Cooabriel completes phase 1 of its new management system
(ERP Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O)
This new project is part of Cooabriel’s broader strategy for technological innovation and digital transformation, approved in the Annual General Meeting as strategic initiatives to support the cooperative’s growth and deliver more security, control, agility, and simplification of internal processes…
Digital Transformation to Support the Cooperative’s Growth
Cooabriel, one of Brazil’s most important cooperatives, has taken another major step in its digital transformation by implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O). This project is part of a set of strategic actions approved during its Annual General Meeting to support the cooperative’s expansion while ensuring stronger security, control, agility, and streamlined internal operations.
The technological innovation journey began roughly a year ago when Cooabriel started migrating all its infrastructure, data, and systems to the Microsoft cloud, becoming the only cooperative in Brazil to operate 100% on Microsoft cloud technology. This move made Cooabriel a national benchmark and one of 105 Brazilian companies recognized as a success case in digital transformation.
“The first phase involved registering clients, suppliers, and cooperative members. Integration happens in real time. It’s yet another product within Microsoft’s success story.”
Challenge: Modernize Processes While Ensuring Integration and Security
Cooabriel’s main challenge was to modernize its management systems and create an integrated, secure environment capable of supporting the cooperative’s increasingly complex operations. The objective was to standardize processes across departments, ensure full data control, and enhance security and transparency in all activities.
The previous system presented limitations, particularly in terms of automatic integration between departments. This prompted the search for a more robust and scalable solution. The adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O aimed precisely to address these needs—integrating all processes and enabling centralized, efficient control.
Solution: Structured Implementation of Dynamics 365 F&O with Nexer EA
The ERP implementation project was carefully structured in five phases, with the first phase (Go-live) completed in June—covering all registration areas of the cooperative. The implementation was led by Nexer EA, a specialist in Microsoft Dynamics development and management, ensuring alignment with best practices and Cooabriel’s specific needs.
Project Manager Saionara Buss Wendler led the rollout and emphasized the importance of team involvement during the seven months of implementation. The key users played a critical role, actively participating in setup and testing, receiving training, and acting as multipliers for other end users. This involved rigorous test cycles and thorough validation to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Team member Nadya Bronelle, who works directly with cooperative member registrations, noted that the new system brought a more dynamic way of working and valuable learning. She highlighted that with Dynamics, operations are now fully online, replacing traditional file uploads. According to her, the solution “lets us dream big, without limitations, but with great security.”
Bruno Luiz Miranda, Corporate Technology and Innovation Manager at Cooabriel, added that the new system integrates all processes automatically, without errors, with a high level of security and full transparency.
Results: Greater Control, Security, and Operational Efficiency
With the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Cooabriel gained greater control over its processes, standardized operations across departments, and improved data security. Automated integration between areas eliminated operational failures, increased transparency, and strengthened corporate governance.
This new digital environment enhances the cooperative’s ability to support ongoing growth with more agile and efficient processes. It also reinforces Cooabriel’s reputation as a leader in innovation within the cooperative sector, being the only cooperative in the country to fully operate on Microsoft cloud technology.
Cooabriel’s digital transformation journey demonstrates how adopting the right technologies is essential for keeping pace with growth and operational complexity. The cooperative remains focused on collaboration, security, and modern infrastructure, standing out as a success story in cloud adoption and strategic technology use to drive performance.