AVK syncs data across 19 countries, streamlines information exchanges

Worldwide equipment maker syncs data across 19 countries, streamlines internal and external information exchanges

Privately held AVK Group manufactures valves, hydrants, controls, and accessory equipment used in water and gas distribution, water treatment, sewage processing, fire protection systems, and industrial architecture. The company also serves such markets as chemical processing and marine. As a global enterprise, AVK needs to find ways to plan and manage its activities in a coordinated, strategic manner and share production and other business data across its many locations through a central data management strategy. Simplifying communications and large numbers of document exchanges is also a concern.

Software and Service

To-Increase EDI Studio

To-Increase Replication Management

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Country or Region

Headquartered in Galten, Denmark; active in 85 countries

Industry

Discrete manufacturing and distribution

Company size

3,100+ employees

Main benefits include:

Standard, easy-to-manage solution for central data management
Better resource-efficiency and ROI from using a packaged, best practice-based solution as opposed to creating software within the company
Effective connection among the company sites that each have their own Dynamics NAV database
Continued use of preferred ERP system while overcoming a limitation of Dynamics NAV
Efficient, reliable information exchanges among AVK locations as well as with customers and vendors