Building IT Resilience – Allari Restores Operations and Prevents Future JDE Disruptions

Published
November 12, 2024
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This case study highlights how Allari’s technical expertise and collaborative approach resolved a critical JDE performance issue for a global manufacturing leader. By addressing the root cause and implementing long-term optimizations, Allari not only restored normal operations but also improved system resilience, ensuring the client’s business could continue running smoothly and confidently.

Challenge

Impact on Productivity Due to System Disruptions

A global manufacturing client experienced a major disruption in their JDE operations, resulting in a 3-hour delay in morning processes and preventing employees from logging into the system. This disruption threatened the efficiency of their production schedule, risking further operational delays. The root cause was a complex database block that triggered cascading failures across the system, compounded by limitations in the client’s existing standard operating procedures (SOPs), which delayed issue detection and response.

Solution

Swift Resolution and Long-Term Optimization

Allari’s team worked closely with the client, deploying a coordinated response involving DBAs, CNC specialists, developers, and business analysts to quickly address the issue. Through a meticulous review of system logs and user reports, Allari identified the root cause of the database block and resolved it.

To ensure long-term stability, Allari optimized the JDE system by:
  • Increasing the IPC parameter of the JDE application.
  • Migrating the SQL database to a more robust server to enhance performance and stability.
Additionally, Allari implemented several proactive measures to prevent future disruptions:
  • Automated Database Block Notifications: Alerts to catch similar issues early.
  • Improved SOPs: Revised standard operating procedures for faster issue detection and response.
  • Scheduled Database Maintenance: A published list of database maintenance activities to ensure continued smooth operations.

Results

Increased Productivity and System Stability
Allari’s quick and efficient response resulted in the following key outcomes:
  • Rapid Issue Resolution: Normal operations were restored within hours, minimizing business downtime and allowing the client to resume production with minimal disruption.
  • Enhanced System Performance: The system optimizations led to faster processing times and greater overall stability, improving the client’s daily operations.
  • Risk Mitigation and Future Resilience: The proactive measures significantly reduced the risk of future disruptions, ensuring the client’s IT systems are now more resilient to potential issues.

Client Benefits

The client experienced several critical business benefits from Allari’s intervention:
  • Reduced Downtime: Swift resolution minimized disruption to production schedules, preventing costly delays.
  • Improved Efficiency: Enhanced system performance allowed employees to work more efficiently, boosting overall productivity.
  • Confidence in IT Systems: The proactive steps taken by Allari instilled greater trust in the reliability and resilience of their IT infrastructure, ensuring long-term business continuity.