One of the biggest benefits of Dynamics 365 Business Central is that it can be completely tailored to each organisation. As companies scale, their challenges and needs individualise, meaning the capabilities available within off-the-shelf solutions eventually become ineffective and can hinder productivity and innovation.
Customisation becomes even more important when considering an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. Since the solution spans across an entire company, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work for complex, mature businesses. Instead, an ERP will be most effective when it meets the needs of each team in the business.
That’s where Business Central comes into play. The solution has been designed so it can be built to improve and work with existing workflows and integrations, helping businesses increase their productivity, efficiencies and innovation.
What is Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Dynamics 365 Business Central, part of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 suite, is Microsoft’s ERP, which connects teams, streamlines processes and improves timely decision-making. The all-in-one business management solution provides both a holistic and detailed view of real-time data, meaning users always have the most accurate insights to react, adapt and respond to change. The platform even offers the chance to set up dashboards from scratch, so every user or team can have access to the relevant data they need.
The solution also offers advanced, workflow automation to streamline common routines, such as the approval process or stock ordering, speeding up project delivery. And because the solution can be tailored to the business, any automation can be built out to overcome individual productivity challenges.
Business Central is completely scalable and integrates with most solutions and apps, meaning as a company scales, teams can continue to build on its capabilities.
The benefits of a bespoke Business Central solution
Reduced operational costs
Since Business Central can help streamline efficiencies, companies that implement it will save on operational costs in the long term.
Complete customisation
As the solution can be built around a business’ needs and challenges, no money will be wasted on unnecessary features, instead it will have all the ingredients to nurture growth. Need to see specific data in a specific way? Consider it done inside Business Central.
User-friendly interface
Not only can users build out dashboards that show the relevant data they need, but since the system is easy to use and works with the familiar Microsoft 365 apps, everyone across a company will have no problem navigating the system.
Improved security
With complete control of the platform, IT teams can manage user access of different levels of information, increasing the level of security. Don't forget - Business Central is built on top of Microsoft's enterprise-grade security infrastructure. Complete peace of mind from day one.
Increased scalability
Business Central works with a range of apps and software and can be scaled to meet business growth needs.
How to know if a bespoke approach is right for you
Although a bespoke approach is the best solution in an ideal world, that doesn’t mean it’s currently the right decision for your business. Here we discuss some of the important factors to consider.
Do you have the resource to deploy and build an ERP?
Building a bespoke ERP will take up time, so you’ll need to ensure you have a skilled IT team on-hand that can deliver this for you. And whether you decide to do this job in-house or outsource it to a specialised team, you’ll also need to consider the initial cost to do this. If you don't have the skills internally, we can help at every stage, from scoping to implementation and training - simply get in touch.
Assess your current business needs
Make sure you have a sound understanding of the exact needs of your business and go out a do your research – you might find that there’s an off-the-shelf solution that’s an ideal fit for your business at this time.
Consider the maintenance demand
With a bespoke ERP, ongoing support and maintenance will be needed. Whether you have specialised IT support in house or would prefer to outsource to a highly skilled vendor, you’ll need to consider the cost associated with the systems upkeep.
How to get started with Business Central
Once you’ve decided that a bespoke approach is the right fit for your business, you’ll need to assess your business needs and priorities. This will help inform the build and rollout of the solution. Not only that, but you’ll need to identify a ‘go to’ person to manage your ERP implementation to ensure a smooth delivery. To take your first steps towards implementing a bespoke solution, get in touch with our team today.
