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How GBX Transformed Data Governance with Automation & AI-Driven Insights

THE COMPLEXITY & FRICTION

 

Global railcar manufacturer GBX faced significant migration risks when transitioning from legacy systems to Microsoft Dynamics 365. A lack of visibility into system dependencies and data flows threatened to cause reporting breaks, data loss, and operational downtime during the cut-over. Without a clear map of what was being moved and how it was currently being used, the migration team was essentially flying blind, risking the integrity of critical manufacturing and leasing processes.

 

THE STRATEGIC PARADIGM

 

GBX partnered with Alex Solutions to establish a unified data inventory, acting as the primary operations layer for the modernization project. By performing automated impact analysis, the migration team identified critical dependencies and orphaned data assets early in the project lifecycle, allowing for a de-risked transition. Alex Solutions provided the ‘Context Layer’ that allowed for a safe and efficient migration, ensuring that the move to a modern ERP platform resulted in improved operational agility rather than unforeseen technical disruptions.

 

TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE & INTEGRATION

 

Modernization Target Microsoft Dynamics 365
Legacy Estate SQL Server and various localized ERP systems
Analysis Tool Alex Automated Impact Analysis Service

 

QUANTIFIABLE OPERATIONAL IMPACT

 

  • Zero major reporting breaks occurred during the critical D365 migration.
  • Accelerated the system cut-over by 20% through automated dependency mapping.
  • Maintained full visibility and governance across both legacy and modern technical estates.
  • Successfully de-risked a multi-year digital transformation journey through proactive impact assessment.

 
 

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Customer Overview

Region:

NA and Europe

A global industrial manufacturer specializing in railcar engineering, commercial production, and heavy asset leasing.

Challenge Solved

  • Migration Risk
  • ERP Modernization
  • Reporting Continuity
  • Automated Impact-Analysis

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