The Strategic & Tactical Enterprise Processes (STEP) ERP project transformed business in Cook County by providing a single shared data source repository for all information that is shared by multiple business back office functions to improve the flow of data across the organization. This project touched on a number of Cook County internal areas including:
Wave 1: Core Financials & Purchasing
- Core financials replaced aging Cook County financial systems
- Multiple legacy systems retired without needing temporary interfaces
- Created HR functionality to support workflow, approvals and position control
- Provided ability to perform ad-hoc reporting requests
- Global process design template with organization-specific configuration
- Integrated capabilities in areas such as requisitioning, inventory, projects and grants
Wave 2: Budget Preparation & CAFR Reporting
- Assists budget preparation and position control
- Created consistent budget submittals across all agencies leveraging a unified Chart of Accounts
- Rapidly consolidates and reports financial results
- Provides a consolidation solution specifically-designed as a reporting tool
- Cook County financial reporting will be based on uniform and consistent data and Countywide processes
Wave 3: Human Resources, Payroll & Benefits Management
- Calendar year start simplifies tax reporting
- Provides self-service capabilities to managers and employees Countywide
- Capabilities extend across HR, Benefits and Payroll
- Integrates the newly-developed CCT Time & Assistance solution
Wave 4: Inventory & Supplier Management
- Extends the functionality and benefits of contract management, strategic sourcing, supplier management and supplier self-service
- Capability to plan for and track preventative maintenance and process work orders