Microsoft Solutions Partner
Agents that act, with guardrails
ERP Consulting Services
Star Knowledge helps ERP buyers compare Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP options, map finance and operations requirements, and turn platform decisions into implementation roadmaps, integrations, migrations, and managed support.
Years
Organisations
Specialists
Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, & ERP Migration
Built across the major agent ecosystems
Copilot Studio
Azure AI Foundry
AWS Bedrock
Google Vertex AI
OpenAI
LangChain / LangGraph
ERP Challenges That Limit Growth
01
Outgrowing QuickBooks or Xero — finance team hitting limits?
02
Legacy ERP (Dynamics GP, NAV, AX) nearing end of support?
03
Inventory inaccurate — stock-outs and overstock happening simultaneously?
Not sure whether to choose D365 Business Central, D365 Finance, or SAP?
What We Do
An ERP Built Around Your Business
01
Right platform, right size
We recommend D365 Business Central, D365 Finance + SCM, or SAP S/4HANA based on your size, complexity, and goals.
02
Finance that closes in hours
Configure financial management to reduce manual reconciliation and support a faster, more controlled month-end close.
03
Supply chain with visibility
Connect inventory, procurement, warehouse, manufacturing, quality, and demand planning for better operational visibility.
CRM + ERP unified
We connect ERP with CRM (D365 Sales or Salesforce) — so sales sees inventory, finance sees orders, and nobody re-enters data.
05
AI-powered operations
Evaluate applicable Copilot capabilities for D365 Finance and SCM based on licensing, data readiness, and supported use cases.
06
Legacy ERP migration
We migrate from Dynamics GP, NAV, SL, AX, Sage, or QuickBooks to modern D365 — data migrated, processes mapped, users trained.
Our Services & Capabilities
ERP Services & Capabilities
01
ERP Strategy & Platform Selection
Assess finance, operations, and supply chain needs to recommend the right ERP, modules, roadmap, and cost model.
- Requirements analysis
- Platform recommendation
- Cost model
- Roadmap
02
ERP Implementation
We implement ERP end-to-end: configuration, data migration, integration, customisation, testing, training, and go-live.
- Configuration
- Data migration
- Integration
- Training
- Go-live
03
Financial Management
We configure finance: GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, budgeting, multi-currency, intercompany, consolidation, and financial reporting.
- GL
- AP/AR
- Budgeting
- Multi-currency
- Consolidation
- Reporting
04
Supply Chain & Operations
We implement inventory, procurement, warehouse management, manufacturing, quality, and demand planning.
- Inventory
- Procurement
- WMS
- Manufacturing
- Demand planning
05
Legacy ERP Migration
We migrate from Dynamics GP, NAV, SL, AX, Sage, QuickBooks, or other legacy ERP to modern D365 — preserving data and processes.
- GP/NAV/AX → D365
- QBs → D365
- Sage → D365
- Data preserved
06
CRM + ERP Integration
We connect ERP with CRM (D365 Sales, Salesforce) and e-commerce — unified customer, order, and inventory data across the business.
- CRM integration
- E-commerce
- Unified data
- Real-time sync
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AI-Powered ERP & Managed Services
Enable applicable Copilot capabilities for D365 Finance and SCM and provide ongoing configuration, training, release support, monitoring, and optimisation.
- Copilot
- AI forecasting
- Managed ERP
- Ongoing support
ERP Platform Comparison
| Criteria | D365 Business Central | D365 Finance + SCM | SAP S/4HANA |
|---|---|---|---|
Target size | SMB (10–250 users) | Enterprise (250+) | Large enterprise (500+) |
Finance | Full (SMB) | Advanced (multi-entity, consolidation) | Advanced (global, multi-entity) |
Supply chain | Basic (inventory, purchasing) | Advanced (WMS, manufacturing) | Advanced (global SCM) |
Power Platform | Native | Native | Limited |
AI / Copilot | Copilot (basic) | Copilot (advanced, forecasting) | SAP Joule AI |
Complexity | Low–medium | Medium–high | High |
Implementation time | 4–12 weeks | 3–9 months | 6–18 months |
Total cost (typical) | $25K–$100K | $100K–$500K+ | $200K–$1M+ |
Best fit | Growing SMBs on Microsoft | Enterprise on Microsoft | Global SAP organisations |
ERP Platforms and Technical Capabilities
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Dynamics 365 Business Central
Best for: SMBs (10–250 users), organisations outgrowing entry-level accounting, Microsoft-stack companies.
02
Dynamics 365 Finance
Enterprise-grade financial management: general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, budgeting, financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and multi-currency. Cloud-native with Copilot AI for cash flow forecasting and anomaly detection.
Best for: Enterprise organisations (250+ users) with complex financial structures, multi-entity, and multi-currency requirements.
03
Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Enterprise supply chain: inventory, procurement, warehouse management, manufacturing, quality, and demand planning. IoT-connected, AI-assisted demand forecasting, and Copilot for supply chain insights.
Best for: Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers with complex supply chains requiring real-time inventory and operations management.
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SAP S/4HANA
SAP’s next-generation ERP for large enterprises. Finance, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and analytics on the HANA in-memory database. For organisations with existing SAP investments or highly complex, global operations.
Best for: Large enterprises (500+ users) with existing SAP, complex global operations, or industry-specific SAP solutions.
Need the right enterprise ERP platform?
Our ERP Implementation Methodology
Production readiness: Implementation planning should explicitly cover role-based security, environment strategy, integration design, data migration validation, UAT, go-live checkpoints, monitoring, backup and recovery planning, and post-go-live hypercare.
Free consultation & assessment
We discuss your finance, operations, reporting, integration, and user readiness needs; review your current ERP, accounting, CRM, and data sources; and recommend the right platform, modules, migration path, and first-phase scope. No cost, no obligation.
Business process mapping
We map your actual business processes: order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, plan-to-produce — and design the ERP to support them.
Configuration & customisation
We configure modules, set up chart of accounts, inventory structures, and workflows — and customise where standard configuration doesn’t fit.
Data migration
We migrate data from legacy ERP, QuickBooks, spreadsheets, or other systems — chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items, and opening balances validated. We build the production MVP: application, AI pipeline, UI, authentication, monitoring, and error handling — with demos every 2 weeks.
Integration
We connect ERP with CRM, e-commerce, banking, payroll, and reporting systems — automated data flows across the business.
Testing, training & go-live
We test with your team (UAT), train users with role-based sessions, and execute go-live with go/no-go checkpoints.
It starts with a free consultation. No obligation.
"What's Your ERP Situation?" → Where to Go
| Your situation | What you need | Recommended platform |
|---|---|---|
“Outgrowing QuickBooks/Xero” | All-in-one ERP for SMB | RAG with LLM + vector search |
“Invoices/contracts processed manually” | Document processor | D365 Business Central |
“Need enterprise finance (multi-entity)” | Enterprise financial management | D365 Finance |
“Need supply chain / manufacturing” | Operations ERP | D365 Supply Chain Management |
“On SAP — need modernisation” | SAP S/4HANA migration/optimisation | SAP S/4HANA (→ /sap-s4hana-consulting/) |
“Legacy GP/NAV/AX needs replacing” | Legacy → modern D365 migration | D365 BC or D365 Finance |
“Need ERP + CRM together” | Unified platform | D365 (Finance + Sales) |
“Not sure which ERP” | Platform selection consultation | Assessment first |
“ERP exists but poorly configured” | ERP optimisation | Consultation to assess |
Case Studies
QuickBooks couldn’t handle multi-currency, project costing, or integration with M365 — finance team spending hours on manual workarounds.
Implemented D365 Business Central: finance, project accounting, multi-currency, and M365 integration. Migrated 5 years of financial data.
Manufacturing company, 400+ users, 3 plants.
Disconnected systems for finance, inventory, and manufacturing — no real-time visibility, frequent stock-outs, and manual financial consolidation.
Implemented D365 Finance + Supply Chain Management: GL, AP/AR, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, and WMS across all 3 plants.
Distribution company, 120 users, Dynamics GP on-prem.
Dynamics GP approaching end of mainstream support — on-prem infrastructure costly, no mobile access, and missing modern features.
Migrated GP data (chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items, open transactions) to D365 Business Central cloud. Integrated with M365 and Power BI.
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing
Production planning, inventory, quality, and multi-plant operations
Distribution & Wholesale
Inventory, procurement, warehouse, and logistics
Professional Services
Project accounting, time tracking, and resource management
Financial Services
Multi-entity consolidation and regulatory reporting
Retail
Inventory, POS integration, and omnichannel operations
Technology
Subscription revenue, project costing, and SaaS operations
Construction
Job costing, subcontractor management, and project finance
Non-profits
Fund accounting and grant management
From a D365 Business Central implementation for 20 users to an enterprise D365 Finance + SCM programme across multiple plants and entities.
Insights
ERP Modernization and Cloud Readiness in 2026
In 2026, many organisations are moving ERP workloads to the cloud because legacy ERP platforms are on lifecycle timelines, infrastructure costs are rising, and cloud ERP is where vendors are investing in AI, automation, and analytics. Dynamics GP, NAV, SL, AX, and SAP ECC require roadmap planning based on each product’s support window and business risk. D365 Business Central, D365 Finance + SCM, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud can reduce infrastructure overhead and improve access to newer forecasting, reporting, and integration capabilities.
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Legacy ERP is on the clock — GP, NAV, AX, and SAP ECC are approaching end of support; migration planning should start now
02
03
ERP + CRM convergence
Business Central if: you’re an SMB (10–250 users), want all-in-one (finance + sales + inventory + projects), and value simplicity and fast implementation. D365 Finance if: you’re enterprise (250+ users), need multi-entity consolidation, advanced financial reporting, or separate supply chain/manufacturing modules. Business Central is simpler and faster; Finance is more powerful and complex. We recommend based on your actual complexity, not your aspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ERP platforms do you implement?
Business Central for SMBs (10–250 users) wanting all-in-one simplicity. D365 Finance for enterprises (250+) needing multi-entity, advanced consolidation, and separate SCM modules. The deciding factors are user count, financial complexity, and manufacturing/supply chain needs.
How do you decide between Business Central and D365 Finance?
Business Central for SMBs (10–250 users) wanting all-in-one simplicity. D365 Finance for enterprises (250+) needing multi-entity, advanced consolidation, and separate SCM modules. The deciding factors are user count, financial complexity, and manufacturing/supply chain needs.
Can you migrate from Dynamics GP, NAV, or AX?
Yes — legacy Dynamics migration is a core service. We migrate chart of accounts, master data, open transactions, and historical data to D365 Business Central or Finance. Processes are mapped and rebuilt in the modern platform.
Can you migrate from QuickBooks or Xero?
Yes — common migration for growing organisations. We migrate financial data, set up D365 Business Central with proper chart of accounts, and configure the modules you need beyond basic accounting.
How much does ERP implementation cost?
D365 Business Central: $25,000–$100,000 over 4–12 weeks. D365 Finance + SCM: $100,000–$500,000+ over 3–9 months. SAP S/4HANA: $200,000–$1,000,000+ over 6–18 months. Licensing is separate and per-user. A consultation produces a specific scope and cost.
How long does ERP implementation take?
Business Central: 4–12 weeks. D365 Finance: 3–6 months. D365 Finance + SCM: 5–9 months. SAP: 6–18 months. Phased implementation (finance first, then operations) reduces risk.
Can you integrate ERP with our CRM?
Yes — we connect D365 Finance/BC with D365 Sales, Salesforce, and other CRM platforms. Customer, order, inventory, and revenue data synchronised so sales and finance work from one version of the truth.
What is Copilot for D365 Finance?
Microsoft’s AI assistant for financial management — cash flow forecasting, late payment prediction, financial anomaly detection, and AI-assisted reporting. Cloud-only, included with D365 Finance licensing.
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