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Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year eBECS and Talley group with Microsoft Dynamics AX – Lean ERP In early 2009, Talley Group implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX with a lean manufacturing module and a rental module developed by eBECS; a Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM partner specialising in the design and delivery of solutions for manufacturing, distribution and the extended supply chain.
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yrone White, manufacturing manager at Talley Group, has 15 years experience of Lean manufacturing and had overseen the transition of Talley in to a lean business. The time came to consider changing its incumbent ERP system, Epicor’s Vantage, and Tyrone and his team explored the options rigorously. “We looked at different applications and Microsoft AX really fitted all of our functional requirements for the business. Its familiar with the office interfaces because its MS, it also offered the Lean principles that we were looking for.” He continues: “We needed the benefit that a modern Lean system would offer the business. So finding an organisation that had experience with Lean to help us introduce a Lean system was really important. Then there was the opportunity of having AX that would give us full end-to-end visibility on the reporting side that we needed to go that little step further with our customers and improve the business.” Other strong features of the Microsoft AX product were: Mobile-based system – eBECSdeveloped handheld devices. “These scan products delivered in the field, that feeds data back into the system with the installer’s details and where he is. A real-time record of what’s going on,” says White.
A strong front end CRM system – eBECS had some CRM experience the other vendors didn’t. Reporting and ROI – more analysis enables customers to see more clearly what they’re paying for, especially when renting equipment. Has freed-up time so key people can get on with business growth. Cost was very competitive. “All ERP solutions are ferociously expensive in isolation, but factor-in the measurable return on investment and MS AX came out on top.” Good usability –“Among all the packages we saw, MS seemed to have what we were looking for regarding operation” Why eBECS? Lean expertise eBECS has a background in Lean manufacturing ERP solution implementation, as well as experience in the medical equipment market. In 2007, Microsoft bought Lean Enterprise for Microsoft Dynamics AX from eBECS, whereupon the partners created the Lean Centre of Excellence www.leanceo.com. “That in itself shows to us their commitment to Lean manufacturing,” says White. The Centre, a virtual resource for the Microsoft partner community, serves as an educational outreach and training facility for companies that need training on Lean capabilities within
MS Dynamics AX so as to further Lean projects within their companies. This venture and eBECS’ experience of Lean manufacturing was a big draw for Talley Group. Its lean module has fulfilled the main waste identification and removal criteria that Talley had specified. White is delighted that the lean-enabled MS AX solution has perfectly matched the company’s needs and sees several more business benefits in the future including enhanced reporting and quicker invoicing. “It has actually been a really interesting experience because I think it is the first time I and the company have had this much commitment from a provider to get a programme off the ground,” he says.
Visit www.ebecs.com to watch the Talley Group Video Case Study Contact Stephen Wilson Tel: +44(0)1246 888555 Email: swilson@ebecs.com
WHY MANUFACTURING SUCCESS DEPENDS ON AGILE ERP. RESPONSIVENESS. Increasingly, only companies that can adapt to rapid changes in the business environment will succeed. Whether it is managing fluctuations in their supply chain, handling new customer demands or reducing time to market, they are on the ball. So how do they do it? They have the support of an ERP solution with the agility to keep pace with their thinking, so they can rapidly introduce new ideas, products and processes. IFS Applications does more than enable better, more efficient business. It makes constant change your ally.
IFS – FOR AGILE BUSINESS Read more at: www.ifsworld.com/uk