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Project Description by Wave

W1: Finance & Purchasing

– Core financials replace aging JD Edwards financial systems.
– New integrated capabilities in requisitioning, general ledger, projects and grants.
– Ability to perform ad-hoc reporting requests

W2: Budget Preparation & CAFR

– Consistent budget submittals across all agencies and enhanced financial reports.
– Rapidly consolidate and report financial results.

W3: Human Resources, Benefits & Payroll

– Provides new self-service capabilities to managers and employees across Cook County
– Integrates Cook County Time (CCT) & Attendance solution.

W4: Supplier, Contract & Inventory Management

– Advanced capabilities to manage suppliers, contracts and inventory.
– More accurate vendor information and improved tracking of vendor performance.

Progress by Wave

W1: Finance & Purchasing 100%
W2: Budget Preparation & CAFR100%
W3: HR, Benefits, and Payroll90%
W4: Supplier, Contract & Inventory Management100%

STEP ERP Project Testimonials

  • “The Oracle ERP solution will provide a single stop for eight previous systems and will bring a whole new level of sustainability across the County to address growing business needs.”

    Simona R., Chief Information Officer

  • “The ERP Department builds and then hands off each wave of its system to the Bureau of Technology (BOT). I’ve been very pleased with how we’ve worked together to bring this transformative project forward.”

    Derrick T. , Director, Application Development & Management, Bureau of Technology (BOT)

  • “The new Oracle ERP System will bring efficient and effective business processes to Cook County.”

    Raquel R. , ERP Department

  • “We’re committed to providing comprehensive training and communications to make the STEP ERP project a success.”

    Ebonie T. , STEP ERP Change Management & Training Lead