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Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Consulting Services
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D365 F&O Challenges That Limit Growth
01
Financial close takes a week — manual consolidation, spreadsheet reconciliation, and delayed reporting?
02
No real-time inventory visibility — stock-outs and overstock happening simultaneously?
03
Legacy ERP (AX, GP, NAV, or SAP) nearing end of life with no migration plan?
Finance and operations disconnected — sales doesn’t see inventory, finance doesn’t see production?
What We Do
Why Star Knowledge for D365 Finance & Operations
01
Finance that closes in hours
Automate consolidation, improve reconciliation, and enable real-time reporting to reduce manual month-end effort.
02
Supply chain with real-time visibility
Connect inventory, procurement, and warehouse operations to see stock, orders, and shipments across locations.
03
Manufacturing that runs on the floor
Manage production planning and execution with BOMs, routes, capacity, shop floor operations, and quality processes.
Copilot-enhanced finance and operations
Apply Copilot capabilities across finance and supply chain for forecasting, insights, and AI-assisted decision support where appropriate.
05
Legacy migration specialists
Modernise AX, GP, NAV, SAP, and other legacy ERP environments with structured migration, integration, validation, and business continuity planning.
06
Multi-geography, smartshored delivery
Support US, UK, and Australian implementations with onshore functional leadership and smartshored technical delivery.
Our Services & Capabilities
01
D365 F&O Strategy & Advisory
Assess finance and operations requirements, current ERP capabilities, modules, entities, migration needs, phasing, and budget to build a practical roadmap.
- Requirements assessment
- Module selection
- Phasing
- Budget
- Migration approach
- Honest recommendation
02
D365 Finance Implementation
Implement general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, budgeting, multi-currency, intercompany, consolidation, and financial reporting.
- GL
- AP/AR
- Fixed assets
- Budgeting
- Multi-currency
- Consolidation
- Reporting
03
D365 Supply Chain Management
Connect procurement, inventory, sales orders, demand forecasting, and master planning for real-time supply chain visibility.
- Procurement
- Inventory
- Sales orders
- Demand forecasting
- Master planning
- Real-time
04
Manufacturing & Production
Implement discrete, process, and lean manufacturing with production orders, BOMs, routes, capacity planning, shop floor execution, and quality management.
- Discrete
- Process
- Lean
- BOMs
- Routes
- Capacity
- Shop floor
- Quality
05
Warehouse Management
Configure advanced warehouse operations including layouts, location directives, wave processing, picking, packing, shipping, and mobile devices.
- WMS
- Location directives
- Wave processing
- Picking
- Packing
- Mobile
- RF devices
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Legacy ERP Migration
Migrate from Dynamics AX, GP, NAV, SAP, or other legacy ERP platforms with data migration, process redesign, integration rebuilds, and phased cutover.
- AX → D365
- GP → D365
- NAV → D365
- SAP → D365
- Data preserved
- Phased cutover
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Integration & Data Migration
Connect D365 F&O with CRM, e-commerce, banking, EDI, 3PL, and reporting while migrating and validating financial and master data.
- Dual Write
- CRM
- E-commerce
- Banking
- EDI
- 3PL
- Data migration
- Reconciliation
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Optimisation & Managed Support
Optimise the ERP after go-live with performance tuning, Copilot capabilities, configuration improvements, user support, and continuous optimisation.
- Copilot
- Performance tuning
- Managed support
- Configuration
- Continuous improvement
Need SMB ERP? See D365 Business Central on our ERP page. Evaluating SAP?
D365 F&O vs Business Central vs SAP S/4HANA
| Criteria | D365 Finance + SCM | D365 Business Central | SAP S/4HANA |
|---|---|---|---|
Target | Enterprise (250+ users) | SMB (10–250 users) | Large enterprise (500+) |
Finance | Advanced (multi-entity, consolidation, IFRS) | Full (SMB-level) | Advanced (global, multi-entity) |
Supply chain | Advanced (WMS, manufacturing, planning) | Basic (inventory, purchasing) | Advanced (global SCM) |
Manufacturing | Discrete, process, lean | Basic / light assembly | Comprehensive |
Warehouse | Advanced WMS (wave, location, mobile) | Basic inventory | Advanced EWM |
AI / Copilot | Copilot for Finance and SCM | Copilot (basic) | SAP Joule AI |
Platform | Cloud-native (Azure) | Cloud-native (Azure) | Cloud or on-prem |
Power Platform integration | Native | Native | Limited |
Typical implementation | 3–12 months | 4–12 weeks | 6–18 months |
Best for | Enterprise on Microsoft | Growing SMBs on Microsoft | Global SAP organisations |
D365 F&O Modules & Technology
Functional Modules
| Module | Business area | Key capabilities |
|---|---|---|
D365 Finance | Financial management | GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, budgeting, consolidation, multi-currency, financial reporting |
D365 Supply Chain Management | Supply chain & operations | Procurement, inventory, sales orders, demand forecasting, master planning, quality |
Manufacturing | Production | Discrete, process, lean, BOMs, routes, capacity, production orders, shop floor |
Warehouse Management | Warehouse operations | Location directives, wave processing, picking, packing, shipping, mobile/RF |
Project Operations | Project management | Project accounting, time/expense, resource management, billing, revenue recognition |
Asset Management | Asset lifecycle | Equipment, preventive maintenance, work orders, spare parts, cost tracking |
How We Implement D365 Finance & Operations
Free consultation & assessment
We discuss your finance and operations needs, assess your current ERP, and recommend the right D365 approach. No cost, no obligation.
Strategy & blueprint
We define scope: modules, entities, countries, integrations, and data migration. Produce the business process blueprint — Fit-to-Standard workshops identify gaps between standard D365 and your requirements.
Configuration & development
We configure modules, set up chart of accounts, inventory structures, manufacturing routes, and warehouse layouts. Build customisations and integrations where standard doesn’t fit.
Data migration
We migrate chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items, BOMs, and open transactions — with validation, dry runs, and reconciliation before go-live.
Testing & cutover
We execute testing (functional, integration, UAT, performance), rehearse the cutover plan, and validate go/no-go criteria.
Go-live, hypercare & managed support
We execute go-live, provide hypercare (2–6 weeks), and transition to ongoing managed support — so you’re never left on your own.
It starts with a free D365 F&O consultation. No obligation.
Platform & Integration
| Category | Capabilities |
|---|---|
Infrastructure |
Cloud-native on Azure · Auto-scaling · Disaster recovery · Lifecycle Services (LCS) |
Integration | Dual Write (D365 CE sync) · OData APIs · Data entities · Azure Service Bus · EDI |
Extensibility | X++ · Power Platform · Azure Logic Apps · ISV solutions |
Analytics | Power BI ebedded · Management Reporter · Financial reporting · Copilot insights |
AI | Copilot for Finance · Copilot for SCM · Demand forecasting · Cash flow prediction |
Migration tools | Data Management Framework (DMF) · Data entities · LCS · ISV migration tools Custom AI product |
Case Studies
Leading company dispatching goods to locations nationwide
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service
Coordinating dispatched field resources across the country without a unified system
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service, customized to the client’s requirements
Leading wireless networking solutions provider in the USA, serving education institutes and universities
Dynamics 365 for Sales (Dynamics 365 CRM)
Tracking interaction with their contract manufacturer
A strategic assessment, followed by a Dynamics 365 for Sales implementation
Leading startup bank in its region
Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Power BI
Six specific requirements, from a single customer repository to campaign tracking
A customized Dynamics 365 Customer Service implementation, with Power BI insight
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing
Discrete, process, and lean manufacturing with shop floor execution
Distribution & Wholesale
Inventory, procurement, warehouse, and logistics
Retail
Merchandise, supply chain, and omnichannel operations
Professional Services
Project accounting, time/expense, and resource management
Financial Services
ulti-entity consolidation and regulatory financial reporting
Energy & Utilities
Asset management, maintenance, and project operations
Construction
Job costing, subcontractor management, and project finance
Food & Beverage
Batch tracking, quality management, and shelf-life
From a focused D365 Finance implementation for a single entity to a multi-country, multi-plant Finance + SCM + Manufacturing programme.
Insights
Enterprise ERP Has to Earn Its Keep (2026)
In 2026, D365 Finance and Supply Chain Management is a mature, cloud-native enterprise ERP with capabilities that didn’t exist a few years ago. Copilot for Finance forecasts cash flow and predicts late payments. Copilot for SCM forecasts demand and identifies supply chain risks. Embedded Power BI gives real-time analytics without a separate BI project. And Dual Write keeps your CRM and ERP synchronised automatically. But technology only matters if it solves your actual problems: closing the books faster, seeing inventory in real time, planning production properly, and fulfilling orders accurately. That’s what we implement.
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Copilot is real now — cash flow forecasting, late payment prediction, and demand planning are production features in D365, not previews
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Is Your ERP Ready for Modern Finance and Operations?
Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management brings finance, supply chain, manufacturing, planning, and analytics into one enterprise platform. With AI-assisted forecasting, real-time insights, and connected business processes, organisations can move beyond fragmented legacy systems. The value, however, comes from aligning the platform with real business processes — improving financial visibility, inventory management, production planning, and order fulfilment rather than simply replacing an old ERP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations?
Two enterprise ERP products that work together: D365 Finance handles financial management (GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, budgeting, consolidation, multi-currency). D365 Supply Chain Management handles operations (procurement, inventory, manufacturing, warehouse, quality). Together they’re Microsoft’s enterprise ERP for organisations with 250+ users.
What's the difference between D365 F&O and Business Central?
Business Central is all-in-one ERP for SMBs (10–250 users) — simpler, faster to implement. D365 F&O is enterprise ERP for complex organisations (250+) — multi-entity consolidation, advanced manufacturing, warehouse management, and large-scale supply chain. Different products for different scale and complexity.
What functional areas do you cover?
Financial management (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, budgeting, consolidation), supply chain (procurement, inventory, sales orders, demand forecasting), manufacturing (discrete, process, lean, BOMs, routes, shop floor), warehouse management (WMS, picking, packing, mobile), and project operations (project accounting, time/expense, billing).
Can you migrate us from Dynamics AX, GP, or NAV?
Yes — legacy Dynamics migration is a core service. We migrate chart of accounts, master data, open transactions, and historical data. Processes are mapped and rebuilt in D365 F&O. We’ve migrated from AX 2009, AX 2012, GP, NAV, and non-Microsoft legacy ERP.
How much does D365 F&O implementation cost?
D365 Finance only: $16,000–$120,000. Finance + SCM: $28,000–$210,000. Enterprise multi-entity + manufacturing: $80,000+ (scope-dependent). Managed support: $2,000–$10,000/month. Daily rate: $400–$600. Licensing is separate.
How long does implementation take?
D365 Finance single entity: 3–5 months. Finance + SCM: 5–9 months. Multi-entity + manufacturing + warehouse: 8–14 months. Phased implementation (finance first, then operations) reduces risk and shows value earlier.
What is Copilot for D365 Finance?
Yes — discrete, process, and lean manufacturing. Production orders, bills of materials, routes, capacity planning, shop floor execution, and quality management. For complex manufacturing with multi-level BOMs, formula management, and batch tracking, D365 SCM is built for it.
Can D365 F&O handle manufacturing?
Yes — discrete, process, and lean manufacturing. Production orders, bills of materials, routes, capacity planning, shop floor execution, and quality management. For complex manufacturing with multi-level BOMs, formula management, and batch tracking, D365 SCM is built for it.
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