ERP Implementation with Scott Equipment
Who is Scott Equipment?
Scott Equipment Company is a heavy-duty construction equipment dealer and service provider that has been serving the industry since 1939. Headquartered in the United States, Scott Equipment operates 16 locations across five states, offering a comprehensive range of equipment solutions.
Scott Equipment is committed to delivering reliable equipment solutions and exceptional customer service, making them a trusted partner in the construction industry.
Working with Scott Equipment has been an outstanding experience. Their genuine care for both their customers and employees is truly inspiring. They are deeply committed to continuous improvement — not just within their business, but in the value they consistently deliver to those they serve. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with such a dedicated and forward-thinking team.
Project Introduction
When "Business as Usual" Was Holding Them Back
Scott Equipment had been running on a 25-year-old green screen system. As Bobbie Bordelon, Chief Financial Officer, explained:
"Even from the day I started 17 years ago, I didn’t like it. It felt like I went back two centuries."
Despite their operational excellence, the outdated system couldn't provide the data visibility needed for modern decision-making and future growth. Eric Goebel, Vice President, shared:
"It did the day job fine, but if you wanted to analyze or slice and dice the data to be better and more efficient, it just couldn't do it."
Although they knew modernization was critical, Scott Equipment faced major challenges: a lean internal team, limited time, and the complexity of preparing for a company sale.
Enter AJC Company: A Trusted Guide
Scott Equipment turned to AJC Company for leadership in ERP selection and full-scale implementation. Bobbie noted:
"We talked to two or three different groups. We just felt more comfortable with AJC."
Eric added:
"We needed someone to point us in the right direction. We’re task-oriented people, but without a taskmaster, it would have fallen apart."
AJC provided strategic planning, active leadership, and an ongoing prioritization approach tailored to Scott’s fast-moving environment.
The Plan: Modernize, Empower, and Scale
The project had specific Goals:
Replacing outed technology.
Enabling real-time, actionable reporting.
Positioning the company for 15-20 years of future growth.
Setting a new standard for the equipment industry.
The project experienced a few unexpected challenges and required adjustments:
The journey wasn’t easy. Scott Equipment encountered unexpected vendor-side leadership changes and the complexity of automating nearly every business function. Despite these challenges, AJC kept the project moving forward.
Eric recalled:
"This turned into a mammoth undertaking. But AJC helped keep us focused, even when we were juggling two jobs—including selling the company."
Bobbie added:
"Overall, I don't think we could have done any better. AJC made sure we kept moving forward, even when the vendor was playing catch-up."
Results: A Launchpad for Growth
Today, Scott Equipment benefits from:
A fully modern, scalable ERP platform.
Real-time dashboards for operational and financial insights.
A system ready for online payments, digital rentals, and data-driven management.
Bobbie reflected:
"We made the right decision. We really appreciate AJC’s help."
Eric confirmed:
"100% recommend. If anything else comes up, we’re calling AJC."
Scott Equipment is now helping lead the creation of an industry-wide user group—demonstrating they’re not just catching up; they’re setting the pace.
Why it Worked
Three pillars drove success: partnership, prioritization, and leadership.
AJC didn’t just manage tasks—they became an extension of Scott’s leadership team, ensuring that decisions happened, risks were minimized, and momentum was sustained.Barry Chapman from AJC summarized:
"Eric and Bobbie, even though you were busy, you were tremendous leaders. You became the poster child of how to do this right."
Ready to Transform Your Business?
Is your organization struggling with outdated systems, limited resources, or competing priorities?
AJC Company can guide you through to success—with a strategic plan, deep partnership, and proven results,
We are happy to be flexible and creative to design a project team that works for everyone and gets you the results you need.
Watch below for what advice Scott would give about us if asked by others in their position.
