Sofis chooses Focus Enterprise Solutions

After a careful and extensive selection process for a partner who could help them with the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, Sofis B.V. decided to enter into a partnership with Focus Enterprise Solutions.

The implementation of this Microsoft ERP system also involves the implementation of a range of To-Increase’s add-ons, such as Asset Service Management (ASM), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), and PLM Integration with Solid Works (PLM). Alongside this, Sofis has decided to implement Focus Enterprise Solutions’ IP solution for processing digital bank statements (Extended Banking).

‘We were pleased by the way Focus Enterprise Solutions communicate, the creativity they show in devising and presenting the solution, as well as their commitment. This instilled us confidence in them, which is why we are partnering up with them to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.’

Wouter van der Pol, ERP Project Manager at Sofis

Reliable and future-oriented solution

Sofis B.V. is part of Halma PLC, a market leader specialized in safety, health, and environmental technologies and an internationally renowned manufacturer of valve control systems such as mechanical valve locks, portable actuators, and valve position indicators. In addition, Sofis specializes in smart valve controls that improve a factory’s efficiency as well as operator safety. To support business operations as efficiently as possible both now and in the future, Sofis went in search of a reliable and future-oriented business application for the entire organization. The new business application should support and drive Sofis’ strategy to provide the best customer experience, grow in new green applications and scale the business as they enter new markets and geographies.

Eager to make a well-informed choice, Sofis conducted an extensive market analysis and contacted various possible suppliers. Based on this thorough preliminary process, Sofis ultimately decided to work with Microsoft Dynamics 365, with Focus Enterprise Solutions as an implementation partner. The extensibility and scalability of Microsoft Dynamics 365 towards a more digitally enabled future business was a key factor for Sofis for choosing this specific solution.

‘We were pleased by the way Focus Enterprise Solutions communicate, the creativity they show in devising and presenting the solution, as well as their commitment. This instilled us confidence in them, which is why we are partnering up with them to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management,’ says Wouter van der Pol, ERP Project Manager at Sofis.

The new business application should support and drive Sofis’ strategy to provide the best customer experience, grow in new green applications and scale the business as they enter new markets and geographies.

Scope of the project

The project at Sofis includes the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management for the core processes of the head office location of Sofis B.V. in Alphen aan den Rijn, available for our remote offices in The United Kingdom, Germany, United States, Dubai and India as well.

Extended Banking is added to this for the automatic processing of bank statements. In addition to the design and implementation of Dynamics, Focus Enterprise Solutions has set up a Microsoft Azure environment to host the various environments in the projects.

Focus Enterprise Solutions will work together with To-Increase during the project’s implementation phase to implement the following relevant modules.

• PLM-ERP Integration
• Enterprise Asset Management
• Asset Service Management
• Planning Board (Enterprise Asset Management)

Sofis’ business users carefully reviewed To-Increase’s solutions during the selection phase. The added value and usability of these modules have been validated and will be implemented in close collaboration between To-Increase’s experts and Focus Enterprise Solutions’ implementation team.

As the go-live for the new Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management environment is scheduled for September 2023, the project is being carried out in a semi-agile form consisting of several ‘sprints’, ensuring a degree of flexibility in terms of organization.

‘The entire team has really enjoyed working on this process over the past weeks and months. We are proud that this feat of teamwork has enabled us to welcome a new customer,’ says Andre Snijder, CEO at Focus Enterprise Solutions. ‘This wonderful project further consolidates our reputation as a reliable and strategic partner for international organizations.’

About Sofis

Sofis is a provider of valve operation solutions such as valve interlocks, portable actuators, and valve position Indicators. Our purpose is to ensure safe and sustainable valve operations, protecting people, communities, and the environment by preventing accidents. Sofis is part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 group dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Valve interlocks are used to guarantee a predetermined sequence of valve operations. This is often customer specific. As all Sofis products are mounted on valves, they are bespoken to fit the valve. When working with us, you will meet a lot of our engineers. Together with you, they strive to offer the safest and practical solution. Besides mechanical valve interlocks, Sofis has developed several unique valve safety accessories that can be mounted on valves. They are designed to make the working environment in your plant safer and to improve working conditions for operations.

About Focus Enterprise Solutions

Focus Enterprise Solutions is a boutique implementation partner with a clear customer and product focus – we know our customers’ preferences and needs through and through. We can deliver on this thanks to a rapidly growing and driven team of Consultants, Developers, Management Specialists, Sales and Marketing employees, and other support. Thanks to the small scale of our organization, we are close to our customers and can optimally tailor our services to their needs.

Thanks to our specialist knowledge, our customers benefit not only from tailor-made solutions that fully support them in their digitization processes, but also hands-on guidance and support in implementing and managing the solutions. This creates a strategic partnership between customers and Focus Enterprise Solutions, so that every customer benefits from the highest achievable quality.

About To-Increase

Founded in 2005, To-Increase provides business software solutions to over 2200 mid-market and enterprise customers in over 45 countries. Our asset-centric solutions include engineering, manufacturing, servicing, and renting or leasing assets. We also deliver customer-centric solutions that help companies align technology with strategic goals, operate more efficiently, and provide their customers with the best possible experience. Across devices, business locations, and work environments, To-Increase’s offerings help companies master their unique requirements with standardized technology that is easy and economical to deploy and maintain.

To-Increase is the only three-time Microsoft Dynamics Global Outstanding ISV of the Year award winner and offers an impressive portfolio of industry, business, and technical productivity solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365.