Microsoft Corp. today announced that Chicago-based Henry-Lee & Co. LLC, a designer of updated women’s sportswear, dresses and suits, has chosen Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV to streamline its data entry and analysis, SKU identification and inventory controls, supply chain communications, reporting abilities and many other key functions. The 50-year-old company will leverage Microsoft Dynamics NAV’s vertical industry adaptability for a solution that can help it maintain its status as a leader in the fashion industry.

“Henry-Lee produces multiple lines of women’s sportswear under the labels of Henry-Lee and 600 West. These lines generally include six to seven sizes, various colors and many other unique design features,” said Robert Mann, president and CEO of Henry-Lee. “This results in more than 800 styles and SKUs annually that we need to be able to track individually, an impossibility with our previous system. We wanted to improve our supply chain operations as well as increase accuracy of information in all phases of production — and we’re thrilled that we were able to find a solution that truly does adapt to our specific needs. Microsoft Dynamics NAV fits like a glove.”