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Rolling out an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 inside an international group is demanding. In Poland, success depends on capturing local requirements early in the analysis stage. Remember: analysis is not wasted time—it is an investment that pays back many times later in the project.
Make sure the central rollout team gets a full list of Polish localization needs. Don’t assume anything is “obvious.” What is routine for a Polish team may be unknown to colleagues abroad.
Example — sales invoices and their corrections
Prepare a list of all invoice types now used, with sample source documents:
The ERP system must cover every business scenario, even ones that happen only occasionally. Rare cases still carry accounting and tax obligations.
Example: A transaction that changes VAT because of an adjustment to input tax on goods and services recorded as fixed assets.
Confirm, during analysis, the needs for:
Elements most often skipped or underestimated:
The sooner you spot gaps between group rules and Polish law, the easier it is to plan the needed adjustments. The implementation team must understand the specifics of the Polish localization and be ready to compromise or revise group rules when necessary.
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