Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Implementation

Get ready to ace Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and usher in an era of streamlined efficiency, enhanced productivity, and growth. This guide book is your trusty companion on your journey to becoming an ERP implementation pro. The book will take you through the entire implementation process, from initial planning to successful deployment and beyond.

The book starts with an introduction to Business Central and the benefits of its implementation. It discusses pre-implementation planning and vendor selection and partnership, and you will learn budgeting and timeline along with evaluating implementation partners. You will go through project management methodologies and learn about resource allocation and team roles. Data migration and cleansing are discussed, along with configuration and customization. You will learn about change management and user adoption, as well as Integration with existing systems. The book takes you through testing and quality assurance, and you will understand how to prepare for Go-Live. You also will learn common implementation challenges and solutions, and future trends in ERP and Business Central.

After reading this book, you will be able to discover the full potential and make the most out of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

What Will You Learn

• Master the complete process of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation
• Implement effective strategies to drive user adoption and overcome resistance to change
• Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging trends in the ERP landscape
• Utilize practical tools and checklists to streamline implementation tasks
• Gain insights from case studies for practical implementation strategies

Who This Book Is For

Project managers, business analysts, and ERP consultants

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Pre-Implementation Planning.: Setting the Stage for Success.- Chapter 3: Vendor Selection and Partnership.- Chapter 4: Project Management Methodologies.- Chapter 5: Data Migration and Cleaning.- Chapter 6: Configuration and Customization.- Chapter 7: Change Management and User Adoption.- Chapter 8: Integration with Existing Systems.- Chapter 9: Testing and Quality Assurance.- Chapter 10: Go-Live and Post-Implementation Support.- Chapter 11: Common Implementation Challenges and Solutions.- Chapter 12: Measuring Success and KPIs.- Chapter 13: Future Trends in ERP and Business Central.- Chapter 14: Conclusion.- Appendix A: Assessing Business Needs and Requirement Gathering.- Appendix B: Sample Interview Questions.- Appendix C: Project Scope Checklist.- Appendix D: Functional Consultant's Checklist.- Appendix E: Technical Consultant's Checklist.- Appendix 1F Technical Consultant's Go-Live Checklist.

Dr. S. Gomathi is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), renowned for her expertise in data analytics and machine learning Power Platforms. She holds multiple certifications, including Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate and Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, and her role as a Google for Education Certified Trainer. 

With over 13 years of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Gomathi has distinguished herself as a skilled trainer and professor, specializing in Power App, Power BI, Business Central, data science, ETL tools, and machine learning.

Her accolades include several Asia Books of Record,  India Books of Record,  and "Young Scientist" and "Women Scientist" awards, highlighting her contributions to the field of research and data analytics.

As a holder of six national and international patents, she continues to inspire and lead in the ever-evolving world of technology and analytics.