Zero-Backlog Operations Achieved in 100 Hours
On-demand access to specialized JDE talent, transparent billing for actual development time, and ability to run parallel projects—all without the overhead of full-time hiring.
The Challenge
Geneva Watch Group needed to update their Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne modules to realign with evolving business processes. As the company adapted to new market demands and operational workflows, their ERP system required corresponding customizations and enhancements.
The company faced a classic dilemma that many growing organizations encounter:
- Hiring a full-time employee wasn't cost-efficient: The volume of JDE development work didn't justify a permanent headcount, especially given the project-based nature of the work
- Temporary contractors proved inconsistent and expensive: Each new contractor required recruitment time, onboarding, and knowledge transfer—all while billing at premium hourly rates
- Frequent recruitment cycles overwhelmed the team: The administrative burden of repeatedly finding, vetting, and onboarding contractors diverted focus from actual business priorities
Geneva Watch Group needed a solution that provided consistent access to specialized JDE talent without the overhead of hiring or the inefficiency of contractor churn.
The Intervention
Allari provided Geneva Watch Group with a dedicated Support Manager and three Senior Developers. Rather than fixed monthly fees or minimum commitments, the engagement was structured around actual usage:
ID² — Identify, Define & Delegate
GWG requested JDE development services as needed through Allari's responsive Execution Center. Each request was classified, scoped, and assigned to the appropriate senior developer based on expertise and availability.
OpenBook™ Transparency
The Execution Center transparently showed all work efforts in real-time. GWG was billed only for actual development time—approximately 100 hours over two months—with no charges during project stoppages or between engagements.
Embedded Outcome Teams™
The dedicated Support Manager and three Senior Developers functioned as an extension of GWG's team, with established relationships and accumulated system knowledge—eliminating the onboarding overhead of new contractors.
Key Advantages of the Model
- Pay only for actual development time used
- No charges during project stoppages or between engagements
- Access to three senior developers, not just one contractor
- Transparent work tracking through responsive Execution Center
- Continuous relationships without recurring onboarding
The Results
Cost Reduction
Compared to hiring a full-time employee
Parallel Projects
Tackled simultaneously with multiple senior developers
Billable Hours
Over two months—only paid for actual development time
Onboarding Overhead
No recruiting, no knowledge transfer, no contractor churn
Key Outcomes
- 64% cost reduction compared to hiring a full-time JDE developer
- Two parallel projects delivered simultaneously—something unachievable with a single full-time employee or contractor
- Only paid for actual work—approximately 100 hours over two months, with no charges during project stoppages
- Access to specialized talent through three senior developers and a dedicated Support Manager
- Continuous work without delays—no waiting on contractor availability or recruitment cycles
- Complete transparency into work efforts and costs through real-time Execution Center tracking
"Allari enabled us to access specialized JDE talent efficiently, paying only for actual development time while running two parallel projects simultaneously—something impossible with a single full-time employee."
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