If you're a multi-site and international organization (MIO), you face unique challenges when choosing and deploying a business management solution. On This PageThe challenge for multi-site and international organizationsIntegration between the IT systems of MIO locations is critical for effectively sharing information, supporting common needs, and functioning successfully as one entity. However, individual sites typically don't require the same level of complexity in their business management solution as the parent company, and they may not have the resources to acquire and maintain a system designed for a larger company. The ideal solution for the MIO business model is a strong core platform and solution that has the flexibility to meet the unique needs of local sites, regardless of their complexity, specialization, or location. Microsoft Dynamics NAV: designed for your sitesMicrosoft Dynamics NAV is a business management solution with the flexibility to support the varied needs of multi-site and international organizations, regardless of size, location, or type of business. Designed to meet the needs of small and midsize organizations, it is easy to use and maintain for a low total cost of ownership (TCO). More than 57,000 small to midsize companies around the world already rely on Microsoft Dynamics NAV. 
Microsoft Dynamics NAV integrates multi-site and international locations with the parent organization's business management solution.
The solution for small to midsize companiesMicrosoft Dynamics NAV is designed for small and midsize businesses with unique business processes and a strong need for a flexible vertical solution that can help them remain competitive.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV can help MIOs by supporting processes and integrating the information of local sites with the parent company's systems. There are four key challenges a MIO must consider when choosing a solution for deployment. Meets the needs of complexityOften, sites have the same level of business complexity as the parent company, but on a different scale and without the same IT resources. The solution that is best for the parent company is often too big, complicated, cumbersome, and costly for its sites. In addition, the parent company's system may not address the local requirements or specific business needs of the local sites. Microsoft Dynamics NAV helps MIOs balance the need for complexity without requiring a large IT staff or extensive user training. The solution is easy to customize and deploy. Using the familiar Microsoft Office system interface helps your people get up to speed quickly. It also uses industry standards and tools to help ensure smooth integration with the parent company's business management solution. This makes it a good fit for local MIO sites that need robust and tailored functionality with low TCO and strong return on investment (ROI). Meets the needs of specializationSites with specialized functions have key industry and vertical requirements that may differ widely from those of other sites and the parent company. A site that fulfills a specific role in the organization—for example manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or fulfillment—has different requirements than other sites within the company. Trying to adapt the parent company solution to fit various vertical, functional, and local requirements can result in capability deficits, inefficient solution scaling, and cumbersome, costly customizations. More than 57,000 customers worldwide in a wide variety of industries have already customized and deployed Microsoft Dynamics NAV to accommodate their individual needs. Also, more than 2,700 Microsoft Certified Partners currently deliver these customizations, as well as specific vertical solutions and more than 1,500 registered add-ons. Microsoft Dynamics NAV also provides a Rapid Implementation Methodology (RIM) and industry templates that facilitate cost-effective development for specific vertical industries. Together, these advantages help ensure a long-term solution and help reduce the TCO and increase ROI. Meets the needs of locationsSites located in different countries need a solution that meets local regulatory and market requirements as well as industry- and location-specific practices for bookkeeping, reports, and financial statements. Organizations like these need a standard solution that will integrate with the parent company's system, that can be localized to address individual market and business requirements, and that can also be supported by their local IT resources. With more than 40 localized versions that include multicurrency and multi-language capabilities, Microsoft Dynamics NAV adapts to local legislative and market requirements, and supports sales to companies in more than 150 countries. The global network of Microsoft Dynamics NAV qualified partners can provide further customization and implementation, as well as local service and support. Meets the needs of flexibilityMIOs must strike a balance between deploying worldwide standardization and allowing customizations to support business procedures at the local site level. The core functionality deployed across the organization should be enhanced to accommodate adaptations to local circumstances, processes, and procedures. The solution must also be able to track local customizations for smooth management of upgrades and a low TCO. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is easy to customize and configure, and it can scale to support changing needs as a company grows. With powerful implementation and upgrade tools, your installation can go smoothly and rapidly. With automatic tracking and handling of existing customizations, upgrades are easy and relatively low in cost—and risk. Next steps
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