Unlocking Business Growth Through Cloud ERP
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), staying competitive requires efficiency, agility, and data-driven decision-making. Traditional, on-premises ERP systems often fail to meet modern business needs, leading to inefficiencies, high operational costs, and fragmented data.
The Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Microsoft, reveals how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central empowers businesses to scale efficiently while optimizing costs and workforce productivity.
👉 Source: Forrester TEI Study on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
This blog explores how businesses can achieve cost savings, enhanced productivity, and seamless integration with Microsoft solutions using Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Key Findings: The Business Value of Dynamics 365 Business Central
The Forrester TEI study found that companies that migrated to Dynamics 365 Business Central realized:
✔ 172% Return on Investment (ROI) over three years
✔ 9% to 18% increase in workforce productivity
✔ $30,000 annual savings from avoiding third-party reporting fees
✔ $50,600 in avoided costs from legacy ERP solutions
✔ Reduction in required hires, allowing finance teams to scale without increasing headcount
These cost and productivity improvements demonstrate why businesses must modernize their ERP capabilities to drive growth, agility, and profitability.
How Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Drives Business Efficiency
1️⃣ Increased Productivity for Finance and Operations Teams
✔ AI-driven automation reduces manual data entry and reporting efforts
✔ Real-time dashboards enable faster financial reconciliation and decision-making
✔ Supply chain automation improves order processing and vendor management
Example: A technology manufacturing company saved 15 hours per month per finance employee and 30% of operations team time by automating financial reporting and supply chain workflows.
2️⃣ Eliminating Unnecessary Costs and Reducing IT Complexity
✔ Eliminates multiple legacy ERP systems that require expensive maintenance
✔ Reduces third-party reporting and customization costs by $30,000 annually
✔ Enables cloud-based scalability without additional IT infrastructure investment
Example: A biotech company reduced manual invoice processing by 75%, freeing up valuable staff time for strategic work.
3️⃣ Seamless Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem
✔ Native integration with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Teams enhances productivity
✔ AI-powered insights help businesses optimize decision-making in real-time
✔ Cloud-based ERP enhances security, accessibility, and collaboration
Example: A financial services company used Business Central with Power BI to automate financial reporting across 300 clients, increasing scalability without adding headcount.
Business Impact: A Cost-Effective, Scalable ERP Solution
Businesses migrating to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience:
✔ Lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional on-premises ERP
✔ Faster time to value, with an average payback period of just 7 months
✔ Improved revenue potential by enabling automation, AI-driven insights, and customer expansion opportunities
By eliminating inefficiencies and automating key processes, companies can focus on growth, innovation, and customer experience rather than being bogged down by ERP maintenance.
Envisioning the Future of Business with Cloud ERP
As businesses scale, they need flexible, cloud-based solutions to support growth without adding unnecessary complexity or cost. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central enables organizations to:
✔ Gain real-time financial visibility to drive strategic decisions
✔ Reduce ERP maintenance costs and IT overhead
✔ Automate financial, supply chain, and operations workflows for greater efficiency
Together, let’s envision the future and lead it.
Ready to modernize your business operations? Contact INFOC today to explore how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can transform your business.
