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ABO Global accelerates the circular economy with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The future is circular, and ABO Global is famously contributing to that with solutions for waste streams. Serious business, but above all, also human. An out-of-the-box story with exponential growth. One caveat though: in terms of systems, they were a bit behind until recently, according to the accounting department. And then scapta came along.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABO Global from Lummen is a global player in the trading of recovered products. The company connects suppliers and customers to transform waste from the iron and steel industry back into raw materials. Consistently sustainable and innovative, and full of opportunities for the future \u2013 and the systems couldn't be left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search for a match<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The plan to completely renew the ERP package had been in place for a while. This would be a longer-term project in collaboration with a third partner from the waste sector. For accounting, the ABO Global team wanted to move faster. Issues included too many manual payments and VAT returns, a German system that did not meet Belgian standards, etc. This needed to be more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elke Willems, Head of Accounting at ABO Global: \u201cWe researched several parties, the combination of finance and ERP, and the possibility of rolling out only the financial functionalities in a first phase. This last option was perfectly possible with\" Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central<\/a>. Our CEO Jeffrey Alenus was already familiar with them, and we had an instant connection upon our first meeting. They offered a no-nonsense, expert, and warm human approach, with an intention to avoid excessive customization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the first meeting, there was an instant connection. It was a no-nonsense approach, expertise, warm personal contact, and an intention to avoid excessive customization.<\/p>\nElke Willems ~<\/strong> Head of Accounting<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for finance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the consulting side, Business Consultant Erwin Germeys was responsible for guiding ABO Global in the implementation of Business Central for finance \u2013 meaning purchasing, accounting, and sales. \u201cOne challenge was importing the financial information from the old system. We created an import to get the performance data of the operational part into Business Central. The operations are in a separate package and are invoiced from there. The accounting matters are imported into Business Central.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Central, a top ERP system for businesses that want to work smarter. The tool leverages all the advantages of the cloud model and, if desired, integrates seamlessly with Customer Engagement, Office 365, and Power BI. It optimizes logistics, administrative, and financial processes, improves customer interaction, and stimulates business growth. That said, ABO Global is already experiencing these benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n