Background Sutphen is in its 133rd year of operation, making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. Never reorganized, owned, or operated by anyone other than a Sutphen, the family atmosphere is apparent when you walk through the doors of its facilities. When customers purchase any Sutphen custom fire…
Mid-market companies face a unique set of challenges. From limited resources to siloed data and manual processes, staying ahead of the curve can feel like an uphill battle that leaves many relying on outdated methods to make critical decisions about sales, inventory, and customer retention — often with imprecise results. This is where predictive analytics comes…
Background Nelson Brothers is a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial explosives products and services to many of the largest mining and aggregate producers in the United States. It has supplied over 17 billion pounds of its flagship emulsion line, PowerNel™, into these markets, along with reliable electronic blasting systems and the latest technical applications.…
Enable Business Agility to Differentiate Your Products and Services Many companies deploy Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management together to create a comprehensive ERP platform. The two solutions will introduce a wide range of combined enhancements as part of Microsoft’s 2024 Release Wave 1. Dynamics 365 Finance updates focus on AI-powered guidance…
Background A not-for-profit inmate training corporation produces over 3,000 products for businesses and state agencies. The organization was still using Microsoft AX 2009 for financial management, and knew it was time to upgrade to a modern, cloud-based solution to add efficiency, easier access, and improved security. The cost of maintaining servers on premises was too…
There’s simply no way around it – your supply chain is one of the most important links in your cannabis operation. You can sell all of the flower you want, but if it can’t reach your customers in a timely (and consistent) manner, well…that’s a serious problem. And if there’s an issue with one of…
This is probably old news, but optimizing supply chain processes goes a long way in helping businesses – in all industries – gain a serious competitive advantage. Whether that means slashing costs, boosting profits, or delivering better experiences to all customers and stakeholders, supply chain orchestration is a big piece of that “optimization puzzle.” In…
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, is quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.” Although Heraclitus was kicking it in ancient Greece around 500 B.C., this saying still rings true today – especially when it comes to the change to which a supply chain must adapt. Change in customer demand. Change in materials and…
Background A building materials distributor specializing in lumber, hardware, plumbing, and window products upgraded its out-of-date Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 system to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance but needed to replace manual processes in supply chain management too. After reviewing several Microsoft partners, they chose Velosio based on its expertise in distribution and supply chain management. The…
Given the challenging state of today’s global supply chains and the fast-moving digital landscape, it makes sense that more supply chain leaders now see AI as more than just a smart solution. They know their survival could depend on it, and it’s here to stay. IBM recently surveyed more than 1,600 Chief Operating Officers (COOs),…
