The footwear industry is incredibly diverse; however, most brands shopping for a new ERP + CRM solution with built-in business intelligence have a few things in common. They are looking for a single solution that effortlessly connects global operations and commerce — enabling improved profitability, increased efficiency, and growth into new product lines, channels, and international markets.
Sunrise’s industry solution for footwear brands combines the power and flexibility of Dynamics 365, the best practices and experience of Sunrise, and the elasticity and affordability of the Microsoft Cloud. With our solution, you’ll be able to:

Proactively spot issues before they materialize with superior forecast netting, planning, and soft allocation tools
Gain control and visibility over the entire supply chain at a global level
Seamlessly integrate with the forecasting tool of your choice

Easily report on multi-dimensional products down to the individual SKU level with core product numbers
Reduce complexity of SKU and BOM management with dimensional data management at the size/color/width level
Improve speed and efficiency with GTIN/UPC automation

Enjoy enhanced multi-channel optimization like in-store pickup for online orders and embedded catalog and POS capabilities
Easily track seasonal financial performance across all channels in real time by operating in a single database
Gain visibility, eliminate duplication, and reduce errors with a seamless solution across wholesale, online, and retail operations
No matter what your sales channels are across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, first cost, or licensed products, Microsoft Dynamics 365 can handle your global channel expansion

Quickly uncover trends and insights across ERP, CRM, and third party data sources that can maximize revenue potential across styles and brands
Mobilize access to intelligence and business systems on any device, any time, embedding intelligence in everyday work and fostering a data-driven culture
Gain visual insights to areas like planning, product lifecycles, retail, and more with dashboards that have apparel-specific KPIs
Identify the next top sellers by leveraging the Microsoft Azure Machine learning tools embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Make it easy for sales, marketing, and customer service to deliver delightful experiences
Engage customers, win sales, and build loyalty with complete, consistent views of customers
Manage opportunities, the sales process, and customer cases while stay connected as a team with Skype, Yammer, and OneNote integrations
Cinderella had the right idea: it’s all about fit. Footwear brands need a solution that fits their manufacturing, distribution, and retail needs and elegantly handles the complexities inherent to the industry. But you don’t need a magical intervention to ensure you’re selecting the last ERP + CRM with embedded BI that you’ll ever need—you just need Dynamics 365 for Footwear implemented by Sunrise.
By selecting Dynamics 365 and Sunrise’s footwear industry extension, you’re getting a Tier-1 solution implemented by a team that provides an unrivaled blend of experience, industry best practices, and global support (that doesn’t go poof at midnight).
Learn more about how selecting Dynamics 365 with Sunrise industry solutions help jumpstart your project:
If you’re more than just a footwear brand or are thinking about expanding your product lines, remember that Sunrise also has expertise in:
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