Leonardo DRS, a major aerospace and defense contractor, set out to modernize its ERP systems across several business units. The company was undergoing significant growth and transformation — not only through acquisition but also through broader efforts to streamline operations and align teams on a single ERP platform.
This approach required a strategic rollout, leading migrations for specific business units or sites one at a time, with each implementation typically spanning a year.
Alluvionic’s Role in Driving Change
Alluvionic was selected to lead project and change management across the multi-year program. While technical partners handled system configuration and data migration, Alluvionic managed project schedules, process documentation, and communication strategies to ensure a smooth transition.
Throughout the initiative, recurring process gaps were identified. Alluvionic addressed these by creating detailed procedures and capturing workflows to support consistency across divisions. Clear messaging kept teams informed and engaged at every stage.
To reduce deployment risks, each implementation included a full-scale test phase that allowed users to validate systems before go-live.
Delivering Stability and Success
Each rollout concluded with a successful transition into the new fiscal year. Operations remained stable, and teams were equipped to work confidently in the new system.
Thanks to the program’s success, Leonardo DRS named Alluvionic a preferred vendor for future software implementations. The company also awarded Alluvionic the Gold Supply Chain Service Award in recognition of its leadership and results.
“We appreciate and value the expertise and project management experience Alluvionic brings to the table,”
— John Infantolino, then VP of Enterprise Business Systems at Leonardo DRS
Lasting Impact
This project demonstrated Leonardo DRS’s commitment to standardizing operations and supporting growth. It also highlighted Alluvionic’s ability to manage complex ERP implementations with speed, structure, and minimal disruption — ensuring long-term success for every business unit involved.
