Baril Coatings Modernises Its Operations with a Cloud-Based ERP
Baril Coatings modernises with a cloud-based ERP. Moving from an on-premise system, the company adopts a data-driven approach with anytime, anywhere access to business information. This shift improves scalability, collaboration, and enables easier data sharing with growing international export partners integrated into its processes.
The Challenges
Baril Coatings partnered with Prodware to modernize operations through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. By focusing on standard functionalities, the company aligned its processes with future growth ambitions while creating a more transparent, sustainable, and insight-driven organizationwide.
Problems
Baril Coatings needed an ERP environment that could support growth while keeping processes efficient and sustainable. Existing systems offered limited transparency into production, sales, and raw materials, making it harder to measure environmental impact. The company also wanted to challenge internal workflows and reduce unnecessary customization in future operations across Europe.
Solutions
Prodware guided Baril Coatings through workshops to identify growth ambitions and optimize processes using the standard functionalities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The new cloud-based ERP system improved transparency across production and sales while supporting sustainability goals. By using vegetable raw materials, Baril can reduce and absorb CO2 emissions at scale.
Electro-Marcilla Reinvents Electrical Distribution Logistics with AUNA Distribución
Founded as an initiative of AUNA Distribución, Centro Logístico Compartido Electro-Marcilla has quickly become a benchmark in the electrical equipment distribution sector. Through its global management model, the company enables partners to enhance service quality, streamline operations, and strengthen competitiveness across all markets.
The Challenge
CLC Electro Marcilla launched a digital transformation initiative to strengthen partner connectivity, modernize operations and manage a catalog of products and references. The company selected Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to centralize processes, streamline data flows and support growth.
Problems
CLC Electro Marcilla needed to improve connectivity with partners while handling a large number of product references and orders across multiple channels. Existing processes limited visibility, slowed collaboration and created inefficiencies in stock management and warehouse operations. The company also required stronger digital tools to integrate partner platforms and support future scalability.
Solutions
CLC Electro Marcilla implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to create a scalable and future-ready management platform. The solution improved partner connectivity, streamlined order integration and enhanced collaboration across the supply chain. Prodware’s Demand Forecasting and Distribution tools also strengthened warehouse management, stock optimization and operational productivity.
Coldec Expands Internationally and Strengthens Its Decorative Coatings Business
Founded in 1978, Coldec initially specialised in producing colour flakes for the floor processing industry before expanding into decorative paint systems. Under the leadership of CEO Ron Bleize, the company entered the European market in the 1990s and continued its international growth, now operating in 50 countries with 300 store locations across China.
The Challenge
Coldec is growing in a fast-changing market where flexibility, data security, and operational efficiency are essential. To support this evolution, the company partnered with Prodware to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring scalability, user adoption, and supply chain agility.
Problems
Coldec’s rapid expansion created increasing pressure on its systems, processes, and supply chain. The company needed a secure and flexible ERP platform capable of supporting growth while adapting to fast market changes. At the same time, evolving customer expectations required smaller production runs, faster deliveries, and tighter control over stock and operations across the business.
Solutions
By implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Prodware, Coldec gained scalable and flexible ERP solution tailored to its ambitions. Users were actively involved throughout the project, ensuring adoption and satisfaction. The new system improved data security, streamlined supply chain management, increased operational flexibility, and enabled faster, efficient deliveries.
VUE Technology Enhances Fleet Safety and Compliance with Advanced CCTV and Telematics Solutions
Founded over 15 years ago, VUE Technology is a specialist provider of bespoke vehicle CCTV and telematics solutions. Serving emergency services, fleet operators, and the commercial vehicle industry, VUE delivers intelligent systems designed to improve driver safety, ensure compliance, and protect organizations against fraudulent insurance claims, inflated personal injury claims, and staged accidents. As demand for smarter, data-driven fleet management continues to grow, VUE remains focused on equipping customers with the tools needed to operate safely, efficiently, and confidently.
The Challenge
Growing operational complexity exposed the limits of the company’s legacy finance tools. Seeking greater visibility, automation and scalability, the business adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Prodware to modernise finance, purchasing and reporting through a cloud-based platform.
Problems
The previous Sage 50 system could no longer support the company’s growth ambitions. Limited functionality created inefficiencies across finance and purchasing, while poor integration led to duplicated data entry and manual processes. Capabilities such as foreign exchange management and month-end processes were missing, leaving management without reporting, visibility or access to business data.
Solutions
After evaluating several options, the company selected Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Prodware as its implementation partner. The cloud-based solution delivered finance and purchasing capabilities, improved reporting and easier deployment through remote and on-site support. The business now benefits from greater visibility, streamlined processes and a scalable platform for growth.