The MOTODYNAMICS Group is the official, exclusive distributor of YAMAHA MOTOR Co. Ltd. in Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria, as well as PORSCHE AG and SIXT in Greece. Its activities also include MOTODIKTYO, with three vertical Yamaha units, and the Motodirect e-shop, thus offering a complete 360° sales and service experience. The Group employs a team of more than 350 qualified professionals, while its sales grew strongly in 2022 to €132 million, and by the first nine months of 2023 had already reached €127 million.
The successful implementation of the Microsoft Business Cloud, centered on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, marks a pivotal development in the company’s operations. This digital transformation, supported by DIS, is proof of MOTODYNAMICS Group’s commitment to offering a complete sales and service experience to its customers. It is also worth noting that its partner network (over 200) now has direct access via the B2B portal, placing orders, warranties, replacements, and accessing available stock.
Key highlights of the digital transformation:
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Unified Platform: Migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Annata 365, creating a scalable, adaptable platform that integrates advanced technologies for improved productivity across more than 350 users.
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Efficiency and Adaptability: Streamlining processes across various domains, including planning, procurement, sales, inventory, logistics, deliveries, customer service, and receivables management.
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Strategic Decision-Making: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, real-time analytics, and Power BI, enabling timely strategic decision-making and universal data accessibility.
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Enhanced Interactions: Improved communication with external partners and customers, facilitated by a modern work environment and optimized management resources.
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Cloud-Based Solutions: Adoption of the SaaS model within the Microsoft cloud framework ensures optimal availability, security, and rapid development of new applications.
The role of DIS:
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Guidance from experienced partners: The expertise of DIS was crucial for the smooth transition to the new digital platform, ensuring project completion within an impressive timeframe of just 10 months.
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Tailored Solutions: Contributing to the enhancement of Annata 365, a specialized solution for the automotive industry, improving operational efficiency and customer experience.
Investment Benefits:
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Transition to a cloud environment, system unification, and operational streamlining.
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Improved partner interaction and provision of real-time data.
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Rapid adaptation to market changes with enriched business intelligence and security measures.
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Introduction of Artificial Intelligence tools through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot, boosting effectiveness in sales, marketing, and supply chain operations.
Mr. Panagiotis Kyriakopoulos, President & CEO of DIS, stated:
“It is a privilege for DIS to support a Group of MOTODYNAMICS’ caliber in its digital transformation. This collaboration highlights our dedication to driving innovation. We are proud that our team’s expertise empowers MOTODYNAMICS Group to achieve its strategic goals.”
On his part, Mr. Stathis Anagnou, CIO of MOTODYNAMICS Group, commented:
“The digital transformation, with the support of DIS, not only enhanced our operational capabilities but also positions us at the forefront of the automotive distribution and services sector. This move ensures the achievement of our ambitious strategic plan, adaptability, and our commitment to customer service.”