The days of traditional, isolated ERP and data processing are over. After 2020, global companies aim to build an autonomous workforce that can be competitive and distinguish itself in their respective sectors. To meet this desire for empowerment, companies need a SaaS-based ERP platform that benefits from the transparent provision of new functions and improvements. The continuous improvement of cloud-based ERP platforms makes them ideal for modern entrepreneurs and their expansion plans. If you are looking for an effective ERP solution, you must have heard the enthusiasm for Microsoft Dynamics 365, the cloud successor to Dynamics AX. Regardless of whether you are upgrading from Dynamics AX, switching from another ERP provider, or implementing Dynamics 365 as your company's first ERP system, it is important to know what the processes involve and what you can do to make it happen to make it as transparent as possible.

1. Steps to take before upgrading to Dynamics 365
The days of traditional, isolated ERP and data processing are over. After 2020,
global companies aim to build an autonomous workforce that can be
competitive and distinguish itself in their respective sectors. To meet this desire
for empowerment, companies need a SaaS-based ERP platform that benefits
from the transparent provision of new functions and improvements. The
continuous improvement of cloud-based ERP platforms makes them ideal for
modern entrepreneurs and their expansion plans.
If you are looking for an effective ERP solution, you must have heard the
enthusiasm for Microsoft Dynamics 365, the cloud successor to Dynamics AX.
Regardless of whether you are upgrading from Dynamics AX, switching from
another ERP provider, or implementing Dynamics 365 as your company's first
ERP system, it is important to know what the processes involve and what you
can do to make it happen to make it as transparent as possible.
Why upgrade to Dynamics 365?
The longer you delay your upgrade to Dynamics 365 business central, the
higher your opportunity costs will be. With a host of intelligent features that
improve productivity and standard secure information architecture, Dynamics
365 helps your team work more securely. You benefit from improved business
and task intelligence, centralized end-to-end management of your business
processes, and the capacity and flexibility you need to meet the needs of a
modern company. Without these tools, your company cannot respond quickly
to challenges and opportunities, and any delay will result in lost revenue.
Decide on an upgrade strategy
First, create a detailed strategy to make important updates to your business
processes and the digital infrastructure that supports them. A clear strategy
eliminates ambiguities, keeps stakeholders in line and minimizes costly
surprises.
Your Dynamics 365 upgrade strategy should describe where your organization
is, where it needs to be, and what is required to get there in terms of
resources:

2. Your current ERP solution: Ask yourself what your current ERP software is
capable of. Identify the business processes that can be managed and those
that are not supported.
Your requirements: Are there specific business goals that you want to achieve
after the upgrade? Are you trying to optimize certain business processes?
Personal: An ERP upgrade is not an individual project. This requires a team of
experienced professionals. Your strategy must meet these personnel, training,
and support requirements.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Calculate the cost of ERP software licenses or
subscriptions, consulting fees, required equipment, training, managed support,
and other incidents throughout the solution lifecycle.
Your strategy document will help you decide whether the benefits of the
upgrade outweigh the costs and whether your team can handle the workload
of the upgrade project.
Upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics 365 improves your company's performance,
digital features, and information security. You should start your upgrade
project as soon as possible to take advantage of these and many other
benefits. Contact Sunbridge Software Services Inc for further upgrade
considerations for your business and arrange a free upgrade evaluation.