When it comes to refurbishing your business operations and enterprise capacity, all you could think about is amazing software that brings expertise, innovation, and exceptional customer service to the table.
But before you think about uniting your enterprise, have you considered the factors that could prompt you towards selecting an ERP system?
• Does your business require a quick response to changing market conditions?
• Is your current software or system helping you maximize your revenue?
• Are you facing gaps between front-end and back-office operations?
• Do you use disparate systems to manage your business functions?
Knowing the exact business problems could lead you towards better ERP implementation. If you feel limited due to any of the above-listed reasons, things will only get worse if you wait. It’s time to upgrade your systems to Dynamics 365.
Why Choose Dynamics 365 ERP System?
Dynamics 365 comes with a unified system of applications that lets you adapt and grow by joining processes, simplifying workflows, and delighting your customers along the way. Be it Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations or Business Central, these applications bring your business processes within one management system.
MS Dynamics 365 implementation will join the supply chain and storefronts with a connected business application framework, helping your business reach more places and more customers.
Microsoft through Dynamics 365 has put in visible efforts towards binding customers into a Microsoft-centric world themed around user-friendliness. Their continued investment in cloud, business analytics, and application integration is aimed to increase productivity while reducing overall costs.
In a nutshell, if your enterprise is growing rapidly, D365 is best suited for businesses aiming to make it big.
Reasons to Choose Dynamics 365 ERP
• Dynamics 365 ERP users take maximum time to adapt to the system as it has similar UI and functionalities across all applications.
• Its cloud pricing is straightforward and consumes a maximum of 8-12 months for deployment.
• Suitable for all business sizes, D365 is more user-friendly than its peers.
• The platform analyzes customer data with embedded business intelligence and power apps to draw out patterns and recommend appropriate actions for better organization.
• Power of One-Microsoft Ecosystem enables seamless integration and communication between Dynamics 365 ERP and any other application.
• Independent surveys conducted by research and consulting agencies unanimously rate Dynamics 365 ERP as the highest return on investment (ROI) and lowest cost of ownership platform, recovering approximately $17 per dollar spent considering the combined ROI for ERP and CRM at $7.23, $8.71, respectively. (Source: NucleusResearch)
• It offers the flexibility to add/alter licenses as your resource & business needs change.
Benefits of Choosing Dynamics 365 ERP Implementation Partner?
Dynamics 365 ERP implementation requires professional consultants that could help you fortify your system against operational inefficiency and inconsistent customer and employee experiences.
We at Aktiv Software have 10+ years of experience in Dynamics 365 ERP Implementation; take it from us, ERP implementation requires careful planning and strategy.
An experienced team could help you integrate processes while keeping in mind various business factors such as business size, how complicated your current setup is, the number of users, and the transfer of data from legacy systems.
Dynamics 365 ERP Implementation Plan at Aktiv
Step 1- Planning
We assemble a team of first-line consultants and technicians to develop and execute the ERP plan. The initial steps for the team would be evaluating current business practices, identifying areas of improvement, and comparing industry peers to get a feel of what works best for you.
Further, we utilize the evaluation to formulate processes in order of priority and help you strategize and scope the implementation.
Step 2- Consultation
Have the consultants conduct an extensive review of the Dynamics 365 ERP features and capabilities with clients. Depending on the project size and complexity, we propose a solution blueprint- a high-level overview of recommended tools and solutions to address your needs or a gap analysis- a proposal covering details regarding budget, timeline, and solution prototype.
Step 3- Product Selection
Dynamics 365 ERP system offers a wide range of software products, and none of them are one-size-fits-all. We assist in formulating a prototype by selecting appropriate tools to help you clear even the most complex scenarios.
At Aktiv, we have a multi-practice approach, ensuring the expertise to find the best product for your needs. Our consultants will create an offering using the best of all the D365 business applications ecosystem.
Step 4- Data Preparation
A little preparation goes a long way at this stage. We check and clean data, and create spreadsheets to collect and segment useful data into logical tables to extract useless or outdated information.
Along with streamlining conversion to the new system, we will keep communication open to help ease anxieties about the system transformation and encourage the adoption of the new software.
Step 5- Testing and Training
Our trained project team tests the ERP system with a dummy database to validate system output, and accuracy and ensure that integrations and interfaces work correctly. Alongside testing, another part of the team will train clients to deal with low-level user issues and make their IT department available to address larger issues.
Step 6- Roll Out
Have our project team and clients’ IT team ready for adjustments and prepared for the following things:
• System testing post-go-live
• Set up communication rules for system downtime
• Network and system reliability checks
• Data backup processes
We also perform recurring audits to compare past and present ERP solution output while setting benchmarks to determine whether the solution is adding value to client’s businesses.
Dynamics 365 ERP implementation comes with lots of hiccups and work, but if performed with professional consultation, it would be worthwhile. Contact our consultants if you have any additional questions regarding the software or our ERP implementation process.
