Key things to consider when undertaking AX development

Microsoft Dynamics AX is a multi-currency, multi-language enterprise resource planning (ERP) business solution that is equippe !ith encompassing global business management features for human resources, financial an operations management an a itional in ustry features for professionals, retailers, financial ser"ice businesses, public sector organi#ations an manufacturers$

Microsoft Dynamics AX is a business solution for mi si#e an large organi#ations an is recogni#e as to eli"ering "alue a ing ser"ices by supporting operational business processes$ Microsoft Dynamics AX helps businesses meet their requirements !ith easy to use tools !hich pro"i e the opportunity for staff to ma%e informe ecisions increasing opportunities an re ucing ris%$ &o ta%e full a "antage of the pro uct, ynamics a' e"elopment is essential$ (t is essential that you ha"e an un erstan ing of the AX pro uct an ho! it can be e"elope $ (t is also important that any a'apta e"elopment is complete in line !ith in ustry best practices$ &he %ey to achie"ing this is)

1. *hen hiring an AX e"elopment company ma%e sure that their e"elopers ha"e complete the rele"ant courses an passe the recogni#e qualifications$ &his equally applies to AX consultants !ho again shoul be able to e"i ence their AX qualifications$ &hey nee to be !ell-"erse !ith their specialist areas$ As Microsoft release ne! "ersions pro uct familiari#ation nee s to ta%e place an be e"i ence $

2. &here is no substitute for e'perience$ De"elopers shoul ha"e a pro"en trac% recor an i eally in your in ustry$ &here are specialists in in ustries such as manufacturing, rental, legal ser"ices, retail, contract an ser"ice management$ *ith e'perience there is a much better chance of a e"eloper un erstan ing the comple'ities an challenges in"ol"e !ith your in ustry$ Remember, !hile it is an (& solution the AX e"elopment is for the business so it must a ress the nee s of the business$ As in all professions e"elopers nee a chance to gain e'perience an it is not al!ays possible to fin specialists$ &he point is to ensure you un erstan an use your e"elopers e'perience an manage closely any lac% of it$

3. &he primary aim of AX e"elopment is to pro"i e businesses !ith efficient, smooth processes an operations that are cost effecti"e$ Analysis, planning an a clear un erstan ing of requirements go a long !ay to ensuring e"elopments meet these goals$

4. &he Dynamics AX e"elopment team shoul be an integral part of the pro+ect team an !or% in close coor ination them an the business$ &his helps the e"elopers un erstan the real challenges that nee to be a resse !ith the a e benefit that they may be able to contribute uring the planning stage$

5. Another e"elopment option is to use e"elopers employe by a company e'ternal to the pro+ect$ &his !or%s particularly !ell !hen there is a pea% in eman , short term issue or lo! cost e"elopment requirements$ &he %ey !ith using remote e"elopers is to (as points , an - abo"e) chec% qualifications, e'perience an ensure e'pectations of eli"ery, timescales an commercials are clearly agree prior to any instruction$ &his is can be a "ery successful option if manage correctly but can cause big problems if not$

.uccessful A'apta e"elopment enhances the Microsoft Dynamics AX pro uct an ensures your business gains !ith impro"e processes, !or%ing practices an cost efficiencies supporting your unique business requirements$

At SMYL we look forward to helping you with your development needs

About Author /aura" 0ansal is the author of this article an ha"ing a "ast %no!le ge an e'perience in Microsoft Dynamics AX soft!are$ 1e is !or%ing !ith .M23 !hich is a certifie Microsoft partner an pro"i ing ser"ices relate to Dynamics AX$