Company Information
Business Type: Food Manufacturing & Distribution
Industry: Food
Location: Torrance, CA
Number of Users: 8
Company Description
Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., a subsidiary of Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., is a global leader in dairy and soy-based product manufacturing. Headquartered in the United States, the company is dedicated to creating a new food culture that promotes health and well-being through the excellence of milk and soy products. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and proper business practices, Morinaga Nutritional Foods supports its operations across research, production, distribution, sales, and management. Their mission is to deliver nutritious and great-tasting food products, contributing to a healthier society.
CHALLENGE
Morinaga had been operating on Microsoft Dynamics NAV (on-premises) for years, but with mainstream support ending, the company faced a pressing need to modernize its ERP system.
Beyond the technical necessity, Morinaga’s leadership saw this as a strategic opportunity to:
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Eliminate server maintenance costs and move to a secure, cloud-based environment.
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Integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365 for a more connected and remote-friendly workplace.
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Reduce manual data entry in vendor invoice processing to improve speed, accuracy, and productivity.
Client Testimonial
“Being able to access the system from anywhere in the world and work without worrying about time zone differences, along with the significant reduction in manual data entry time and human errors, made this one of the most cost-effective projects we’ve undertaken.”
Akiko Akamatsu
Solution
Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia Document Capture
To address the need for a modern ERP foundation, Morinaga Nutritional Foods decided to upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud. This next-generation platform is a modern, scalable ERP platform that preserves familiar NAV functionality while unlocking the flexibility and security of the cloud. The upgrade ensured a smooth migration of existing processes, minimizing disruption to daily operations.
To further accelerate efficiency, Morinaga integrated Continia Document Capture into Business Central. This OCR-powered solution automatically extracts data from scanned or PDF vendor invoices and posts it directly into Business Central transaction pages, eliminating repetitive manual data entry.
The adoption of Document Capture was a natural extension of Morinaga’s ongoing automation initiatives, which already included RPA. This automation not only eliminated the need for manual data entry but also significantly improved the accuracy and efficiency of invoice processing.
Results Achieved
Since going live, Morinaga has achieved measurable operational gains:
- Lower IT costs by eliminating on-premises server maintenance
- Always up to date with automatic system updates, ensuring access to the latest features and security
- Secure, seamless access through Microsoft 365 integration and Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Greater flexibility for remote and hybrid work environments
- Automated vendor invoice processing with Continia Document Capture, reducing manual data entry
- Higher productivity as staff focused on strategic tasks instead of repetitive admin work
- Improved data accuracy and streamlined financial processes
Why They Chose Calsoft
Morinaga selected Calsoft for its deep Microsoft Dynamics expertise, proven track record in ERP upgrades, and ability to deliver both the technical migration and process automation enhancements in one seamless project.
From initial planning to post-launch support, Calsoft ensured a smooth transition with minimal disruption, delivering on time, on budget, and with clear ROI.
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