{"id":14057,"date":"2026-08-17T14:52:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finclair.com\/implementing-an-erp-system-process-costs-and-success-factors-for-smes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T16:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T14:34:04","slug":"implementing-an-erp-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finclair.com\/en\/blog\/implementing-an-erp-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Implementing an ERP System: Process, Costs and Success Factors for SMEs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14057\" class=\"elementor elementor-14057 elementor-13921\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa3e830 e-flex e-con-boxed no no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa3e830\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6059bac elementor-widget__width-auto pille elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"6059bac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-1524b1e elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"about\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list-item\">ERP-System<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46a2a3 e-flex e-con-boxed no no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c46a2a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2babc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2babc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It means reorganising processes, data and responsibilities and bringing key areas of the business together on a shared platform. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>Financial accounting, purchasing, sales, warehousing, logistics, production and reporting should not be considered in isolation. The real value of an ERP system only becomes visible when processes work consistently from beginning to end. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>For small and medium-sized enterprises, an ERP implementation is therefore primarily an organisational and transformation project. The software provides the technical foundation, but process expertise, data quality, clear responsibilities and realistic implementation planning determine whether the project succeeds. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>This article explains how an ERP implementation works, which costs may arise, what role Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can play and which common mistakes companies should avoid.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c571a04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c571a04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5954903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5954903\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>An ERP implementation is primarily a process and organisational project, not simply an IT project.<\/li><li>Business processes should be considered end to end rather than implemented as isolated ERP modules.<\/li><li>Standard functionality should be used wherever possible before custom development is commissioned.<\/li><li>Data migration, testing and the involvement of future users are critical success factors.<\/li><li>Project costs depend mainly on process scope, data migration, the number of companies, interfaces and customisations.<\/li><li>An ERP implementation may be completed within a few months, but complex migrations and multi-company projects can take considerably longer.<\/li><li>A phased rollout is not automatically the best option. The right approach depends on process dependencies and the existing system landscape. <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a2da47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a2da47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Does \u201cImplementing an ERP System\u201d Actually Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2951f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2951f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. An ERP system brings together key business processes and provides a shared database for them. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>These include, for example:<\/p><ul><li>financial accounting and fixed asset accounting<\/li><li>purchasing and accounts payable<\/li><li>sales and accounts receivable<\/li><li>warehousing and logistics<\/li><li>project management<\/li><li>production and service management<\/li><li>payment processing<\/li><li>reporting and controlling<\/li><li>connected systems such as online shops, expense management platforms or shipping solutions<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p>An ERP implementation therefore involves much more than the technical deployment of software. It includes process analysis, solution design, system configuration, data migration, interface development or integration, testing, training and preparation for the production launch. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central connects financial management, purchasing, sales, warehousing and other business processes on a central platform. The solution can also be extended through apps, interfaces and individual extensions. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e263eff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e263eff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1625\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/finclair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/finclair-erp-system-implementation-chart.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14061\" alt=\"Finclair: Blog - ERP-System Implementation - Chart\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finclair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/finclair-erp-system-implementation-chart.webp 1625w, https:\/\/finclair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/finclair-erp-system-implementation-chart-300x179.webp 300w, https:\/\/finclair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/finclair-erp-system-implementation-chart-1024x610.webp 1024w, https:\/\/finclair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/finclair-erp-system-implementation-chart-768x457.webp 768w, https:\/\/finclair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/finclair-erp-system-implementation-chart-1536x915.webp 1536w, https:\/\/finclair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/finclair-erp-system-implementation-chart-1120x667.webp 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1625px) 100vw, 1625px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aca1201 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aca1201\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>When Is the Right Time to Implement an ERP System?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9474823 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9474823\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A new ERP system should not be introduced simply because the existing solution is getting older or because other companies are moving to the cloud. There should be a specific commercial or organisational reason for the project.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Typical reasons for implementing an ERP system include:<\/p><ul><li>The company is growing and existing spreadsheets or isolated applications no longer scale.<\/li><li>Data has to be entered and maintained multiple times in different systems.<\/li><li>Finance, purchasing, sales and warehousing work with separate data sets.<\/li><li>Monthly and annual closing processes require too much manual work.<\/li><li>Up-to-date reports are unavailable without additional preparation in Excel.<\/li><li>An existing NAV or ERP system needs to be modernised or migrated to the cloud.<\/li><li>Several companies or locations need to work with standardised processes.<\/li><li>New sales channels such as e-commerce cannot be integrated properly.<\/li><li>Expense management, payment processing, shipping or document processing create manual breaks in the workflow.<\/li><li>Customisations in the legacy system prevent updates or make further development increasingly difficult.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>However, not every one of these issues requires a complete new ERP implementation. In some cases, it is more economical to optimise the existing Business Central environment, redesign selected processes or add missing functionality through apps and interfaces.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>A structured preliminary assessment should therefore determine whether a new implementation, a migration or a targeted optimisation of the existing system is the most appropriate approach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8976a26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8976a26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>New Implementation, Reimplementation or Migration?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a213d5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a213d5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before the project begins, the company needs to decide how the transition to the new ERP system should be carried out.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a2a148 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a2a148\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>New Implementation<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9099490 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9099490\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a new implementation, the ERP system is largely set up from scratch. Master data, open receivables and payables, opening balances and selected transaction data are transferred. Historical data may remain in the legacy system or be moved to an archive.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This approach provides an opportunity to clean up outdated structures and redesign processes consistently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc5a049 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc5a049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Reimplementation<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7688529 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7688529\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a reimplementation, the existing ERP system is not migrated on a one-to-one technical basis. Instead, the target environment is configured from scratch and only a defined selection of data is transferred.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This approach is often suitable when the existing solution has been heavily customised or when structures that have grown over many years should not be transferred unchanged to the new environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6b34e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6b34e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Technical Migration<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d0a39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5d0a39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a technical migration, historical transaction data and, where appropriate, existing extensions are transferred in addition to master data and open entries.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The appropriate migration approach depends on factors such as:<\/p><ul><li>the source version currently in use<\/li><li>the volume of data<\/li><li>the number of companies or legal entities<\/li><li>existing custom developments<\/li><li>third-party apps currently in use<\/li><li>the required scope of historical data<\/li><li>the quality of the existing database<\/li><li>retention and auditability requirements<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The decision between a new implementation, reimplementation and technical migration has a major impact on the overall scope of the project. It should therefore be made before implementation begins.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa6891f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa6891f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>ERP Implementation Process: The Typical Project Phases<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f479447 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f479447\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no single standardised process for every ERP implementation. However, the following phases have proven effective in projects involving small and medium-sized enterprises. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e89b2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e89b2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>1. Define Project Objectives and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d34c21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d34c21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before processes are analysed or systems selected, the objectives of the project must be clearly defined.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Possible objectives include:<\/p><ul><li>reducing manual work<\/li><li>accelerating monthly closing<\/li><li>standardising processes across several companies<\/li><li>improving transparency over inventory and orders<\/li><li>replacing a legacy system<\/li><li>making the finance organisation more scalable<\/li><li>integrating new sales channels<\/li><li>improving reporting and controlling<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In addition to clear objectives, the project requires clearly assigned responsibilities. The customer should appoint an internal project manager with sufficient decision-making authority. Key users from all relevant departments should also be involved.<\/p><p>Open decisions should not remain unresolved between the project team and management for weeks. Slow or unclear decision-making is one of the most common causes of project delays.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e5eed1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e5eed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>2. Analyse Processes End to End<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-151b4c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"151b4c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An ERP implementation should not simply consist of discussing the finance, purchasing, sales and warehouse modules one after another.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>What matters are the cross-functional processes, for example:<\/p><ul><li>from purchase request through purchase order and goods receipt to vendor invoice and payment<\/li><li>from sales quotation through sales order and delivery to customer invoice and payment receipt<\/li><li>from posting through account reconciliation and period-end closing to financial reporting<\/li><li>from expense submission through approval and allocation to posting and reimbursement<\/li><li>from an online shop order through inventory movement to financial accounting<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Manual breaks, duplicate data entry and unclear responsibilities often arise at the points where departments and systems interact.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Finclair\u2019s process-oriented approach therefore focuses not only on individual functions, but on the complete flow of data and value throughout the company.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec5e819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec5e819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>3. Design Target Processes and the Solution Architecture<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e1f9a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e1f9a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Based on the analysis of the current situation, the future processes are defined.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>For every requirement, the following questions should be considered:<\/p><ol><li>Can the requirement be covered by standard Business Central functionality?<\/li><li>Can the process be simplified or standardised organisationally?<\/li><li>Is there an appropriate app or established industry solution?<\/li><li>Is individual development genuinely necessary?<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The guiding principle should be: <strong>standardise before customising.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Excessive custom development does not only increase implementation costs. It also makes testing, updates and ongoing system operation more difficult.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The solution design should also include all relevant interfaces. These may include expense management, e-commerce, banking, shipping providers, document management, EDI, payroll systems or external reporting solutions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71f7b1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71f7b1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>4. Configure the System and Implement Integrations<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c6c79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37c6c79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During this phase, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is configured in line with the agreed solution design.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>These include, for example:<\/p><ul><li>companies and legal entities<\/li><li>charts of accounts and posting setup<\/li><li>dimensions and cost centres<\/li><li>customer and vendor processes<\/li><li>purchasing and sales<\/li><li>warehouse locations and items<\/li><li>number series<\/li><li>payment processing<\/li><li>roles and permissions<\/li><li>workflows and approvals<\/li><li>reports and analyses<\/li><li>apps and interfaces<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Individual extensions should be implemented as clearly separated and update-compatible extensions wherever possible. This keeps the Business Central standard clean and makes future version upgrades easier to manage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7243e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7243e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>5. Prepare and Migrate the Data<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1edff08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1edff08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Data migration is not purely a technical task. It is also a business data cleansing project.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Before data is transferred, questions such as the following should be answered:<\/p><ul><li>Which master data is still genuinely required?<\/li><li>Which customers, vendors and items are inactive?<\/li><li>Are payment terms, posting groups and account allocations complete?<\/li><li>Which open entries need to be transferred?<\/li><li>How many years of historical data should be available?<\/li><li>Do documents and attachments also need to be migrated?<\/li><li>Are there duplicates or inconsistent records?<\/li><li>How should data be harmonised across several companies?<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>A new ERP system does not automatically improve poor data. If incorrect structures are transferred without review, the same problems will continue in a more modern interface.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Data migration should therefore be planned early and tested several times.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b3a1d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b3a1d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>6. Carry Out End-to-End Testing and Train Users<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23bca1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b23bca1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Testing individual screens or functions is not enough. Complete business processes need to be tested.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>For example, a purchasing test scenario should not end when a purchase order has been created. It should also include goods receipt, the vendor invoice, approval, posting, payment and financial reporting.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In addition to regular processes, exceptional cases should also be tested:<\/p><ul><li>partial quantities and partial deliveries<\/li><li>cancellations and credit notes<\/li><li>foreign currencies<\/li><li>incorrect interface data<\/li><li>invoice amount discrepancies<\/li><li>blocked customers or vendors<\/li><li>period changes<\/li><li>permission-related scenarios<\/li><li>unavailable connected systems<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>User training should also be based on real processes. Employees do not need a generic software demonstration. They need to understand how to perform their daily work in the new system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d65ba4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d65ba4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>7. Prepare the Cutover, Go-Live and Stabilisation Phase<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c13640 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c13640\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before the go-live, a cutover plan should define which activities are carried out, in which sequence and by whom.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>These include, for example:<\/p><ul><li>the final posting deadline in the legacy system<\/li><li>the final data transfer<\/li><li>reconciliation of balances and open entries<\/li><li>activation of interfaces<\/li><li>configuration of production job queues<\/li><li>verification of users and permissions<\/li><li>responsibilities in the event of errors<\/li><li>communication channels during the production launch<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The go-live is followed by a stabilisation or hypercare phase. During this period, user questions are prioritised, errors are corrected and smaller process adjustments are implemented.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>An ERP project is not complete on the first productive working day. Only day-to-day use reveals which processes require further optimisation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0102e3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0102e3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Phased Implementation or Big Bang?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7b4979 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7b4979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A phased rollout may be appropriate when:<\/p><ul><li>companies operate largely independently<\/li><li>individual locations can be migrated one after another<\/li><li>additional modules are only needed at a later stage<\/li><li>interfaces can be clearly separated<\/li><li>the benefits of an initial project phase can be achieved quickly<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>A big-bang go-live may be more appropriate when:<\/p><ul><li>finance, purchasing, sales and warehousing are closely interconnected<\/li><li>operating two systems in parallel for an extended period should be avoided<\/li><li>shared master data and inventory are required<\/li><li>interfaces cannot reasonably be divided between two systems<\/li><li>a clear cut-off date, such as the start of a financial year, can be used<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The rollout model itself does not determine the level of risk. The quality of the preparation does. A poorly planned phased rollout can be just as problematic as an inadequately tested big-bang implementation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e90897b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e90897b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why End-to-End Processes Determine Project Success<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-178abaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"178abaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many ERP projects are still organised by module. Financial accounting is set up first, followed by purchasing, sales and finally warehousing.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This approach overlooks the fact that business processes do not stop at module boundaries.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>A vendor invoice, for example, is connected to the purchase order, goods receipt, approval process, accounts payable, payment processing and reporting. When only the posting of the invoice is considered, a large part of the overall process remains unaddressed.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Finclair therefore approaches ERP projects through consistent end-to-end processes:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Purchase to Pay: <\/strong>from the initial requirement to supplier payment<\/li><li><strong>Order to Cash:<\/strong> from the customer order to receipt of payment<\/li><li><strong>Record to Report:<\/strong> from posting to the financial report<\/li><li><strong>Expense to Reimbursement:<\/strong> from the expense submission to reimbursement<\/li><li><strong>Shop to Finance:<\/strong> from the online order to financial accounting<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This makes interfaces, responsibilities and dependencies visible at an early stage. It reduces later rework and helps prevent new isolated solutions from being created despite the introduction of a new ERP system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-859c287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"859c287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82b1228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82b1228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises and brings together key commercial and operational processes on a single platform.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Its main advantages include:<\/p><ul><li>integrated financial accounting<\/li><li>purchasing, sales and warehouse management<\/li><li>project and service management<\/li><li>manufacturing functionality in the Premium version<\/li><li>support for multiple companies<\/li><li>role and permission concepts<\/li><li>extensibility through apps and interfaces<\/li><li>integration with the Microsoft ecosystem<\/li><li>continuous product development<\/li><li>cloud or, depending on the scenario, on-premises deployment<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Business Central can be extended through existing apps, individual extensions and open interfaces. This makes it possible to connect payroll systems, online shops, expense platforms, banks, shipping providers and other existing applications.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>However, Business Central should not be selected solely because of the Microsoft brand or its range of functions. The decisive factor is whether the solution supports the company\u2019s processes, business model and future development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0292c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0292c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Selecting an ERP Partner: What Really Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a98828 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a98828\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most modern ERP systems can cover fundamental processes such as purchasing, sales, financial accounting and warehouse management. The main differences usually lie in the quality of the implementation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Companies should therefore consider the following factors when selecting an implementation partner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ee80c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9ee80c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Process Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a59bd5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a59bd5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Does the partner only understand individual software functions, or can they design and implement complete business processes?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8a5a4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8a5a4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Finance Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8973855 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8973855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Can the partner do more than configure accounts and posting setup? Do they also understand value flows, subledger reconciliation, period-end closing and financial reporting?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e69cf73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e69cf73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Migration Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f50a60a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f50a60a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Does the partner have experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Business Central and other ERP migrations? Are data volume, historical data and existing extensions analysed before the project begins? <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90140c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90140c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Integration Capabilities<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fba5f28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fba5f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are existing systems considered early in the solution architecture, or are they only connected later through additional and unplanned interface projects?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b82f1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b82f1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Approach to Individual Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99a3cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99a3cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Does the partner assess standard functionality and existing apps first, or is every deviation immediately treated as a custom development project?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3db141 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3db141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Project Organisation<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5faf81e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5faf81e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are there clear work packages, responsibilities, decision-making processes, test concepts and a realistic cutover plan?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e137aa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e137aa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Support After Go-Live<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af56380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af56380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Can the partner also provide support with updates, enhancements, ongoing operations and continuous process optimisation?<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>References are helpful, but it is even more important that the partner\u2019s approach and project experience match the size and complexity of the company.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e612b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e612b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How Much Does It Cost to Implement an ERP System?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd3bda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cd3bda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is difficult to provide a reliable fixed price for an ERP implementation. The total cost consists of several components. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-109c0f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"109c0f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Licence Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2111e02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2111e02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cloud ERP systems generally involve monthly or annual licence fees per user. The actual amount depends on the selected licence type, the required functionality and any additional solutions.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Additional costs may arise for:<\/p><ul><li>Business Central apps<\/li><li>connectors and interfaces<\/li><li>additional Microsoft services<\/li><li>document management<\/li><li>payment processing<\/li><li>reporting solutions<\/li><li>manufacturing or industry-specific functionality<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The current Microsoft prices and licensing terms should always be reviewed before the project begins.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c972bdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c972bdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Implementation Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498ecd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"498ecd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Project costs are influenced in particular by:<\/p><ul><li>the number of companies and locations<\/li><li>the number and type of users<\/li><li>the required modules and processes<\/li><li>the scope of the data migration<\/li><li>the number of historical years to be transferred<\/li><li>the quality of the existing data<\/li><li>interfaces to third-party systems<\/li><li>required apps<\/li><li>individual development<\/li><li>roles and permissions<\/li><li>the scope of user training<\/li><li>project management<\/li><li>testing and cutover requirements<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>A clearly defined project with a small number of users, standardised processes and a limited data transfer may be completed within the lower five-figure range.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>When several companies, extensive historical data, manufacturing, logistics, individual extensions or numerous interfaces are involved, the costs may increase significantly and reach a six-figure amount.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Very low entry prices often do not include the complete effort required for process analysis, data migration, testing, training and the production launch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae0641a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae0641a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Ongoing Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2353866 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2353866\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Further costs will generally arise after the go-live, including:<\/p><ul><li>ERP licences<\/li><li>app and connector licences<\/li><li>support and ongoing assistance<\/li><li>further development<\/li><li>training for new employees<\/li><li>interface monitoring<\/li><li>testing during updates<\/li><li>additional storage capacity<\/li><li>new legal or organisational requirements<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>These costs should be included in the business case from the beginning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b853469 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b853469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How Long Does an ERP Implementation Take?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c9641 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70c9641\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For small and medium-sized enterprises, a period of approximately three to nine months may serve as an initial indication. However, this timeframe should not be treated as a binding estimate.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>A small and highly standardised project may be completed more quickly. A project involving several companies, extensive migration, manufacturing, complex logistics or numerous interfaces may take twelve months or longer.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The main factors influencing the project duration include:<\/p><ul><li>availability of key users<\/li><li>speed of decision-making<\/li><li>data quality<\/li><li>number of interfaces<\/li><li>scope of individual developments<\/li><li>complexity of the migration<\/li><li>duration of testing and acceptance<\/li><li>the selected rollout model<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Many delays are not caused by technical configuration. They are caused by unresolved decisions, incomplete data and insufficient testing capacity on the customer side.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b779ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b779ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>When Does an ERP Project Pay for Itself?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c243456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c243456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The return on investment of an ERP project rarely results from one single saving. Its commercial benefit is usually made up of several improvements.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>These include, for example:<\/p><ul><li>less manual data entry<\/li><li>lower error rates<\/li><li>shorter processing times<\/li><li>faster monthly closing<\/li><li>automated reconciliation<\/li><li>fewer supplementary Excel calculations<\/li><li>up-to-date reporting<\/li><li>better management of inventory and receivables<\/li><li>reduced costs for maintaining legacy systems<\/li><li>improved scalability as the company grows<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Rather than applying a general requirement that every project must pay for itself within two or three years, companies should prepare a specific business case.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>For example, current working hours, existing system costs, error-related costs and process times can be compared with the expected target state.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The anticipated benefits should also be reviewed after the go-live. This is the only way to determine whether the planned process improvements have actually been achieved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a396e45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a396e45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Benefits and Risks of an ERP Implementation<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6bce25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6bce25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e55ab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e55ab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>a shared and consistent database<\/li><li>fewer manual breaks between systems<\/li><li>integrated business processes<\/li><li>reduced manual work<\/li><li>improved traceability of postings<\/li><li>faster access to reporting<\/li><li>scalable structures for further growth<\/li><li>clearer responsibilities<\/li><li>improved integration of connected systems<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff8c926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff8c926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Risks<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46d4785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46d4785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>significant internal time requirements<\/li><li>unclear or frequently changing requirements<\/li><li>insufficient data quality<\/li><li>excessive individual development<\/li><li>low user acceptance<\/li><li>underestimated interfaces<\/li><li>inadequate testing<\/li><li>no clear plan for operations after go-live<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cee74e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cee74e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These risks cannot be eliminated completely. However, they can be reduced significantly through realistic project planning and clear responsibilities. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3a5326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3a5326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Common ERP Implementation Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d5941a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d5941a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>The Software Is Selected Before the Objectives Are Defined<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a2ebb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a2ebb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A system is selected before the company has clarified which problems the project is intended to solve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c322174 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c322174\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Processes Are Only Considered Within Individual Departments<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a7b4b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a7b4b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a result, handovers, interfaces and responsibilities between departments remain unclear.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28eb116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28eb116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Existing Processes Are Digitised Without Question<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a6f41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a6f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not every historical process should be reproduced in the new system. An ERP implementation provides an opportunity to remove unnecessary steps. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a7795e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a7795e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Custom Development Begins Too Early<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5dfc73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5dfc73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Custom solutions are commissioned before standard functionality, organisational changes or available apps have been evaluated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-446978f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"446978f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Data Migration Starts Too Late<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e2a75c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e2a75c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Duplicates, incorrect master data and unclear historical data requirements only become visible shortly before the go-live.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be22072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be22072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Key Users Do Not Have Enough Time<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebf9aa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebf9aa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ERP projects cannot be delegated entirely to the implementation partner. Business decisions and acceptance must come from within the company. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84e43a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84e43a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Only Ideal Standard Scenarios Are Tested<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf1a9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abf1a9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Problems often occur with partial quantities, cancellations, discrepancies, permissions or unavailable connected systems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-059de9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"059de9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>The Cutover Is Not Rehearsed<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9e925b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9e925b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Without a detailed process and a test migration, avoidable surprises may occur during the production launch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7a7201 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7a7201\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Operations After Go-Live Are Not Planned<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-410b456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"410b456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Support, further development, updates and responsibilities are only discussed once problems have already occurred.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d3098 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14d3098\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Best Practices for a Successful ERP Project<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c51bfa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c51bfa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Document objectives and expected benefits in writing.<\/li><li>Appoint an internal project manager with decision-making authority.<\/li><li>Involve key users at an early stage.<\/li><li>Analyse processes end to end.<\/li><li>Evaluate standard functionality before commissioning custom development.<\/li><li>Prioritise requirements.<\/li><li>Begin data cleansing early.<\/li><li>Define realistic test scenarios.<\/li><li>Plan several test migrations.<\/li><li>Prepare a detailed cutover plan.<\/li><li>Train users based on their actual processes.<\/li><li>Include a hypercare phase after go-live.<\/li><li>Establish a permanent process for further development and release management.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2c8974 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2c8974\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Current Developments in ERP Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff7ac54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff7ac54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Cloud and Continuous Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-646c4e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"646c4e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With Business Central Online, Microsoft operates the technical platform and provides regular updates.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This removes the traditional multi-year major upgrade cycle associated with many legacy systems. However, companies still require professional release and test management.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Business-critical processes, interfaces and extensions should be tested in a sandbox environment before major updates are applied.<\/p><p>The ability to remain update-compatible should therefore be treated as an important architectural principle from the start of the implementation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eb740c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4eb740c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Automated Finance Processes<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b556568 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b556568\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in ERP systems. In the future, it will provide greater support for processing, analysing and automating business transactions.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Potential areas of application include:<\/p><ul><li>document processing<\/li><li>suggested accounting entries<\/li><li>analysis of financial data<\/li><li>support with reports and evaluations<\/li><li>automation of recurring tasks<\/li><li>identification of anomalies<\/li><li>support with master data maintenance<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>However, the value of these functions depends heavily on structured processes, reliable master data and clearly assigned responsibilities. AI cannot compensate for poor data or unclear workflows.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Finclair is therefore actively exploring how AI-enabled financial accounting can be meaningfully integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c83545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c83545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Apps Instead of Monolithic Custom Development<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c716467 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c716467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Companies increasingly expect ERP systems to be extended flexibly. Instead of building large, difficult-to-maintain custom solutions directly into the standard system, functionality is increasingly added through clearly separated apps and connectors.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This allows companies to retain the standard solution while still addressing specific requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc1d35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fc1d35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How Finclair Supports ERP Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125aa68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"125aa68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finclair supports small and medium-sized enterprises with the analysis, implementation, migration and ongoing development of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The focus is not on isolated software modules, but on the company\u2019s actual process and system landscape. The process analysis is used to create a prioritised project plan with clear milestones, realistic effort estimates and a focus on integrated solutions.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Finclair\u2019s core areas of expertise include:<\/p><ul><li>implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central<\/li><li>migrating Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central On-Premises to the cloud<\/li><li>optimising existing Business Central environments<\/li><li>financial accounting and value flows<\/li><li>purchasing, sales, warehousing and logistics<\/li><li>reporting and controlling<\/li><li>data migration<\/li><li>interfaces and system integrations<\/li><li>developing proprietary Business Central apps<\/li><li>training users and supporting the production launch<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Finclair also develops its own product components for reporting, integrations and automated finance processes.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>These include, for example:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Financial Reporting:<\/strong> Balance sheet, profit and loss statement, BWA management report and trial balance directly in Business Central, including drill-down to individual ledger entries.<\/li><li><strong>Circula Connector:<\/strong> Transfer of approved expenses and travel costs from Circula to financial accounting in Business Central.<\/li><li><strong>E-commerce and Integration Solutions:<\/strong> Connection of online shops and other operational applications to Business Central.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As a result, ERP implementation, reporting and integrations are not treated as separate projects. They are considered components of an integrated finance and process architecture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6214b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6214b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Checklist: Preparing for an ERP Implementation<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcd36a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcd36a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following points should be clarified before the project begins:<\/p><ul><li>Is there a specific commercial or organisational reason for the project?<\/li><li>Which objectives should the new ERP system achieve?<\/li><li>Which business processes are affected?<\/li><li>Which processes currently involve manual breaks between systems?<\/li><li>Should the system be newly implemented, reimplemented or technically migrated?<\/li><li>Which companies and locations are included in the project scope?<\/li><li>Which third-party systems need to be connected?<\/li><li>Which historical data is required?<\/li><li>What is the current quality of the master data?<\/li><li>Who will take responsibility for internal project management?<\/li><li>Which employees will be available as key users?<\/li><li>Who is authorised to make business decisions?<\/li><li>Which requirements are mandatory and which are optional?<\/li><li>Which requirements can be covered by the standard solution?<\/li><li>Which apps are required?<\/li><li>Which individual developments are unavoidable?<\/li><li>How will testing and acceptance be organised?<\/li><li>Which rollout model is appropriate?<\/li><li>What will the cutover plan look like?<\/li><li>Who will be responsible for support and further development after go-live?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b1807d elementor-widget__width-auto pille animated-fast elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b1807d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:50}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2e65d6 trenner elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e2e65d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed9eac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed9eac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About ERP Implementation<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d760a90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ms_accordion\" data-id=\"d760a90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ms_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"ms_accordion i--right\" data-collapse=\"yes\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            Is an ERP System Appropriate for Every Small or Medium-Sized Business?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            Not necessarily. A new ERP system is particularly useful when existing solutions no longer support growth, automation, transparency or legal requirements adequately.<br\/>In some cases, optimising the existing system or adding suitable apps and interfaces may be sufficient. \n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            How Long Does It Take to Implement an ERP System?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            A clearly defined project can be completed within a few months. Three to nine months is often used as an initial indication.<br\/>Projects involving several companies, extensive data migrations, manufacturing or numerous interfaces may take considerably longer.                         <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            How Much Does a Business Central Implementation Cost?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            In addition to Microsoft licence costs, companies need to consider the costs of process analysis, configuration, migration, apps, interfaces, testing, training and project management.<br\/>A small and standardised project may fall within the lower five-figure range. More complex projects may require a six-figure budget.<br\/>A reliable estimate can only be prepared after a structured assessment of the processes and existing system landscape. \n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            Should Business Central Be Deployed in the Cloud or On-Premises?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            Business Central Online reduces the effort required to operate the technical platform and receives continuous updates from Microsoft.<br\/>An on-premises deployment may still be appropriate for specific technical, regulatory or operational requirements. In that case, the company or its service provider must take greater responsibility for infrastructure, operations, updates and security.<br\/>The decision should be based on the company\u2019s specific requirements.                         <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            Should an ERP System Be Implemented in Phases?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            Not necessarily. A phased rollout is suitable when processes, companies or locations can be separated.<br\/>When processes are closely connected, a well-prepared combined go-live may be more appropriate. The decisive factors are the dependencies, data flows and feasibility of running systems in parallel.                          <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            How Much Custom Development Is Appropriate?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            As little as possible, but as much as is genuinely required.<br\/>The Business Central standard, organisational process changes and existing apps should always be evaluated first. Individual development is appropriate when it creates a clear commercial benefit or supports a business-critical process that cannot be covered adequately by the standard solution.                         <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            What Role Does Data Migration Play?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            A very important one. Incomplete or incorrect data can significantly disrupt the production launch.<br\/>Data migration should be planned early, assigned to business owners and tested several times. Companies should not automatically transfer every historical record from the legacy system.                          <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            What Role Do Existing Tools Such as Online Shops or Expense Management Systems Play in ERP Selection?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            A very direct one. If integration with existing systems is not evaluated during system selection and solution design, additional and unplanned interface projects often arise after the go-live.<br\/>Existing systems should therefore be identified early and included in the solution architecture.                         <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            Can an ERP Project Be Handed Over Entirely to an External Partner?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            No. The implementation partner can take responsibility for the methodology, business consulting and technical implementation. However, decisions regarding processes, priorities and data must come from within the company.<br\/>Successful projects therefore require a joint team of internal process owners and external specialists.                          <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                <div class=\"ms_ac_panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--label\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"label-title\">\r\n                            What Distinguishes a Successful ERP Implementation From an Unsuccessful One?                        <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <span class=\"ms_ac--icon rotation\">\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                                <div class=\"accordion_icon--open\">\r\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ms_ac--content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ms_ac--text\">\r\n                            The software selected is not the only decisive factor. The following aspects are considerably more important: <\/br>\n\u25cf clearly defined objectives<\/br>\n\u25cf documented requirements<\/br>\n\u25cf realistic project planning<\/br>\n\u25cf sufficient internal resources<\/br>\n\u25cf early data cleansing<\/br>\n\u25cf consistent end-to-end testing<\/br>\n\u25cf active involvement of users<\/br>\n\u25cf clear and timely decisions<\/br>\n\u25cf a well-prepared production launch                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3b5c67 trenner elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d3b5c67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f48b8df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f48b8df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd3c584 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd3c584\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Implementing an ERP system means aligning processes, data and the organisation. The software is not the starting point. It is the tool used to implement a clearly defined target state.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Companies should therefore not begin by asking which functions an ERP system offers. They should first understand which processes need to be improved, where manual breaks occur and which data is required for effective decision-making.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Companies that take an end-to-end view of their processes, use standard functionality consistently, plan data migration early and actively involve future users create a strong foundation for project success.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Finclair supports small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central not only from a technical perspective, but also in integrating it sustainably into the existing process and system landscape. This includes process analysis, migration, implementation, reporting, apps and connected systems.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Are you planning to implement, migrate or optimise Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central? 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