Digitalizing the business processes of an enterprise by deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365 FSCM is not limited to mere subscription to the cloud services of this ERP system. This process can stretch to a couple of months and will require meticulous work for empowering your business activities with the functionality of your new system. To get the desired effects, you should be very precise about your implementation project from the very beginning.
Initialization of Your Project for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Implementation
Just like any other project, Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation needs a team and a leader. Their tasks will cover both the technical and business parts of the implementation process. The business operations of a company are merged with the technical capabilities of the ERP system. That is why deep industry understanding is required from the teammates of your company, whereas the knowledge of the specifications of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management can be introduced into your company by a professional implementation partner.
At this point, it is essential to identify the financial goals of your implementation project based on the scope of the support of the ERP system.
Setting Your Project Requirements
When you know your goal, you will be able to analyze the ways in which they can be achieved, considering the technical possibilities and limitations of Microsoft Dynamics 365 FSCM. This will help you to choose the modules of the ERP system and plan customization if needed.
It is highly recommended to finish this phase of your project development with two types of documentation. The first of them is Functional Requirement Documentation or FRD which will comprise all of the project requirements, whereas the second one is SDD or Solution Design Document focused on the details of the ERP system customization.
Data Preparation
Working with your company data is another necessary step of the implementation project. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management will not be able to perform its tasks successfully, and it may even be disrupted despite all of its functionality if you do not take care of the cleanliness of your data. Certainly, it also should be relevant to the current business processes.
Product Installation
Now, your service provider will be able to install Microsoft Dynamics 365 FSCM, which includes several tasks. The system environment will have to be set up and customized according to the project requirements, especially the appearance and functionality. Furthermore, all of the users will be granted with necessary permissions.
Testing Routine
Microsoft Dynamics 365 FSCM itself is regarded as a system with crucial business functionality, which means any issues can have serious effects on your company. For that reason, your project should also have an established testing schedule which starts from the very moment of implementation. The project also should include regular tests during the system updates, as well as troubleshooting actions. You can also specify the testing tool.
