Microsoft Business Solutions - Navision chosen by Clover Technologies Group to manage continued rapid growth

Microsoft Navision implemented at Clover Technologies Group in Ottawa, IL by InterDyn-LANAC Technology. After a long search, Navision was determined to be the best choice for Manufacturing, Warehousing and Distribution, Customer Service, Sales CRM, Purchasing, Human Resources, and Quality Assurance.

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) April 2, 2004 -- After an exhaustive evaluation of mid-market ERP products from a variety of vendors, Clover Technologies Group chose the Microsoft® Business Solutions -- Navision® product for its robust capabilities, open architecture, and ability to rapidly deploy the solution throughout their entire organization. Microsoft Navision replaces a software system that was unable to keep up with Clover's dramatic growth which was creating an administrative burden on IT.

"Microsoft Navision easily beat out the other ERP vendors in the mid-market space. We chose Microsoft Navision for its robust feature set, ability to rapidly deploy, ease of use, and low TCO. It is the most comprehensive solution we could find," said Jeffrey Hofstetter, EVP and general manger of Clover Technologies Group. We looked hard at all of the other mid-market players and after our thorough evaluation, Microsoft Navision was the clear choice."

Clover Technologies Group President, Jim Cerkleski added, We are one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. Last year we made #34 in INC. Magazines 500 Fastest Growing Companies. I put a great deal of pressure on my team to make sure they chose the very best solution that could keep up with our growth for many years ahead. Im confident we made the right choice with Microsoft Navision."

Clover Technologies Group plans to utilize all Navisions key functional components, including: Manufacturing, Advanced Warehousing and Distribution, Customer Service, Sales CRM, Purchasing, Human Resources, and Quality Assurance.

Richard Francis, Microsoft's general manager for the Midwest Region, stated, "We are pleased that a company with Clover's explosive growth chose Microsoft Business Solutions to keep their growth on track. Clover fully implemented Microsoft Navision in 5 months, which speaks volumes to the quality of work offered by Interdyn-LANAC Technology".

InterDyn-LANAC Technology was chosen as the Microsoft partner to implement Navision. Microsoft Navision fits Clovers unique operating requirements," said Dale May, President of InterDyn-LANAC. Microsoft Navision provides the kind of flexibility Clover needed for their complex customer-defined distribution process. We were excited to contribute LANACs extensive experience in customization to the project."

About Clover Technologies Group
Since 1997, Clover has been a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compatible consumable printing supplies, including laser toner and inkjet cartridges -- large categories of the rapidly growing digital imaging supplies industry. Clovers product line also includes compatible laser fax cartridges, copier toner cartridges, thermal transfer fax supplies and other consumable imaging supplies. Clover distributes its products under the Image Excellence(TM) brand name, as well as its customers private label brands. Clover is also a leading distributor of OEM-branded imaging supplies to leading dealers and resellers nationwide. Clover Technologies Group is headquartered in Ottawa IL.

About Interdyn-Lanac Technology
Founded in 1985, InterDyn-LANAC Technology is a Gold Certified Microsoft and Microsoft Business Solutions partner located in Chicago, IL offering training, development, consulting, and implementation services for all MBS products including Navision, Great Plains, and Microsoft CRM.