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Taylor Farms

Real-time ERP modernization and EDI integration

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Industry
Engagement
Primary Platforms
Fresh food production and distribution
Data modernization and integration
Microsoft Dynamics AX, Dynamics 365 and Databricks

Business Context

Taylor Farms operates complex supply chain and distribution networks across multiple regions. Fragmented on-premises ERP data and high-volume EDI workflows limited timely access to information, increased manual intervention and constrained operational decision-making.

Program Objectives

  • Transition ERP data from on-premises Microsoft Dynamics AX to a secure and scalable cloud architecture.
  • Enable low-latency operational reporting and analytics.
  • Integrate high-volume EDI/EDIAL orders into Dynamics 365.
  • Create a scalable foundation for forecasting, inventory optimization and AI initiatives.

Key Challenges

  • Approximately one million ERP rows processed daily under strict availability targets.
  • Multiple dependencies across ERP, EDI/EDIAL and cloud platforms.
  • Migration and integration had to minimize disruption to active operations.

C2S Solution

Taylor Farms operates complex supply chain and distribution networks across multiple regions. Fragmented on-premises ERP data and high-volume EDI workflows limited timely access to information, increased manual intervention and constrained operational decision-making.

Phase 1: ERP Modernization

  • Designed an FDR pipeline to ingest ERP data into a Bronze, Silver and Gold Medallion Architecture.
  • Implemented change data capture and optimized synchronization logic.
  • Created a production-ready data warehouse for analytics and operational reporting.

Phase 2: EDI/EDIAL Integration

  • Developed a robust integration layer to synchronize EDI orders with Dynamics 365.
  • Implemented an idempotent sync service to prevent duplicate transfers and improve reliability.

Key Deliverables

  • Production data pipelines for ERP and EDI/EDIAL workflows.
  • Databricks data warehouse and curated data layers.
  • Real-time EDI/EDIAL integration service.
  • Runbooks, documentation and operational training.
Scale and Performance
ERP through put
~1 million rows per day
ERP latency target
Under 5 minutes
EDI/EDIAL volume
~20,000 orders per da
EDI latency target
Under 5 seconds

Business Impact

Outcome
Business Value
Real-time insight
Improved access to timely operational data for faster decisions.
Integration efficiency
Reduced manual intervention and troubleshooting across data flows
Scalability
Established a cloud foundation for predictive analytics and AI.
Cost optimization
Existing source material cites a 30% reduction in integration costs; validate before publication.

Technology Stack

  • Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Dynamics 365 | Azure
  • Databricks
  • Delta Lake
  • CDC
  • FDR

Testimonial

“C2S helped us modernize critical ERP and EDI data flows while maintaining operational continuity. The resulting platform gives our teams faster access to trusted information and a strong foundation for future analytics.”
Customer