MYOB Acumatica Review: Monza CIO Reviews MYOB Acumatica 5 Years After Implementation
Monza Australia is a leading importer and distributor of motorcycles, accessories, apparel, and protection gear in Australia. The company was founded in 1982 by John Chiodo, who began importing motorcycle products in the 1970s.
Monza manages and sells a vast array of products, with approximately 34,000 active items in their inventory. Their product mix is dynamic, particularly in the fashion-based segment, where new ranges are introduced annually.
Selecting MYOB Acumatica and Ndevr
5 years ago Monza underwent some significant business restructuring, which lead to Monza’s CIO, Craig Nichols, going to market to find an ERP system that could replace their 15 year old on-premise M3 (Infor) system which had become costly to maintain, as well as upgrade.
Monza required an integrated business management platform that could handle their operations seamlessly and support their growth. Ideally the new system would also reduce their operating costs by replacing the costly on-premise hardware and allow them to leverage the benefits of a cloud-based system.
While evaluating ERP systems like SAP and MS Dynamics, Craig happened across MYOB Acumatica. After watching some of the online videos about the product, Craig approached MYOB who introduced him to Ndevr, an MYOB Acumatica partner with significant experience of managing large complex business and IT Environments.
Monza eventually chose MYOB Acumatica for its intuitive interface, comprehensive functionality, and cost-effectiveness, with the implementation supported by MYOB Acumatica Partner, Ndevr.
Ndevr’s expertise and guidance were instrumental in the successful transition. Ndevr’s consultants provided valuable insights and assistance, ensuring that Monza’s specific business needs were met. The implementation process was smooth, with Ndevr helping to configure the system to handle Monza’s complex pricing structures and other unique requirements.
“When I discovered Acumatica I was immediately impressed. It seemed to have everything in the one box and that was a big tick for us. It looked simple and effective with everything we needed in one package. This led us to start our MYOB Acumatica journey with Ndevr, and it has been a cost-effective solution for our business ever since.”
Craig Nichols
Monza Australia | CIO
5yrs After Implementation Monza Are Continually Realising New Benefits of MYOB Acumatica
Streamlined Operations
One of the most significant benefits Monza experienced, from day one, was the massive reduction in IT administration time. The cloud-based nature of MYOB Acumatica eliminated the need for on-premise hardware and the associated maintenance tasks that would often see Craig and his team working after hours and on weekends just to keep the lights on.
5yrs on, and the business improvement in this area alone has been dramatic. Monza’s IT team are not only working a 4 day week, but they’re able to focus their energy on more strategic business initiatives, such as workflow automation, rather than routine system maintenance.
“One of the biggest benefits we’ve found is the reduction in IT admin time. Without the need for on-prem hardware and 14 servers, we no longer have to spend evenings running reports or managing updates. This has freed us up to implement new improvements, such as CRM functionality, which was previously too complex to implement. Now, we can focus on strategic initiatives during business hours, significantly improving our efficiency and work-life balance.”
Enhanced Functionality
MYOB Acumatica provided Monza with new functionalities that were previously unavailable or difficult to implement. The tightly integrated business applications such as Financials, CRM and Inventory Management, combined with ERP specific features, such as process automation, and real-time reporting significantly improved Monza’s operational efficiency.
In the 5 years since their initial MYOB Acumatica implementation, new features and functionality have been continually released into the product which have given Monza Australia the ability to automate workflows and integrate various business processes resulting in continual improvements to their operational efficiency, better decision-making and faster response times.
This continuous improvement of the MYOB Acumatica platform has allowed Monza to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain their competitive edge, while the system’s scalability also allows Monza to easily adapt to changes and grow without needing to switch platforms.
Positive End User Experience and Intuitive Interface
Monza’s team found MYOB Acumatica’s interface to be intuitive and very user-friendly. Training sessions conducted by Ndevr were effective, with Monza’s users quickly adapting to their new system. The ease of use was a significant factor in the successful adoption of MYOB Acumatica across the organization.
MYOB Acumatica stands out for its exceptional usability, which is a key factor in its positioning in this leader’s quadrant from Nucleus Research. Users find Acumatica easy to use, with a high degree of feedback citing its intuitive interface and user-friendly design. While there is a natural progression in getting accustomed to any new system, Acumatica’s functionality is rich and robust, catering to a variety of industries.
For Monza, 5 years on, that usability continues to reap rewards as new starters are quickly shown how to use the system by their colleagues and are able to be effective in their roles nearly straight away.
Real-Time Reporting
The real-time reporting capabilities of MYOB Acumatica were another game-changing feature that was realised really early in Monza’s journey away from their old ERP system.
Business users are able to generate live reports, while dashboards provide Monza’s executive team with immediate insights into business performance. This facilitates better decision-making and allows for more proactive management of operations.
Reducing IT Costs With A Cloud Based, Integrated System
The integration of various business functions into a single platform was another major advantage. MYOB Acumatica’s comprehensive suite of functionally specific business applications, including purchasing, sales, inventory management, CRM, payroll, and reporting, streamlined Monza’s IT operations considerably, immediately reducing the need for multiple third-party add-ons, simplifying their IT landscape and enabling them to reduce IT costs.
The fact that MYOB Acumatica is cloud based also enabled Monza to do away with aging on-premise IT infrastructure, and the time consuming management of that infrastructure.
Improving Monza’s Customers Experience
The implementation of MYOB Acumatica, a cloud-based ERP system, has been a pivotal move for the company. The new system has streamlined their operations, reduced IT administration time, and provided real-time reporting capabilities while the integration of MYOB Acumatica with their website has also improved the accuracy and timeliness of information available to their dealer network and field-based sales reps, further enhancing the overall customer experience.
Future Outlook For Monza and MYOB Acumatica
Five years after implementing MYOB Acumatica, Monza Australia continues to reap the benefits of a modern, cloud-based ERP system. The partnership with Ndevr has been instrumental in this success, providing the necessary support and expertise to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing improvements. MYOB Acumatica has proven to be a robust and scalable solution, enabling Monza to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive in the dynamic motorcycle industry.
Getting Started With MYOB Acumatica
The MYOB Acumatica cloud ERP solution provides Australian businesses with the tools needed to thrive in the digital economy. Suitable for growing businesses and well-established company’s, MYOB Acumatica is a modern solution, offering usability, flexibility, scalability, and industry-specific editions that make it an ideal choice for the future of your business.
To see if MYOB Acumatica is right for your business book a free, no obligation discussion with our Head of Mid-Market – Rob Sheldrick.
