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MS Dynamics S2P Integration Services: Simplifying Your Finance and Procurement Data
December 20, 2024
Get Complete Spend Visibility with Our MS Dynamics Integration Solutions.
To stay competitive and drive growth, businesses need full spend visibility and control. Yet, achieving a single source of spend truth is not easy. Connecting many sources of data together is a challenge for any IT team. The complex data flows and structures with MS Dynamics can get even more challenging. Many organisations struggle to do this effectively, resulting in:
- Unreliable spend data for decision-making
- Wasted time and resources due to manual data handling
- Inefficient procurement and finance processes
- Lack of control over corporate spend
If these issues sound familiar, you’re not alone. Integrating multiple platforms together is a challenge for the majority of businesses. Research shows:
- 1 in 3 leaders do not trust the information they use to make decisions. (source)
- 97% of businesses admit to having unacceptable data, and 50% of new data is problematic. (source)
- Only 29% of businesses platforms are currently integrated together. (source)
- 94% of businesses think data integration is a challenge. (source)
That’s where we come in. Our MS Dynamics Integration Services take on the heavy lifting of integration, so you don’t have to.
Valtatech: Your Microsoft Dynamics Integration Partner
Our team has extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics, so we know its complexities. Our Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) does the hard work of integration for you. We connect your MS Dynamics platform and other systems to your S2P platform. Our integration goal is to enable a single source of spend truth. With this you can achieve complete control and visibility over your corporate spend.
Our team has overcome many challenges in integrating MS Dynamics with other platforms. In our experience, businesses typically struggle with:
Fragmented Data Across Modules
MS Dynamics has spend data across different modules. Spend data across your Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain Management modules.. This creates a fragmented data environment. This makes it difficult to consolidate your spend data into a single source of truth. You need to understand the interplay between the modules and their place in the S2P process.
Complex Data Structures and Tables
MS Dynamics uses a variety of complex, interconnected data structures. These include multi-dimensional data tables for items like supplier records and financial transactions. You need in-depth knowledge of how these data tables are structured and interrelated. Without this it can be challenging to extract and transform the data in a way that fits into an S2P platform. Getting this wrong can result in incomplete or incorrect data transfers.
Limited Real-Time Data Synchronisation
Organisations struggle getting real-time data synchronisation between MS Dynamics and their S2P platform. This is due to batch processing or manual data refreshes in MS Dynamics. This results in data becoming quickly outdated. This can lead to delays in procurement decision-making and forecasting. This impacts fast-moving industries in particular. To overcome this you need robust data integrations that can handle large volumes.
Custom Workflows and Business Logic
MS Dynamics often requires heavy customization to fit unique business workflows. Integrating these custom workflows can be tricky. Aligning items like approval processes or procurement thresholds in your S2P platform is difficult. It requires precise mapping of business rules. If they’re not handled correctly, it can lead to broken processes or missed steps in the procurement lifecycle.
Inconsistent Vendor and Supplier Data
Vendor and supplier data in MS Dynamics can be inconsistent or incomplete. This is typically due to a lack of standardisation in data entry. Causing issues when matching supplier records between the ERP and the S2P platform. This results in duplicate records or mismatched transactions. Cleaning this data is often an overlooked but essential step in integrations.
These challenges create roadblocks for companies trying to gain control over their spend.
Why In-House Teams Struggle with MS Dynamics Integration
Many companies attempt to handle these integrations in-house. Yet, even skilled IT teams often face several issues, including:
- Lack of Specialisation. In-house teams are unlikely to have the expertise needed to do this successfully. You need both MS Dynamics integration and S2P process experience and expertise.
- Resource Constraints. Developing and maintaining integrations can be resource-intensive. IT teams are already very busy, the time needed takes time away from other critical projects.
- Data Integrity Risks. Poorly executed integrations can result in unreliable data. This can jeopardise spend visibility and financial accuracy.
The result? Delays, escalating costs and a lack of real-time spend data to make informed decisions.
A Trusted Integration Partner
We are a trusted partner to many leading organisations across the region.
“Valtatech demonstrated outstanding work on our Peppol / InvoiceNow eInvoice integration project. Their team also demonstrated remarkable professionalism and deep industrial knowledge throughout the integration process. The integration to our ERP was smooth. Thanks to Valtatech’s meticulous planning and execution” Anna Y. – Finance Director, Starke Singapore.
Our Technology Experience
Our Approach: MS Dynamics Integration-as-a-Service
Let us handle the complexity. We take the burden of integrating MS Dynamics with your S2P platform off your shoulders. We are committed to delivering you a single source of spend truth. Our experts specialise in getting actionable, reliable spend data flowing between systems. We empower finance and procurement leaders with the insights they need.
Why Choose Our MS Dynamics Integration Services?
- Deep MS Dynamics Expertise. Our team has extensive experience with integrating S2P platforms with MS Dynamics.
- Pre-Built Connectors. We leverage our library of pre-built connectors to reduce integration time. This also helps to ensure seamless data flow between MS Dynamics and your S2P platform.
- Custom Integration Capabilities. No matter the complexity of your systems, we can develop custom integrations. We will ensure that all key spend data sources are captured accurately.
- Predictable Costs. Our simple, transparent pricing model ensures no hidden costs. We can provide cost certainties to keep your project on budget.
- Reduced IT Burden. By outsourcing your integration to us, you free up your in-house IT teams. This allows them to focus on more strategic initiatives.
- Continuous Monitoring and Support. We provide 24/7 monitoring, ensuring your integrations remain secure and reliable.
Security and Compliance
Your data’s security is our top priority. We adhere to industry-leading standards and certifications. We ensure that your information remains safe and compliant with global regulations.
- ISO 27001 Certified. We maintain the highest standards of data security with ISO 27001 certification.
- Top Tier Security. Our integration technologies align with SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, and other global compliance standards.
Case Study: Achieving Spend Visibility for a Leading Hospitality Group
We assisted one of Australia’s top hospitality groups with their S2P transformation. With 12 different data sources holding S2P data, integration was crucial. Our IaaS created a connected S2P ecosystem through a four-step process:
- Design: Mapping out systems to identify key data sources and stakeholders.
- Extract: Configuring integration connectors to extract data from various systems.
- Transform: Defining and configuring data transformation to align with the S2P platform format.
- Load: Loading transformed data into the S2P platform, ensuring data integrity.
Results? A connected S2P process with complete visibility, integrated with all their existing systems.
Why Choose Valtatech?
- Focus on Business Value: We go beyond simply connecting systems. We work with you to define your goals and develop a strategy to deliver measurable value.
- Partnership Approach: We believe in building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients. We are invested in your success and will work alongside you every step of the way.
- Proven Source-to-Pay Expertise: Our team are S2P process experts. We bring best practices tailored to your organisation’s needs. Our integrations are designed to support and enhance your S2P processes.
Unlock Your Spend Data with Our MS Dynamics Integration Services
Ready to take control of your corporate spend? Schedule a consultation today and learn how our MS Dynamics IaaS can help your business.
FAQs:
Q: How long does the integration process take? The timeline varies based on the complexity of your systems. But our pre-built connectors and experienced team ensure an efficient integration process.
Q: Can you integrate with legacy systems? Yes, our team has extensive experience integrating with a range of different systems. We develop custom integrations with your legacy systems to connect your spend data.
Q: What support do you offer post-integration? We provide 24/7 monitoring and support to ensure your systems run smoothly. Our team is always available to address any issues that may arise.