1. explore engage elevate May 14, 2015 AUSTIN CHAPTER MEETING Microsoft Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG®)

2. exploreengage elevate Casual event, feel free to contribute We are all volunteers, enjoy and step up Restroom Location Food & Beverage Service location Make sure to sign in so we have attendance Housekeeping

3. explore engage elevate Agenda 11:00 - Welcome & Introductions 11:15 - AXUG Chapter Business & News 11:30 - Educational Session - Implementations/Upgrades - Best Practices & Lessons Learned, 12:30 - Member Showcase – H-E-B Manufacturing 1:00 - Roundtable Discussion 1:45 - Wrap-up & Networking

4. exploreengage elevate Company Role in Company What inspired you to attend today’s meeting? Name Most desired topic for future meetings Introductions

5. explore engage elevate AXUG Chapter Business

6. exploreengage elevate The What Connect. Learn. Share. We’re a little over 2,800 Dynamics AX companies who get together and chat all about AX virtually or at in person events, like this one. It’s a really big conversation you probably shouldn’t miss out on. You’ll probably learn something great, apply it to your organization, and be treated like a super hero. The When Call Tonya Anderson, she’s your go to person as the AXUG Membership Manager. 877.324.8880 x1451 tonya@AXUG.com

7. exploreengage elevate Join our Chapter Community today to receive updates and access to the content library with presentation materials.

8. exploreengage elevate Be a part of something really great. FACT: The most successful chapters have strong leadership teams installed. BENEFIT: Ignite Leadership Training available ONLY to chapter leaders. Develop your professional skills – public speaking, leadership, communication, organization, conflict resolution, and many more skills. IMPACT: Chapter Leaders have significant reach within the Dynamics AX Community. Leaders are respected for their hard work and devotion to helping individuals and organizations attending meetings. Roles: Chair, Co-Chair, VP of Membership, VP of Communication, VP of Programming Take Action: Contact your chapter leader, Ron Ledesma: ron.ledesma@capmetro.org or by phone at (512) 389-7503 and email AXUG Chapter Manager, Rose Spitzer: rose.spitzer@dynamiccommunities.com ron.ledesma@capmetro.org

9. explore engage elevate AXUG News

10. REGISTE R TODAYwww.AXUGFocus.com WALT DISNEY WORLD® SWAN and DOLPHIN RESORT ORLANDO, FLORIDA Daniel Brown, Keynote Speaker Manufacturing & SCM BI & Reporting Upgrading

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12. explore engage elevate Implementations/Upgrades Best Practices & Lessons Learned Chad Back, Senior Managing Consultant BKD Technologies

13. explore engage elevate H-E-B Manufacturing Jolene Bartlett, Technical Manager H-E-B Mfg DAX - ABS (Application & Business Solutions) Team Mfg Diversity Council Co-Chair / Mfg Sharepoint Administrator / Mfg EOC Team

14. explore engage elevate Member Showcase – H-E-B Manufacturing Who we are … What we do – H-E-Butt Grocery Company, Retail Grocery Chain in Texas & Mexico What Modules We Use – Do not use: Payroll, Asset Mgmt Version – DAX2012 R2 CU1 Number of Users - @470, concurrent - @55 Licensing – 150 EU, 75 EDU, 75 FunU

15. explore engage elevate Member Showcase – H-E-B Manufacturing How Long – Since 2004, when we went live with Axapta 3.0 Navision – Since Jan2014 on 2012R2CU1 Tips & Tricks / Ways to Improve Processes – Savvy on Security, Detailed requirements, Keep it simple Where to go for answers: Partner, Other Consultant Resources, Customer Source, AXUG Q/A

16. explore engage elevate Have you upgraded to the most recent version? If not, what’s holding you back? If you have upgraded, what are the benefits? What difficulties did you overcome? What ISV Solutions do you use? What challenges do they help solve? What tips and tricks can you share with the group? What resources do you turn to for help?

17. explore engage elevate Wrap-Up & Networking

18. exploreengage elevate Next Meeting? Date:TBD Time:11 am – 2 pm Place:TBD Topics:Reporting Within Dynamics AX (Excel, Power BI, PerformancePoint, and Management Reporter) Murray Fife, Author, Microsoft MVP & Solution Architect at IBIS, Inc.

19. explore engage elevate Don’t Forget to Fill out the Survey! You will receive an email with a brief survey after the meeting. Suggest topics you’re interested in hearing about.