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Rand Group specializes in implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP solutions designed to streamline your operations, enhance efficiency, and drive business growth. As a leading Microsoft Gold Partner, our experienced consultants guide your organization through every step of implementation—from strategic planning and configuration to user training and ongoing support—ensuring your ERP solution fully aligns with your specific business objectives.
Why implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP solutions deliver powerful cloud-based capabilities designed to modernize your business operations, enhance real-time decision-making, and support growth. By consolidating critical processes into a unified, intuitive platform, Dynamics 365 ERP empowers businesses to gain deeper insights, improve productivity, and adapt rapidly to evolving market conditions.
Whether you select Dynamics 365 Business Central for small to mid-sized organizations or Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations for more complex enterprises, Rand Group’s expert team ensures your ERP implementation precisely aligns with your unique business needs. Our implementation approach emphasizes strategic planning, effective change management, and comprehensive user training to maximize your investment and drive sustainable long-term value. When you partner with Rand Group, you receive a structured, proven methodology coupled with ongoing support to ensure your ERP solution continuously delivers results.
Gain advanced insights with AI-driven capabilities
Leverage built-in artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities in Dynamics 365 ERP to predict trends, optimize operations, and automate routine tasks. With powerful tools like Microsoft Copilot, your team can automate tasks, forecast, unlock actionable insights, and enhance decision-making with minimal manual effort.
Improve efficiency and streamline business processes
Dynamics 365 ERP unifies your core business processes into a single, intuitive system. This integration eliminates manual processes and reduces data silos, enabling your team to work more effectively, enhance productivity, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Enhance business agility and scalability
Dynamics 365 ERP solutions are highly scalable and customizable, providing the flexibility your organization needs to grow. Quickly adapt to market changes, easily integrate with existing applications, and scale your ERP capabilities as your business expands.
Flexible implementation options
Rand Group offers 3 different implementation options depending on the complexity of your business and your budget. Explore which option is the right fit for your organization.
Rapid Activation
Fast, streamlined Dynamics 365 ERP deployment
Rapid Activation is ideal for organizations that do not require customizations, have a limited budget or short time frame, and are comfortable handling parts of their ERP implementation with guidance. Rand Group provides structured templates, essential system configurations, and super-user training, enabling your team to manage data migration and end-user training independently. This fixed-fee, turnkey approach reduces implementation time and cost.
- Fixed-fee pricing
- Templates and tools provided by Rand Group
- Your team manages data migration
- Rand Group trains your super users; your team trains end users
- Focus on core business functions
- Ideal for organizations needing speed and simplicity
Hybrid
Collaborative Dynamics 365 ERP implementation
Our Hybrid implementation is designed for companies that need customizations or integrations but want to save money by handling parts of the implementation themselves. This approach blends the best of the Rapid Activation and Digital Transformation approaches. Each Hybrid implementation is different based on the unique needs of your organization and the skill set of your staff. Below is an example of a typical Hybrid implementation:
- Rand Group configures one legal entity and provides foundational training
- Your team handles extended training, testing, and deployment
- Rand Group develops testing scripts and deployment plans
- Your internal team executes the deployment and offers first-line support
- Ideal for organizations that have more complex needs and want to save on implementation by doing part of the implementation themselves
Digital Transformation
Fully customized Dynamics 365 ERP implementation
Digital Transformation is tailored for organizations needing customization and integration with existing systems and want white-glove treatment. Rand Group manages every aspect of implementation—from detailed planning and configuration through integration, data migration, and end-user training—to deliver a fully aligned ERP solution that meets complex business requirements.
- Detailed audit and planning for your existing ERP environment
- Complete customization to match unique business processes
- Full integration with existing technology stack
- Managed system testing and comprehensive data migration
- End-to-end end-user training and adoption support
Rand Group’s Dynamics 365 ERP implementation methodology
Rand Group has crafted a powerful implementation methodology that has been developed through extensive project work and years of industry experience. Our best practices, documentation, and tools are designed to help you implement effective technology strategies.
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Rand Group got our team up and running with Business Central in just weeks. Our time frame and budget were both limited, but they worked with us to meet our needs and exceeded expectations. We’ve found a new long-term partner.
Choose a Microsoft D365 ERP solution, or solutions, tailored to your business
Dynamics 365 ERP applications work seamlessly together, whether you choose one or choose several to cover your ERP needs. Rand Group will help you select the Microsoft ERP solutions you need and then implement them to ensure full business integration — from accounting to job costing to supply chain management and manufacturing.
Dynamics 365 Business Central
Business Central is a robust and intuitive business management solution designed specifically for small to mid-sized organizations. It enables comprehensive management of your entire business operations within a single application, covering areas such as finance, sales, manufacturing, project management, service delivery, and more.
Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
D365 Finance & Operations is an enterprise-grade ERP platform built for medium to large businesses with more complex operational needs. It delivers advanced functionality across finance and supply chain, empowering organizations to manage global operations, streamline procurement and production, and improve financial visibility through powerful automation and analytics.
Why partner with Rand Group?
Top North American Dynamics 365 ERP partner
Rand Group consistently ranks as one of the top Dynamics 365 partners in North America. We were one of the first North American partners to achieve the Small and Midsize Business Management advanced specialization, which is an advanced credential from Microsoft for partners with proven capabilities with D365.
Long-term partnership and support
Rand Group is committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, offering ongoing support and services to help your business grow and adapt with Dynamics 365 ERP. Our 90% client retention rate is a testament to our dedication and effectiveness.
A dedicated US-based team
We employ no contractors, ensuring that our dedicated team in the US and Canada provides consistent, high-quality service and support throughout your implementation.
Trusted industry expertise
Our team includes certified public accountants (CPAs) and industry experts who understand the unique challenges of your business and ensure your implementation aligns with best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long does it take to implement Dynamics 365 ERP?
Implementation timelines can vary significantly based on business size, complexity, and the selected solution. For Dynamics 365 Business Central, Rapid Activation typically takes 6 to 12 weeks, while a more comprehensive Digital Transformation can take 3 to 12 months.
For Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Rapid Activation typically ranges from 6 to 18 months, with Digital Transformation projects running 8 to 24 months. Rand Group collaborates closely with your team to establish clear and realistic timelines tailored to your specific needs.
How much does an implementation cost?
Costs depend on the ERP solution selected, the scope of the implementation, customization level, integrations, user count, and required training. Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation typically ranges from $25,000 to over $250,000, depending on complexity. For Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, costs usually range from $250,000 to over $1 million. Rand Group offers both fixed-fee Rapid Activation packages and flexible pricing options for Hybrid and Digital Transformation implementations.
What is the difference between Business Central and Finance & Operations?
Business Central is designed for small to mid-sized businesses seeking an all-in-one ERP solution with core financial, sales, and operational capabilities. D365 Finance & Operations caters to medium and large enterprises requiring more advanced functionalities across finance, operations, and supply chain management. For a detailed comparison between these two solutions, read our Business Central vs Finance & Operations blog.
