Project Description

Success Story

MOTODYNAMICS

Transformation and business excellence

Embracing digital transformation with the support of DIS has not only elevated our operational capabilities but also positioned Motodynamics Group at the forefront of the automotive distribution and services sector,” “This move ensures our continued growth and implementation of our ambitious strategic plan

Stathis Anagnou, CIO

Motodynamics Group is the official distributor for YAMAHA MOTOR Co., Ltd. in Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria, as well as for PORSCHE AG and SIXT in Greece. It boasts a workforce of over 350 skilled professionals. In 2022, the Group experienced dynamic sales growth, reaching EUR 132 million, and by the first nine months of 2023, sales had climbed to EUR 127 million. Additionally, the Group’s operations encompass Motodiktyo, the retail branch of Motodynamics Group and the largest Yamaha dealer network.

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Challenges

For the past decade, Motodynamics has leveraged an ERP system, which has been instrumental in addressing the competitive demands of the market and fostering growth. However, the system’s inherent constraints, combined with the company’s ambition to expand into new areas through digital innovation, prompted the leadership to select a new business and technology platform. This platform is designed to achieve key business objectives, including:

  • Enhancing the efficiency of internal operations
  • Increasing the company’s flexibility to adapt to changes in the business environment
  • Integrating cutting-edge information technologies
  • Expanding production capabilities to fulfill market demands
  • Strengthening relationships with the network of partners within the group
  • Enhancing the customer experience

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Advantages

Investing in a cloud-based transition offers Motodynamics several advantages:

  • Cloud-Based Transition: Moves all operations to the cloud for better efficiency and access.
  • Streamlined Processes: Improves planning, procurement, sales, inventory, logistics, customer service, and more through system optimization.
  • Enhanced Real-Time Interactions: Boosts partner communication and data delivery in real-time.
  • Market Responsiveness: Allows quick adjustments to market changes.
  • Business Intelligence & Security: Enhances decision-making through improved intelligence and security measures.
  • Quick Adoption of Innovations: Facilitates fast integration of Microsoft Cloud’s new capabilities.
  • Rapid Deployment & Integration: Offers an open platform for easy application launch and seamless group application integration.
  • AI Introduction with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot: Empowers employees with AI tools for better efficiency in operations, sales, and marketing, accelerating digital transformation with Microsoft’s AI and DIS’s expertise.

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Solution

Motodynamics has enhanced its operational efficiency and strategic flexibility by adopting Microsoft cloud technologies. Key highlights include:

  • Unified Operations: Integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, uniting the company’s operations on a single platform.
  • Increased Productivity: 350 users leveraging the system, enhancing productivity across various departments including planning, procurement, sales, inventory, logistics, deliveries, customer service, and receivables management.
  • Rapid Implementation: Transition to cloud technologies completed within just 10 months, significantly streamlining processes.
  • Specialized Automotive Solution: Enhancement of Annata 365, a solution designed for the automotive, equipment, and rental industries to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • Strategic Flexibility and Decision-Making: Adoption of technologies allowing flexibility to adapt to market trends and enabling strategic decisions with AI, real-time analytics, and Power BI.
  • Remote Operations and Accessibility: Universal data accessibility facilitates operations from any location, any time.
  • Modern Interface: Operations performed through a user-friendly interface, improving usability and optimizing management resources.
  • Security and Availability: Solution offered as a Service (SaaS) on a subscription basis within the Microsoft cloud, ensuring optimal availability and security.