Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Edmonton
Edmonton businesses need ERP systems that are designed around how they really work, delivered on a realistic timetable and maintained locally when questions and concerns arise. We are a Microsoft Dynamics partner based in Alberta with experience deploying Business Central in Edmonton industries like manufacturing, energy, construction, distribution, professional services and non-profits. We deliver systems that work and we stay involved long after go-live.
Why Businesses in Edmonton Work With Us
Edmonton has a strong mix of businesses. Energy service companies (ESCOs) implement several projects simultaneously. Manufacturers need production planning and job costing. Distributors distribute cargo between several warehouses. Construction businesses track expenses by project. Restricted grants are reported by non-profits. Each has particular ERP needs and a general implementation that ignores those needs will underperform from the start.
We understand how Edmonton businesses work. We work in Edmonton. We are deploying Business Central throughout the industries that are driving this market and we offer that context to every conversation. When your system is up, we are here, not remote. Local support when you need it.
Our Work
Honest Evaluation
Before any project begins we will analyze your present systems, processes and goals. We tell you what Business Central accomplishes well for your case and where there is complexity. If Business Central is not for you, we will tell you, rather than sell a project that does not serve your organization.
Planning in Practice
ERP implementations take time and the timeline is dependent on what your business needs. We scope projects clearly, we estimate honestly. We identify upfront the elements that affect your timeframe so there are no surprises during the project. Before work starts your team understands what to expect.
Neat Implementation
We focus on getting the basics right, clean chart of accounts, clean master data and correctly designed workflows. Complete validation of data migration before go-live. Your team is trained on Business Central as it’s set up for your firm, not on a generic system. At project close, your team owns the system.
Local Assistance
In the weeks after go-live, a local partner is most important. Testing will never predict all the problems that come up. Staff have questions. The processes need minimal modifications. We’re speedy and we’re in Edmonton. We offer our clients ongoing assistance, training, and system improvements as their business evolves, with access to our team.
Local Examples
Sample Clients in Edmonton
Example 1
Business Central for job costing helps an Edmonton manufacturer know which tasks are lucrative before they close, not after. In the first year, they made pricing adjustments on two lines of products from actual cost data.
Example 2
Business Central implementation of multi-warehouse inventory management for a logistics company in Edmonton. “Now we have consistent inventory counts in all locations and improved picking accuracy.”
Example 3
An Edmonton energy services company merged three operating companies under one Business Central system. Month end financial reporting was reduced from 5 days to 1 day.
Industries We Serve in Edmonton
We’ve deployed Business Central in Edmonton organisations in manufacturing, distribution, professional services, construction, energy and oil and gas, field service, financial services, charities, transportation and logistics and the public sector. Each company has its own set of requirements and we tailor Business Central to your sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines depend on the complexity of your operations. A professional services organization can do it in 14 to 30 weeks. For a manufacturer with job costs and many sites, it will take longer. Data transformation and process redesign must be factored in when planning for Dynamics GP migration. Before we begin work, we scope your problem to offer you a realistic schedule.
We remain involved post go-live, because that’s when the collaboration is most important. The first several weeks raise questions and adjustments that testing cannot prepare you for completely. We can fix problems, change configuration and train new people as they come on board. We’ve been working with several of our Edmonton clients for years and we’re part of their operations team.
We have done phased implementations and they are doable. The realistic method is usually to go live on basic financial and operational operations first and then expand to new modules or business units over time. Some modules depend on others, and there are costs to phasing. We highlight those tradeoffs in the planning session so you can make an informed decision about how to structure the project.
Yes. Moving data is a fundamental feature of every implementation we undertake. We establish what data moves, how it transforms for Business Central and rigorously evaluate the data transferred before go-live. Your team approves the data prior to the system going live. We go live only when you are sure that the data is correct and full.
Yes . We have delivered Business Central to Edmonton based organisations in manufacturing, distribution, professional services, construction, energy, field service, financial services, non-profits, transportation and public sector. Each industry has various needs and we adapt Business Central to the way your particular kind of business works. We can link you with Edmonton clientele who work in similar industries as you do so you can hear about their experience first-hand.
The cost will depend on the scale of your project. For example, how sophisticated is your business, how many users will there be, how much historical data needs to be moved and do you need integration with other systems? Once we know your unique needs we can provide you a full pricing estimate during the evaluation step. We guarantee that we will provide a clear quote before we begin the project so you know what you are signing before we do any work.
Getting Started
Book a Discovery Call. We’ll ask you about your existing systems, pain points, and goals. Zero pitch. Zero pressure. A simple straight talk on if Business Central fits your firm. If it does, we design a reasonable plan. If not, we will tell you this as well.