Daico Industries

Daico Industries faced a critical need to upgrade its outdated ERP system, which had been in use for thirty years and was no longer supported. Originally implemented three decades ago, the system never reached its full potential, offering only limited functionality. This outdated infrastructure posed significant challenges to Daico’s operations, hindering efficiency and limiting their ability to leverage modern technologies. One of the specific requirements was for accurate timekeeping and tracking production times to report to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other major defense companies such as Boeing, BAE Systems, and Lockheed Martin. Dynamics 365 Business Central enabled DAICO to accurately track production times, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and improving transparency with their defense partners.

Ensuring high-quality standards is critical in the defense electronics industry, and DAICO needed robust quality control measures to meet the stringent requirements of their clients and regulatory bodies. Dynamics 365 Business Central integrated quality management processes within the ERP system, allowing DAICO to continuously monitor production quality, identify defects early, and implement corrective actions promptly. This integration enhanced product quality and reduced waste and rework, leading to significant cost savings.

Solution

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

After conducting comprehensive market research and consulting extensively with ERP experts at Calsoft, Daico made the strategic decision to adopt Dynamics 365 Business Central.

This solution was chosen because it offered several key advantages:

• Ease of Maintenance: Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a user-friendly platform that simplifies system upkeep, reducing the burden on IT staff and ensuring smooth, ongoing operation.
• Advanced Reporting Capabilities: The robust reporting features of Business Central allow Daico to generate detailed insights and analytics, supporting better decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Alignment with Business Needs: Business Central was identified as the ideal solution that perfectly matched Daico’s specific requirements, addressing their operational challenges and enabling them to leverage modern technologies effectively. This strategic choice ensures that Daico can enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall business performance.

Business Central has brought significant improvements to Daico’s operations. One notable benefit is the enhanced accuracy in cost tracking. By providing increased visibility and simplifying reporting systems, Business Central has made it easier for Daico to track costs accurately. This enhancement has not only led to better financial management but also empowered Daico with more insightful decision-making capabilities.

Additionally, the implementation of Business Central has resulted in reduced software maintenance costs for Daico. Almost all administrative functions have seen significant productivity increases. The system’s user-friendly interface and automation of repetitive tasks have contributed to these productivity gains, enabling Daico to operate more efficiently and effectively.

• Business Central improved cost tracking accuracy
• Increased visibility and simplicity in reporting systems
• Reduced software maintenance costs
• Significant productivity increases in almost all administrative functions compared to the old green-screen ERP system

Why They Chose Calsoft

Daico conducted interviews with four ERP implementation partners and ultimately selected Calsoft based on several key factors. These included Calsoft’s demonstrated expertise with the software, their clear and transparent responses to their questions, and their competitive pricing for both implementation and ongoing support. Additionally, they reached out to three of Calsoft’s customers and received positive feedback regarding their experiences, further solidifying their decision.