The hidden costs of customization in D365 F&O and smarter alternatives

In today’s digital-first world, ERP implementations are critical to the success of any business—but customization often leads to hidden costs that can hinder growth. Join Jasmine Leslie, Pre-Sales Engineer at DynamicWeb, and Jannik Schüller, ERP Presales Solution Specialist at Avantiico, for an insightful discussion on the Dynamic Leaders Podcast. Together, they’ll explore the hidden costs of customization in ERP implementations and how smarter alternatives, like automation and integration with platforms like DynamicWeb, can save businesses time, money, and operational headaches.

During this conversation, we will dive into:

• The Hidden Costs of Customization: How customization increases implementation costs, complicates upgrades, and adds technical debt over time.
• eCommerce Implications: The impact of excessive customizations on e-commerce operations, including performance bottlenecks and integration challenges.
• Automation vs. Customization: How leveraging automation within Microsoft Dynamics 365 can eliminate the need for costly custom development and simplify business processes. Automation isn’t just for e-commerce; it extends to financial processes as well, streamlining operations like multi-entity management and reducing the need for customization in complex financial systems.
• Best Practices for ERP Implementations: Key strategies for asking the right questions and avoiding unnecessary customizations.
• Success Stories: Real-world examples of businesses that successfully minimized customization and streamlined their operations with DynamicWeb and other automation tools like Avantiico’s Advanced Multi-Company Solution (AMCS), which simplifies multi-entity management within D365 F&O without requiring customization.
• The Future of ERP Implementations: Insights into how businesses can future-proof their systems while minimizing costs and maximizing scalability.

Whether you’re managing a multi-entity operation, overseeing complex integrations, or working within an eCommerce environment, this podcast will provide you with the insights and strategies to avoid the hidden costs of customization and implement smarter, more efficient solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to optimize your ERP systems and take your business operations to the next level.

Featured Guests:

Jasmine Leslie, Pre-Sales Engineer, DynamicWeb
Jannik Schüller, ERP Presales Solution Specialist, Avantiico