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Stabilizing a $67M Acquisition: A Tech Leadership Case Study

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Industry

Manufacturing

Challenge

A $67M project of a Coca-Cola bottler across Canada and five US regions required a complete tech overhaul under a non-negotiable transition date—set in stone with no flexibility. The cutover window was tight, starting Friday and needing completion by Monday, with trucks required to run on Saturday without fail. Every tech asset and application had to be replaced: local infrastructure, applications, workstations (hard drives re-imaged without In-Tune as an option), circuits ordered, and many sites forced to come up on cellular due to unready networks. Adding to the complexity, handhelds, operating systems, WiFi, and IP configurations needed reworking, alongside training for all staff. Decisions weren’t made quickly, creating bottlenecks in an already compressed timeline.

Results

The $67M Coca-Cola bottler transition was completed on time by Monday, with trucks running as required on Saturday—a critical operational win. All tech assets, applications, and infrastructure were successfully replaced, ensuring zero disruption to the supply chain. Despite network challenges, cellular backups brought sites online, while re-imaged workstations and updated handhelds enabled staff to adapt quickly post-training. The hard-set deadline was met, preserving the acquisition’s value and setting the bottler for scalable growth.

$67M
Transition Value
3 days
Cutover Window
Zero
Business Impact
500+
Resources

Tony spearheaded our bold cloud and M365 transformation, creating a digital workplace. He replaced all IT systems across 61 locations in 3 days. His strong leadership aligned teams for a smooth shift, cutting downtime. He pushed this relentlessly while I juggled other priorities.

Coke Canada

CIO

The Sousan Group

The Sousan Group

A leading technology consulting firm specializing in high-stakes tech transitions and acquisitions, helping private equity firms enhance portfolio value post-deal.

The Challenge

A $67M technology project of a Coca-Cola bottler across Canada and five US regions required a complete tech overhaul under a non-negotiable transition date. The cutover window was tight, starting on Friday and needing completion by Monday, with trucks required to run on Saturday without fail. Every tech asset and application had to be replaced: local infrastructure, applications, workstations (hard drives re-imaged without In-Tune as an option), circuits ordered, and many sites forced to come up on cellular due to unready networks. Adding to the complexity, handhelds, operating systems, WiFi, and IP configurations needed reworking, alongside training for all staff. Decisions weren’t made quickly, creating bottlenecks in an already compressed timeline.

The Solution

The consulting firm provided hands-on leadership to manage the $67M project, focusing on streamlining processes, mitigating risks, and delivering the project on time and within budget. They replaced every tech asset and application, ensuring operational stability with over 500 resources in six months. Cellular backups were deployed to bring sites online, while re-imaged workstations and updated handhelds enabled staff to adapt quickly post-training. "This hands-on leadership turned a chaotic transition into a controlled success, delivering stability under extreme constraints," said John Doe, Senior Project Manager.

The Results

By Monday, the Coca-Cola bottler transition was completed, with trucks running as required on Saturday—a critical operational win. All tech assets, applications, and infrastructure were successfully replaced, ensuring zero disruption to the supply chain. Cellular backups brought sites online, while re-imaged workstations and updated handhelds enabled staff to adapt quickly post-training. The hard-set deadline was met, preserving the acquisition’s value and setting the bottler for scalable growth. Metrics include a $67M transition value, a 3-day cutover window, zero operational downtime, and management of over 500 resources.

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