Outdated ERP Slowing You Down? We’ll Help You Upgrade with Confidence.
Eliminate upgrade headaches with Western Computer's proven methodology, certified expertise, and nearly 40 years of experience delivering Microsoft ERP solutions.
Dynamics 365 Implementation and Upgrade Services for Manufacturers and Distributors
Microsoft Inner Circle
Ranked among the top 1% of Microsoft Business Applications partners worldwide for customer success, innovation, and delivery excellence.
Microsoft Finance Designation
Microsoft-validated track record in finance and ERP transformation delivery.
G2 Quarterly Leader
Ranked as a G2 Leader for 9 consecutive quarters with 200+ verified customer reviews, reflecting unmatched customer satisfaction and proven delivery experience.
Nearly 40 Years
Implementing Microsoft Solutions
1,750+
Successful Implementations
165+
5-Star Reviews
Choices to Match Your Capabilities
Build your plan around your team. If you have strong in-house talent, we plug in where you need us. Keep ownership of tasks and use us as your escalation bench when things get tricky. Prefer a turnkey engagement? We’ll run the full deployment.
With 180+ Microsoft Dynamics professionals and 1,750+ successful implementations, our approach is proven across distribution, manufacturing, and more.
Your business is too important for missteps. We follow your way of working, and we guide you to the best path based on experience. We listen, we recommend, and we improve your processes so your team says “we can,” not “if only.”
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Expert Project Team
On-Target
Implementations
Painless Upgrades
We React to Your Needs
"Western Computer exceeded our expectations on this project. We wanted to take our time and get it right, and Western helped us get there—they never wavered in stepping up to the plate, with continuous follow-up and by reacting to our needs. Without a doubt, we chose the right solution and the right partner."
- Dennis Yanowski
CRM Project Executive Sponsor
Marek Brothers Construction
Build Your Expert Project Team
We gather the best team of individuals from your staff and Western Computer to build the project team for your implementation. We have honed this highly successful process over years of managing projects for companies of every size — it is our proven methodology to ensure projects come in on time and on budget.
Here’s what your project team may look like:
Execute an on-target ERP implementation
To realize business value from your ERP system from the moment of go-live, Western Computer has created the Western Implementation Methodology. We customize the Implementation Methodology analysis, templates, programs and processes for your specific organization and industry to ensure that the implementation meets your business requirements and achieves widespread employee buy-in.
The five phases of the Implementation Methodology
Phase 1: Analysis -- Assess your current environment, define requirements, and establish project scope.
Phase 2: Design -- Configure the system architecture, map business processes, and finalize the implementation plan.
Phase 3: Build -- Configure Dynamics 365, develop customizations, and integrate third-party systems.
Phase 4: Test -- Conduct user acceptance testing, resolve issues, and validate business process coverage.
Phase 5: Deploy -- Execute go-live, provide cutover support, and transition to ongoing operations.
Our Dynamics Implementation Tiers
NANO
Ideal for small businesses, this quick and efficient setup provides essential ERP features, ensuring smooth and swift operations.
CORE
For growing businesses, this tier delivers enhanced functionalities and flexibility, supporting expansion and increasing complexity.
QUANTUM
Suited for companies with complex, multi-entity, or multi-site requirements. Comprehensive Dynamics 365 implementation covering advanced configuration, custom development, and full integration with third-party systems.
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Our Dynamics Implementation Tiers
Your business depends on technology that supports the way you operate today and can grow with you over time. Upgrading your ERP system as your business evolves is not optional. It is the difference between a system that helps your team move forward and one that holds them back. The best approach is two-fold:
- Choose a solution that is easy and cost-effective to upgrade
- Partner with a solution provider who will build and budget for regular upgrades as part of your implementation plan.
When working with Western Computer to implement a Microsoft Dynamics solution, we will listen to you about your current situation and future plans, and craft a plan to implement upgrades that will meet your needs and your budget.
Still Running Dynamics GP? Build a Clear Path to the Cloud
If Microsoft Great Plains has been the backbone of your finance and operations for years, you are not alone. As support timelines tighten and GP's limitations become more visible, including security vulnerabilities, limited integrations, outdated reporting, and manual processes, many GP teams are asking: what is next?
Western Computer helps GP organizations migrate with confidence and minimal disruption. Whether you are considering Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, we will build a practical migration strategy that fits your timeline and business requirements.
Western Computer Understands Us
“Where we were moving from legacy solutions to robust ERP and CRM platforms, it was easy to get overwhelmed, but the Western Computer team helped us overcome this by taking the time to narrow down the focus to the capabilities we needed to learn first”
- Lauri Schlopy
CFO
V&P Scientific
READY TO MOVE FROM DYNAMICS AX TO Dynamics 365 FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT?
Dynamics AX has supported complex operations for years, but many organizations are now evaluating how to take advantage of Microsoft's cloud platform and ongoing product investments. As business needs evolve, upgrading to Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management can provide greater flexibility, scalability, and access to new capabilities.
Western Computer helps Dynamics AX customers plan and execute a structured upgrade to Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management with an approach designed around their business requirements and long-term goals.
WHY MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS CHOOSE WESTERN COMPUTER FOR DYNAMICS 365 IMPLEMENTATION
Western Computer has been implementing Microsoft Dynamics for manufacturers, distributors, and food and beverage companies since 1987. We are a Microsoft Inner Circle member (top 1% of partners globally), a 3x Business Central Partner of the Year Finalist, and a G2 Leader in Microsoft Consulting Services for 9 consecutive quarters.
With 150+ certified Dynamics professionals and 1,750+ successful implementations across distribution, manufacturing, and food and beverage industries, we have the depth to handle implementations at every scale -- from a 25-user Business Central deployment to a 500-user F&SCM rollout across multiple facilities.
We stay involved after go-live. Implementation is the beginning of the engagement, not the deliverable.
Is your company ready to transition from your legacy ERP system to a modern, cloud-based solution?
If you are evaluating an upgrade from a legacy Dynamics or Great Plains environment, our Dynamics 365 Business Central Upgrade Strategies guide covers the options most companies in your situation consider.
In this guide, you’ll discover:
- Flexible Upgrade Paths: Learn about various upgrade paths, ​whether you're considering a cloud-based solution or an on-premise setup.
- Customization Management: Understand how to effectively manage customizations and simplify updates to reduce ongoing costs.
- Upgrade Approach Comparison: Compare upgrade approaches and choose the strategy that best aligns with your business goals, timeline, and operational requirements.
Download the PDF now to get started on your upgrade journey with confidence.
FROM DYNAMICS NAV TO DYNAMICS 365 BUSINESS CENTRAL: YOUR NEXT STEP FORWARD
Microsoft Dynamics NAV has helped businesses manage finance, operations, and inventory for decades. Today, Business Central is Microsoft's cloud ERP platform for small and mid-sized organizations, delivering continuous updates, AI-powered capabilities, and deeper integration with Microsoft 365.
Western Computer helps Dynamics NAV customers move to Business Central with a migration strategy that aligns with their goals, timeline, and operational requirements.
- How long does a Dynamics 365 implementation take?
Most Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations for mid-market companies run between three and nine months depending on the complexity of the business processes, number of users, number of integrations, and data migration scope. Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management implementations for larger or more complex operations typically run six to eighteen months. Western Computer's NANO tier is designed for smaller, faster deployments. CORE covers growing businesses with more complex requirements. QUANTUM covers multi-entity or multi-site implementations with advanced customization and integration needs.
- How much does a Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation cost?
Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation costs typically range from $70,000 for a straightforward deployment to $300,000+ for a mid-market company with complex processes, integrations, and data migration requirements. Western Computer's three implementation tiers (NANO, CORE, QUANTUM) are designed to scope the engagement to your business size and complexity. We provide detailed project estimates after an initial scoping conversation so you understand the cost before committing.
- What is the difference between upgrading Dynamics GP and migrating to Business Central?
Upgrading Dynamics GP typically means moving from an older GP version to a newer on-premises GP version. Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central is a platform migration -- you are moving from the legacy GP architecture to Microsoft's current cloud ERP platform. Business Central is built on a modern cloud-first architecture with regular automatic updates, native Microsoft 365 integration, Power Platform connectivity, and a significantly broader ecosystem of add-ons. Western Computer manages GP-to-Business Central migrations including data migration, process redesign, and user training.
- How does Western Computer's implementation methodology work?
Western Computer uses the Western Implementation Methodology, a five-phase process covering Analysis, Design, Build, Test, and Deploy. The methodology is applied across all implementation tiers and adapted to the size and complexity of each engagement. We build mixed project teams that combine WC consultants with your internal staff, with the balance of ownership depending on your in-house capability. If you have strong internal talent, we support. If you prefer a fully managed engagement, we run it.
- Can Western Computer handle multi-site or international Dynamics 365 implementations?
Yes. Western Computer has managed implementations across multiple facilities and international locations. Multi-site implementations are typically scoped under the QUANTUM tier and involve advanced configuration for intercompany transactions, multi-currency, multi-language, and site-specific workflows. We have delivered implementations for manufacturers and distributors operating across the US and internationally.
- Is Western Computer a good Dynamics 365 implementation partner?
Western Computer has delivered 1,750+ Dynamics 365 implementations since 1987. We are a Microsoft Inner Circle member (top 1% of partners globally), a 3x Business Central Partner of the Year Finalist, and a G2 Leader in Microsoft Consulting Services for 9 consecutive quarters. We implement Dynamics 365 Business Central, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sales, and Field Service for manufacturers, distributors, and food and beverage companies across the US and Canada.