A new Case study for Dynamics AX & a Virtual Lunch'n Learn

I wanted to post about two things this morning. First, I wanted to highlight a new case study done about Patagonia, by Microsoft. Patagonia is one of our, Sunrise's, clients in which we deployed Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 to.

They are a great bunch of people, and the team we had out there did an amazing job! Really great job! Check out the full case study, which you can find here.: Patagonia - Outdoor Apparel Leader Gains Scalability and Visibility, Cuts Costs with ERP Solution



Its a truly amazing case study, and shows how Microsoft Dynamics AX was used to help increase their overall business, and also how Dynamics AX was used as the system of record, for Master Data Management. (MDM)

From the case study.:
"[W]e can now perform long-term, strategic business planning. At all levels of the organization, people are aware of the operational context and can take action that benefits the company as a whole …." - Rose Marcario, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer, Patagonia


Congrats to Patagonia, and the team made up from both Sunrise and Patagonia that made this a great Dynamics AX success story!

Next, I wanted to point out a very cool thing that you can sign up for. That is, a Sunrise sponsored Lunch 'n Learn event. This time however it's Virtual!

Details.:

Textile, Apparel, and Footwear Companies located in the U.S., join Sunrise as we host an online Lunch n' Learn to demonstrate how Microsoft Dynamics AX fits your business. Learn how textile, apparel, and footwear customers are reducing costs and increasing profits with Microsoft Dynamics AX and Sunrise.

Event Details:
East and Central Time Zones-Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 11:30 am-1:00 pm EST

Mountain and Pacific Time Zones-Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Agenda:
11:30 am-Intro to Sunrise Technologies and Microsoft
11:45 am-Intro to Microsoft Dynamics AX
12:00 pm-12:45 pm-Demonstration of Microsoft Dynamics AX for textiles, apparel, and footwear
12:45 pm-1:00 pm-Discuss Success Stories and Answer Questions

To sign up for the event, and find out more, go to the following.: Textile, Apparel, and Footwear - Lunch 'n Learn

What's neat about these events, is that you can get that dive in for needed information, while sitting at your own desk and having lunch delivered to you!

Well that's all for now, check back soon though as more to come!

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A Microsoft Dynamics AX Apparel Solution that is CFMD

As you may already know, Microsoft has announced the removal of the Apparel and Textile Industry Solution, developed by Porini for Microsoft Dynamics AX, from the Microsoft Dynamics AX pricelist.

However, textile, apparel and footwear companies need not worry, Sunrise Technologies has a Certified for Microsoft Dynamics Apparel and Footwear template built for Microsoft Dynamics AX.

The Sunrise Technologies' Apparel & Footwear Template for Microsoft Dynamics AX is an integrated and comprehensive solution for companies in the apparel and footwear industries. Available on both Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.



The Apparel & Footwear Template enhances standard Microsoft Dynamics AX by adding apparel and footwear specific functionality in the areas of inventory management, order processing, season management, and production. The template enables users to more easily manage seasonality, UPC codes, item attributes such as brand/gender/country of origin, and size/color scales such as women's, men's, and children's sizes.

The solution adheres to the Microsoft Dynamics AX best practices and the solution is completely embedded in the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform.

Read more about the companies that are using the apparel and footwear template such as Camp David as well as the press release about Sunrise’s apparel and footwear template on the Sunrise Web site.



That's all for now, check back soon as I have more post coming!




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Another Sunrise Award and customer win

Sunrise Technologies, Inc, the Microsoft Gold Partner I am a part of, recently had two press releases.

One if for a new award that was given at the very end of 2009.:
Sunrise Technologies named to the Accounting Technology 2009 Pacesetters

From the Press Release.:
"The Technology Pacesetters are leaders in the field of reselling accounting and related software, chosen for their innovation, their cutting-edge technical expertise and their success in helping their clients build better businesses. A spot on the list indicates a VAR that is operating at the top of its game," states Daniel Hood, Managing Editor, Accounting Today.

And...
"We are very pleased to be recognized as one of the Technology Pacesetters for 2009," states John Pence, President of Sunrise Technologies. "Our continued commitment to Microsoft Dynamics AX, customer service, and technical excellence is proving to be a winning combination in the marketplace."

Congrats to all my fellow Sunrisers on yet another award that shows how hard we all work!

Now, Sunrise also had another press release, this time for a new customer in the apparel vertical.:
Camp David chooses an apparel business solution that fits: Microsoft Dynamics™ AX and Sunrise Technologies



From the press release.:
"With the economy changing as it is, we didn't want to react like most of our competition by cutting quality and service; we wanted to step up and serve our customers better." states David Willson, President of Camp David, Inc. "With Microsoft Dynamics AX, we can accept and process orders quicker with a much higher degree of accuracy; this translates to faster more accurate customer deliveries. In addition, our forecasting is better; enabling us to ensure product is on hand when our customers need it." "Through the Microsoft Dynamics AX e-portal, our sales representatives are further empowered to sell and service their customers with up-to-date product information, inventory, purchase history and promotions." adds Mark Willson, Vice President - Sales and Marketing. "The bottom line for Camp David is that with Microsoft Dynamics AX, our customers are receiving even better products and services during a time when their other suppliers are cutting back."

And...
"We are very pleased and proud to add Camp David to our strong list of customers, particularly in the apparel industry", states Mike Pereira, General Manager of Sunrise Technologies. "Microsoft Dynamics AX will serve as a great compliment to the superior product and service offered by Camp David. The team at Camp David recognizes the power and flexibility of Microsoft Dynamics AX to model their business the way they need to and offer better visibility to inventory, order status, and continued customer service. We look forward to working with them on improving their business systems overall."

The Apparel and Footwear industry is just one of the main verticals Sunrise Technologies is known for, and I am excited for both Camp David and Sunrise in this new Dynamics AX implementation!

Thanks all for now, but check back later as I have more post coming soon!






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