Microsoft Dynamics 365

How does it work?

We combine objective leadership with tactical know-how to deliver results. We’ll tailor our approach to your business needs and the culture you’ve built so that your investment provides sustainable benefits.

How can Impact Group Help?

When it comes to ERP implementations, the stakes are high, and the success rate is still low. According to Gartner, up to 75 percent of all ERP projects fail to meet their objective, and the average cost of implementation is $6.5 million. You need veteran experience.

Industry Experience

• Manufacturing – configure to order, engineer to order.
• Distribution – multi-DC networks, supply chain management, transportation management.
• Engineering & Construction Management – project management, project accounting
• Retail – B2B, B2C.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O (including retail) and CE.
• Oracle NetSuite.

Approach

• We take the time to learn your culture and create the best approach for tackling the daunting task of deploying enterprise-class business applications.
• By using “Critical & Unique” requirements, we help application vendors clearly demonstrate how their application will actually solve your systems issues and eliminate pain points.
• We use proven methods and tools to ensure your programs and projects are on track to meet budgeted time and costs.

Assessment

• Account for the needs and motivations of your organization, your customers, and your suppliers.
• Uncover the root cause for your underperforming ERP.

Software Selection

• Align people, processes, and technology.
• Understand what defines your competitive advantage.
• Uncover the pain points and how a new application can eliminate your pain.
• Educate and align your executive leadership team and project team.

Intangibles

• Ensure scalability via expert guidance regarding foundational elements like product structure, COA and financial dimensions, numbering sequences, etc.
• Plan and execute data conversions.
• Plan and execute and 3rd party integrations.
• Plan and deliver business intelligence.

Implementation

• Prioritize needs to develop a realistic implementation plan.
• Lead steering committee.
• Plan and execute work.
• Manage change.

ERP Success Stories

• For a Minnesota-based $500M dairy products manufacturing Co-op, Impact Group led an ERP-focused IT Assessment Program. We reviewed all ERP, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Financial processes and their supporting systems to determine whether to implement a new ERP solution.
• For a rapidly growing Minneapolis-based multi-channel apparel retailer, Impact Group provided an ERP transformation Program Manager, overseeing tasks, work plans, and resources assignments for seven workstreams. The results included on-time implementation of SAP Business One, Accellos Warehouse Management System, and Magento eCommerce solutions.