PLEASANTON, CA - For all the reasons companies would put off updating the core technology upon which your business runs, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), there are more reasons not to delay than you might think.
Joan Bell, Director of Program and Product Management for Junction Solutions, took the time to share with me how the company has catered specifically to the technology needs of the produce, food and beverage, and retail industries, delivering Microsoft solutions and industry-specific services for more than ten years.
“ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, softwares are the backbone solution sets that run today’s businesses - from field, to manufacturing and pack operations, to distribution channels as well as internal department functions such as finance and HR,” Joan explains. "We see lots of companies running outdated ERP systems that no longer fit their needs, and that in turn can inhibit their growth as a company. They may be hesitant to update that technology because an ERP implementation sounds daunting and risky.”
She explained that Junction looks to take the fear out of ERP implementation with its industry expertise, setting it apart from other solutions available.
“We truly understand what it takes to deliver solutions that optimize processes for the produce industry. We do this in part through what we call ‘Rapid Optimize Implementation’ (ROI).”
Just like it sounds, ROI is an implementation methodology built on Junction Solutions’ knowledge of the produce industry’s specific processes. Using the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform, the methodology and pre-configuration allows Junction Solutions to focus on their customers’ differentiators instead of simple, common software configurations. Because of this, the company is able to add value above and beyond core requirements.
“Each company is unique. We help our customers embrace the differences that set them apart from the competition and contribute significantly to the success of their business.” Joan tells me.
Junction Solutions works exclusively as a Microsoft partner, touting several award recognitions and solutions as flexible and ever-changing as the produce industry itself.
“We are in Microsoft’s top tier for their food and beverage industry partner program,” Joan said. “We have a focus, a specialization and a proven track record of delivering Microsoft Dynamics AX. That makes us a go-to partner for Microsoft when it comes to produce companies looking to update technology.”
While there are several solution options for produce industry-focused software, Joan says that it is the years of experience as a leading Microsoft Partner, deep produce industry experience and expertise, and the capability to structure its solutions around its clients that sets Junction Solutions apart.
As for what it means to be a Microsoft partner, Joan said that this offers a solidarity, consistency, and dependability that you can’t often get with other ERP systems.
“Junction Solutions’ goal is to deliver solutions and services that help companies stay as flexible and connected as possible, so they can continue to innovate and grow,” she said.
And because many companies are already Microsoft-integrated with solutions such as Outlook, Windows, and Office, deploying an ERP solution such as Dynamics AX provides a single, connected enterprise platform for growth.
Junction Solutions services most of the segmentations for the produce industry. Whether it be working with growers, shippers, or produce processors, the company says it can provide solutions that are customizable for each sub-segments, and each business within that segment.
To find out more, go to the company’s website here.
