LEAFORGE RAPID8 IMPLEMENTATION

Rapid8 Business Central Implementation

An affordable eight-week Business Central package for startups, small businesses and growing manufacturers that need Finance, Purchase, Sales, Inventory and standard Manufacturing—without a long FRD or customization-heavy project.

Business Central Rapid8 implementation package
Rapid8 Implementation Package

Five Core Modules. Eight Weeks. Manufacturing Included.

Rapid8 is built for businesses that need the same standard-first approach as Rapid5 but also require Business Central Manufacturing. We configure Finance, Purchase, Sales, Inventory and Manufacturing, load agreed data, train users, complete UAT and take the system live within eight weeks.

  • Finance, Purchase, Sales, Inventory and Manufacturing using standard Business Central functionality
  • No detailed requirement document or FRD—package scope is predefined
  • Master data/opening balances, UAT, training, go-live and 1 week post-go-live support
Rapid8 Delivery Model

What Rapid8 Adds Beyond Rapid5

Rapid8 keeps the same predefined, cost-efficient delivery model and adds standard Business Central Manufacturing with three additional implementation weeks.

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Everything in Rapid5

Finance, Purchase, Sales and Inventory are configured using the same standard-first package model.

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Manufacturing Included

Configure standard Business Central manufacturing setup and processes within the predefined Rapid8 scope.

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Data, UAT & Training

Upload agreed master data/opening balances, validate the five-module solution in UAT and train users before go-live.

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Go-Live + 1 Week Support

Complete cutover and go-live in Week 8, followed by one week of post-go-live package support.

Rapid8 Package Overview

What Is the Rapid8 Package?

Rapid8 is an eight-week, fixed-scope Leaforge implementation package for businesses that want standard Business Central across Finance, Purchase, Sales, Inventory and Manufacturing at a controlled implementation cost.

There is no detailed requirement document or FRD. We work from the predefined Rapid8 scope, confirm the configuration information needed, then move into setup, data upload, UAT, training and go-live. Custom development, complex integrations and non-standard manufacturing requirements are handled separately.

8-Week Implementation5 Core ModulesManufacturing Included1 Week Post-Go-Live Support
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Finance, Purchase, Sales, Inventory and standard Manufacturing configured within the Rapid8 package scope

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Agreed master data and opening balances uploaded, followed by UAT and practical user training

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Selected Leaforge custom reports, Purchase Requisition module and one week of post-go-live support included

Rapid8 Business Central implementation planning and eight-week delivery
RAPID8 PACKAGE IMPLEMENTATION STEPS

Rapid8: Eight-Week Route to Go-Live

Week 1 – Kickoff, Environment & Data Preparation

Confirm the predefined Rapid8 scope, prepare the Business Central environment and company, collect setup information, and share master-data/opening-balance templates.

Week 1

Weeks 2–3 – Finance, Purchase & Sales

Configure standard Finance, Purchase and Sales processes, including the agreed company setup, master records and core document flows.

Weeks 2–3

Week 4 – Inventory Configuration

Configure items, locations and standard inventory processes, then validate the key stock transactions required for go-live.

Week 4

Weeks 5–7 – Manufacturing, Data, UAT & Training

Configure standard Manufacturing, upload and validate agreed master data/opening balances, complete UAT across the five-module scope and train users for live operation.

Weeks 5–7

Week 8 – Final Validation, Cutover & Go-Live

Complete final opening balances and checks, move users into live processing and support the cutover. One week of post-go-live support follows the implementation.

Week 8
Rapid8 Readiness

What the Eight-Week Route Requires from Your Team

The Rapid8 schedule works when your business accepts the predefined five-module scope, prepares clean master data/opening balances and manufacturing master data, makes users available for UAT and training, and avoids custom development or material scope expansion during the eight weeks.

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Project & Process Ownership

Provide a project owner, finance and operational process leads, and decision-makers who can review and approve work within the eight-week schedule.

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Data, Reporting & Permissions

Prepare and validate source data, identify day-one reports and confirm role/access decisions before migration and UAT milestones.

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UAT & Training Participation

Make the required user groups available to execute approved UAT scenarios, resolve decisions and attend role-based training before cutover.

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Scope Discipline

Protect the confirmed package boundaries and defer requirements that would materially expand the eight-week delivery route.

Scope Change

What happens if requirements change during Rapid8?

New or more complex requirements are assessed against the confirmed package scope. They can be deferred, separately estimated or moved into Full Implementation rather than forcing unsuitable work into the eight-week route.

Package Fit

Rapid8 Is Built for Standard-First Manufacturers and Growing Businesses

Choose Rapid8 when you want the lower-cost Rapid delivery model but your day-one Business Central scope also includes standard Manufacturing.

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Small or Growing Manufacturer

You need core ERP plus standard manufacturing capability without the cost and duration of a full custom project.

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Budget-Conscious Implementation

You want a predefined package and clear commercial scope instead of paying for extensive discovery and documentation.

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Standard Manufacturing Processes

Your production requirements can be handled using standard Business Central Manufacturing within the Rapid8 boundaries.

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Ready Data & Available Users

You can provide clean finance, trading, inventory and manufacturing data and make users available for UAT, training and go-live.

Choose the Right Route

Rapid5, Rapid8 or Full Implementation?

Choose Rapid5 when you need Finance, Purchase, Sales and Inventory. Choose Rapid8 when you also need standard Manufacturing. Choose Full Implementation when manufacturing is highly customized or the project needs significant development, integrations, extensive migration or process redesign.

Rapid8 Package Scope

Five Standard Business Central Modules Included in Rapid8

Rapid8 includes the four Rapid5 modules plus standard Business Central Manufacturing. The package stays predefined and standard-first so the eight-week timeline and lower implementation cost remain achievable.

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Finance

  • Company, chart of accounts and posting setup
  • Dimensions, receivables, payables and banking basics
  • Standard finance processes and essential reporting
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Purchase

  • Vendor master setup
  • Purchase orders, invoices and credit memos
  • Standard purchase-to-pay process
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Sales

  • Customer master setup
  • Sales quotes, orders, invoices and credit memos
  • Standard order-to-cash process
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Inventory

  • Items, locations and inventory setup
  • Receipts, issues and transfers
  • Standard stock transaction flows
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Manufacturing

  • Production BOMs and routings
  • Work/machine centers and production orders
  • Standard consumption, output and production posting flows
Standard Manufacturing Only.Rapid8 includes standard Business Central Manufacturing. Advanced/non-standard production requirements, custom AL development, complex integrations, extensive historical migration or specialist warehouse automation should be assessed for Full Implementation.Explore Full Implementation →
Rapid8 Package Pricing

Affordable Fixed Package Pricing for Rapid8

Rapid8 is designed to keep Business Central implementation affordable even when Manufacturing is required. The predefined five-module scope reduces consulting overhead while keeping UAT, training, data upload and go-live in the package.

Rapid8 Implementation
USD$3,000

One-time implementation fee

  • Finance, Purchase, Sales, Inventory & Manufacturing
  • Agreed master data & opening-balance upload
  • UAT and practical user training
  • Selected Leaforge custom reports + Purchase Requisition module
  • Go-live + 1 week post-go-live support
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Manufacturing Included. Fixed Scope.

Five core modules without the full-project implementation overhead.

Rapid8 gives growing businesses a practical route to standard Business Central Manufacturing while keeping the commercial scope and timeline controlled.

01Confirmed Broader Scope

Additional process areas, reporting, permissions, data responsibilities and weekly outcomes are agreed before delivery.

02Fixed Fee for Confirmed Scope

The implementation fee applies to the agreed Rapid8 package boundaries; additional requirements are assessed separately.

03More Validation Depth

The eight-week route creates more room for migration reconciliation, UAT, reporting and permission validation before cutover.

04Extended User Readiness

More user groups can participate in UAT, role-based training, go-live preparation and package-defined extended stabilization.

Implementation fee boundary: The Rapid8 fee applies to the confirmed Leaforge implementation scope. Microsoft Business Central licenses, third-party subscriptions, applicable taxes or travel, and any separately approved out-of-scope development, integration or migration work are not included unless explicitly stated in the proposal.
Rapid8 implementation fee vs Microsoft licensing: Rapid8 covers Leaforge implementation services within the confirmed package scope. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central licenses and third-party subscriptions are separate unless explicitly included in the commercial proposal. Compare Business Central pricing →
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WHY CHOOSE LEAFORGE 365

Why Choose Leaforge for Rapid8

Rapid8 is the practical choice when a business needs standard Manufacturing but still wants the speed and cost control of a predefined implementation package.

Leaforge includes the core configuration, data upload, UAT, training, selected custom reports, Purchase Requisition and one week of post-go-live support needed to get the five-module solution into operational use.

Rapid8 Fit Assessment Defined 8-Week Outcomes Extended User Readiness
Discuss Rapid8 Fit

Affordable Manufacturing Route

Get standard Finance-to-Manufacturing capability through a fixed-scope package designed to reduce implementation overhead.

No Lengthy FRD Process

Rapid8 avoids a long requirements-document phase and focuses project time on setup, data, testing, training and go-live.

Selected Custom Reports Included

Selected ready-made Leaforge custom reports are included at no additional implementation cost within the package.

Purchase Requisition Included

The Leaforge Purchase Requisition module is included as complimentary value for Rapid8 customers.

UAT & User Training

Users validate the configured five-module solution in UAT and receive practical training before cutover.

1 Week Post-Go-Live Support

Leaforge provides one week of post-go-live support for early operational questions and package-scope stabilization.

AFTER RAPID8 GO-LIVE

Expand Business Central After the Rapid8 Go-Live

Rapid8 focuses the initial project on the approved package scope. After stabilization, additional capabilities can be prioritized without destabilizing the eight-week delivery route.

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Reporting & Analytics

Extend management reporting, analysis, Power BI or role-specific information beyond the agreed Rapid8 go-live requirements.

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Microsoft 365 & Power Platform

Add workflow automation, apps and Microsoft ecosystem improvements where they support an approved business requirement.

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Extensions & Integrations

Scope upgrade-aware extensions or integrations separately when a requirement cannot be met appropriately within the Rapid8 package.

Keep the Rapid8 go-live scope protected.Future improvements can move into Business Central Support, Customization or a later implementation phase.Explore Business Central capabilities →
Rapid8 Package FAQs

Rapid8 Business Central Implementation FAQs

Understand the eight-week package scope, the difference from Rapid5, customer responsibilities, migration, UAT, training, licensing, scope changes and when Full Implementation is the better route.

1. What is the Rapid8 Business Central package?

Rapid8 is Leaforge’s affordable eight-week implementation package for startups, small businesses and growing manufacturers that need standard Finance, Purchase, Sales, Inventory and Manufacturing in Business Central.

2. How is Rapid8 different from Rapid5?

Rapid5 includes Finance, Purchase, Sales and Inventory in five weeks. Rapid8 includes those same modules plus standard Business Central Manufacturing in eight weeks.

3. Do you create a detailed requirement document or FRD?

No. Rapid8 uses a predefined package scope. Leaforge confirms the configuration information required for setup, but detailed requirement documentation and FRD creation are not part of the package.

4. What is included in Rapid8?

Rapid8 includes standard configuration of Finance, Purchase, Sales, Inventory and Manufacturing, agreed master data/opening-balance upload, UAT, user training, go-live and one week of post-go-live support.

5. What complimentary items are included?

Rapid8 includes selected Leaforge custom reports and the Leaforge Purchase Requisition module at no additional implementation cost.

6. What Manufacturing functionality is included?

The package covers standard Business Central Manufacturing configuration within the predefined Rapid8 scope, such as production BOMs, routings, work/machine centers and standard production-order flows. Advanced or highly customized manufacturing requirements should be scoped separately.

7. What data is uploaded?

The package includes agreed master data and opening balances using the provided templates. Extensive historical-data migration, complex cleansing or transformation is outside the standard Rapid8 scope.

8. Can Rapid8 include customization or complex integrations?

Rapid8 is standard-first. Custom AL development, complex integrations, major automation or non-standard process redesign should be estimated and delivered separately.

9. Can Business Central really go live in eight weeks?

Yes, when the business accepts the predefined scope, prepares clean finance, inventory and manufacturing data on time, makes users available for UAT and training, and avoids material scope changes.

10. Are Microsoft Business Central licenses included?

Rapid8 covers Leaforge implementation services. Microsoft Business Central licenses and third-party subscriptions are separate unless explicitly included in the commercial proposal.

Start with Rapid8

Need Finance-to-Manufacturing in 8 Weeks?

Talk to Leaforge about your company size, production process, data readiness and standard Business Central needs. We will confirm whether the affordable Rapid8 package fits your business.

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