Overview

Transitioning from a startup to a mid or a large- size organization demands the operational heads to stay focused and systematic for efficiently managing the fast altering business operations. Most businesses, therefore, look for comprehensive ERP platforms to ensure effective management of expanding corporate functions, including finance, operations, sales, business planning, manufacturing, development, marketing, customer service, human resources, along with other business tasks.

Choosing an appropriate ERP system for emerging organizations can be a revolutionary decision. Picking the right ERP, however, can turn into a complicated task when enterprises are not sure of which ERP features they need for their operations. It gets trickier when business heads are uncertain of how much they should spend for attaining the desired returns on investment (or ROI), and most importantly, when businesses are unsure of selecting the right vendor partner.

Which ERP Platform is the Best for Growing Enterprises?

Are you looking for the right ERP solution to cope up with the rapid expansion of your corporate functions? Are you puzzled deciding between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and SAP ERP?

Do Not Worry… Geniuses at Dynamics Square Can Help!

Team Dynamics Square has identified two market- leading ERP solutions for medium and large- size organizations – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (or D365 F&O), and SAP ERP. The team deep- dived into the notable features of both these smart ERP platforms to assist enterprises in evaluating and picking the most appropriate solution for their business.

Comparative Features

Criteria	Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations	SAP ERP
Integration	Seamless integration with other Microsoft products, including Office 365 and Outlook	Integration requires third- party applications
Ease of Implementation	Quick and simple	Relatively time taking
Customization	Possible through in- house talent or through an extensive network of technology vendors	Organizations need to have a thorough understanding and knowledge of SAP
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)	Minimum TCO with reasonable costs	Comparatively higher TCO
Features and Tools	Intuitive capabilities and interactive features	Conventional and standard tools
Business Intelligence (BI) Capabilities	Built on numerous BI tools, including Power BI, Azure Machine Learning, and more	Requires own server, database, and security models to deploy SAP BI platform
Benefits Realization and ROI	Assured higher returns with faster ROI	ROI takes longer than expected

Pros and Cons – Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Pros and Cons – SAP ERP

Conclusion

The above comparative discussion declares Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations as a clear winner over SAP ERP. D365 F&O not just assures efficient data management but empowers businesses to grow from small to large size enterprises. Microsoft has its own ecosystem that allows system managers to integrate D365 F&O seamlessly with other Microsoft applications, while users’ familiarity with Microsoft applications makes it easy to adapt and operate. Besides, its core capabilities of developing smart business solutions make D365 F&O more consistent and reliable.

Connect with Dynamics Square, the internationally recognized and preferred technology partners of Microsoft Dynamics, to evaluate and select the best ERP solution for your business.