Case Study: FairfieldNodal achieves rapid cloud ERP transformation and a 2‑day month‑end close with Hitachi Vantara

Oracle Cloud Implementation for the Leader in Ocean Bottom Seismic Technology

FairfieldNodal, the acknowledged leader in ocean bottom seismic (OBS) technology, was hit hard by the oil‑industry downturn and struggled with a 30‑year‑old MAPICS ERP, manual budgeting in Excel, limited HR functionality, and incomplete sales forecasting. To become more agile, scalable and secure, FairfieldNodal engaged Hitachi Vantara to modernize its systems using an Oracle Cloud (Oracle SaaS Cloud/Oracle Cloud ERP) solution.

Hitachi Vantara delivered a phased Oracle Cloud implementation—financials, projects, HCM and CX in Phase 1 (live in 16 weeks, Oct 2016) and supply chain modules in Phase 2 (live in <24 weeks, Apr 2017)—providing a single source of financial truth, improved forecasting, automation and modern reporting. The deployment cut month‑end close from 15 days to 2 days, reduced Accounting and IT headcount by 33%, lowered annual run costs for sales cloud by ~15% versus MAPICS, eliminated many manual Excel/paper processes, and accelerated FairfieldNodal’s digital transformation.

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