About DIY-ERP: Fixed-Price ERP Implementation for Business Central
World-class Business Central implementation at a fixed price in under 20 weeks.
What Is DIY-ERP?
The full Business Central, implemented and owned by your own team.
DIY-ERP is an opportunity to realise the full capability of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central through a fixed-price ERP implementation in under 20 weeks, guided by over 25 years of implementation experience.
Not a lightweight express version, nor a standalone third-party add-on, DIY-ERP delivers everything from Finance to Sales, Procurement, Inventory, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Job Costing, HR, and Copilot AI while eliminating consultant lock-in and transferring full operational capability directly to your internal teams.
Why DIY-ERP?
400 implementations behind you from day one.
As an Australian Business Central implementation partner, we've completed more than 400 rollouts, and that experience is already configured into your environment. You begin with an enterprise-grade setup that has been structured, tested and aligned to global best practice.
Go live in 8–18 weeks compared to traditional multi-year rollouts.
Fixed price and scope eliminate budget blowouts, scope creep, and open-ended time-and-materials billing.
You own your system configuration and don’t require ongoing consulting support to handle routine operational changes.
Native First, Add-ons Last philosophy maximises Business Central features and Microsoft capabilities before considering custom development, significantly reducing technical debt and upgrade friction.
Grounded in a repeatable framework refined over 300+ projects and 50+ implementation recoveries, to give you predictable outcomes.
DIY-ERP vs Traditional ERP
Disrupting the old model, DIY-ERP is a simple, streamlined, mentored experience.
Delivery Timeframe
Traditional ERP Implementation
12 to 18+ months; prone to continuous delays.
DIY-ERP Methodology
8 to 18 weeks (structured 16-week standard rollout).
Commercial Model
Traditional ERP Implementation
Open-ended Time & Materials; expensive upfront scoping (30k–50k); high scope creep risk.
DIY-ERP Methodology
Fixed Price & Fixed Scope; complete agreement and scope delivered rapidly.
System Configuration
Traditional ERP Implementation
Built from a blank canvas; over-customised ("Frankenstein rebuild") to replicate legacy errors.
DIY-ERP Methodology
Pre-Configured Best Practice loaded on Day 1; refined by exception using standard settings.
Knowledge Transfer
Traditional ERP Implementation
Consultants retain technical knowledge; creates long-term dependency on external support.
DIY-ERP Methodology
Internal Capability Building; internal Super User is trained hands-on to own the system.
Data Migration
Traditional ERP Implementation
Single high-risk "waterfall" event near go-live; expensive per-iteration consultant charges.
DIY-ERP Methodology
Iterative Self-Service; pre-built templates and automated validation allow unlimited test imports.
Go-Live Cutover
Traditional ERP Implementation
Stressful weekend marathons with consultants working late hours; high risk of business downtime.
DIY-ERP Methodology
1-Click Controlled Cutover executed on the client’s schedule with zero downtime.
Post-Go-Live Relationship
Traditional ERP Implementation
High ongoing costs for break-fix support and routine system modifications.
DIY-ERP Methodology
Self-Sufficient Independence; internal capability drives continuous improvement without billable hours.
Average Cost
Fixed Price No Surprises
$0 - $0
Actual DIY-ERP Implementation Time
Traditional ERP Model
Average Cost
Estimate you originally receive, which increases after scoping and gap-fit.
$0 - $0
Average traditional implementation timeline
Save up to $595,000 and 18 months compared to the Traditional ERP Implementation of Business Central.
What You Get with DIY-ERP
Internal capability your team owns.
Complete Pre-Configured Core Business Modules
Financial Management
General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Chart of Accounts, up to 8 Dimensions, Multi-Currency, Fixed Assets, Bank Reconciliation, Cash Flow Forecasting, and GST Worksheets.
Sales & Customer Management
Contact management, quotes, order processing, invoicing, price lists, and customer dimensions.
Procurement & Supply Chain
Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor management, inventory control, and landed cost tracking.
Inventory & Warehousing
Multi-location tracking, bin management, reorder policies, stock transfers, and valuation.
Projects & Job Costing
Job creation, resource allocation, budget vs. actual tracking, WIP calculations, and project invoicing.
Manufacturing & Assembly
Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, production orders, assembly orders, and capacity planning.
Human Resources & Resources
Employee records, absence tracking, qualifications, resource groups, and capacity calendars.
Embedded Software & Implementation Tools
In-App Implementation Wizard
Sequential task execution embedded directly within Business Central.
Data Migration Engine
Standardised Excel import/export templates for every master table, backed by automated cleansing tools.
Standard Word Report Layouts
Pre-formatted layouts for invoices, purchase orders, statements, and quotes, eliminating custom coding requirements.
Training, Mentoring & Change Management Assets
Mentor-Led Weekly Sessions
Structured guidance delivered by a senior Business Central coach for the internal Super User.
Role-Based Learning Guides & Plans
Topic-specific training packs, cheat sheets, and video libraries embedded in the workflow.
Change Management Framework
Communication kits, adoption checklists, and champion enablement playbooks to ensure high user adoption.
Post-Go-Live Support Structure
Access to mentor-on-demand guidance for complex functional expansion as the business grows