1. Convergence 2013
8/28/2018
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A CIO's view of Microsoft Dynamics® AX: lessons learned, shared experiences
Tim Arthur, Alltech
Brian Cates, Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
Louann Seguin, National Vision

3. This session presented by the Microsoft Dynamics AX User’s Group

4. Lessons learned, shared experiences
Perspective on Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation one year later

5. Session overview
The impact that Microsoft Dynamics AX can make in your organization
Lessons and experiences – Alltech
Lessons and experiences – Copper State Bolt & Nut
Lessons and experiences – National Vision
Is go-live the finish line…or the starting block?
Applying perspective to your implementation
Topical Q&A

6. The Impact of Microsoft Dynamics AX
Best-in-class ERP system
Business alignment
Consistency in process, information, and results
Enable your systems to grow with your business
Facilitate information to drive your decisions
Integration across all parts of your organization
Central source of truth

7. The Alltech Experience

8. Feeding the World . . . Sustainably Tim Arthur CIO/Global Director MIS
128 Countries
Tim Arthur
CIO/Global Director MIS

9. The Copper State Experience

10. Brian Cates
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Information Officer

11. The National Vision Experience

12. Louann Seguin
Vice President Information Technology and Strategy

13. Implementation Experience – 1 year later
Business Engagement
Expectations
Resources
People… the right people
Processes and documentation… all of it
Deployment transitioning to support
Implementation transitioning to utilization
Go live! Finish line…or starting block?

14. Post Go-Live Productivity Dip
“Valley Of
Despair”
Break-Even
Point
Time
Benefits
Realization

15. Stages in the Implementation Journey
Design
Implementation
Stabilization
Continuous
Improvement
Transformation

16. Your Implementation

17. Questions & Answers