CASE STUDY
Successfully integrated a US company with two business operations located in Germany and China with minimal disruption to employees and customers.
Executed a smooth migration to NetSuite for accounting, customer support, and operations.
Established leadership structures and trained employees on the Acquiring organization’s core management frameworks.
Implemented governance best practices, optimizing the Integration Management Office (IMO).
Enhanced employee engagement and change management through structured communication and training. Supported language needs and regional time zone differences with a local Project Manager.
Delivered measurable success through performance metrics, including operational milestones and employee satisfaction.
The acquisition required a seamless integration of people, processes, and technology while minimizing disruption to ongoing business operations. The goal was to align both entities under a single, cohesive business model to be stronger together. Critical to success was the ability to integrate systems, onboard employees, establish leadership structures, and ensure operational efficiency across multiple regions, including Germany, the U.S., and China.
5280 PMO was engaged to support the integration by:
Ensuring Business Continuity
Minimizing operational disruptions while transitioning to new systems and processes.
Seamlessly Implementing and Migrating to NetSuite
Successfully migrating accounting, customer support, products, processes and operational utilization with minimal downtime.
Onboarding and Training Employees
Migrating employees from acquired entities onto the core organization’s platform and training them in core operational methodologies.
Establishing Leadership Structure
Defining new leadership roles and training leaders on daily management supporting the parent company’s methodology, goal cascading, and performance cycle implementation.
Driving Operational Excellence
Strengthening governance structures and optimizing integration frameworks for future M&A efforts through continuous improvement and Kaizen incorporation.
“I am passionate about partnering with this repeat client to drive their inorganic growth model through acquisition. Each integration allows us to seamlessly pick up where we left off, collaborate effectively, and enhance the maturity of the Integration Management Office (IMO). Our efforts consistently improve the overall experience for their employees. The relationship we have developed is both rewarding and enjoyable, further enriching the satisfaction we derive from executing and improving their acquisition integration strategy.”
Ceneé LaTulippe, CEO, 5280 PMO
5280 PMO deployed a methodical, multi-phase approach to manage the integration:
1. Initiation Phase (Oct 2024 – Jan 2025, 3 months)
2. Requirement Definition & Planning (Jan 2025, 1 month)
3. Execution: Design, Development, Configuration, Testing (Feb 2025 – Aug 2025)
4. Cutover (First week of August 2025)
5. Sustainment & Close Down with Hypercare (Aug – Sept 2025, 30 days post-cutover)
Bilingual
(English & German)
Communication established for all project communication and status dashboards
5280 PMO facilitated retrospectives to improve future integrations, focusing on:
Through meticulous planning, strong governance, and structured execution, 5280 PMO delivered a seamless integration of the entities, strengthening their foundation for long-term success.
Navigating a multinational M&A integration requires precision, expertise, and strategic execution.
At 5280 PMO, we drive operational synergy, streamline technology transitions, and align cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless post-merger transformation.
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your M&A success.
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