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Navigating ERP Selection: A Real-World Case Study

Selecting the right ERP system is a critical decision for any business. Recently, I had the opportunity to help a Great Plains customer decide between Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (BC) and Finance and Supply Chain Management (F&SCM). This decision was based on a comprehensive Discover session using the GYDE platform. Let's dive into the insights and lessons learned from this experience.

The Power of GYDE-Discover

The GYDE platform offers a unique advantage in the ERP selection process. By gathering requirements quickly and efficiently, it provides a detailed analysis of how well BC and F&SCM meet those requirements. Additionally, it offers insights into the typical design and build hours for each solution, giving a clear picture of the implementation effort involved.

Skepticism and Validation

With over 30 years of experience in ERP selection and implementation, I approached the GYDE tool with a healthy dose of skepticism. Many tools I've encountered were thinly veiled sales or marketing gimmicks, designed to push a specific product. However, GYDE-Discover proved to be different.

Testing the Tool

To test the platform's integrity, I conducted a demo session, marking every requirement as critical. If the tool was biased, it would show a perfect fit for either BC or F&SCM. Instead, the best fit I got was 90%, with multiple ISV solutions identified to bridge the gaps. This demonstrated that GYDE-Discover provides an honest and detailed analysis, rather than a sales pitch.

Key Insights

1. Granular Analysis: GYDE-Discover allows for a granular analysis of requirements and implementation hours for both BC and F&SCM.
   
   
2. Unbiased Results: The tool provides an unbiased assessment, highlighting the true fit of each solution without pushing a specific product.
   
   
3. Comprehensive Understanding: By switching between modular and business process views, the tool helps identify additional requirements that might be overlooked initially.
   

Conclusion

For businesses on Great Plains, NAV, Solomon, or AX, the GYDE-Discover platform is an invaluable tool for making informed ERP selection decisions. It offers a detailed, unbiased analysis of how well BC and F&SCM meet your business requirements, along with a realistic estimate of implementation efforts. Avoid the sales and marketing pitch and use GYDE-Discover to ensure your ERP project is set up for success.