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	Ahresty Wilmington: From Manual Paperwork to Automatic Integration

Ahresty Wilmington: From Manual Paperwork to Automatic Integration

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Automotive
Applicable Functions	Procurement Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Inventory Management
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	At Ahresty, company growth was outpacing the capabilities of their customized Microsoft Dynamics SL solution. The procurement processes were very manual, requiring the transfer of paper forms from start to finish. Additionally, the Inventory costing system required manual intervention and multiple integration points. The team at Ahresty desired a modern ERP solution to automate processes and connect their mission critical operational systems. Read More
About Customer	Ahresty Wilmington Corporation, founded in 1988 and located in Wilmington, Ohio, has grown steadily as a manufacturer of cast, machined, and assembled castings. The company has stayed on the leading edge of technology, continuously evolving to meet the demands of the industry. Ahresty Wilmington is known for its commitment to quality and innovation, which has allowed it to expand its operations and maintain a competitive edge in the market. The company’s focus on technological advancement and process improvement has been a key driver of its success. Read More
Solution	Ahresty selected Microsoft Dynamics AX to manage financials, product master, sales and marketing, inventory, transportation, and procurement. The team at Ahresty enhanced financial report development with Management Reporter. Ahresty leveraged Dynamics AX workflows to streamline multiple processes, including AP Requisitions and Invoices. Implementation of advanced processes for procurement and financials further reduced manual steps. The AX platform provides an integration platform to ensure seamless transaction sharing with their industry standard EDI and Shipping solutions. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Procurement

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

At Ahresty, company growth was outpacing the capabilities of their customized Microsoft Dynamics SL solution. The procurement processes were very manual, requiring the transfer of paper forms from start to finish. Additionally, the Inventory costing system required manual intervention and multiple integration points. The team at Ahresty desired a modern ERP solution to automate processes and connect their mission critical operational systems.

About Customer

Ahresty Wilmington Corporation, founded in 1988 and located in Wilmington, Ohio, has grown steadily as a manufacturer of cast, machined, and assembled castings. The company has stayed on the leading edge of technology, continuously evolving to meet the demands of the industry. Ahresty Wilmington is known for its commitment to quality and innovation, which has allowed it to expand its operations and maintain a competitive edge in the market. The company’s focus on technological advancement and process improvement has been a key driver of its success.

Solution

Ahresty selected Microsoft Dynamics AX to manage financials, product master, sales and marketing, inventory, transportation, and procurement. The team at Ahresty enhanced financial report development with Management Reporter. Ahresty leveraged Dynamics AX workflows to streamline multiple processes, including AP Requisitions and Invoices. Implementation of advanced processes for procurement and financials further reduced manual steps. The AX platform provides an integration platform to ensure seamless transaction sharing with their industry standard EDI and Shipping solutions.

Impact #1	The implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX allowed Ahresty to automate and streamline their procurement processes, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Impact #2	The integration of financials, product master, sales and marketing, inventory, transportation, and procurement into a single ERP system improved operational efficiency.
Impact #3	The use of Dynamics AX workflows facilitated the automation of AP Requisitions and Invoices, further enhancing process efficiency.

Impact #1

The implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX allowed Ahresty to automate and streamline their procurement processes, reducing the need for manual intervention.

Impact #2

The integration of financials, product master, sales and marketing, inventory, transportation, and procurement into a single ERP system improved operational efficiency.

Impact #3

The use of Dynamics AX workflows facilitated the automation of AP Requisitions and Invoices, further enhancing process efficiency.

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Ahresty Wilmington: From Manual Paperwork to Automatic Integration

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