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Becoming a Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Solution Architect

By : Brent Dawson
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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

How should it look?

At this point, you’re most likely wondering what an actual document would look like. Here’s a sample blueprint solution for a Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O) project:

  1. Project overview:
    • Provide a brief description of the project objectives, scope, and timeline
    • Identify the key stakeholders and their roles in the project
  2. Business process analysis:
    • Conduct a thorough analysis of the existing business processes and identify areas for improvement
    • Document current pain points, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies
    • Define the desired future state and outline the benefits of implementing Dynamics 365 F&O
  3. Solution architecture:
    • Design the solution architecture based on the business requirements
    • Identify the modules and features of Dynamics 365 F&O that align with the organization’s needs
    • Determine any customizations or integrations required to meet specific business requirements
    • Define the data migration strategy to transfer existing...