For Immediate Release

 

Navision Automotive Alliance Created

Supported by Microsoft®, NAA Will Serve as Unified Solution Provider in Automotive Production Part Supplier Niche

 

[Fraser, Michigan] April 5, 2007– The Navision Automotive Alliance (NAA) today announced its creation. Composed of eight Microsoft Dynamics Navision™ partners, the NAA focuses on the automotive manufacturing industry, and specifically, automotive parts.

 

The NAA will deliver the integrated solution of AIM Computer Solutions, Inc.’s Vision AutoSys and Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV. The integrated solution addresses the needs of suppliers who must use electronic data interchange (EDI) to manage released demands against purchase orders from multiple trading partners and are required to print Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) based barcode labels with each shipment. The fully automated solution provides the base EDI software and related barcode capabilities for more than 150 trading partners including DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Toyota. 

 

AIM Computer Solutions is an industry leader in repetitive manufacturing solutions targeted specifically for the small to medium sized automotive supplier. As a Microsoft Certified Independent Software Vendor (ISV), AIM Computer Solutions has more than 50 implementations of the integrated solution.

 

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a fully customizable business management solution designed for companies seeking an integrated solution to help increase productivity without disrupting everyday operations. With its open development environment and feature-rich application areas, Microsoft Dynamics NAV makes it easy for businesses in many industries to increase sound decision-making, respond more rapidly to new competitive challenges and seize new market opportunities.

 

Microsoft will provide the NAA with assistance in presentations and telemarketing as well as end-user messaging. The eight Microsoft Dynamics Navision partners in the NAA include AIM Computer Solutions, Eximas Corporation, i3 Business Solutions, LLC, Integrated Software Systems, Inc. (ISSI), Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas (PKF), ProfitPoint, Real Solutions, and Team Technology.

 

“This alliance is a fantastic example of the benefits to both partners and customers of true partner collaboration,” said Mogens Elsberg, GM, Microsoft Dynamics NAV. “The combined talents of eight certified Microsoft Dynamics NAV Partners are bringing a focused solution to the production part automotive supplier, based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft technology. The benefits to customers in having access to this new integrated vertical solution are huge..."  

 

“We are excited to be a part of this vertical market,” said Nancy Love, vice president of sales, Integrated Software Systems, Inc. “There is a significant need for a Microsoft-based solution in this industry, one that services the small to mid sized automotive supplier. All NAA partners have experience in this niche and wanted to work with a group that was already familiar with manufacturing. The niche is too demanding for partners who are not significantly committed.”

 

“Most importantly, the recognition of the Navision Automotive Alliance shows that Microsoft is serious about this vertical and is serious about providing assistance to the NAA to help coordinate the 37-plus states and Canadian provinces that will be impacted by its formation,” said Cindy Colonna, president, Team Technology.

 

“The NAA is especially helpful to Michigan-based automotive parts suppliers who need consistent implementations with branch or sister facilities outside of the immediate Michigan areas to remain competitive. In some cases, this expends to outside of the US, too. NAA members had a lot of verticals to choose from, and we picked this one because of our manufacturing expertise,” said Pat Sepski, account executive, Team Technology.

 

About AIM Computer Solutions, Inc.

AIM Computer Solutions is a Gold Certified Microsoft ISV specializing in software for Automotive Production Part Suppliers.  As an ISV member of the Alliance, the AIM Vision software contributes EDI, Release Accounting, AIAG barcode labels and more, all integrated into the Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP system.  For more information visit: http://www.aimcom.com.

 

About Eximas Corporation

Eximas delivers Microsoft Dynamics NAV software and services to small and mid-size companies. As an ISV member of the Alliance, Eximas features a team of senior Microsoft Dynamics NAV people with real-world experience and each with a Microsoft certification in their respective area.

 

About i3 Business Solutions, LLC

i3 Business Solutions is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that has been accelerating results for small and medium size businesses for 14 years.   We specialize in ERP implementation and related services offerings from EDI to Financial Management and from Advanced Planning and Warehousing to Repetitive Production.

 

About Integrated Software Systems, Incorporated

Integrated Software Systems, Inc. is a Microsoft Certified Partner focused on implementing successful business management systems by delivering tomorrow’s technology with today’s business requirements. Combining our experience with the Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV platform and the needs of Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive suppliers enables us to deliver a complete solution for automotive suppliers.

 

About Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas

PKF Texas is a CPA firm of forward-thinking entrepreneurs and business advisors with Big 4 backgrounds who creatively integrate traditional values, practical solutions and intelligent change by focusing on your unique needs. We specialize in mid-sized growing companies as well as publicly traded companies and individuals who enjoy the benefits of working with a client-centric firm offering a full-range of business consulting, technology, assurance, entrepreneurial advisory and tax solutions.

 

About ProfitPoint

ProfitPoint's mission is to provide effective and affordable integrated business systems to small and medium sized companies. We work primarily in the discrete manufacturing sector, and in particular, with Tier 2 and Tier 3 automobile suppliers in southern Ontario.

 

About Real Solutions, Inc.

Real Solutions is a full-service solution provider—meaning we deliver not just the software, but the project management, consulting, training, implementation services, and infrastructure support required to make your implementation successful. Real Solutions is one of the country’s top Microsoft Certified Partners and we take pride in the fact that no customer has ever left us to be serviced by another dealer.

 

About Team Technology, Inc.

Team Tech has been serving the mid-market ERP space with Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 8 years providing implementation, training, and customization and support services. Team Tech is focused on providing an end to end solution for the automotive suppliers in the southeast region.

 

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply chain management solutions that help businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.

 

For more information, visit: http://navautoalliance.com/default.aspx

 

 

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