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Accelerate Your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Success: Spotlight on LaunchPad’s ItemWise & ReadyClose
Posted on: November 17, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365
In the fast-moving world of enterprise ERP, speed to value matters. That’s why Logan Consulting’s LaunchPad suite is designed to deliver focused, high-impact consulting in short timeframes. With pre-scoped engagements, reusable assets, and a clear deliverable structure, LaunchPad helps organizations move from planning to performance without the guesswork.
In this installment of our Spotlight series, we shine a light on two LaunchPad offerings that tackle foundational challenges: ItemWise (product master data & governance) and ReadyClose (period-close process enablement).
ItemWise: Standardize Product Attributes, Templates & Data Governance
What it is
The ItemWise offering enables organizations using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (D365 F&SCM) to bring structure and clarity to their product master data: templates, attribute standards, governance frameworks. According to the LaunchPad page, ItemWise is scoped for 4 weeks and priced at $15,500.
Why it matters
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Product master data is often a hidden bottleneck: inconsistent attributes, ad-hoc templates, and weak governance slow down inventory, sales, and reporting processes.
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By standardizing templates, attribute sets, and governance rules, ItemWise helps clean up that foundation—so downstream processes (inventory, manufacturing, sales channels) run smoother.
Key deliverables & readiness
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Deliverables: standard product attribute templates, data governance playbook, item category/structure review. (Based on the summary “Standardize product attributes, templates, and data governance.”)
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Readiness assumptions: “Client provides sample SKUs, UOM structure, and item categories.”
Who should consider it
Organizations that:
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Have recently gone live (or are going live) on D365 and realise their item-master is inconsistent across business units.
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Are merging product catalogs (via acquisition or consolidation) and need to standardize quickly.
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Want to establish governance so that future items don’t re-create chaos.
Why it delivers fast
Because the scope is fixed (4 weeks) and built on reusable templates, ItemWise offers a clear “quick win” in data governance, laying a foundation that supports broader initiatives like supply-chain optimization or multi-channel commerce.
Pro tip
Prioritize the “sample SKUs” ahead of engagement. The more real-world product data you bring into the workshop, the faster this becomes not just theory but actionable standards.
ReadyClose: Enable a Streamlined Period-Close in D365
What it is
ReadyClose is a compact, focused engagement that helps organizations configure the period-close workspace in D365 (task lists, ownership tracking, calendars). It’s scoped for 5 days and priced at $8,800.
Why it matters
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Period-close processes are a recurring pain point: teams wrestling Excel lists, unclear responsibilities, lack of transparency, and long close cycles.
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With ReadyClose, organizations can adopt D365’s native period-close workspace features, bringing clarity, accountability, and automation to the process.
Key deliverables & readiness
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Deliverables: close calendars, task-list setup, ownership tracking within D365 period-close workspace. According to the summary: “Setup of close calendars, task lists, and ownership tracking in D365’s period-close workspace.”
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Readiness assumptions: access to D365 financial modules and a documented period-end process overview.
Who should consider it
Organizations that:
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Are live on D365 but still using legacy tools (spreadsheets, disparate systems) to manage month-end close.
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Want to shorten close cycle times, improve transparency, and reduce risk of errors.
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Are preparing for audit readiness, board reporting pressure, or higher expectations for finance operations.
Why it delivers fast
At only 5 days, ReadyClose is a lean, targeted engagement: set up the process framework, rather than rebuild everything from scratch. It delivers high value with minimal disruption.
Pro tip
Before the engagement starts, map out all close-tasks, responsible parties, and timing in your current process. That clarity helps the consulting team configure the task lists and ownership workflows quickly, so the workspace reflects your reality, not just a generic template.
Bringing It All Together: LaunchPad’s Value Proposition
The power of LaunchPad lies in its packaging: predefined scope, clearly stated outcomes, documented deliverables, and a timeline that shifts focus from “planning forever” to “acting now.” The LaunchPad page emphasises this: “Built on Logan Consulting’s deep industry expertise and delivery precision… each solution is thoughtfully scoped to reduce implementation risk, shorten time-to-value, and empower clients to make confident, measurable progress.”
For busy finance & operations leaders, these packaged offers make it easier to champion focused initiatives, with less internal debate, clearer ROI, and faster execution. Whether you start with ItemWise to tame product-master chaos, or ReadyClose to elevate your finance close rhythm, you’re creating building blocks for broader ERP success.
If you’re ready to accelerate your D365 journey, consider which foundation your organization needs most today: improved product data governance (ItemWise) or streamlined finance operations (ReadyClose). Reach out to Logan Consulting to talk through the right LaunchPad fit for your business.
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