Powering Efficiency: Belt Power's Successful Merger of 3 Companies into 1 Unified Prophet 21 System

Conveyance Solutions helped a private equity-owned distributor overcome year-long migration hurdles, unifying three companies into one seamless Prophet 21 environment.

3 Companies Moved

63,679 Items Consolidated

3,414 Merged Items

10k+ Customers

Client Overview

After a year of challenging migration attempts, private equity firm Platte River Equity turned to Conveyance Solutions to unify three industrial distribution powerhouses—Belt Power, and two others—under a single Prophet 21 instance. Belt Power, the cornerstone of this migration, serves as a crucial belting distributor powering everything from food to automative industries across 20-30 locations.

Our team integrated these three distinct businesses—each with its own systems, processes, and culture—transforming them into a cohesive digital environment. With a perfect record of successful go-lives and a reputation for turning complex challenges into streamlined solutions, Conveyance was the clear choice for this monumental task.

Services Involved

Data Migration
Project Rescue
API Integrations

The Challenge

The new owners of Belt Power faced a daunting task. After acquiring several other companies in the space, Platte River Equity, needed to merge these businesses into a single Prophet 21 environment. The existing P21 implementation was outdated and underutilized, leading to inefficient workarounds, data discrepancies, missed deadlines, and constantly redefining goals.

Key issues included:

One year of challenging in-house migration attempts
Lack of expertise in P21’s advanced features, including the critical belting module
Disparate data across three companies requiring unification
Inefficient processes relying on external tools and manual data imports
Lack of internal resources to complete the project’s technical goals

Our Approach

Conveyance Solutions addressed the disparate systems problem with an end-to-end solution in mind. The Conveyance team led as project managers and implementers, creating a detailed timeline and project plan. Our strategy involved:

Deep Process Analysis
We examined Belt Power’s critical workflows to identify optimization opportunities within P21.
Data Migration Mapping
Our team scoped and delivered data migration services specifically tailored to Belt Power’s unique circumstances and needs.
Belting Module Optimization
We addressed unique challenges in belting SKUs, creating new data fields and leveraging P21’s API for seamless integration.
Process Reengineering
Conveyance transitioned Belt Power from Excel-based workflows to native P21 processes, establishing the ERP as the single source of truth.

Customer Quote

The Conveyance team was vital to our successful go live in March of 2024. Their dedication to creative solutions, tools and processes helped the Belt Power team merge 3 full ERP systems, with multi-layered/complex data, into a single instance of Prophet 21 in less than 15 months, including 6 rounds of data validation. They continue to be a vital partner as we settle into our Prophet 21 instance and move forward to fully realize the potential of our new platform.

Phillip Russo

Business System Integration Coordinator at Belt Power

Results & Impact

The project, spanning from May 2023 to March 2024, delivered significant benefits

Unified Operations
We examined Belt Power’s critical workflows to identify optimization opportunities within P21.
Greater Purchasing Power
The unified view enables shared suppliers and better deal leverage across businesses.
Reduced Costs with Inventory Optimization
Shared inventory between entities led to reduced costs and improved resource allocation.
Improved Visibility
Consolidated reporting provides valuable insights for margin maximization and operational efficiency.
Scalable Solution
The custom import module allows Belt Power to easily add new SKUs, supporting future business growth.

By partnering with Conveyance Solutions, Belt Power (and owners Platte River Equity) transformed its operations, overcoming complex integration challenges to create a unified, efficient ERP system. Our expertise in Prophet 21 and custom solutions proved crucial in delivering a system that meets current needs and supports future expansion and optimization.

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