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…
Every part of your business – whether it’s finance, operations, sales, or customer support – relies on accurate and up-to-date information to function smoothly.  However, when these areas work in isolation, mistakes, miscommunication, and unnecessary costs can make for a rough day at the office. But when all departments are linked through a unified system,…
Mainstream support for Dynamics AX 2012 R3 ended on October 12, 2021. Only security hotfixes will continue to be provided through the extended support period that continues until January 10, 2023. For more information, see Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. On the surface, Dynamics 365 has a lot in common with its predecessor. Both solutions help enterprises…
Like Dynamics 365 Business Central, NAV enables SMBs to manage and streamline back-office operations and financials from one unified platform. It comes stacked with advanced financials, robust reporting tools, and functionality that spans the entire company; the difference between them lies in infrastructure (see Dynamics NAV vs Dynamics 365). NAV does this all on‑prem, while Dynamics 365…
Microsoft Fabric is a comprehensive end-to-end data and analytics platform that caters to various personas and experiences within your organization, aiding in your quest to harness more from your data. However, the extensive capabilities of Microsoft Fabric can seem overwhelming at first glance. This chapter aims to demystify these capabilities by detailing its six core…
Customer Relationship Management, (CRM), is a must-have in today’s competitive marketplace. In fact, if a company has 10 or more employees, CRM is used 91% of the time. CRM solutions help organizations satisfy customers and improve their loyalty, help get rid of rotten sales leads, spike sales revenue, and much, much more. Learn Why Dynamics…
Employee expense management is a critical aspect of every project-based business. Providing your employees an easy to use expense reporting system is crucial to receiving expense reports in a timely manner. Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations have always supported end-to-end expense management, but there were a lot of areas that…