to guess about numbers or case status anymore as dynamic dashboards provide real-time access to reports and data.
– Executive Director , Matthew Scheller
Data maintenance and access are critical, and Salesforce is such a powerful platform. I don’t have to guess about numbers or case status anymore as dynamic dashboards provide real-time access to reports and data.
– Executive Director , Matthew Scheller
The Proof is in the Pudding—Successfully Serving Arizona’s Residents
One of the biggest challenges was porting live cases into Salesforce. Almost 400,000 records were migrated, and both the agency and MST Solutions worked tirelessly to ensure data integrity and correct category placement. “MST Solutions was outstanding. I loved working with their offshore team, too. We’d have meetings at all hours of the day, and they did excellent work.”
Scheller, who has worked for the state of Arizona for the past 25 years, has always been dedicated to providing the highest level of service to the seven million people that work and live there.
“The proof is in the pudding as far as our numbers are concerned. We were already working at a top-notch level, and this is going to allow us to work at light speed,” commented Scheller. “Every day that goes by, the more I realize how this will benefit the applicants, my staff, and our board members.”
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