Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (formally AX) is a powerful, cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution designed to meet the diverse needs of your business. Whether you're looking to streamline financial management, optimize supply chain operations, or improve customer service, Dynamics 365 helps companies achieve operational efficiency, agility, and growth.
The Arbour Advantage
Licensed, deployed, and supported by a Microsoft Dynamics partner, the pre-packaged validation solution is based on Arbour Group’s extensive industry knowledge and expertise accumulated from years of experience with pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology companies. Arbour Group’s Microsoft Dynamics compliance product allows you to meet your obligations to both domestic and international authorities (e.g. BfArM, FDA, HPRA, MHRA, and TGA) in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Key Features & Benefits of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
- Comprehensive Financial Management: Streamline financial processes across the business with integrated accounting, budgeting, and reporting tools. Gain real-time insights into financial performance and ensure compliance with local regulations.
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Optimize production, inventory management, and logistics to improve supply chain visibility and responsiveness. Reduce operational costs and enhance customer satisfaction with streamlined order fulfillment and delivery processes.
- Advanced Analytics and Reporting: Leverage the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to make data-driven decisions. Gain predictive insights into your operations with advanced analytics and customizable reporting dashboards.
- Integrated Human Resources Management: Simplify HR processes from recruitment to payroll with integrated tools to manage employee data, benefits, performance, and more. Empower your HR team to drive talent development and employee engagement.
- Global Scalability: Operate across multiple countries with localized solutions that support multiple currencies, languages, and legal requirements. Whether you’re a multinational corporation or a regional player, Dynamics 365 scales to meet your needs.
Validation Best Practices for Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations
- Validation Scope: Identify and test critical modules (e.g., financials, inventory, and operational processes).
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate compliance risks under regulations like 21 CFR Part 11 and global standards set by FDA and EMA.
- Validation Protocols: Develop detailed test objectives, procedures, and acceptance criteria for regulatory compliance.
- Test Execution: Document test results, including system deviations, and conduct regression testing for system updates.
- Documentation Maintenance: Include traceability matrices, validation summary reports, and audit trails to ensure compliance.
- Validation Maintenance Plan: Monitor and address system updates to meet evolving regulatory requirements and maintain compliance.
Why Choose Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations?
- Cloud-First Approach: With Dynamics 365, you benefit from a cloud-based infrastructure that is scalable, secure, and accessible anywhere. This reduces the need for on-premise hardware and enables seamless updates and enhancements.
- End-to-End Integration: Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations integrates with a wide range of Microsoft and third-party applications, creating a unified ecosystem for your business. This integration helps eliminate silos and improves workflow efficiency across departments.
- Flexibility and Customization: Tailor the solution to meet your unique business needs. Dynamics 365 offers flexible deployment options (cloud or on-premises) and can be customized to fit your specific industry requirements.
- Powerful AI and Automation: Automate routine tasks and leverage AI-driven insights to enhance decision-making. Dynamics 365’s intelligent capabilities help reduce manual processes, improve accuracy, and allow your team to focus on high-value activities.
- Seamless Upgrades and Support: With regular updates and Microsoft’s enterprise-level support, you can trust that your system will always stay current with the latest innovations, security patches, and functionality enhancements.
The Arbour Assurance
This Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations validation product guarantees you the maximum investment protection in your investment by providing the following primary benefits:
Shorter Timeframes: Our time-tested, field-proven, pre-packaged validation product certifies compliance expediently and securely. This allows organizations to accelerate the time-to-value of their commercial business software investment.
Regulatory Agency Approval: Properly validated solutions are more likely to avoid regulatory scrutiny through citations and audits. These time-consuming and disruptive events can pose a business risk related to agency approval of new product introductions and brand acceptance in the marketplace.
Whether installing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations for the first time, converting from a legacy system, or implementing a release, Arbour Group’s pre-packaged validation product will help you manage your business risk quickly and reliably.
Why Arbour Group?
Arbour Group is a trusted Microsoft partner with extensive experience implementing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions. Our team of certified experts works closely with you to ensure a smooth implementation and maximize the value of your investment in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operation.
Contact Arbour Group to discuss validation of cloud-based ERP for life sciences.