A Business Leaders Guide To Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP
Everything You Will Ever Need to Know About Dynamics 365 ERP
Preparing for the “next normal” starts with a flexible, all-in-one cloud ERP like Microsoft Dynamics 365.
It’s not enough to migrate operations to the cloud and unify data.
Today’s businesses need an ERP solution that enables them to tackle today’s biggest challenges, while also preparing them for the challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
This eBook provides business leaders with a comprehensive high-level overview of what that actually looks like in practice. We’ll look at each of Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 ERP offerings and break down the benefits they bring to the table.
We’ll also explain what the migration & implementation processes entail – without glossing over the fact that success hinges on hard work, company-wide buy-in, and a sizable investment.
Velosio’s Microsoft experts will weigh in throughout to share insights and best practices gleaned from years on the job. Additionally, this series examines emerging trends, product updates, and how real companies use D365 in the real-world – putting the game-changing ERP in a broader context.
244 Pages | Published: March 31, 2022
What You’ll Learn
Whether you’re an SMB preparing for your first journey to the cloud or an enterprise on the bleeding edge, this guide explains how Dynamics 365 — and the right partner — can get you where you need to go.
We cover everything from a general overview of Microsoft Dynamics 365, comparisons between different ERP solutions, migration process, best practices and more in this e-book.
What’s Inside
- Ch. 1: What, Exactly, is Microsoft Dynamics 365?
- Ch. 2: Dynamics 365: A Comprehensive Overview
- Ch. 3: Dynamics 365 Modules, Explained
- Ch. 4: Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics On-Premises to D365 in the Cloud
- Ch. 5: Dynamics AX vs. Dynamics 365
- Ch. 6: Dynamics NAV vs. Dynamics 365
- Ch. 7: Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365
- Ch. 8: Dynamics SL vs. Dynamics 365
- Ch. 9: Quickbooks vs D365 Business Central
- Ch. 10: SAP Business One vs Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Ch. 11: SAP S/4 Hana vs D365 Finance & Operations
- Ch. 12: NetSuite vs Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Ch. 13: Difference Between Dynamics BC and F&O
- Ch. 14: Dynamics 365: A Realistic Assessment of the Platform’s Strengths & Weaknesses
- Ch. 15: A Closer Look at D365 and its Core Capabilities
- Ch. 16: Migrating from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365
- Ch. 17: Migrating From Dynamics SL to Dynamics 365
- Ch. 18: Migrating From Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365
- Ch. 19: Migrating From Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365
- Ch. 20: How Dynamics 365 Sets the Stage for Digital Transformation
- Ch. 21: Eight Signs it’s Time to Upgrade to D365
- Ch. 22: Finding the Right D365 Product for Your Business
- Ch. 23: How to Buy Dynamics 365 (and Who to Buy from)
- Ch. 24: The Complete Dynamics 365 Pricing Guide
- Ch. 25: How D365 Licensing Works
- Ch. 26: A D365 Cloud Strategy for Awesome Success
- Ch. 27: A Quick Guide to Dynamics 365 Migrations
- Ch. 28: What to Know About Microsoft Dynamics 365 Security
- Ch. 29: Your D365 Implementation Checklist
- Ch. 30: Dynamics 365 Implementation Best Practices
- Ch. 31: An Inside Look at Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services (LCS)
- Ch. 32: 5 Reasons Why Dynamics 365 Implementations Fail
- Ch. 33: How to Manage General Performance Issues in D365
- Ch. 34: Dynamics 365 Support and Maintenance Plans
- Ch. 35: Unlocking the Full Potential of Dynamics 365 ERP with Power Platform
- Ch. 36: What Are Microsoft Dynamics 365 Industry Accelerators?
- Ch. 37: The Future of Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Ch. 38: 5 Signs it’s Time for a New Microsoft Partner
- Ch. 39: How to Change Microsoft Partners from Your D365 Account
- Ch. 40: What to Look for in a Microsoft Dynamics Partner
Contributors
Gain a view of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP through the eyes of dozens of Microsoft experts as they share insights and lessons learned gained from years of implementing Microsoft solutions for clients.

Sasidhar Dhruva
Project Lead System Administrator

Sreepathy Nagarajan
Practice Director, F&O

Jacob Halusic
Account Executive

Sam Miller
Western Region Sales Director
Kimberly Bateson
Sr. Consultant
Carrie Gabris
Practice Director, BC
Jeff Suwyn
Product Manager
Robbie Morrison
CTO
Eric Kurtz
Senior Consultant

Ben Bolte
Sales Director

Lawrence Edwards
CSM

Ravi Kumar Varma Amaravathi
Lead Technical Consultant

Kim Garner
Senior Consultant

Jeffrey Smith
Pre-Sales Solution Engineer

Nicholas DiAngelo
Senior Consultant, BC/NAV

Todd Morse
Senior Consultant, BC/NAV

Melissa Herbst
Account Executive

James Thomas
Solution Architect

Rob Urbanowicz
VP Enterprise Services
Sreenathy Reddy Girigari
Director of Delivery
Sandeep Chaudhury
Consulting Manager
Maria Price
Principal Consultant, BC
Lorna Link
Practice Director, BC Express
Mohammad Ali
Practice Director, BC
Anthony Dossier
Client Success
Kevin Fischer
Account Executive