Hornby implements Dynamics AX 2012 as its sole tool

HORNBY HOBBIES

Technologies

Dynamics 365

Azure

Radio Frequency and EDI

Integration with Captor

Sector

Industrial

Manufacturing

Distribution

Size

€120 M – 180 employees

Countries

Spain

China

England

France

Germany

Italy

Hornby Hobbies is a multinational company listed on the London Stock Exchange, well known in England as the UK's leading brand in model trains.

Its headquarters and offices are located in England and its production plant in China, with subsidiaries in Spain, France, Germany and Italy.

Hornby Hobbies owns a multitude of brands in the world of toys and model making: Scalextric (Superslot in Spain), Air Fix, Humbrol, Lima, Rivarossi, Jouef, Arnold, Electrotren and Corgi.

The keys to success

HORNBY planned an ERP change with a partner capable of offering solutions to its needs, in accordance with its requirements and the reality of its systems and infrastructure. EQM competed directly with local partners (Crimsonwing and HSO) and was the only one to offer this type of solution, which HORNBY perceives as a differentiator.

How we achieved it

  • Competitive advantages based on specialisation and internationalisation.
  • Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 as a single tool.
  • Group visibility for operations and finance and full understanding of the system throughout the company.
  • Process optimisation for individual departments as well as interdepartmental. Reduction of duplication and increased business responsiveness.
  • Interface solution with Magento and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
  • Traceability of information processed by the system.
  • Proven project methodology to avoid any risk in the start-up and improvement of the service offered to the customer.
  • Simplification of data transactions between two platforms to improve efficiency and productivity.

…EQM is a technology partner offering maximum guarantees. Thanks to its experience and knowledge, we have been able to automate and optimise the management of the Group’s companies with Microsoft Dynamics AX. The unique integration interface developed by EQM with the different systems, both online and for internal management, has allowed us to be much more productive and efficient. … Above all, I would highlight their commitment, professionalism and ability to propose effective and cost-effective solutions to complex problems, both technologically and commercially.…

Francisco Gómez Barrionuevo Chief Financial Officer

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