ERP Consultant Selection Checklist for Microsoft Dynamics AX

ERP Consultant Selection Checklist:  Finding the Right ERP Solution Provider is Key for Dynamics AX Satisfaction

Whether you are considering making a change to switch your ERP system to Microsoft Dynamics AX or whether you've been using Microsoft Dynamics AX for years, it's good to review the 10 qualities in an ERP consulting firm to look for in your solution provider.  Embracing the right ERP consultant as a long term part of your team can help ensure your success down the road. If your ERP partner is dedicated to a long-term relationship, you will reap the benefits of a successful ERP implementation and ongoing maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics AX. It's worth the search in finding the right technology alliance that will serve your business for many years to come. 

The term ERP consultant or VAR (Value Added Reseller) in this blog refers to ERP software and business process experts who help businesses get the most our of their ERP software investment.  ERP consultants help businesses grow through technology and best practices.  The VAR evaluates the entire situation, add-on software to accomodate unique requirements, considers business processes and best practices and implements and supports ERP solutions.  If you haven't already found a VAR or ERP Consultant you love and trust, reach out today and start the conversation about your business challenges and growth goals!

Top 10 Qualities to Look for in a Premier ERP Consultant for Microsoft Dynamics AX

Here are just a few of many reasons why clients choose SBS Group for their Microsoft Dynamics AX support, implementations and upgrades:

1. What is the average tenure of Microsoft Dynamics AX consultant?  Ours is 4.5 years
2. Do they have functional and technical AX Masters on staff
3. Wide range of domain experience
4. On-site, off-site or off-shore development and support
5. Do you have a dedicated help desk?  SBS Group does, indeed!
6. Do you have certifications to help with my various business functions and departments including:
• Projects
• Human Resources Management
• Financial Series
• Trade & Logistics
• Production
7. What do you charge for upgrades and what is the process?  SBS Group has it's own Report Migration Tool for Upgrades to reduce average conversion time from 10 hours/report to 1 hour/report
8. Do you have exceptional business expertise in my industry - SBS Group has 10 core industries and cover the nation
9. Dedicated web-based client site for collaboration, document management and project deliverables
10. Complete project implementation and support skills

We are happy to open the conversation with you As a Microsoft Master VAR, SBS Group can provide the highest level of service and support to bring the powerful capabilities of Dynamics AX to your organization.

Want to learn more about how SBS Group can help your Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation? Read our Press Ganey Case Study to learn how SBS Goup helped Press Ganey get rid of their old legacy systems and replace them with tailored solutions that met their speed and agility requirements, and how we can help your company today.

If you have questions about this blog or other questions about increasing your company's profitability, contact us or call 888.725.2555 and our ERP experts and we look forward to finding ways to help you.

SBS Group USA:  From local offices across North America, SBS Group provides business management solutions to help growing companies meet their operational, financial, regulatory, and technical challenges. Through a proven process of Discovery, Analysis, Design and Delivery, we leverage ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence, and Office Productivity technology to build, deploy, and support innovative systems in your data center or in the Cloud.

With your business at its core, the SBS experience begins with an assessment of “what is” by our industry experts.  We’ll mutually develop an individualized roadmap that includes crisp deliverables, transparent budgets and evaluate how to make all of your technology work better together.

The SBS Difference​

• Single source provider of technology solutions
• Custom development, project management, and application consulting teams
• Reduced risk with PMI (Project Management Institute) certified project managers
• Exceptional business expertise across an array of focus industries and verticals
• Portal for collaboration, document management, and project deliverables
• Dedicated account manager to oversee and manage our business relationship
• Microsoft Gold Competencies in Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management 
• Top Microsoft Partner – 2014 President’s Club, 2014 Inner Circle Member
• Over 3000 loyal clients
• Completed more than 1,000,000 hours of implementations
• More than 5000 hours of training spent annually
• Deep Microsoft Dynamics expertise with more than 200 MS Dynamics certified consultants

Another version of this blog was posted here: Ten Reasons to Choose SBS Group for Your Microsoft Dynamics AX Implementation

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