Manufacturing ERP Modernization: Preparing for Business Central

Perma-Chink Systems is a niche manufacturer in the construction industry, producing specialized materials used in log and timber homes—products where reliability, timing, and operational stability are critical.

Like many manufacturers running legacy Dynamics NAV systems, Perma-Chink had reached a turning point. While NAV continued to support day-to-day operations, the environment had become increasingly difficult to manage, secure, and modernize.

Instead of rushing into a full ERP upgrade, Perma-Chink Systems took a deliberate approach—one focused on stabilizing the existing system first, then preparing for a successful move to Business Central SaaS.

The First Step: Stabilize the Environment

Before any upgrade discussions, Perma-Chink Systems focused on one thing: creating an ERP environment they could reliably manage.

The situation:

• Legacy Dynamics NAV
• Limited flexibility to make improvements
• Growing risk tied to an aging setup

The decision:

• Rehost NAV into a modern, manageable environment
• Establish a stable baseline before moving to Business Central

With ArcherPoint’s help, Perma-Chink completed the rehosting process in about six weeks—giving the team a system they could trust and build from.

Why Moving Forward Became Necessary

Staying on an older version of NAV wasn’t just inconvenient—it was becoming a blocker.

Key pressures included:

• ISV limitations: Many modern solutions, including credit card processing tools, no longer support older NAV versions
• Manual work: Legacy processes created unnecessary effort for accounting and operations
• Security expectations: Cyber insurance and compliance requirements continued to rise

Modernization shifted from new features to protecting the business, reducing risk, and ensuring the ERP system could support future needs.

Partnering for a Smarter Path Forward

Perma-Chink Systems needed a partner who could support both where they were and where they needed to go.

Rather than pushing a rushed upgrade, ArcherPoint helped Perma-Chink take a phased approach—starting with stabilization, then planning a controlled transition to Business Central that aligned with business cycles and operational priorities.

This strategy allowed the organization to reduce risk, avoid disruption, and move forward with confidence.

Watch the Full Customer Story

In the video testimonial, Perma-Chink Systems shares:

• Why rehosting NAV was the right first step
• How security and cyber insurance requirements accelerated change
• What manufacturers should look for when modernizing from legacy ERP systems

Considering Your Next ERP Move?

If your organization is running a legacy Dynamics NAV environment and facing similar challenges, Perma-Chink Systems’ experience shows that modernization doesn’t have to be disruptive. Stabilize first. Plan intentionally. Move forward with confidence.

Learn how ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert helps manufacturers modernize Dynamics NAV and prepare for Business Central without putting daily operations at risk.

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