Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business Central
Implementation Plan
Implementation Process – Table of Contents
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• Sales Analysis
Phase 1 Project Analysis • Customized Quote
• Statement of Work

Design & • Workshop

Phase 2 • Project Design Documentation
Development • System Configuration

• Testing
Phase 3 Deployment • Training
• Data Conversion

Phase 4 Go Live • Onsite/Remote Support

Phase 5 Project Closeout • Warranty/Go-Live Support

Phase 1

Project Understanding This project will cover the following core activities:
» Implementation timeline
WebSan will utilize a fixed scope and fee schedule for this
project. This program is designed for rapid implementation » Software installation, setup and configuration
while providing base-level data conversion, training, and go- » Conversion of master record data from your
live coaching to help your organization successfully existing system
transition to the Microsoft Dynamics system.
» Conversion of operational open transactional
data from your existing system as required
» Supplemental Training (primary training to be
completed via Web using WebSan University)
» Go-live and ongoing support
Phase 2

Gather Business This guarantees that the final system configuration

will provide the maximum benefit to the Client and
Requirements: Business meet the objectives set out in the above sections.
Configuration of the system and data design
Requirements Workshops decisions will be determined by the outcome of
these meetings so it is imperative that all business
This is a series of Design sessions, to further identify and process information be brought forth at these
define the business processes the Client needs to have sessions.
supported by utilizing the modules identified in this
Proposal. WebSan will lead discussions and document
findings. These sessions are held in order to ensure there
are no gaps in WebSan’s understanding of the business
processes at the Client.
Phase 2 (cont’d)

Documents or Data to be supplied by Client A complete list of data conversion elements are detailed
include: below. A primary contact at the Client should be
» Reports utilized in the normal course of nominated to be responsible for that data.
business Client Responsibility: Ensure that appropriate subject
» List of core Microsoft Dynamics 365 users and matter experts are in attendance at each session.
Provide all pertinent information regarding current
their roles/responsibilities
» Key Dashboard and workflow requirements business processes. Provide sample data and reports as
necessary.
» Identify features and functions of Microsoft
Dynamics 365 that are must-haves, nice-to-
haves and features that can be removed from
Microsoft Dynamics 365 to “clean up” the
working environment for users
Phase 2 (cont’d)

Configure Standard Client Responsibility: Provide one named Product

Champion to be trained during the setup and

Solutions configuration of the base organization to enable the Client

to make system tweaks or improvements on an on-going
basis.
WebSan will configure the system and modules listed in
the plan based upon the information gathered in the Design
workshop activity. This setup will be performed once in
the live organization in Dynamics 365. Setup is completed WebSan will document Dynamics 365 system Design with
when a transaction can successfully be entered in the the Client based on the Design requirements workshops.
appropriate modules in scope. The system setup will be documented and signed off by
WebSan will set up all users and user security. System the Client during the Design Close meeting.
administrator(s) will be set up with the appropriate rights Client Responsibility: Client is responsible for signing off
to customize the system as required. on the design of the system and validating configuration
assumptions.
Phase 3

Deployment and User WebSan will conduct classroom training for the key
areas defined in your plan. Note that unless
Training otherwise stated, all training and support services
are assumed to be “remote” services facilitated by
Training on the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is classified the web. Onsite support or training services may
by the type of end user. All users will be trained by incur additional charges (above travel costs). Each
WebSan, once the online training is completed. WebSan specific Client need will be addressed by the project
will not begin training Client staff until all online training manager from WebSan to determine appropriate
has been completed. WebSan will provide “contextual” charges.
training that is specific to the Client, whereas the online
training is generic to Dynamics 365.
Data Conversion
Each class will be conducted training one module at a time,
and can be recorded by the Client for review purposes. A Client Responsibility: Microsoft and WebSan offer
list of applicable Online courses is available at extensive on-line training courses, which provide
www.websanuniversity.com/catalog. an excellent introduction to the subject matter.
Phase 3 (cont’d)

Client shall take all applicable Microsoft Dynamics

365 online classes for the modules being trained ID Area, Description/Entity Source System
Destination
Contact
Intended D365
NAV Module
System Strategy Modules
on prior to sessions in order for the classroom 1 General Ledger - Accounts QB D365 AM Auto FI
training to be most effective. These interactive 2 General Ledger - History QB D365 AM Auto FI
Typically balances by peri
previous fiscal year only)
and detailed classes are accessible from WebSan 3 Open AP QB D365 AM Auto AP
University. 4 Open AR (incl Sales Orders) QB D365 AM Auto AR
5 Vendors QB D365 AM Auto POP

Make appropriate subject matter experts available 6 Customers QB D365 AM Auto SOP
7 Bank Accounts QB D365 AM Auto FI
for training. 8 Unapplied Payments QB D365 AM Auto FI
9 Open Purchase Orders QB D365 AM Auto POP
Samples of all data will be required prior to 10 Inventory QB D365 AM Auto Inventory
cutover…a final version of the data will be 11 Warehouse Site Locations QB D365 AM Auto Inventory

required for the actual cutover activities at go-live. *Any object listed as “Intended Strategy = Auto” means that WebSan will provide a template to the Client to
populate for data conversion.
Timeline & Work Effort – A sample timeline of our proposed methodology

The Project start date will be mutually agreed to upon signed Proposal. WebSan agrees to start the project within 6-8 weeks of the signed Proposal and initial payment receipt. The final
detailed Project Plan will be delivered upon completion of the workshops during the Design phase; the above is a guideline for now. Additional Proposals will be submitted for each
subsequent phase.
Phase 4

Go-Live » AP check run assistance

» AR statement processing
After the above activities are completed, the next step is
cutting over to the Microsoft Dynamics 365 system. This is » Posting payables, receivables or GL transaction
also referred to as “Go Live”. Activities include, but are not batches
limited to (dependent upon modules implemented per » Bank Reconciliation
Client proposal):
» Purchase Order creation
» Sales Order Processing and Shipping
» Running Financial Reports
Phase 4 (cont’d)

The cutover phase usually takes place over a

weekend or a period of a few days.
Client Responsibility: Communicate any open
issues that have arisen in the immediate time
during the cutover and assist in getting all end-
users comfortable with the system.
Phase 5

Warranty/Go-Live
Support
Note that a “Warranty Period” has been added to the end
of the project plan, which is a free support period for any
issues that come up during that timeframe. This is to
ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
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