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Get your Dynamics 365 project delivered, the way your business needs it

Moving from Dynamics AX or NAV, or stuck in a Dynamics 365 project that is not landing? Optinus leads it on your behalf, independent from the Microsoft partner.

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Trusted by Saint-GobainNature’s PrideAertssen

0 escalations

Realistic cutover planning on a European SAP S/4HANA programme

Saint-Gobain

35% fewer deviations

From the global template after resetting ERP governance

Aertssen Group

5 phases, no big bang

From Navision to a future-proof landscape, in phased waves

Nature's Pride

Where Dynamics projects get stuck

The software is rarely the problem. Unclear processes, customisations and weak governance are.

1

Workarounds become the design

Years of AX or NAV customisations are rebuilt one-to-one instead of moving back to the standard.

2

The partner decides what you need

Without independent steering, scope and budget follow the partner's plan, not your business case.

3

People are not ready

Users are trained too late and processes are not owned, so adoption stalls after go-live.

What we take on in your Dynamics project

  • Project and programme management for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Business Central
  • Migration from Dynamics AX and NAV, including a fit-gap on customisations
  • Process design back to the standard, with a flexible shell only where you are unique
  • Data migration, testing and cutover
  • Partner management: we challenge estimates and change requests
  • Change management and hypercare after go-live

Dynamics AX and NAV: where do you stand?

Extended support for Dynamics AX 2012 R3 ended in January 2023, and Dynamics NAV 2018 leaves extended support in January 2028. If you still run AX or NAV, a move to Dynamics 365 is a matter of when, not if.

Business Central or Finance & Operations?

Business CentralFinance & Operations
Typical successor ofDynamics NAVDynamics AX
Typical organisationSmall and mid-sized, fewer entitiesLarger, multi-entity and international
Focus of the projectStandardise and simplifyComplex processes, integrations and governance

Either way, the biggest decision is not the product but how many of your old customisations you take with you. We help you go back to the standard where it makes sense.

Not a system integrator. On your side of the table.

We represent your business during the transformation. We combine business and technical knowledge, so we can challenge your integrator on what is actually necessary.

A system integrator

  • Paid to deliver the system they sell
  • Scope and change requests drive their revenue
  • Technical view of your processes
  • Leaves after go-live

Optinus

  • Paid to deliver the outcome your business needs
  • Challenges every deviation and change request
  • Combines business and technical knowledge
  • Stays through hypercare and aftercare

How we work

From AX or NAV to Dynamics 365, back to the standard.

  1. Assess

    A fit-gap of your current processes and years of AX or NAV customisations.

  2. Design

    Back to the standard, with a flexible shell only where your business is unique.

  3. Steer

    We manage the Microsoft partner on scope, estimates and change requests.

  4. Go live

    Data, testing, cutover and user adoption, with hypercare after go-live.

How we can work together

Three ways to engage, depending on where your programme stands.

Option 1

Interim leadership

An Optinus programme, project or workstream manager joins your organisation for the duration of the programme.

Best for: Programmes that need senior leadership on the business side.

Option 2

Workstream delivery

We take ownership of a defined workstream, such as data migration, testing or cutover, with clear deliverables.

Best for: Specialist workstreams that need full focus.

Option 3

Assessment

A short, fixed-scope review of your programme or your readiness, with clear findings and recommendations.

Best for: An independent view before you make the next decision.

Results from recent programmes

Nature's PrideAgriculture & fresh produce

Designing and leading the HORIZON transformation

Nature's Pride outgrew Navision. Optinus designed and leads the HORIZON programme in five phases, with a 360-degree view on people, process, data and technology: standardise first, flexible only where Nature's Pride is unique.

  • 70 process steps captured, so vendors receive decision rules instead of open questions
  • 46 guiding principles validated against reality
  • Phased waves instead of a big bang

“Our flexibility is our strength. HORIZON makes it organised instead of person-dependent.”

Nature's Pride leadership team

Aertssen GroupLogistics & infrastructure

Resetting governance to get an ERP programme moving again

Aertssen started an ERP modernisation to connect finance, HR and operations. An Optinus senior project manager restructured decision-making, introduced a business case for every deviation and moved the focus from silos to end-to-end processes.

  • 35% fewer deviations from the global template
  • Transparent decision-making and regained business trust
  • Restored rhythm and alignment between teams

Saint-GobainManufacturing & construction

Independent cutover lead for a European SAP S/4HANA programme

Saint-Gobain harmonised and standardised its European processes on SAP S/4HANA. As independent cutover lead, Optinus aligned the teams, challenged every deviation and created one clear narrative for go-live.

  • Realistic cutover planning with zero escalations
  • One shared truth between business and IT

“Everyone wants standard, until it gets personal.”

Saint-Gobain programme reflection

The people you'll work with

Dave Beck

Dave Beck

Dave Beck is a guru in ERP solutions and his strategic vision allows him to deliver tailored solutions that address complex business needs effectively. His contributions are vital in driving successful ERP transformations and offering high-quality consulting services at optinus.

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Michael Ambroz

Michael Ambroz

Michael Ambroz is a dynamic and driven project manager, leading the way at optinus. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has successfully overseen the rollout of numerous implementations across the globe.

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Bas Kavsek

Bas Kavsek

Bas Kavsek is a highly skilled project manager with a strong background in supply chain, testing and cutover. Brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table at optinus, complementing the team’s capabilities and further enhancing the company’s offerings.

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Frequently asked questions

Are you a Microsoft partner?

No, and that is the point. We represent your business and keep the Microsoft partner focused on what you actually need.

We are still on Dynamics AX or NAV. Where do we start?

With a clear view of your current processes and customisations. From there we build a realistic roadmap and business case for the move to Dynamics 365.

Can you take over a project that is already running?

Yes. We often step in to reset governance and decision-making and get a project moving again.

Do you work on-site?

Yes. We work on-site in the Netherlands and Belgium, and remotely where the project allows.

Insights on Microsoft Dynamics

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Tell us where your Microsoft Dynamics programme stands. You get an honest, independent view on the risks and next steps.

  • No sales pitch
  • Talk to an experienced consultant, not a sales rep
  • Independent from SAP, Microsoft and integrators
Michael AmbrozMichael AmbrozYour contact at Optinus

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