Choosing the right Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP solution is a tough decision. It involves more than just comparing Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain (formerly, Finance and Operations (F&O). Many people often view Business Central as the best choice for small and medium-sized businesses. Larger, more complex organizations…
As an IT leader, keeping up with technology trends and continuously refining your strategy is essential. In the first of our four roundtable discussions tailored for CIOs and IT leaders, we delved into the strategic applications of Microsoft technology, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from…
Digital transformation has become essential for companies aiming to stay competitive and responsive in an increasingly digital world. A well-defined digital transformation strategy provides the roadmap for effectively integrating digital technologies into all aspects of an organization, from operations to customer interactions. Key elements of a successful digital transformation strategy include leveraging data analytics, adopting…
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is known for increasing operational efficiency for modern businesses. It automates manual tasks and business users find themselves with more time for analytical tasks and more. What if you could use tips and tricks to use Business Central even more efficiently? Here’s a quick rundown of some of the key…
The Oracle NetSuite vs. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central debate isn’t so much about which ERP solution is best. It is about which platform is better aligned with the needs of your business, employees, and the customers you serve. Oracle NetSuite vs. Dynamics 365 Business Central: Basic Overview Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) is Microsoft’s…
By some estimates, up to 75% of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations fail to meet critical goals. Others say failure rates are probably closer to 40 or 50%. Either way, the numbers aren’t great. According to Deloitte, the best way to beat these odds is to analyze the “critical failure factors,” or CFFs, of ERP…
Successful ERP implementations have a few things in common. They launch on time, on budget, with all planned features and functionality optimized and ready for use. People, processes, and technology work together to drive specific outcomes upon launch. The similarities end there. “Outcomes” could be anything – enabling customer self-service, optimizing warehouse logistics, consolidating global…
While there’s no official consensus on the exact percentage, experts agree that more than half of all ERP implementations end in failure. McKinsey estimates around 70% fail, while Gartner gives a range–between 55% and 75%. If you’re looking for more tangible flops, you can check out CIO’s list of 16 famous ERP failures. We’re not…
Microsoft’s modular ERP solutions offer a ton of flexibility allowing organizations to build a system that aligns perfectly with their business. But all of these options make it much harder to figure out how much this whole thing is going to cost. We’ve discussed Dynamics 365 license guide, modules, and types, but those only tell…
According to Microsoft, integrating all front and back-end business processes and systems into one platform takes anywhere from six months to two years. And that’s assuming everything goes as planned. Several factors — size, sector, customizations, and condition of your data–determine the cost, complexity, and duration of the implementation process. All this makes it difficult…