The French Connection | Vigilens

With offices in Paris and Lyon, Vigilens is a recognised leader in the JD Edwards community in France, known particularly for its focus on innovation and deep functional expertise across manufacturing, distribution, and financial services. 

• Operational Reporting for JD Edwards: Vigilens has developed  ARVA reporting solution which enables organisations to move beyond standard JD Edwards reporting, delivering real-time, actionable insight to support better decision-making.
  
  
• Cybersecurity for JD Edwards: Vigilens brings strong strong cybersecurity expertise  helping clients secure their JD Edwards environments and reduce risk in an increasingly complex threat landscape, a growing priority for businesses operating across multiple geographies.
  
  
• Full ERP lifecycle support: With capabilities spanning implementation, optimisation, and managed services, Vigilens supports clients at every stage, from initial JD Edwards deployment through to ongoing performance improvement and system security.

Vigilens in Action: JD Edwards at Marie Brizard Wines & Spirits

A standout example of Vigilens's capability is the award-winning JD Edwards implementation at Marie Brizard Wines & Spirits (MBWS), an iconic French drinks group founded by a woman entrepreneur in 1755. MBWS has international operations across more than 15 countries.

MBWS needed to consolidate over 10 legacy applications and modernise its core ERP to support global growth. After evaluating multiple vendors, including SAP, the business chose JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, with Vigilens leading the implementation. The project delivered:

• Consolidation of 10+ legacy systems into a single JDE platform
• Deployment of JDE Blend Management to handle the specialist production requirements of the agri-beverage industry
• Migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), supported by Redfaire's Cloud 9 managed service
• Recognition at the French Oracle JD Edwards Partner Awards

This project is a clear demonstration of what's possible when deep local expertise meets global delivery methodology and shows the strength of the Redfaire International network. Redfaire International partners supported MBWS in their international operations. 

French JD Edwards Localisation Expertise

Deploying JD Edwards in France involves specific compliance and regulatory requirements that demand in-country knowledge to manage localizations. Vigilens has extensive experience navigating these, including:

• French chart of accounts (Plan Comptable Général / PCG): JD Edwards category codes allow companies to implement alternate charts of accounts; Vigilens configures these to meet ANC (Autorité des Normes Comptables) requirements
  
  
• SEPA localisation: While the EU standardised IBAN and BIC formats, individual French banks add their own mandatory fields to XML payment formats — Vigilens handles these bank-specific variations
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• Statutory reporting: French legal requirements for audit journals, trial balance, and general ledger formats are built into Vigilens-led implementations from day one

The Power of the Redfaire International Network

As part of Redfaire International, Vigilens extends its capabilities far beyond local delivery. Redfaire International is a global alliance of leading JD Edwards partners, providing businesses with:

• A single point of contact for international ERP projects
• Access to 750+ ERP consultants across 23 countries
• One proven methodology and governance model
• Seamless cross-border project delivery

This means organisations don’t have to choose between local insight and global scale; they get both. What really differentiates the model is that in each country, there is owner-level accountability for the success of the project. As Eric says in the video, the network is built on real collaboration, shared expertise, and trusted relationships, all this backed up by an operating model that has stood the test of time. Redfaire International has been successfully delivering JD Edwards projects for more than ten years. 

Ready to simplify your JD Edwards projects in France?

Whether you're rolling out JD Edwards for the first time in France, optimising an existing implementation, or managing a multi-country ERP programme, Vigilens and Redfaire International have the expertise to deliver.