Aerospace & Defence
The aerospace & defence manufacturing industries, in their pursuit of cutting-edge technology and the development of advanced equipment, face a range of significant challenges. By understanding and tackling these obstacles, stakeholders in these sectors can pave the way for innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in this ever-evolving environment.
TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS
The industry is constantly evolving, and manufacturers must keep up with the latest technologies to remain competitive. This includes advancements in materials, manufacturing processes, and digitalisation.
COST MANAGEMENT
Due to the complexity of production, stringent safety regulations, and the need for advanced materials, costs can be very high. Managing costs while ensuring quality and safety is a significant challenge.
SUPPLY CHAIN COMPLEXITY
Managing intricate global networks involving many suppliers and partners while ensuring timely delivery of components, and maintaining quality standards throughout the supply chain can be challenging.
SAFETY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
As highly regulated industries, with strict safety standards and certifications. Manufacturers must adhere to these regulations, conduct rigorous testing and inspections, and maintain compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
With growing concerns about climate change and environmental impact, manufacturers face pressure to develop more sustainable equipment and reduce their carbon footprint. This includes improving fuel efficiency, exploring alternative propulsion systems, and minimising waste and emissions.
GEOPOLITICAL & ECONOMIC FACTORS
As susceptible to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and economic fluctuations, these factors can impact market demand, supply chain stability, and international collaborations, adding complexity and uncertainty.
Dynamics 365 and the PowerPlatform can provide significant benefits for aerospace & defence companies. It can help you to:
AEROSPACE & DEFENCE MANUFACTURER
CHALLENGE
This business had huge plans to digitally transform their business at a global level. They wanted to become more efficient, standardise their operations and reduce costs.
The financial holding entity (based out of the UK) had inefficient and outdated finance systems. The existing system was very manual and resource heavy and not automated or integrated to supporting applications. The challenge being addressed to automate and improve business efficiencies for this team.
SOLUTION
Nexer were selected from a number of Microsoft Dynamics 365 partners to be the strategic partner and advisor for their new business application.
The solution was to replace the existing Pegasus system with Microsoft Dynamics 365, in order to automate and improve business efficiencies.
RESULTS
— More efficient and improved business processes.
— Reduction in manual updates freeing time for employees to focus on other tasks.
— Automated links into consolidation, FX and Hedging solutions.
— Platform for the future in place.

WHY WORK WITH NEXER?
Nexer can offer over 30 years of heritage and knowledge. With over 2,500 experts globally, and having delivered projects to over 39 countries to 100s of organisations, we have the expertise to complete successful digital transformations.
We are specialists across the Microsoft technology stack – including Microsoft Dynamics 365, PowerPlatform, Large Data, BI, Cloud, IoT, AI, Mixed Reality, Machine Learning, Digital UX & Cyber Security. Our family-owned, friendly and customer-first culture, ensures we build long-term relationships with our customers.