Crimsonwing (Malta) Ltd announced it has recently been undertaken to install Microsoft’s Dynamics AX financial accounting system at Maypole Group.
Maypole Group manufactures food products, runs convenience food shops, and manages a number of franchise operations under the brand name Maypole.
Crimsonwing is a Microsoft Gold certified partner with many years of experience, both locally and internationally, in the implementation and enhancement of the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform, which is widely known to be Microsoft’s flagship enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. AX has proven to be a success with local customers, such as Bank of Valletta, for whom the IT specialist has previously implemented an AX solution.
Dynamics AX will replace the accounting system currently in use within Maypole and needs to be integrated with Retail Pro, a point of sales (POS) system available on the local market from a third party.
A second phase with Maypole, to start after the initial implementation, will extend the functionality even further to cover stock, production and a portal enabling store orders to be sent directly to Maypole’s head office for fulfilment.
This will make Maypole the first organisation in Malta to have the full manufacturing cycle running on AX, which puts them at the forefront of technological business optimisation and gives them a major competitive advantage.
This clearly signposts the way ahead for the local market and businesses, Crimsonwing said.
“Maypole has chosen a product which will serve them very well as a solid foundation for their future plans and business requirements,” commented Stephen Abela, the head of Dynamics at Crimsonwing.
“AX is very flexible and comes with a guarantee of future support. It is an excellent choice for local companies that have a hierarchical company structure and a growth strategy. Customers will achieve a better ROI with AX, as customisations are kept to the minimum, making upgrades less costly.”
Joseph Muscat, Maypole’s group finance officer, stated: “The implementation of Microsoft’s Dynamics AX will facilitate the integration of key business functions that help in the performance of innovative manufacturing and operational processes.
AX caters resourcefully for complex operations of individual entities, and for the network of transactions within the group, giving management visibility across the various businesses, and assistance in the standardisation of processes facilitating the efficient application of resources.”