We replaced multiple Access and Excel applications with DAX standard functionality and some custom development. This has allowed for integration of information into the ERP system and allowed the business to look at the same information across facilities.

Below is a press release on this project.

The Greenbrier Companies Goes Live on Microsoft Dynamics AX

Portland, Ore. - February 1, 2011 - Zethos Consulting today announced that The Greenbrier Companies, a leading supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry, has gone live on Microsoft Dynamics AX utilizing Zethos Consulting as the Project Management company and Streamline Systems as the configuration partner . Greenbrier builds new railroad freight cars in its three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico and marine barges in Portland Oregon.

"Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX for our railcar plants and in our marine barge facility is a strategic objective for us", said Greenbrier CAO, James Cruckshank. "We now have the tools in place to most effectively manage our significant steel inventory and to better control our costs".

"This project required us to standardize our business practices and have complete integration with our Mexico facilities." added, Cruckshank "We searched for a project manager to run this critical project with global implementation experience. We found that Zethos Consulting has been delivering Global ERP implementations for years and they are a great partner who we trust. They organized our project and delivered on time and on budget. I am very proud of what our team accomplished."

"Greenbrier has made an investment to integrate all the facilities into one standard system." said Chris Alegria, President of Zethos Consulting. "This always requires a large business process change while maximizing the new ERP systems capabilities. Our experience in global business processes and multiple ERP Systems, gives us a unique position to structure, lead and deliver these complex projects. Together, with strong business ownership and support, we have delivered on a new system that meets the needs of Greenbrier."

About The Greenbrier Companies

The Greenbrier Companies, headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry. The Company builds new railroad freight cars in its three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico and marine barges at its U.S. facility. It also repairs and refurbishes freight cars and provides wheels and railcar parts at 37 locations across North America. Greenbrier builds new railroad freight cars and refurbishes freight cars for the European market through both its operations in Poland and various subcontractor facilities throughout Europe. Greenbrier owns approximately 9,000 railcars, and performs management services for approximately 224,000 railcars.