Welcome to Lakeshore Consulting, Inc. - Now an SBS Group Company

Lakeshore Consulting, now known as SBS Group Chicago, specializes in selecting, implementing and deploying complete ERP solutions for process manufacturers. SBS Group Chicago helps leaders in industries such as food, flavorings, chemical, paint, personal care products (and more) gain powerful strategic advantage by creating solutions that give businesses a centralized view of current business information. We make it easier for you to synchronize your strategic plans with manufacturing execution.

In environments where R&D budgets are decreasing, regulatory pressures are higher than ever, and globalization becomes a defining point for your business, our experience makes the difference.

We simplify complex manufacturing and non-production areas that include:

• Formulation
• Production Batching
• Quality Control
• Compliance & MSDS
• Production Planning/MRP
• Distribution, Financials/Accounting
• Inventory Control
• and much more

Our tailored solutions are based upon industry-leading products such as:

• Microsoft Dynamics™ GP (Great Plains)
• Vicinity Manufacturing, and
• SagePFW (formerly BatchMaster)

In business since 1995, SBS Group Chicago is the leading Vicinity reseller in the country, as well as one of the largest Sage PFW resellers in the Midwest. SBS Group Chicago has the knowledge and experience to help your organization select and implement the right solution.