This is Part 5 of an extensive interview with Michael Griffiths, Global Director, Retail and Distribution for Microsoft Business Solutions. This interview reviews the cost of Dynamics for Retail plus deployment and purchase options. Editor: How much does Dynamics for Retail cost? Griffiths: We've been thoughtful about the pricing strategy. Some vendors price module by [...]
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The Impact of Omni Channel and Cloud When Evaluating Microsoft Dynamics for Retail – Interview with Michael Griffiths Part 4
This is Part 4 of an extensive interview with Michael Griffiths, Global Director, Retail and Distribution for Microsoft Business Solutions. We will discuss the definition and impact of the term Omni Channel as well as the importance of “the cloud” for retailers. Editor: What does Omni Channel mean in this context? Griffiths: Omni Channel is [...]
continue reading...Target Market, Pain Points and Success Stories for Microsoft Dynamics for Retail – Interview with Michael Griffiths Part 3
This is Part 3 of an extensive interview with Michael Griffiths, Global Director, Retail and Distribution for Microsoft Business Solutions. We cover the target market (company size and industry) and pain points for companies evaluating Dynamics Retail. Plus some success stories of well known brands using Dynamics for Retail in creative ways. Editor: What type [...]
continue reading...The Role of Social Media, Marketing Automation and CRM in Microsoft Dynamics for Retail – Interview with Michael Griffiths Part 2
This is Part 2 of an extensive interview with Michael Griffiths, Global Director, Retail and Distribution for Microsoft Business Solutions. We will look closer at the role of social media, marketing automation and Microsoft Dynamics CRM in Dynamics for Retail. ERP Software Blog Editor: What impact do you see social media having in the retail [...]
continue reading...What is Dynamics for Retail and How Does it Stand Out From The Competition? Interview with Michael Griffiths Part 1
Michael Griffiths is a proven retail industry expert with a solid track record of driving both product management and marketing for technology industry leaders. Griffiths brings more than a decade of experience to his role as Global Managing Director, Retail and Distribution for Microsoft Business Solutions. While attending Convergence 2013, I had the opportunity to [...]
continue reading...How Fast Can Revlon Install Microsoft Dynamics AX?
One of the most charismatic and enthusiastic customers to be spotlighted at Convergence 2013 was David Giambruno, Senior VP and CIO of Revlon. As David repeatedly said about the Revlon business model, “We make lipstick”. But it is a tad more complicated than that. Revlon is a worldwide cosmetics, hair color, beauty tools, fragrances, skincare, [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Public Sector Organizations Effectively Manages Public Finances
The need for software that enables government organizations to be proactive and effectively shift with the changing political forces and consumer trends is clear. Because of policy shifts, new technology and increased citizen expectations, there needs to be quick and easy access to financial information, budgets and regulations. Additionally there are operational factors in place [...]
continue reading...Microsoft’s Kees Hertogh’s Insights on Enterprise ERP Trends and Microsoft Dynamics AX
How are enterprise ERP buying trends changing, what are the main pain points in this space and how does Microsoft Dynamics ERP stand out from the competition? And does the trend toward simplification impact ERP projects? At Convergence 2013 I had the opportunity to sit down with Kees Hertogh, Director - Product Management, MS Dynamics [...]
continue reading...Famous Brands Using Microsoft Dynamics – Name Dropping at Convergence 2013
There was quite a bit of name dropping and product placement during Convergence 2013 - the Microsoft Dynamics annual user convention. There are some well-known brands and organizations running their businesses with Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Dynamics CRM products. The attendees at Convergence 2013 got to benefit – we all snacked on Chobani yogurt with [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics AX: What’s New and What’s Next
At the Convergence conference in New Orleans this week, Microsoft had a lot to share about the Dynamics AX product. They said that in order for a solution to be effective, it needs to be “all about you - your people, your processes, and your ecosystem.” Microsoft has been keeping this truth in mind as [...]
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