enVista’s recognition among elite group highlights its commitment to innovation and customer success

INDIANAPOLIS (October 17, 2024) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise solutions provider, today announces its achievement of the exclusive 2024/2025 Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications. This award solidifies enVista’s position as one of Microsoft’s top one percent of partners worldwide. enVista is one of only 72 partners holding this status.

The Inner Circle distinction is reserved for partners who consistently demonstrate exceptional performance and a deep commitment to driving customer success. enVista’s inclusion in this elite group is a testament to its unwavering dedication to its clients, innovative solutions and expertise in leveraging the full potential of Microsoft Business Applications.

As an Inner Circle member, enVista will have exclusive access to Microsoft’s senior executives, strategic insights and early adoption opportunities. This privileged position will enable enVista to continue delivering cutting-edge solutions and services to its clients, helping them achieve their business goals more efficiently and effectively.

enVista COO of Enterprise Technologies, Jim Brownell, said, “As a longtime, trusted Microsoft partner, it is an honor for enVista to be granted into the 2024/2025 Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that drive their success. We look forward to leveraging this opportunity to further enhance our offerings and continue to exceed our clients’ expectations.”

enVista is a Microsoft Managed Partner with more than two decades of experience in Microsoft consulting, implementations, development, support and operations. Its Microsoft team offers deep expertise in all three Microsoft clouds including Azure, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365, as well as expertise in Power Platform, Mixed Reality, Copilot/AI and more, providing Microsoft business users with a single partner to trust and rely on across all Microsoft platforms.

Visit enVista’s website to learn more about enVista.

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About enVista: 

enVista is the leading supply chain and enterprise consulting firm and the premier provider of supply chain technology & strategy services, material handling automation & robotics, Microsoft solutions and IT managed services. With 20+ years of unmatched domain expertise, enVista serves thousands of leading brands. enVista’s unique ability to consult, implement and operate across supply chain, IT and enterprise technology solutions allows companies to leverage enVista as a trusted advisor across their enterprises. Let’s have a conversation. ®  www.envistacorp.com. 

Media contact: 

Kinsey Loebig, 317-208-9100 ext. 623, kloebig@envistacorp.com

For Immediate Release – October 1, 2024

WHAT: enVista’s experts will present multiple sessions on Dynamics 365, Advanced Warehousing, inventory management & demand forecasting and more.

WHEN: October 13-17, 2024 

WHERE: San Antonio, TX

BOOTH OFFERING: 

Discuss the latest trends, best practices and developments in the Microsoft industry at enVista’s booth #1109! Email me to set up a time to meet with us.

Meet with enVista’s Microsoft experts to discuss the following topics:

• Microsoft Fabric 
• Microsoft Co-Pilot/AI 
• Microsoft BC, F&O, CE, D365, etc.
• Power Platform 
• Advanced Warehousing 
• Voice Automation
• Mobile and Edge Devices & Edge Technology Solutions 
• D365 Warehouse Management
• Supply Chain Technology 

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

Title: Future-Proofing Your Dynamics 365 Implementation: Configuration and Customization Best Practices 

Speakers: Ned Bliss, enVista Dynamics CE Power Platform Solution Architect

Time: Tuesday, October 15 | 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Abstract: Future-proofing Dynamics 365 implementations requires a keen understanding of how to use configurations and customizations effectively. In this session, enVista will deliver best practices for configuring and customizing Dynamics 365 in a way that supports easy maintenance, scalability and future upgrades. enVista's experts will cover the principles of "configuration first, customization as a last resort," highlighting techniques for leveraging Dynamics 365's extensive out-of-the-box functionality to meet complex business requirements without resorting to extensive coding.

Title: Partner Showcase Solution

Speakers: Jim Brownell, enVista COO; Jim Dart, enVista VP of Microsoft

Time: Tuesday, October 15 | 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Abstract: Data is the foundation of your business, but taming the vast array of data coming into your organization every day can be a challenge. In this speaking session, enVista’s Microsoft experts will share how Microsoft Fabric can increase the value you can receive from your information. Microsoft Fabric unravels data complexity, empowering users to control their data, create a unified data foundation, and unlock valuable insights. We will discuss how complete information can drive your business initiatives for success. Learn how to: 

• Leverage Microsoft Fabric to empower your users to be data-driven heroes. 
• Consolidate your data into One Lake, creating a unified and accessible data foundation. 
• Connect to a wide range of data sources without limitations. 
• View the power of automation in simplifying data gathering and transformation. 
• Uncover the potential of Synapse Analytics for efficient querying, management, and analysis dynamic information.

Title: Mastering Inventory Management and Demand Forecasting: A Retailer's Guide with Dynamics 365

Speakers: Jim Brownell, enVista COO; Jim Dart, enVista VP of Microsoft

Time: Wednesday, October 16 | 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Abstract: Inventory is a retailer’s largest capital investment, which means having the right inventory in the right place at the right time is critical for maintaining customer satisfaction and maximizing profitability. Are you among the many retailers that have struggled with supply and demand volatility impacting inventory decisions over the last few years? If so, join enVista’s retail and Microsoft experts in this insightful session where they will explore how retailers can leverage Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and AI-powered forecasting models to optimize inventory, minimize stockouts and enhance forecasting accuracy.

Title: Embracing AI and Machine Learning in Dynamics 365: Transforming Customer Engagement

Speakers: Ned Bliss, enVista Dynamics CE Power Platform Solution Architect

Time: Wednesday, October 16 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Abstract: In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. Dynamics 365, with its robust suite of applications, provides fertile ground for leveraging these technologies to enhance customer engagement and service. In this session, enVista’s Microsoft and AI experts will demystify the process of integrating AI and ML within the Dynamics 365 ecosystem, focusing on practical applications that can transform your customer service, sales and marketing strategies.

Title: What Mobile Devices Work Best with Advanced Warehousing

Speakers: Mark Laatz, enVista Solution Architect

Time: Thursday, October 17 | 9:45 – 10:45 am.

Abstract: For organizations modernizing their paper processes within the warehouse with wireless devices, many decisions must be made. Learn from enVista how “persona workshops” lay out the right types of devices for the job that needs to be accomplished. Use the framework to know what needs to be ordered, maintained and trained upon alongside your rollout.

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About enVista

enVista is the leading supply chain and enterprise consulting firm and the premier provider of supply chain technology & strategy services, material handling automation & robotics, Microsoft solutions and IT managed services. With 20+ years of unmatched domain expertise, enVista serves thousands of leading brands. enVista’s unique ability to consult, implement and operate across supply chain, IT and enterprise technology solutions allows companies to leverage enVista as a trusted advisor across their enterprises. Let’s have a conversation. ® www.envistacorp.com 

Media contact:

Kinsey Loebig, kloebig@envistacorp.com, (317) 208-9100

All Microsoft users can leverage enVista’s team of experts as their trusted partner to get the full value from their Microsoft solutions

INDIANAPOLIS (October 5, 2023) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise solutions provider, today announces the release of its new service, Microsoft Application Management. enVista is unveiling this subscription-based service to all Microsoft Application users to empower enterprises to stay ahead of updates to their legacy and software as a service (SaaS) Microsoft application, ensuring constant availability and compliance.

With its Microsoft Application Management services, enVista provides a seamless experience to Microsoft users when upgrading their technology. Clients that subscribe will benefit from enVista’s proprietary service delivery model, which encompasses both SaaS and legacy environments.

enVista’s SVP of Microsoft and Retail Technologies, Gene Bornac, said, “It is of the utmost importance to Microsoft users to keep up-to-date with Microsoft’s regular application updates. enVista’s team understands the unique challenges that organizations face when going through an upgrade, and we want to eliminate as many of those challenges as possible. Our new Microsoft Application Management Services do just that, allowing clients to skip the hassle of handling the upgrade themselves and leveraging enVista’s team as their personal upgrade partner from start to finish. I am thrilled to be able to offer this service to clients, meeting a long-held need across the Microsoft user base.”

With Microsoft Application Management, clients will receive comprehensive and proactive application management, application availability assurance, continuous monitoring and health checks, 24/7 service desk support, a simple billing model and access to enVista’s team of functional and technical Microsoft experts. Clients that leverage this service will benefit from the latest functionality and security enhancements without any disruption to their business.

enVista is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with two decades of experience in Microsoft consulting, implementations, development, support and operations. Its Microsoft team holds designations in Business Applications, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation and Modern Work, providing Microsoft business users with a single partner to trust and rely on across all Microsoft platforms.

Learn more about enVista here.

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About enVista:

enVista is the leading supply chain and enterprise consulting firm and the premier provider of supply chain technology & strategy services, material handling automation & robotics, Microsoft solutions and IT managed services. With 20+ years of unmatched domain expertise, enVista serves thousands of leading brands. enVista’s unique ability to consult, implement and operate across supply chain, IT and enterprise technology solutions allows companies to leverage enVista as a trusted advisor across their enterprises. Let’s have a conversation.® www.envistacorp.com

Media contact:

Kinsey Loebig, 317-208-9100 ext. 623, kloebig@envistacorp.com

Acquisition of leading material handling equipment, systems and robotics firm, HCM, enables enVista to meet growing market demand for automated solutions

INDIANAPOLIS -- July 12, 2021 — enVista, a global software, consulting, managed services and automation solutions firm, optimizing and transforming both physical and digital commerce, today announces the acquisition of long-time partner HCM Systems, a systems integrator, specializing in customized, complex and highly integrated conveyor hardware and software, controls, robotics, accessory equipment, installation and systems management for manufacturing and distribution-centric organizations. The acquisition was completed July 1, 2021.

Headquartered in Chicago, HCM has grown from a single line conveyor distributorship into one of the most diversified leaders in complete material handling integration with an extensive range of automated solutions.

Mike Kasperski, SVP of Automation at enVista, said, “Demand for automated solutions has never been greater due to surging ecommerce demands, coupled with ongoing labor shortages. enVista and HCM’s combined expertise across process optimization, labor, facility design, engineering, robotics and systems selection & implementation will optimize manufacturing and distribution operations and accelerate time to value. This acquisition also strategically expands HCM’s and enVista’s global growth, client base and revenue opportunities.”

enVista CEO, Jim Barnes, said, “This acquisition is strategic in nature, strengthening enVista’s position as the only physical and digital commerce solutions provider in the market. We look forward to bringing HCM’s capabilities into enVista’s enterprise suite of solutions and adding their talented team to ours.”

enVista’s comprehensive DC Optimization and Automation solutions include process optimization, workforce management, facility design/build, engineering, robotics proof of concept and implementations, systems selection and implementation and more.

Charlie Hillebold, President of HCM Systems, said, “My grandfather founded HCM in 1962. As the third-generation owner/operator, it has been vitally important for me to strategically grow HCM in a way that best serves our clients and associates and honors our company’s heritage of client service. As a long-term partner of enVista, we have had the opportunity to work side-by-side with their leadership and project teams and observe their talent, integrity, passion and commitment to delivering client results. We are very proud to officially join enVista. This move will bring added value to our HCM client base that will benefit from a single solutions partner to solve their complex supply chain and commerce challenges, and our associates will certainly benefit from expanded professional growth opportunities. I am excited for what the future holds for our combined organizations.”

enVista brings a dedicated team of robotics, labor management, facility design and systems implementation experts to help clients project and model an optimal approach to both distribution center labor productivity and automation. With nearly 20 years of experience in supply chain strategy, operations and systems implementation, enVista delivers exceptional results for its clients and has helped dozens of world-leading brands determine how to optimize existing facilities and design/build greenfield facilities to meet long-term objectives.

Visit our website for more information on enVista’s Automation Consulting and Integration Practice or to learn more about enVista.

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About HCM

Founded in 1962, HCM Systems has evolved from a single line conveyor distributorship into one of the region’s most respected system design, sales and service companies. HCM’s core competencies are projects involving conveyor, conveyor control, WCS to WMS data processing, high speed pick & pack applications, palletizing systems, end of the line packaging systems, and bar code scanning. Headquartered in Chicago, HCM works to help customers keep a competitive edge with its system-wide range of product offerings that will fully fit any application or budget. https://www.hcmsystems.com/

About enVista

enVista is a global software, managed services and consulting solutions firm, optimizing and transforming physical and digital commerce for the world’s leading manufacturers, distributors, 3PLs/LSPs, and omnichannel retailers. enVista uniquely optimizes and transforms physical and digital commerce – optimizing supply chain efficiencies to drive cost savings, and unifying commerce to drive customer engagement and revenue. These comprehensive capabilities, combined with enVista’s market-leading Unified Commerce Platform, Enspire Commerce and the firm’s ability to consult, implement and operate across supply chain, transportation, IT, enterprise business solutions and omnichannel commerce, allows mid-market and Fortune 100/5000 companies to leverage enVista as a trusted advisor across their enterprises. Consulting and solutions delivery are in our DNA. Let’s have a conversation.™ www.envistacorp.com

enVista’s proprietary workforce management solution enhances
Microsoft Dynamics 365 by providing supply chain leaders with real-time labor planning, forecasting and monitoring capabilities

INDIANAPOLIS (May 19, 2021) – enVista, a global software, managed services and consulting solutions firm optimizing and transforming both physical and digital commerce, today announces the availability of its proprietary enCompass™ Labor Management System (LMS), on Microsoft AppSource. The application provides companies the tools they need to optimize workforce performance and drive down costs, with an enhanced Microsoft-centric experience.

The availability of enCompassTM on AppSource, Microsoft’s online market for cloud solutions certified to run on Azure, makes it easier for established Azure users to leverage a best-of-breed LMS that extends the value of their Microsoft investments.

enVista’s labor management practice improves labor productivity through system selection and implementation, development of engineered labor standards, and supervisor and end user training. enVista’s additional workforce management services include incentive-based pay consulting and implementation, Lean and operational assessments, distribution center optimization, Lean Six Sigma training and more.

Companies that leverage enCompassTM realize 10 to 20 percent cost savings in distribution and manufacturing labor costs from increased throughput and reduced overtime hours. Additionally, companies experience improved employee retention through formal training and change management programs.

enVista Vice President, Technology, Tom Stretar said, “enVista is the first software provider to develop a robust labor management solution integrated with D365. Companies that leverage enVista’s enCompassTM LMS with Microsoft D365 will be able to forecast, monitor and control labor costs in real-time and improve distribution efficiencies.”

Scott Eichstadt, Senior Vice President at The Sportsman’s Guide, said, “enVista has been an outstanding partner with The Sportsman’s Guide in implementing and supporting our labor management and employee engagement programs we have in place.”

Other enVista solutions available on AppSource include enVista’s cloud-native Enspire Commerce Order Management System (OMS), enVista 365 solutions for order management, notes and labeling, and several industry-specific enVista solutions for Dynamics 365.

Visit our website to learn more about enVista and its enCompassTM Labor Management Application.

Visit Microsoft AppSource Marketplace to view all enVista’s applications.

About enVista:

enVista is a global software, managed services and consulting solutions firm, optimizing and transforming physical and digital commerce for the world’s leading manufacturers, distributors, 3PLs/LSPs, and omnichannel retailers. enVista uniquely optimizes and transforms physical and digital commerce – optimizing supply chain efficiencies to drive cost savings, and unifying commerce to drive customer engagement and revenue. These comprehensive capabilities, combined with enVista’s market-leading Unified Commerce Platform, Enspire Commerce and the firm’s ability to consult, implement and operate across supply chain, transportation, IT, enterprise business solutions and omnichannel commerce, allows mid-market and Fortune 100/5000 companies to leverage enVista as a trusted advisor across their enterprises. Consulting and solutions delivery are in our DNA. Let’s have a conversation™. 

www.envistacorp.com