Business Central & ERP Ecosystem
Is your software a Ferrari®, but you're driving it like a Yugo®?
Deep expertise in Microsoft Business Central, Power Platform, and multiple ERP systems. I don't just recommend—I build, configure, and integrate solutions that actually work in your operations.
Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Operations
Successful ERP implementations require both deep technical expertise and real operational understanding. As a Microsoft Certified Business Central Functional Consultant with executive operations experience, I bring both perspectives to every engagement.
The Implementation Challenge
Many organizations invest significantly in ERP systems, but struggle to achieve the expected return. Teams may work around the system rather than with it, reports may not provide the insights needed, and workflows may not align with actual business operations. The gap between technical capability and operational reality prevents the system from delivering its full value.
The Integrated Solution
Success comes from understanding both the technical capabilities of Business Central AND the operational realities of running a distribution, manufacturing, or logistics business. When I configure your ERP, it's designed to support how your business actually works—enabling your team rather than constraining them.
Experience Includes: Microsoft Business Central, Sage MAS 100/500, SQL Server, C#, Excel VBA, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI)
Core Capabilities
- ✓ Microsoft Business Central implementation and optimization
- ✓ Power Platform integration (Automate, Apps, BI)
- ✓ ERP selection and evaluation
- ✓ System migrations and data conversions
- ✓ Custom extensions and modifications
- ✓ Integration architecture design
- ✓ SQL Server database design and reporting
- ✓ C# development for custom solutions
- ✓ Excel VBA automation
- ✓ User training and adoption strategies
Technology Expertise
Microsoft Business Central
Microsoft Certified Functional Consultant with deep implementation and optimization experience.
Capabilities:
- → Full implementation from requirements to go-live
- → System configuration and optimization
- → Custom reports and dashboards
- → Extension development (AL language)
- → Performance tuning and troubleshooting
- → Upgrade planning and execution
- → User training and documentation
- → Integration with third-party systems
Microsoft Power Platform
Leverage the Power Platform to extend Business Central and automate business processes.
Power Automate:
- → Workflow automation and approvals
- → Integration between systems
- → Document processing automation
- → Scheduled data synchronization
Power Apps:
- → Custom mobile and web applications
- → Field service solutions
- → Data collection forms
Power BI:
- → Executive dashboards and analytics
- → Real-time operational reporting
- → Financial and operational KPIs
Custom Development
Build custom solutions when off-the-shelf functionality doesn't meet your needs.
SQL Server:
- → Database design and optimization
- → Custom queries and stored procedures
- → Reporting Services (SSRS)
- → Integration Services (SSIS)
C# Development:
- → Custom business applications
- → API development and integration
- → BC extensions and customizations
- → Windows services and automation
Excel VBA:
- → Custom Excel add-ins
- → Automated reporting from ERP
- → Data validation and processing
Multiple ERP Systems
Experience with various ERP platforms enables informed system selection and migration planning.
Experience With:
- → Microsoft Business Central (primary)
- → Sage MAS 100 and MAS 500
Services:
- → ERP comparison and selection
- → System migration planning
- → Data conversion and cleanup
- → Cross-platform integrations
- → Legacy system retirement
Our ERP & Technology Services
Business Central Implementation
Complete implementation services from requirements gathering through go-live and beyond.
- ✓ Requirements analysis and gap assessment
- ✓ System configuration and setup
- ✓ Data migration and validation
- ✓ Custom report development
- ✓ Integration with existing systems
- ✓ User training and documentation
- ✓ Go-live support and optimization
- ✓ Post-implementation support
Business Central Optimization
Get more value from your existing Business Central investment through optimization and enhancement.
- ✓ System health assessment
- ✓ Process and workflow optimization
- ✓ Custom report development
- ✓ Performance tuning
- ✓ User adoption improvement
- ✓ Training and documentation updates
- ✓ Feature utilization analysis
ERP Selection & Evaluation
Make informed ERP decisions based on operational requirements and business objectives.
- ✓ Requirements definition and prioritization
- ✓ ERP vendor evaluation and comparison
- ✓ Demonstration facilitation and assessment
- ✓ Cost-benefit analysis
- ✓ Implementation partner selection
- ✓ Contract negotiation support
- ✓ Implementation planning
System Integration & Automation
Connect your systems and automate workflows for seamless data flow and reduced manual work.
- ✓ Integration architecture design
- ✓ API development and integration
- ✓ Power Automate workflow creation
- ✓ EDI integration (suppliers/customers)
- ✓ E-commerce platform integration
- ✓ CRM integration (Dynamics, Salesforce)
- ✓ WMS and shipping system integration
Custom Extensions & Development
Extend Business Central capabilities with custom functionality tailored to your business.
- ✓ Custom AL extensions for Business Central
- ✓ Custom reports and documents
- ✓ Workflow enhancements
- ✓ Custom fields and tables
- ✓ Integration with external systems
- ✓ Mobile solutions for field operations
Dashboards & Analytics
Turn your ERP data into actionable insights with executive dashboards and analytics.
- ✓ Power BI dashboard development
- ✓ Real-time operational metrics
- ✓ Financial performance reporting
- ✓ Inventory and supply chain analytics
- ✓ Sales and customer analytics
- ✓ Executive KPI scorecards
- ✓ Mobile dashboard access
What Makes This Approach Different
The Power of Dual Expertise
The combination of Microsoft Business Central certification and 35+ years of executive operations experience creates a unique advantage. This dual perspective ensures that technical implementations are grounded in operational reality, and business strategies are enabled by properly configured technology.
Technical Expertise:
- ✓ Microsoft Business Central certification
- ✓ Deep implementation skills
- ✓ Custom development capabilities
- ✓ Integration architecture design
- ✓ Power Platform expertise
Operational Experience:
- ✓ Former VP of Operations
- ✓ Warehouse and distribution management
- ✓ Supply chain operations
- ✓ Executive decision-making
- ✓ Team leadership and change management
The result: ERP systems configured to match your operations, workflows your team actually uses, reports that drive decisions, and real ROI from your technology investment.