A Microsoft Dynamics NAV Certified solution for the apparel and fashion industry. - Does such a solution exist, and what exactly does CfMD mean?
In this blog post, we will start by having a look at what an industry solution is, and continue with what it means when a solution can carry the CfMD badge "Certified for Microsoft Dynamics".
Industry Solution Based On NAV
By itself, Dynamics NAV is designed to be a flexible solution that can be used by companies of all sizes and across all sectors. This broad reach means that functionality that supports industry-specific ways of working often needs to be developed and added for individual companies. Think of for instance the differences in processes and regulations between an apparel company and a pharmaceutical company.
Microsoft Partners worldwide are able to assist companies in having Dynamics NAV customized to their needs. However, an industry solution that adds and enhances functionality in Dynamics NAV for a specific industry can perhaps be a better option.
Many Microsoft Partners have specialized in specific industries and developed complete Dynamics NAV-based solutions for their selected industries.
In the illustration below, you can see the difference between a single company carrying the development of a solution vs. implementing an industry solution that is supported by an entire network.
Customizing Dynamics NAV vs. Implementing an Industry Solution
Apparel & Fashion Industry Solution
At TRIMIT, we have developed and refined our apparel and fashion industry solution since 1990 based on best practices and input from our customers and partners. Knowledge about fashion business processes and how to streamline and optimize them is built into the solution.
TRIMIT Fashion based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Uniform Way of Working?
You might be wondering if implementing an industry solution means that your company has to work in the exact same way as all other companies using the solution. It does not.
TRIMIT Fashion is adapted to your unique ways of working by using parameters and variables. Not sure what that means? For a simplified example, imagine a box called "My Box". When I show you the box, it has these properties:
- Height: 10 cm
- Width: 10 cm
- Color: orange
However, I can change the values for height, width, and color and get a very different look, but the name has not changed. It is still what I called "My Box".
What Does CfMD Mean?
CfMD stands for Certified for Microsoft Dynamics. It means that both the software solution and the partner have met Microsoft's highest standards:
- The software solution has demonstrated development quality and compatibility.
- The partner has customers who are successfully using the solution and are willing to recommend it. Furthermore, the Partner is Gold Certified and enrolled in a Partner Service Plan with Microsoft.
TRIMIT is proud that our solution has earned the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics accreditation
More Information
If you would like to know more about the TRIMIT Fashion solution for the apparel and fashion industry, please see the page "TRIMIT Fashion".
If you have questions or would like to get a free demo by one of our product specialists, please contact us at [email protected].