Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform includes multiple ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems, namely Dynamics 365 Finance / Supply Chain Management (D365F / D365SCM) and Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365BC). This post provides a brief comparison between these systems. For convenience, the comparison is performed in the form of a table.
| FEATURE / ERP SYSTEM | D365F / D365SCM | D365BC |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting: | Cloud, Azure, On-Prem. | Cloud, Azure, On-Prem. |
| Suitability for businesses: | Mid-size, big | Small, mid-size |
| Typical geography: | Multinational operations | Mostly local |
| Scalability: | ✓ | ✓ |
| User-friendliness: | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ability to integration with Power BI, etc.: | ✓ | ✓ |
| Implementation timeline: | 8 – 15 months | 4 – 8 months |
| Cost: | Considerable | Moderate |
| Strategy to meet business requirements: | Out-of-the-box functionality and customizations | Out-of-the-box functionality and workarounds |
| Popularity: | High | Very high |
| Bottom line: | Good for big corporations with complex processes | Good for small to mid-size companies with straightforward processes |
Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP systems help corporations meet their business objectives on hand and in the long perspective. If you would like to discuss your business requirements and how they can be addressed optimally, contact us to speak with one of our certified Microsoft consultants.
