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Infographic: Hamilton Company Achieves Scalability with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management Cloud ERP

Debbie Altham

Apr 14 2025

2 min read

Hamilton Company, a global equipment manufacturer, was instrumental in meeting the surge in demand for laboratory and medical testing products during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the company expanded rapidly to keep pace with global needs, increasing operational complexity called for a more robust business management solution. To support its growth, Hamilton partnered with Sikich to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, enabling greater efficiency, scalability, and control.

Check out this infographic showcasing Hamilton Company’s digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Learn how the company’s integrated ERP solution has enhanced operational efficiency, improved inventory management, and streamlined financial processes. From optimizing workflows to gaining real-time insights, see how this technology is driving productivity and scalability at Hamilton Company.

Hamilton Company equipment manufacturing case study infographic

A Future-Ready ERP for a Complex Business

Hamilton’s operations in the U.S. and Switzerland were running on outdated legacy systems that couldn’t handle the company’s rapid growth. The company required a cloud-based ERP solution that could manage both high-volume production (e.g., syringes and pipettes) and complex engineer-to-order processes for robotic equipment. After evaluating options, Hamilton partnered with Sikich, whose deep industry expertise and ERP recovery services made them the ideal choice.

Faster ERP Implementation with HEADSTART

One key factor in Hamilton’s successful transition was Sikich’s HEADSTART for Equipment Manufacturing methodology. HEADSTART accelerates ERP deployments using preconfigured industry best practices, allowing companies to move quickly. In just 90 days, Hamilton was ready for its first test run.

Achieving Growth, Efficiency, and Insight

With Dynamics 365 in place, Hamilton saw immediate improvements, including:

Seamless scalability – The system supported Hamilton’s need to scale to more users, transactions, customers, and work centers.
Efficiency gains – Tasks like purchase order processing that once took hours were reduced to minutes.
Reduced manual work – Automation eliminated repetitive data entry, minimizing errors and improving accuracy.
Better decision-making – Integrated business intelligence and analytics tools on Microsoft Azure provided valuable insights.

A Long-Term Solution for Continued Success

By modernizing its ERP with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Hamilton has a future-proof solution that supports its ongoing growth and innovation. With the expertise of Sikich and the power of HEADSTART, the company is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the life sciences and biotechnology industry.

Thinking about modernizing your ERP system? Contact Sikich to learn how we can help your business scale and thrive with Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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About the Author

Debbie Altham

The manufacturing industry is speeding its way into the age of digital, bringing fantastic new opportunities along with serious new risks. With over 30 years of experience in technology, in both client and vendor roles, Debbie Altham offers industry leaders a clear perspective on how to navigate the road towards digital transformation; a perspective that marries strategic vision with a very clear value compass. Helping clients realize the promise of business application technology has been a primary career objective. As an industry senior director, Debbie focuses on manufacturing and services industries. With Debbie running point, the team at Sikich can help manufacturers meet their most pressing business technology needs, drawing from a wide portfolio of industry tailored products and services.