Success Stories
Ah Liki Group
Delivering a full LS Central SaaS implementation across Samoa, enabling a seamless transition to a modern, cloud-based retail and distribution platform with strong adoption from day one.
Modernised wholesale and distribution operations, transitioning from legacy on-premise systems to LS Central Version 27 SaaS.
Delivered in three months, the project achieved a simultaneous go-live across all locations with minimal disruption and strong user adoption.
Now operates on a scalable, cloud-based platform providing real-time visibility, improved performance, and lower infrastructure overheads.
About Ah Liki Group
The Ah Liki Group is one of Samoa’s most prominent and influential business groups, with operations spanning wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, breweries and retail. As part of its broader digital transformation strategy, the Group sought to modernise its retail operations and transition away from legacy infrastructure to a scalable, cloud-based platform.
The Challenge
The business was operating on legacy, on-premise Retail and Head Office systems that limited scalability, visibility, and performance. A transition to a modern SaaS platform was required to support growth, improve operational efficiency, and reduce reliance on internal infrastructure.
The Solution
We partnered with the Ah Liki Group to deliver a full LS Central SaaS implementation. The project included:
End-to-End Deployment: Full implementation of LS Central SaaS across wholesale and distribution operations.
Cloud Transition: Migration from legacy systems to a fully cloud-based environment.
POS: The flexibility of the LS Central Pos solution allowed the Canary Technology team to build a cloud Pos that would meet the specific complex requirements for the Ah Liki retail operations.
Change Management: Structured communication and support to ensure strong user adoption.
Collaborative Delivery: Close coordination between on-site teams and remote specialists to ensure a smooth rollout.
The result was a well-executed deployment, delivered on time and on scope, with strong engagement across the business.
“Overall, the system has strengthened our operational capability, improved customer service delivery, and supported increased sales performance.”
Nicola McColl
Financial Controller, Ah Liki Group
Business Outcomes
From Ah Liki Group Financial Controller Nicola McColl:
“The implementation of our new system has delivered operational improvements across the business.
Inventory management is now faster, more accurate, and better aligned with real-time movements, enabling stronger control and decision-making. We have seen marked improvements in inventory visibility and promotion management, ensuring pricing and offers are executed consistently and effectively.
A key enhancement has been the ability to facilitate corporate sales directly through the POS. Our teams can now generate quotes efficiently at the point of interaction, improving customer responsiveness and converting more opportunities into sales.
The system’s dynamic permissions structure has supported these improvements by enabling controlled flexibility across user roles. This has also allowed us to decentralise operational tasks, including load list generation, by upskilling cashiers to generate these directly – reducing bottlenecks and improving turnaround times.”
“Canary IT worked closely with the Ah Liki Group throughout the transition to their new LS Central SaaS platform, acting as a trusted technology partner from planning and implementation through to go-live support. By coordinating local teams alongside remote specialists, we delivered a seamless rollout across all locations in a single day without disruption to day-to-day operations. The result is a modern, scalable platform that provides Ah Liki with real-time operational visibility, improved inventory and sales management, and a strong foundation for future growth.”
Darren Jerrett
Head of Retail, Canary IT