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Becoming a Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Solution Architect

By : Brent Dawson
Book Image

Becoming a Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Solution Architect

By: Brent Dawson

Overview of this book

Implementing an ERP project is a daunting task, and it can often get derailed due to several reasons, including but not limited to inefficient planning, inadequate resource scoping, insufficient working knowledge of ERP systems, and more. Becoming a Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Solution Architect helps you understand the intricacies of ERP project implementation for seamless deployment. This comprehensive guide helps you gain a deep understanding of how to implement and optimize robust business applications that meet the evolving needs of organizations. You’ll discover various integration methodologies to integrate different software applications and plan successful data migration seamlessly. By leveraging the author’s expertise, you’ll explore different challenges that can lead to project failure or cost/time overruns, along with customized solutions to maneuver past those issues for a successful outcome. By the end of the book, you’ll be able to identify potential issues that can negatively impact the delivery of the project and make design decisions that will prevent any potential negative impact on the design and functionality of the system at go-live stage.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Part 1: Architectural Considerations and Best Practices for D365 Finance and SCM
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Part 2: From Solution Design to Deployment – Practical Advice

Expressing user requirements

The collection and expression of user requirements are essential to Success by Design. There are several methods an SA can use to assist in gathering user requirements. The types of methods used depend on the type of project, how many resources you have at hand, and the types of users in the organization. These are some of the more common methods available.

The most popular method used to collect information is the survey. Surveys can be conducted online or in person and can collect both quantitative and qualitative data, which in turn is used to help consolidate the results. These surveys can also be used to gather other types of data, including demographics, end-user needs, specific application preferences, and satisfaction levels.

Another successful method is the interview. Interviews allow for a more in-depth method of collecting user requirements. They can be conducted in one-on-one interactions or as a group, such as in a focus group setting...