{"id":102203,"date":"2018-11-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisn.com\/microsoft-dynamics-sl-partner\/"},"modified":"2018-11-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T05:00:00","slug":"microsoft-dynamics-sl-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sisn.com\/en-gb\/microsoft-dynamics-sl-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Microsoft Dynamics SL Partner \u2013 what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Whether you need new software or need support for your current Microsoft Dynamics SL Solution<\/a>, choosing the right partner is as important as picking the right ERP or CRM solution.\u00a0 Most people will only experience an ERP implementation once or possibly twice in their career.\u00a0 ERP is not a \u201cdo it yourself\u201d project. You need experienced and trained professionals to smoothly guide you to the finish line.<\/p>

While there are many factors to consider, experience<\/strong> may be number one.\u00a0 Remember your project success depends on the quality of your Dynamics SL Partner.<\/p>

Experience<\/strong><\/h4>

Many times technology Partners are chosen based on price rather than experience.\u00a0 \u00a0This is probably one of the biggest mistakes customers generally make.\u00a0\u00a0 Deeply experienced SL Partners and senior-grade, certified consultants will smooth the implementation process, anticipate issues before they become problems, and leverage their expertise to provide a realistic plan for your company. Read more about our experience.<\/a><\/p>

Knows your industry<\/strong><\/h4>

A good Dynamics SL Partner to choose is one that understands your industry.\u00a0 They talk your language and you will not need to bring them up to speed.\u00a0 This one quality provides an immediate ROI.\u00a0\u00a0 Your industry and your business is unique so engaging with a SL Partner that understands both your industry and your technology goals is vital.<\/p>

Seeks to understand your business<\/strong><\/h4>

The most successful technology partner\u2019s listens as you describe your business goals and your challenges before proposing technology solutions.\u00a0 They articulate their software capabilities as related to your industry and explain the value of their solution in plain English so all can understand.\u00a0 The ability to understand your requirements, transform them into action, and communicate with you every step of the way comes from a Partner with deep experience and successful, long-term relationships.<\/p>

Resources <\/strong><\/h4>

The depth and breadth of a Dynamics SL Partners resource team should also be an important consideration.\u00a0 If your business is a experiencing substantial growth or your projects are large, than resources and services need to be available to handle your needs.\u00a0 Some partners are great at implementing software but offer no additional resources such as ongoing support\/Customer Care, training, development, and upgrades.\u00a0 \u00a0When deciding on a Microsoft Dynamics SL Partner asks these questions:<\/p>

Is the Partner set up to handle difficult support issues? <\/em><\/p>

Do they offer development services to implement necessary customizations?\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>

Can<\/em> they provide training to be sure that both your current and future employees are productive and efficient?<\/em><\/p>

Do they have the support to handle future upgrades and software maintenance?<\/em><\/p>

Defined Methodologies <\/strong><\/h4>

When dealing with software implementations, successful partners must have a defined methodology for every aspect of delivery.\u00a0 There should be stages for:<\/p>