Borroughs Corporation, LLC, Goes Live on Microsoft Dynamics® AX with First Tech Direct

ROYAL OAK, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- First Tech Direct, LLC, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is proud to announce the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 at Borroughs Corporation (Borroughs), a Michigan-based manufacturer of industrial storage equipment, office storage equipment, library shelving, and high-density mobile systems. Microsoft Dynamics AX is an advanced comprehensive business management solution for fast-growing midsize to large companies, offering a high degree of scalability, adaptability, and industry-specific functionality.

Borroughs implemented nearly every available module in the Microsoft Dynamics AX solution, including Finance, Production, Projects, Warehouse Management, CRM, Shop Floor Control and Business Intelligence. They were also the first Microsoft Dynamics AX customer to go live on Microsoft's Management Reporter for financial statements.

"Borroughs chose First Tech Direct because they were by far the most experienced in the Project-based, Engineer-to-Order, Configure-to-Order manufacturing industry. The Microsoft Dynamics AX solution provides us with improved visibility of our projects, manufacturing processes and supply chain management so that we can increase profitability and customer satisfaction. The implementation was a great success due to close collaboration between the Borroughs internal team and the First Tech Direct team," states Gregory Worsnop, Vice President of Finance and Administration, at Borroughs Corporation.

"First Tech Direct is delighted to include Borroughs among the growing list of companies using Microsoft Dynamics AX to streamline operational efficiency and improve profit margins," said Mark R. LaBelle, Vice President of Business Development at First Tech Direct. "We look forward to a long-lasting partnership with Borroughs."

About Borroughs Corporation, LLC

Established in 1937, Borroughs Corporation has been manufacturing and designing top-quality steel material handling and storage systems. Their focus on producing "A" grade shelving products has given them the expertise to provide systems ranging from a small back room storage requirement, to high-rise and multi-level systems. The Borroughs corporate headquarters is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

About First Tech Direct

First Tech Direct delivers industry expertise as a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics® business solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics® AX, Microsoft Dynamics® GP, Microsoft Dynamics® SL and Microsoft Dynamics® CRM. Our team of CPAs, MBAs, Microsoft Certified Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Master Consultants are committed to help organizations plan and implement total business solutions. First Tech Direct also provides PTC®'s, The Product Development Company®, range of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for discrete manufacturing companies. Our expertise with improved information access and management, system integration, custom development, training and proven methodologies will help organizations leverage the technology that we provide to stay profitable and competitive in today's economy. First Tech Direct, more than software!

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