La Almoraima raises productivity by 10% after migrating its management to the cloud

La Almoraima has completed the migration of its management system to Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud, a technological transformation that has increased its productivity by 10% and improved the efficiency of its operational processes. The estate, located in Los Alcornocales Natural Park, has also automated more than 500 accounting entries related to the depreciation of fixed assets and treasury management.

The implementation was carried out by technology consultancy Aitana, which took part in planning and executing the migration process. The project made it possible to replace an ERP system that was no longer supported by its manufacturer and involved high maintenance costs.

Management spanning multiple activities

La Almoraima covers an area of 14,000 hectares and carries out a wide range of productive activities. These include livestock farming, agriculture, cork production, rural tourism, hospitality and hunting activities.

This variety made it necessary to have a tool capable of centralising information and connecting the different areas of activity. The previous system, Dynamics NAV 2009 R2, had become obsolete and depended on a server that limited the estate’s ability to modernise.

“Our dependence on an obsolete server limited our ability to modernise and face the challenges of a state-owned public company,” explains Sebastián Haro, head of Administration at La Almoraima.

In addition to improving day-to-day management, the organisation needed to guarantee data transparency in order to meet regulatory requirements and external audits. Preserving the integrity of historical information therefore became one of the project’s priorities.

Migration to Dynamics 365 Business Central

After analysing the available options, La Almoraima chose Dynamics 365 Business Central, a solution supported by its manufacturer and offering features geared towards cloud-based business management. The change eliminated the risks and costs associated with maintaining the previous system.

Aitana’s team applied a standard methodology to plan and execute the migration. The process included transferring the historical data and customised features used by the estate, with the aim of ensuring a smooth transition without interruptions to operations.

Preserving historical information was particularly important for a public company, as it makes it possible to maintain traceability of operations and facilitate compliance with transparency obligations.

“With Aitana, we managed to overcome the initial challenges and establish a solid technological foundation for the future of our management,” says Haro.

More than 500 accounting entries automated

One of the main results of the implementation has been the automation of more than 500 accounting entries linked to the depreciation of fixed assets and treasury management. This automation has reduced the time spent on repetitive tasks and enabled teams to focus their efforts on higher-value work.

According to data provided by La Almoraima, the improvement has helped to increase team productivity by 10%. The organisation has also managed to optimise its management times and move towards more efficient operations.

“The automation of these processes has enabled La Almoraima to guarantee operational efficiency, reduce management times and comply with current regulations more quickly,” Haro highlights.

The new system has also improved the user experience thanks to a more intuitive interface. This has made it easier for employees in the different areas to do their work and reduced the time required to complete certain processes.

Updates and operational transparency

Another key element of the change is the automatic updates to Business Central. These keep the ERP up to date with the latest tax and legal regulations, an especially important aspect for a public company subject to transparency and oversight requirements.

The solution provides a common foundation for managing the estate’s different activities and promotes greater visibility into its operations. In this way, La Almoraima can centralise information and establish more consistent processes across its productive areas.

“Thanks to Business Central, we have managed to increase operational efficiency, optimise key processes and guarantee transparency across all our activities, enabling us to continue providing a quality service to our customers and meeting external requirements,” Haro concludes.

With the migration to the cloud, La Almoraima has consolidated a management model supported by a platform with manufacturer support, process automation and continuous updates. The project strengthens the estate’s technological foundation for managing its productive and administrative activities.

Aitana, responsible for the implementation

Aitana took part in the consultancy, migration and launch of Dynamics 365 Business Central at La Almoraima. The company describes itself as a global technology consultancy specialising in supporting the digital transformation of SMEs and large companies.

The company has more than 40 years’ experience in the business management software market and a team of 400 professionals. Its services include consultancy, implementation, migration and software development, training, support, data analytics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Aitana works with more than 4,000 clients across different sectors, has 14 offices in Spain and is a Microsoft Gold Partner.