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	Velosio Delivers Clean Solution for Neundorfer, Inc.

Velosio Delivers Clean Solution for Neundorfer, Inc.

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Utilities
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Quality Assurance Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization Supply Chain Visibility
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Lack of integration between financial, manufacturing, and sales software proved inefficient and costly. Neundorfer utilized Sage MAS 90 ERP with GoldMine to handle its ERP and CRM requirements and a third-party package for managing manufacturing. With three separate systems, gathering meaningful data was a struggle. One such report, an order backlog report, took a day-and-a-half to produce. They had to pull data from their accounting system, manufacturing system, and CRM system to get a complete picture of open orders, expected bookings, and cash expectations. Read More
About Customer	Neundorfer, Inc., based in Willoughby, OH, is a company specializing in innovative technical services, products, and strategies to optimize the performance of air pollution control equipment. With a workforce of 50 employees, Neundorfer has been a key player in the clean technology industry since the early 1970s, following the passage of the Clean Air Act. The company serves electric utilities and other heavy industries such as steel and cement production, providing a cross-discipline, goal-directed, analytic approach to solving customer problems. Neundorfer's offerings include a range of services and products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of air pollution control systems. Read More
Solution	Neundorfer decided to implement Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics CRM to address their integration issues. Velosio, representing both Sage and Microsoft solutions, helped Neundorfer perform a deep comparison of each system and determine which would best meet their needs. Velosio's business process review was instrumental in setting the course for efficiency. They worked with Neundorfer's staff to identify current business processes and develop best practices going forward. This comprehensive review involved the entire team, streamlining many operations and significantly reducing the time required for weekly production meetings. The integrated Microsoft Dynamics solution now delivers functionality across all departments, from manufacturing to sales, accounting, and field service. The use of Microsoft SQL Server allows Neundorfer to monitor cash flow, projections, total backlog, and other key performance indicators in real time. A computer monitor in the facility streams current data, keeping employees aware of the dynamic business climate and encouraging them to boost sales and minimize costs. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Utilities

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Quality Assurance

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Lack of integration between financial, manufacturing, and sales software proved inefficient and costly. Neundorfer utilized Sage MAS 90 ERP with GoldMine to handle its ERP and CRM requirements and a third-party package for managing manufacturing. With three separate systems, gathering meaningful data was a struggle. One such report, an order backlog report, took a day-and-a-half to produce. They had to pull data from their accounting system, manufacturing system, and CRM system to get a complete picture of open orders, expected bookings, and cash expectations.

About Customer

Neundorfer, Inc., based in Willoughby, OH, is a company specializing in innovative technical services, products, and strategies to optimize the performance of air pollution control equipment. With a workforce of 50 employees, Neundorfer has been a key player in the clean technology industry since the early 1970s, following the passage of the Clean Air Act. The company serves electric utilities and other heavy industries such as steel and cement production, providing a cross-discipline, goal-directed, analytic approach to solving customer problems. Neundorfer's offerings include a range of services and products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of air pollution control systems.

Solution

Neundorfer decided to implement Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics CRM to address their integration issues. Velosio, representing both Sage and Microsoft solutions, helped Neundorfer perform a deep comparison of each system and determine which would best meet their needs. Velosio's business process review was instrumental in setting the course for efficiency. They worked with Neundorfer's staff to identify current business processes and develop best practices going forward. This comprehensive review involved the entire team, streamlining many operations and significantly reducing the time required for weekly production meetings. The integrated Microsoft Dynamics solution now delivers functionality across all departments, from manufacturing to sales, accounting, and field service. The use of Microsoft SQL Server allows Neundorfer to monitor cash flow, projections, total backlog, and other key performance indicators in real time. A computer monitor in the facility streams current data, keeping employees aware of the dynamic business climate and encouraging them to boost sales and minimize costs.

Impact #1	Business intelligence data is now readily available and quick to retrieve.
Impact #2	Integration across departments builds efficiency and improves quality.
Impact #3	Best practices eliminate waste and save labor.

Impact #1

Business intelligence data is now readily available and quick to retrieve.

Impact #2

Integration across departments builds efficiency and improves quality.

Impact #3

Best practices eliminate waste and save labor.

Benefit #1	The order backlog report production time reduced from a day-and-a-half to real-time monitoring.
Benefit #2	Weekly production meeting time reduced from 1 hour to 20 minutes, saving 40 minutes per participant each week.
Benefit #3	Up to 8 hours saved each week on generating the company's most vital report.

Benefit #1

The order backlog report production time reduced from a day-and-a-half to real-time monitoring.

Benefit #2

Weekly production meeting time reduced from 1 hour to 20 minutes, saving 40 minutes per participant each week.

Benefit #3

Up to 8 hours saved each week on generating the company's most vital report.

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Velosio Delivers Clean Solution for Neundorfer, Inc.

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