Baker Tilly Enhances Cloud Computing and Plex Online Expertise; Presents Session Topics at PowerPlex 2011 Conference

May 3, 2011

CHICAGO, IL – Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly), is pleased to announce Jeff Neidorf has joined the business technology consulting practice as a Director and Patti Nowak as a Manager. Both specialize in cloud computing and Plex Online implementations.

Mr. Neidorf has nearly 30 years of experience with automotive and other global manufacturers providing enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations and business process improvements, including the establishment of world-wide implementation standards to ensure consistency of information and delivery. He has had responsibility to build and run consulting organizations delivering project management and quality assurance as well as application, technical, and post implementation support services relating to ERP software implementations, and business intelligence. Jeff has conducted seminars on ERP optimization and business intelligence.

Ms. Nowak joins the firm with over 17 years in information systems management working with small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, publicly and privately held entities, as well as domestic and international organizations. She has experience in project management of complete systems replacements, acquisitions and mergers, and cost and waste reductions. Patti has significant knowledge of Plex Online software, launched the Wisconsin/Illinois Plex Users Group, and is a member of the Plex Wiki Advisory Board. She is a frequent speaker at user conferences regarding the implementation, optimization, and planning functionality of Plex Online.

“We are seeing strong demand for guidance in Plex ERP implementations and are excited about Jeff and Patti joining our specialized team," said Matt Haller, Principal of Baker Tilly’s business technology practice. “As an alliance partner of Plex Systems, we’re pleased to offer deeper process improvement knowledge, project management skills, and Plex Online implementation experience, which provides the relevant insight manufacturers value."

Plex Online consulting specialists from Baker Tilly will present two sessions at the May 16-18 PowerPlex 2011 conference in Dearborn, Mich. In the Advanced Planning and Scheduling session, Baker Tilly will present the Advanced Planning and Scheduling features available in Plex Online and techniques for incorporating work center availability and order promising into company operations. New features will also be presented such as Material Availability and Tooling Constraints. In the Enhanced Materials Management session, attendees will learn how Baker Tilly helped clients enhance the Plex Part List to manage complex material requirements. The presentation will cover the planning and production cycle highlighting dynamic multi-outs, steel plate management, actual costing, and enhanced material utilization.

With staff totaling more than 1,400, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, assurance, and consulting services. Ranked as the 16th largest* firm in the country, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington D.C., and throughout Wisconsin. The company is the exclusive Baker Tilly-branded firm in the US, which reflects its commitment to meet the ever-changing global needs of its clients. In June 2009, the former Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP, changed its name to become the exclusive U.S. branded firm in the Baker Tilly International network. The transition to the Baker Tilly brand is a commitment by the firm to meet the ever-changing global needs of its clients. Baker Tilly International is a worldwide network of 150 high quality, independent accounting and business advisory firms in 120 countries, with more than 25,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

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*According to Accounting Today’s 2011 list of "Top 100 Firms."