Solutions for industrial equipment manufacturing

Industrial equipment and machinery manufacturers produce some of the most complex products in the world, while faced with strict environmental regulations and global competition. Yet, the prices of those products are continually eroded. Customers want specialized products, but want them commoditized to minimize maintenance and life-cycle costs. Successful industrial manufacturers need to better anticipate customer requirements while reducing the impact of these requirements during the conceptual design and quoting phases.

A robust computing environment with industry-specific functionality from Microsoft Dynamics helps make it easier to exchange product and design data, while supporting the rapid evolution of business processes. Microsoft Dynamics offer ERP and CRM solutions for all stages of the industrial equipment manufacturing cycle - from planning and quote development to design, manufacturing, and after-sales service.

Why Microsoft Dynamics solutions for industrial equipment manufacturers?

Improve operations and reduce costs

  • Make more informed decisions using real-time data from suppliers and customers, delivered through familiar desktop applications
  • Support complex and parallel engineering and manufacturing environments

Enhance collaboration

  • Shorten development cycles by integrating product development with manufacturing, accounting, purchasing, and suppliers
  • Respond quickly to changing customer design requirements
  • Support customization of your products to assist in differentiation in a crowded market

Deliver superior customer service

  • Provide a comprehensive view of customer information
  • Connect customer requirements directly to manufacturing, suppliers, and distribution operations
  • Quickly deliver accurate quotes to customers with rich quotation processes
  • Integrate post-delivery support such as service, warranty, maintenance, and the control of spare parts with your financial and manufacturing systems

Next Steps

  • Contact us to request more information or to speak with a Microsoft representative.
  • Find manufacturing solutions  developed by Microsoft Certified Partners to meet the unique needs of your business or industry.

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Microsoft Dynamics for Industrial Equipment Manufacturers brochure
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The Value of Manufacturing Visibility white paper
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Optimizing Processes for Building Complex Products brochure
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