Assino at the 1C ERP 2024 Forum: Success Stories with Steel Technology and MicroEM

1C ERP 2024 Forum Highlights

Held on October 17, 2024, in Moscow, the annual 1C ERP Forum attracted over 7,300 attendees, including corporate leaders, partners, developers, and automation experts. The event focused on the latest innovations in the 1C ecosystem, with particular emphasis on the expanded capabilities of 1C ERP and its adaptability across industries.

Assino, a leading 1C partner specializing in ERP implementation, delivered two joint presentations at the forum. These case studies—featuring Steel Technology and MicroEM Technologies—demonstrated how modern ERP systems drive business efficiency and deliver measurable results.

Forum Trends: Integrated Solutions and Import Substitution

The forum spotlighted 1C’s comprehensive solutions for large enterprises, emphasizing the latest version of 1C ERP, which enhances integration with external systems and tools. Key topics included:

• Import Substitution: 1C solutions have become essential for replacing foreign software like CRMs and WMS systems.
• 1C Analytics Updates: New features simplify data analysis, making insights more accessible without technical expertise.
• Performance Enhancements: Improvements in handling large databases, vital for enterprise-level operations.

Assino’s Success Stories: ERP Implementations

1. ERP Implementation for Steel Technology

Steel Technology, a leader in construction materials manufacturing, faced challenges with its outdated 1C:UPP system, which couldn’t support the company’s growing need for scalability and automation.

Project Goals:

• Automate production and logistics processes.
• Integrate 1C ERP with 1C-Bitrix and Bitrix24 to enhance cross-department collaboration.
• Improve transparency in business processes.
• Introduce unique features, such as production kiosks and a fleet management system for 50 vehicles.

Results Achieved:

• 15% reduction in production costs.
• 20% improvement in operational planning accuracy.
• 10% decrease in manufacturing defects.
• Faster decision-making through automated data processing.

The joint presentation by Ekaterina Shuvalova, Steel Technology’s CFO, and Oleg Zaitsev, Assino’s Project Manager, highlighted how 1C ERP transformed the company’s operations and improved resource management.

2. ERP Implementation for MicroEM Technologies

MicroEM Technologies, a leading manufacturer of electronic components for printed circuit boards, needed a new ERP system to replace its outdated 1C:UPP. The shift to 1C ERP 2.5 was essential for boosting efficiency and eliminating process errors.

Project Goals:

• Create a unified information platform for production, finance, and warehouse management.
• Optimize production chains and manage provided materials more effectively.

Results Achieved:

• 25% increase in planning accuracy.
• 18% reduction in material costs.
• 12% boost in productivity through process optimization.
• Full customization of the system to the company’s needs, with additional functional modules integrated.

The presentation by Sergey Rodnov, MicroEM’s Business Development Director, and Mikhail Weigandt, Assino’s Project Manager, showcased how the new system enhanced competitiveness and established a foundation for future growth.

Impact and Future Outlook

The Steel Technology and MicroEM projects illustrate how 1C ERP solutions can transform business operations. Both companies achieved significant improvements in efficiency and economic performance, evidenced by measurable gains in productivity and cost savings.

The 1C ERP 2024 Forum confirmed Assino’s position as a top-tier 1C partner. Attendees praised the company’s expertise and its ability to tailor solutions to diverse business needs. Moving forward, Assino plans to expand its solution portfolio in 2025, introducing new initiatives with 1C to create even more opportunities for its clients.