Dynamics 365 End to End, Let’s make it simple

Our infographics continue to be really popular, as we seek to distil complex concepts into easy visual references. Organisations can only improve their efficiency if they look at their whole process from start to finish. Gains in one place could represent losses in others, if a business isn’t careful. That’s where Dynamics 365 plays a …

The Mystical Role of the Business Process Owner

Implementing D365 F&O can be a game-changer for organisations, especially those looking to streamline their processes, enhance reporting, and drive operational efficiencies. However, a key role that often flies under the radar is that of the Business Process Owners (BPO). While the project managers, consultants, and technical teams steal all the limelight, it’s frequently the …

Educate to Authenticate: The D365 & Power Platform Certification Landscape

There has been quite a bit of change in the D365 and Power Platform learning library this year; the deprecation of some historically core/fundamental exams and a perceived relaxation in the pre-requisites required to attain the more prestigious ‘expert’ certifications, to name just a few. As such, I thought it would be worthwhile trying to …

Benefits of F&O Integration with Low-Code

My previous post gave an introduction to the Power Platform and some initial guidance on how to get started. In today’s post, I’ll be going through the benefits of utilising the Power Platform with F&O, alongside some real-world use cases. Benefits of Extending F&O with the Power Platform When enhancing or updating any ERP system, …

What does a (D365 F&O) Solution Architect actually do?

In the world of ERP implementation, the D365 F&O Solution Architect is the cornerstone of success, turning business complexities into seamless technical solutions. But what does this pivotal role really entail, and why is it so crucial? Let’s break it down, starting with a handy infographic that highlights some of the key skills of a …

Don’t dwell on the past, unless it’s Workflow History

Following on from my earlier post about the workflow editor, naturally leads us to how workflows are managed in the system. I’ll use this post to talk about how you can review workflows that are either in process or completed and what to do if one of your workflows fails trying to complete your day-to-day …

Getting Started with Low-Code

Introduction Six months ago, the AX7 founders published their first post about D365 F&O and how it originated, before beginning a focus on various aspects system functionality. I highly recommend a re-read of Hello world! Although the team have touched on the subject of Power Platform in D365 F&O in some other posts, this post …

The system is your canvas – BDM in F&O

In support of the Microsoft OneVersion upgrade strategy (One Version Service Update Changes) there has been, and continues to be, a continued drive to maintain alignment with the standard application and therefore minimise the risks when upgrade (Embracing the “Adopt not Adapt” approach in ERP implementation). Some of the most commonly customised areas of old, …

Going with the (Work)flow Editor

For a D365 F&O end user, workflows are pretty natural. You fire off your purchase order and it lands in the approvers’ job list ready to be approved, modified or rejected. It’s a straightforward and integral part of any mature ERP solution. 

But what pain do us consultants and administrators go through to make that process work so smoothly?! I give you… the Workflow Editor.

Change Management in ERP Projects

Naturally when implementing a new ERP solution the focus is very much centred on the technology and solution. However, no matter how technically capable a system is or how well it aligns with your ‘to-be’ ways of working, failing to recognised the importance of change management can result in significant project and post go-live issues …