Mountain Equipment Company gears up for better customer experience with Dynamics 365 | Microsoft Customer Stories
Retailers need reliable, real-time financial insight to make informed decisions and deliver better customer experiences. This customer story highlights how Mountain Equipment Company strengthened its finance operations with Dynamics 365 Finance, gaining clearer visibility, streamlined processes, and greater business agility. Read the story to see what's possible and contact Coastal Computer Systems Inc. to discuss how Dynamics 365 can support your organization's goals.
What prompted MEC to upgrade its ERP system?
MEC's legacy ERP system lacked integration, speed, and visibility, which hindered operational efficiency and inventory accuracy. This made it difficult for MEC to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences. The upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 aimed to streamline operations and enhance oversight across its retail activities.
How has Dynamics 365 improved MEC's operations?
With Dynamics 365, MEC has improved efficiency and accelerated reporting. Financial reporting is now faster and more flexible, and transaction times at the point of sale have dropped by nearly 50%. The platform also provides real-time inventory visibility, allowing for proactive decision-making that enhances stock availability and reduces carrying costs.
What benefits has MEC seen from its loyalty program?
Since launching the loyalty program, MEC has observed that participating members spend, on average, 25% more. This increase highlights the value of having a well-integrated system that fosters strong customer connections and enhances engagement.

Mountain Equipment Company gears up for better customer experience with Dynamics 365 | Microsoft Customer Stories
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Coastal Computer Systems, Inc. began in 1995 to provide IT services to local businesses in the Fort Lauderdale area. We provide IT services and support to small and medium sized businesses in every industry. Our mission at Coastal Computer Systems, Inc. is to build long-term relationships with our customers by effectively applying the latest information technology (IT) services and equipment to improve their daily business operations. We're known for helping our customers by providing fast, value added professional IT services and support to help our customers businesses run smoothly.
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