Client Success Story: Arthur Companies’ ERP Transformation
| Published: Aug 25, 2026 | Accounting , Ag sales , Agronomy , Client Success Stories , Grain , News | read
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“Moving to the cloud wasn’t just about replacing legacy systems. It was about creating a connected foundation for growth, giving our teams better visibility, and positioning Arthur Companies for the future.”
– Jeremy TenBroek, CIO, The Arthur Companies
Recognizing the Need for Change
For many agribusinesses, legacy systems have supported operations for years, sometimes decades. While these systems often become deeply ingrained in daily processes, they can also create barriers to growth, limit visibility, and make it difficult to adapt to changing business needs.
About The Arthur Companies
The Arthur Companies is a diversified agriculture business headquartered in Arthur, North Dakota. They have been in operation since 1906 and offer a range of services including grain operations, agronomy services, and retail sales of seed, fertilizer, and chemicals. They also have a trading division that works with customers to find solutions to their supply needs and growth initiatives.
Business Challenges
As The Arthur Companies continued to evolve, leaders recognized that relying on existing systems was making it increasingly difficult to support future growth and create a connected view of operations.
Challenges included:
- Multiple legacy systems
- Difficult to support future growth
- Lack of a connected view of operations
- Inability to maximize integrations
“We weren’t just replacing an ERP system. We were building a foundation that could scale with our business and support where Arthur Companies plans to go in the future.”
– Jeremy TenBroek, CIO, The Arthur Companies
Rather than continuing to work around the limitations of aging technology, Arthur Companies sought a platform that could provide:
- Greater scalability
- Stronger integration
- Foundation for continued innovation
The result was the strategic decision to modernize its ERP environment by moving to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management and Levridge Commodity Accounting and Ag Sales.
Unlocking New Opportunities
Building a Foundation for Future Growth
Cloud-based ERP solutions offer organizations the ability to unify business processes, improve access to information, and establish a more agile technology platform. By moving to Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management and Levridge, Arthur Companies positioned itself to take advantage of modern capabilities designed to support both operational efficiency and future expansion.
“The move to the cloud gives us the visibility, scalability, and flexibility we need to continue growing while supporting our employees with better tools and processes.”
– Aaron Remick, Strategic Projects Manager, The Arthur Companies
Simplifying Complexity
One of the most significant advantages of ERP modernization is the opportunity to simplify operations. Multiple systems often result in duplicate processes, inconsistent information, and additional effort required to maintain data accuracy. Consolidating those systems into a unified platform creates opportunities for better visibility and improved decision making.
Arthur Companies was able to focus on creating a system environment that supports employees, improves access to information, and enables greater operational consistency across the business.
Embracing the Cloud
Cloud adoption continues to be a key priority for organizations seeking greater flexibility and resilience. Unlike traditional on-premises environments, cloud platforms provide:
- Continuous innovation
- Access to new capabilities
- Ability to scale as business requirements change.
Organizations can spend less time managing infrastructure and more time focusing on business outcomes.
The Arthur Companies’ transition to Dynamics 365 reflects a broader trend across agribusiness, where companies are increasingly looking to modern cloud technologies to help streamline operations, improve visibility, and support growth initiatives.
Lessons for Other Agribusinesses
Arthur Companies’ journey offers several valuable takeaways for organizations considering their own ERP transformation:
- Modernization is about enabling future growth, not simply replacing technology.
- Legacy systems can limit visibility, efficiency, and scalability.
- A unified cloud platform can help eliminate disconnected processes and improve collaboration.
- ERP transformation is most successful when organizations focus on long-term business objectives rather than short-term technology upgrades.
- Employee adoption is just as important as system functionality. Clear communication, training, and ongoing support help teams embrace change and realize the full benefits of an ERP transformation..
“If you’re considering an ERP transformation, focus on the future rather than recreating the past. The opportunity is not just to replace old systems, but to rethink how your business operates.”
– Jeremy TenBroek, CIO, The Arthur Companies