diHouse transforms the IT landscape with the help of Korus Consulting Group of Companies

2021: Pre-design survey and development of IT development plan

On September 6, 2021, Korus Consulting announced that it had conducted a pre-design survey for diHouse (part of the Lanit group) and developed a plan for the development of IT systems. The changes are designed to help businesses expand their presence in e-commerce and strengthen market positions.

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The company is diHouse engaged in distribution, retail and corporate deliveries of smartphones, mobile and desktop computers, household appliances, equipment for gamers, digital gadgets and accessories. A wide range, a short life cycle of many products (the flagship smartphone in a year may become less in demand), as well as high competition require attention to detail, prompt decision-making and an objective idea of ​ ​ the financial performance of each product line, distribution channel, product. To increase competitiveness, expand its online presence in the b2b and b2c audience, as well as increase business turnover without staff growth, the company decided on a large-scale project to develop IT tools. To create an update plan, the distributor contacted Korus Consulting Group of Companies, which conducted a pre-design survey.

Korus Consulting experts studied the business model and determined the requirements for new processes. They also assessed the technical condition existing systems and determine which tools make sense to use next, and which - implement additionally to realize business goals. In as a result of the survey, the concept of automation was developed. Together with diHouse priorities for implementing changes have been established and a roadmap for the development of information systems has been formed.

For the purposes of management and operational accounting, the company chose 1C: ERP Enterprise Management. As a promising direction, the transition to the b2b and b2c platforms for the growth of the e-commerce direction was chosen.

In addition, Korus Consulting specialists have developed a terms of reference for Automation in 1C: ERP of assortment management, pricing, procurement, inventory management, sales management, import and internal logistics, etc. To ensure that the diHouse is fully ready to implement the ERP system, a management accounting methodology has been developed with reference to the functionality of the system.

"Our goal is to turn the accounting system into a tool for making management decisions, to ensure the speed and reliability of data. The cost of error in implementing solutions is high: to avoid unnecessary costs, a conscious approach to automation is important. The work of Korus Consulting specialists helped us at the stage of analysis and formation of the IT development strategy, "- commented by Andrei Tarasov, executive director of diHouse.

"The results of the survey will form the basis for digital transformation. diHouse The company does not just carry out a technical transition, but considers the introduction of new systems as part of a large business development project. Such cases help us go forward too - to see how industries are changing and find solutions for them "tomorrow," " adds Vladimir Skorodumov, consultant of Korus Consulting Group of Companies.