Digital Consultant - Press Realese
Björn Lorenz
04.03.2021
Implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central easily yourself Viewing task
Many companies may be small, but they place high demands on their IT. Measured against the size of the company, IT investments are then often cost-intensive. The COSMO CONSULT Group, which specializes in digitization projects, is now launching a solution on the market that allows companies to implement ERP projects completely on their own. The COSMO Digital Consultant is tailored to the cloud-based ERP system Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and guides users step-by-step through installation, setup and any system extensions. Among other things, training videos, configuration packages or instructions are used.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are leaner than mid-sized companies, but their processes are often similarly complex - for example, because legal requirements or high quality or safety standards have to be met. The requirements that these companies place on their ERP system therefore hardly differ from those of larger companies. As a result, IT investments are often relatively high in relation to the size of the company. Consulting services and knowledge transfer account for a large proportion of the costs.
ERP projects in the do-it-yourself process
This is exactly where the COSMO Digital Consultant comes into play. A virtual consultant with which users can assemble and configure the ERP enterprise software Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central themselves at the click of a mouse. "The basis of the ERP system is standardized and therefore always the same. Costs are incurred primarily for training, configuration and setup, i.e. for classic consulting. With the COSMO Digital Consultant, companies can set up their software on their own and build up any missing knowledge themselves," explains Daniel Schmid, Chief Portfolio Officer (CPO) at COSMO CONSULT. In the area of financial accounting, for example, they can learn via video how to create accounts or use a checklist to prepare for the transfer of legacy data. "In principle, it's like building a house: if you do it yourself, you save money. Those who leave everything to the experts pay correspondingly more," Schmid emphasizes.
Implementing ERP projects quickly and cost-effectively
Othercontents of the COSMO Digital Consultant include data packages and instructions. The software can be used not only for new Business Central installations, but also for expanding existing systems. "In such scenarios, medium-sized and large companies also benefit from COSMO Digital Consultant. They can implement follow-up projects more cost-effectively or achieve more with the existing budget," emphasizes Jan Grefe, Managing Director at COSMO CONSULT. He estimates that more than one-third of project costs can be saved compared to classic implementation methods. Moreover, since there is no need to rely on external consultants, projects are completed more quickly. However, there are two prerequisites for using the COSMO Digital Consultant. "First, it is important that the necessary capacities exist to implement IT projects on one's own. Even if you don't have to be an ERP expert, you should also have a certain affinity for IT topics," Grefe emphasizes.
Available now
The COSMO Digital Consultant emerged from an innovation competition held by the COSMO CONSULT Group last year, where it was among the top three most innovative ideas. The technology is available immediately and can be used free of charge. However, costs may be incurred for content such as software, modules or training courses booked via the COSMO Digital Consultant.Othercontents of the COSMO Digital Consultant include data packages and instructions. The software can be used not only for new Business Central installations, but also for expanding existing systems. "In such scenarios, medium-sized and large companies also benefit from COSMO Digital Consultant. They can implement follow-up projects more cost-effectively or achieve more with the existing budget," emphasizes Jan Grefe, Managing Director at COSMO CONSULT. He estimates that more than one-third of project costs can be saved compared to classic implementation methods. Moreover, since there is no need to rely on external consultants, projects are completed more quickly. However, there are two prerequisites for using the COSMO Digital Consultant. "First, it is important that the necessary capacities exist to implement IT projects on one's own. Even if you don't have to be an ERP expert, you should also have a certain affinity for IT topics," Grefe emphasizes