Case Study | Industrial Manufacturing Company

Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central Migration

Helping a Multi-Entity Manufacturing Company Modernize Its ERP with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Overview

A leading industrial manufacturing company had relied on Microsoft Dynamics GP for over a decade to manage finance, purchasing, inventory, and operations. As the business expanded across multiple locations, the legacy ERP became increasingly difficult to maintain, limiting visibility, automation, and scalability.

To future-proof its operations, the company partnered with Sarakadiya to migrate from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud. The migration delivered a modern, cloud-based ERP platform with real-time reporting, streamlined financial processes, and seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem.

“Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central gave us a modern ERP foundation that supports our growth strategy while simplifying day-to-day operations.”
Industrial Manufacturing Company
Chief Financial Officer

The Goal

Replace the legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment with Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud to improve operational efficiency, automate financial processes, enhance reporting, and create a scalable ERP platform capable of supporting future business growth.

The Outcome

The organization successfully migrated to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with minimal business disruption. The new cloud ERP unified finance and operations, eliminated manual processes, improved reporting accuracy, and provided leadership with real-time visibility across multiple business entities.

The Problem

Replacing Dynamics GP with a Modern Cloud ERP

The company had been operating on Microsoft Dynamics GP for many years. Although the solution had served the business well, increasing operational complexity and changing business requirements exposed the limitations of the legacy ERP platform.

The organization required a modern cloud ERP that could improve financial visibility, simplify operations, and reduce IT overhead.

01

Legacy ERP infrastructure requiring ongoing server maintenance and periodic upgrades.

02

Manual financial processes resulting in duplicate data entry and delayed reporting.

03

Limited real-time visibility into inventory, purchasing, and financial performance.

04

Multiple business entities managed through disconnected processes, increasing administrative effort.

05

Limited integration capabilities with modern Microsoft productivity and analytics tools.

06

Growing security and compliance concerns associated with maintaining an aging on-premises ERP.

07

Difficulty scaling operations as transaction volumes and business complexity increased.

The Solution

A structured migration roadmap from Dynamics GP
to Business Central

Sarakadiya developed a structured migration roadmap to transition the organization from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central while minimizing operational disruption and preserving critical business data.

PHASE 01

ERP Assessment & Migration Planning

Our consultants performed a comprehensive assessment of the existing Dynamics GP environment.

Based on this analysis, we developed a phased migration strategy aligned with the client’s business objectives.

PHASE 02

Secure Data Migration

Business-critical information was securely migrated from Dynamics GP, including:

Data validation and reconciliation ensured complete accuracy before production deployment.

PHASE 03

Business Central Implementation

Sarakadiya configured Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to support the organization's end-to-end business processes, including:

Manual workflows were redesigned and automated to improve efficiency and reduce operational overhead.

PHASE 04

Microsoft Business Applications Integration

Business Central was integrated with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Power Automate, enabling:

PHASE 05

User Training & Go-Live

To ensure a successful transition, Sarakadiya provided:

The Result

Key business
outcomes included:

The migration transformed the company’s ERP environment into a modern, cloud-first platform capable of supporting continued business growth and operational excellence.

By moving from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central, the organization gained greater agility, improved reporting, and reduced reliance on legacy infrastructure.

Successful migration from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central Cloud with minimal downtime.

Improved financial visibility through centralized, real-time reporting.

Automated finance and operational workflows, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.

Lower infrastructure and maintenance costs by eliminating legacy on-premises servers.

Better inventory and purchasing visibility, enabling faster decision-making.

Scalable cloud ERP platform supporting future acquisitions, business expansion, and Microsoft innovation.

Improved collaboration through seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.

Business Impact

Reduction in manual financial processing through workflow automation.
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Faster month-end financial close with centralized reporting and real-time data visibility.
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Cloud-based ERP platform with continuous Microsoft updates, enhanced security, and improved scalability.
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Business Central

Dynamics GP

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Power Automate

Looking to Migrate from Dynamics GP to Business Central?

Microsoft has announced the end of support roadmap for Dynamics GP, making now the ideal time to modernize your ERP strategy.

Whether you’re running Dynamics GP, NAV, or another legacy ERP, Sarakadiya delivers secure, low-risk migration services that help you modernize operations while preserving your critical business processes.

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Dimple Mamtora

Dimple Mamtora

HR Manager

Strategic HR leader specializing in talent acquisition, HR operations, employee experience, and organizational culture. She focuses on building agile, inclusive, and performance-driven workplaces through effective people strategies and streamlined HR practices.
Nisha patel

Nisha Patel

Marketing Manager

Marketing professional specializing in B2B SaaS, ERP ecosystems, and revenue-focused growth, with expertise across demand generation, go-to-market strategy, pre-sales enablement, and customer engagement. She brings a strong ability to connect business strategy with customer needs, driving pipeline growth, solution positioning, strategic partnerships, and measurable business outcomes.

Khushboo Prasad

VP of Technical Operations

Solution Architect specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and NAV, with expertise across ERP implementations, upgrades, integrations, and business process optimization. She brings strong functional and technical knowledge across Finance, Sales, Purchase, Manufacturing, EDI, Azure DevOps, and Power Platform.
Kishan Nandaniya

Kishan Nandaniya

VP of Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

Vice President of Sales and Solution Consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, Customer Engagement, and Azure. He helps businesses align technology investments with strategic goals and drive measurable digital transformation.

Mayank Jangid

Sr. Technical Manager

Senior Technical Manager specializing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central, with expertise in application development, technical consulting, and ERP solutions.

Sagar Dangar

Chief Technical Officer

Solution Architect and CTO specializing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Dynamics 365 Business Central, and CRM. His expertise spans enterprise architecture, ERP implementations, integrations, upgrades, custom development, and digital transformation.

Umesh Bobade

Project Lead

Techno-functional ERP Consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with expertise in end-to-end ERP implementations, solution mapping, customization, and AL development.

Neha Nanda

Sr. Technical Manager

Senior Technical Manager and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central technical consultant, specializing in ERP development, customization, technical solutions, and application delivery.

Pravin Dangar

Managing Director

Business leader and technology specialist with expertise spanning Microsoft ERP implementations, digital transformation, global accounting, financial structuring, and mining-sector operations. He brings together technology, industry knowledge, and business strategy to create sustainable growth.