Most businesses customize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (previously Finance & Operations) environment. However, few follow a clear-cut process for development and implementation.
In the past, many developers used what we like to call traditional (or manual) ways to handle software development and implementation. Examples include using the Waterfall methodology, Microsoft Project or even Excel for tracking projects. Manual methods like these lacked communication, were error prone, and relied on linear and sequential processes. Manual approaches led to longer development cycles and made it challenging to accommodate changes once a project started.
Luckily, technology has evolved quite a bit over the past two decades, not only within ERP systems, but also through integrations with other enterprise tools. Layer on the powerful force of AI, and businesses can now have a powerful DevOps system without a lot of effort.
One such tool — Azure DevOps — is a comprehensive development platform from Microsoft. It provides the tools you need for version control, quality control, continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and more. Combining FSCM and Azure DevOps allows your teams to use the same environment for development, testing, and deployment. This ensures your business pushes out high-quality solutions quickly and efficiently.
Boyer and Associates has utilized the Azure DevOps platform since its inception as a foundation to help ensure teamwork. With tasks communicated and completed on time and on budget, the result is successful system implementations.
8 benefits of integrating Dynamics 365 FSCM and Azure DevOps
- Better collaboration: Let’s be real — clear and efficient communication is the backbone for all successful projects. Integrating Dynamics 365 FSCM with Azure DevOps gives you a centralized hub for managing all project-related tasks, work items, and communications. With both platforms working in tandem, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders can easily share information, track progress, and address issues in real-time. This level of transparency ensures everyone is on the same page, reducing misunderstandings and accelerating project delivery.
- Enhanced project management: Another key ingredient to success is better, or maybe we should say tighter, project management. Being able to meet deadlines while staying within budget is something every project manager strives to do. It’s possible when you use the robust project management tools in Azure DevOps and integrate them with Dynamics 365 FSCM. You can allocate resources efficiently, set realistic timelines, and easily keep your projects on track.
- Accelerated development and deployment: Whoever gets to market first has the competitive advantage, right? Yes, it’s true and by integrating these two platforms, you can automate and streamline your development and deployment processes. This gives you the speed to beat your competition. Azure DevOps provides continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) capabilities, all with fewer errors. The best part is that it supports agile development practices. Talk to Boyer & Associates about how we can help you get to market first by automating your build, test, and deployment processes.
- Advanced analytics and reporting: The words data-driven decisions are everywhere these days. Every system has data that’s potentially useful for making informed decisions. With the integration of FSCM and Azure DevOps, you can now consolidate data from multiple sources, creating comprehensive reports to shape your strategic decisions quickly. Whether it’s financial performance, supply chain efficiency, or project statuses, you’ll have exactly what you need at your fingertips.
- Improved quality and compliance: Boyer & Associates’ team members are firm believers in high quality and compliance. We know that high-quality products and services build customer loyalty and trust. With Azure DevOps’s robust testing capabilities and quality assurance tools, you know that your solutions will meet the highest standards. Add on the integration with FSCM and you get automated testing and continuous monitoring to help you identify and resolve any potential issues early. This proactive development approach improves your quality and ensures you comply with industry regulations.
- Change management made easy: Being able to effectively manage disruptions from changes is a dream come true. With Azure DevOps integrated with FSCM, change management can be a reality. Ensure your business can adapt to new processes and technologies smoothly — Contact us to learn more.
- Cost savings: We’ve all seen it a dozen times — Businesses reduce their costs, but it compromises their quality, and customers do not come back. Investing in FSCM and DevOps will save money and improve operations. From automation of repetitive tasks to reducing manual errors and improving resource allocation, you have the tools in your toolbox needed to lower costs without losing customers.
- Scalability and flexibility: Technology should help you to grow your business, not overburden it. Boyer and Associates’ consultants are experts at helping growing businesses meet their expansion requirements. The integration of FSCM and Azure DevOps will give you the scalability and flexibility that your growing business needs. Whether you are expanding into new markets, adding more products, or increasing your customer base, these tools can help customize and extend the functionalities needed for your unique business requirements.
Boyer & Associates: A partner you can trust
Integrating Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management with Azure DevOps offers a multitude of benefits that can transform the way your business operates. From enhanced collaboration and project management to accelerated development and cost savings, this powerful integration equips your organization with the tools needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
The Boyer team is ready to help you take your business to the next level. Let’s discuss your business’s growth plan and requirements. We have the technology and skill to make it happen. Contact us today!
