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November 12, 2024
Emory Solutions: A Year in Review
2023 has been a year of incredible growth and achievement for Emory Solutions. As we look back on the past 12 months, we are filled with pride in the work we’ve accomplished alongside our clients.
Here are just a few of the highlights:
Technology Solutions Delivering Impact:
Software Development:
Our software engineering team designed, developed, and successfully implemented numerous custom software solutions that transformed businesses across multiple industries. One recurring theme we saw in 2023 was our Client’s focus on automation.
We automated manual processes to improve operational efficiencies that saved countless labor hours by eliminating error prone, mind-numbing data entry tasks throughout the business. We created user-friendly interfaces that put the user first, making adoption easy and integration seamless. These efforts had an immediate impact on our clients’ bottom line.
Data Analytics & Insights:
Every company has it, but our Data Insights Team is an empowerment engine! Our clients are gaining valuable insights from their data through our data analytics and reporting services. By uncovering hidden trends and patterns, our clients have been able to make data-driven decisions that drive growth and success. Giving decision makers easy to consume and digestible data has a multiplier effect on the business – improved operational and strategic decision making impacts every facet of the business!
Every company has it, but our Data Insights Team is an empowerment engine! Our clients are gaining valuable insights from their data through our data analytics and reporting services.
eCommerce:
We’ve helped our clients build and launch successful online stores, leveraging our expertise in eCommerce software development. From platform selection to store customization, we’ve provided the tools and guidance needed to thrive in the competitive online marketplace.
- Technology Consulting:
All our clients all use technology in one way or another, but many are not technology experts themselves. In 2023, we worked alongside multiple clients who were not making the most of the ERP, often leaving team members frustrated and using “workarounds” to get the job done.
In order to ensure that our Clients maximize the ROI on their ERP investment and reduce “friction” within the organization, we jumped in! First, we listened and then reviewed all their vendors, processes, and reporting efforts. Next, we built a “Technology Roadmap” that fully leverages their existing tools and eliminates any duplicative efforts. Lastly, we organized training when needed and coached leadership through ongoing optimization efforts. These projects saved employees dozens of hours a week, eliminated manual data entry & process re-work, and provided reliable reporting for leadership. Whether it’s as a fractional C-suite, advisory board, or just a discovery partner, our team of subject matter experts assist when, and where, needed.
Client Success Stories:
This year, we’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing clients, helping them achieve their goals and reach new heights. Here are just a few examples:
We helped a leading internet service provider create an app that lets their customers manage their “digital house” – controlling Wifi networks for people/rooms/devices, managing advanced features on their phone service, and self-service troubleshooting saving time for customers and to get help quicker.
We’ve supported multiple clients through an ERP implementation (Acumatica Dynamics 365, Netsuite) so that they could meet their future growth goals.
In the retail supply chain space, we helped a client automate their Invoice process with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC. Additionally we set up UOM conversions and updated all systems to use UOM to drive process & conversions. In 2024, we’ll complete SO/PO/PO Receipt and Inventory configuration and automation.
In the industrial services space, we helped a client integrate customer data from Great Plains into a new custom CRM workflow for their Sales team to manage disparate quoting processes in a single dashboard and workflow. Next year, we’ll begin supporting their migration from Great Plains to Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC.
In the retail space, we launched a client on Acumatica. They have complex sales, procurement, and inventory scenarios that had to be carefully designed to ensure minimal disruption to current processes. The solution has full eCommerce functionality, Mobile Warehousing via Zebra handhelds, and a capacity planning feature to manage sales, quoting capacity, and turn-around time.
In the manufacturing space, we helped a client plan the launch of a new plant in Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, tying into existing automations to create PO receipts from the scale house, send weekly vendor statements, view real-time inventory dashboards, and automate sending client Invoice packets.
In the professional services space, we helped a client assess performance and upgrade / replacement paths for a 20+ year old legacy business system. We provided triage solutions for performance & maintenance, new reporting strategy, and complete cloud migration.
We partnered with multiple industry leading companies on system integration projects so that they could build a best in breed technology environment and fully leverage third party softwares.
We even designed innovative products from the ground up, driving digital transformation in “traditional”, often overlooked sectors.
Process Improvements:
In 2023, we’ve also made significant strides in expanding our internal efficiency and driving more effective outcomes, forging new partnerships with industry leaders. These efforts have allowed us to help more businesses than ever before and make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
The Emory Way:
The Emory Way has taken root and is our guarantee to all those we work with. Before recommending a solution, we will understand your process, your people, and your pain-points. We do this through a free discovery session. If it is a good fit, we obviously want to help you achieve your goals. If not, you will own our work product and have a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities you face. We take pride in solving complex problems and adding value. Emory is always looking for partners who feel the same way. This is our commitment.
Looking Forward:
As we move into 2024, we are excited about the future of Emory Solutions. We are committed to continuing to provide our clients with the innovative technology solutions they need to succeed. We are also passionate about fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning within our team.
We believe that 2024 will be an even more successful year for Emory Solutions. Thank you to our clients, partners, and team members for being a part of our journey!
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