15 November 2011

To-Increase launches Advanced Discrete Manufacturing Solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, with “Certified for Microsoft Dynamics” distinction.

Veenendaal, NL, 15 November 2011: To-Increase is pleased to announce the launch of its Advanced Discrete Manufacturing solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. By aligning tightly with the Microsoft Dynamics AX roadmap, the To-Increase solution has enhanced functionality and added new features from the ground up to map tightly to a groundbreaking release for the ERP system. The Advanced Discrete Manufacturing solution is also Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD), which means that the solution has met Microsoft Corporation’s highest standard for partner-developed software and can carry the distinct Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo.

The To-Increase Advanced Discrete Manufacturing Solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 offers proven capabilities for meeting specific industry needs, including agile change management, enterprise wide collaboration, data management and re-use, and other internal procedures that create a truly lean environment. Flexible capabilities support integration with engineering, flexible quotations (bid/tender), cash business flow in a project-based environment, and the ability to turn after-market service into a profit center for your organization.

“Customers, partners, and Microsoft have been very excited about the depth of our new Advanced Discrete Manufacturing solution, which opens up the rich features in our Industrial Equipment Manufacturing solution to a wider range of discrete manufacturing customers,” says Luciano Cunha, Global Industry Director for To-Increase.

Cornelis Bosch, CEO for To-Increase, adds, “The solution also takes full advantage of the latest technologies in Dynamics AX 2012 to usher customers into a new generation of industry-focused ERP, from engineering through project management through enterprise asset management, warehouse management and field service management. We’re also extremely proud of the revolutionary implementation methodologies we can bring to customers for the solution. From the start, with minimal customization, business will get the solutions they want, the way they want them, and in the process build enduring relationships with our partners.”

Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics have demonstrated development quality and compatibility with the Microsoft Dynamics product on which they run by passing rigorous software testing for Microsoft Dynamics performed by VeriTest (a service of Lionbridge). In addition, the Microsoft Dynamics partner must have customers who are successfully using the certified solution and are willing to recommend it and be a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program.

For customers, Certified for Microsoft Dynamics helps identify Microsoft Dynamics solutions that have been tested for compatibility, meet high quality standards, and are successfully used by existing customers. This certification represents a significant step in elevating the standard for partner-developed software solutions for industry-specific business applications. By highlighting these solutions, Microsoft also creates new opportunities for partners to expand their reseller channel and to better promote their packaged Microsoft Dynamics solution for customers.

“This milestone demonstrates To-Increase’s commitment to delivering leading solutions and expertise for our customers,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “We congratulate To-Increase for meeting Microsoft’s highest standards of software quality and earning the CFMD distinction.”

Solution Profile
Here’s a brief glimpse of how we’ve improved the solution with regard to functional scope, solution depth, and usability. The 3 three areas we’re focused on are:

• Product Engineering
• Advanced Project Management
• Visual Project Planning
• Enterprise Asset Management
• Asset Service Management

Specifics include (but are not limited to):

• Product Readiness Control helps determine whether a new or changed item is ready for transactional use, from prices, to item setup, warehousing, and more. One easy-to-use readiness control utility centralizes data and access to forms, ensuring no detail is left behind.
• Engineering Change Management allows users to change multiple items in one Engineering change order (ECO) managed by workflow. Where-used logic determines the items to be included in your ECO.
• Project Logistics provides one coherent project view from the top level, through the project structure, down to the (planned) Orders—and seamlessly integrates the project structure with the product structure, as well as project planning with materials planning.
• Product Attributes utilizes and significantly enhances the attribute functionality that Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 provides, including the ability to store unlimited numbers of attributes with their values against a product. Search capabilities enable easy searching for products on the basis of attributes and allow for substitution of products.

About To-Increase
As the largest non-reseller ISV for Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, To-Increase develops solutions for highly specific industry verticals, including manufacturing, retail, wholesale, construction, food, distribution, and professional services. More than 1,000 customers across 44 countries are using our end-to-end industry solutions, business integration solutions, and a wide range of add-on products. In July 2011, To-Increase achieved 4 consecutive years’ membership in the Inner Circle and President's Club. In both 2010 and 2009, the company was named the Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding ISV of the Year. Contact To-Increase to learn how end-to-end solutions for Microsoft Dynamics AX can help manufacturers overcome ongoing challenges and cost pressures while meeting customer demands.

For additional information, contact Moira Scicluna at +31 318 531 900 or mscicluna@to-increase.com

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