As a technology partner working closely with Microsoft to promote adoption of the Business Process Catalog (BPC) in the Dynamics 365 ecosystem, we’ve had the opportunity to speak with a wide range of customers and partners in the middle of transformation journeys.
A common theme has emerged:
Many teams are curious about BPC—but hesitate to adopt it.
This hesitation doesn’t come from resistance to innovation. It often comes from experience. Teams have worked hard to build their own implementation frameworks. They’ve seen tools evolve. They’re balancing tight deadlines, budget constraints, and cross-functional alignment.
In this post, we want to clear up a few common questions around BPC, especially in relation to Microsoft’s evolving tool landscape—including the move from Lifecycle Services (LCS) to the new Dynamics 365 Implementation Portal. And we’ll share how teams can explore BPC at their own pace, in a low-risk way.
What Problem is the Business Process Catalog Solving?
The Dynamics 365 Implementation Portal is designed to support project planning and implementation orchestration. It's a powerful step forward in managing the lifecycle of a Dynamics implementation, replacing LCS in the near future.
But even with the right tools for deployment, one persistent challenge remains:
How do we create clarity and alignment around business processes before, during, and after the implementation?
That’s where BPC comes in.
BPC provides a business-centric process foundation for transformation programs. It helps teams visualize their current and future state processes, accelerate blueprinting, and create shared understanding between business and IT.
Rather than duplicating existing tools, BPC complements technical platforms by making sure everyone is aligned on why a process works the way it does—and how it should evolve.
Common Hesitations — And What We’ve Learned
From speaking with dozens of transformation leaders and implementation partners, we’ve seen three recurring reasons for hesitation:
1. “We already have our own methodology.”
Many partners have built strong delivery frameworks over the years. They may see BPC as overlapping or requiring a reset of what already works. The reality? BPC is designed to be adapted—used as a reference, integrated with your existing IP, or even extended with your own templates.
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2. “We’re unsure how it fits into the implementation flow.”
The move to the Dynamics 365 Implementation Portal brings clarity to the technical execution of an implementation. BPC supports what happens before that—during process mapping, business blueprinting, and organizational alignment. It’s about setting the stage, so the implementation has a strong foundation to build on.
3. “We want to see it in action first.”
This is completely fair—and we agree. Transformation projects are complex, and every new tool should earn its place. That’s why we make BPC available in a free, interactive environment.
Try BPC in Mavim: Hands-On, Risk-Free
To make the experience tangible, Mavim offers a 30-day preview of the Business Process Catalog, including:
- Pre-built process templates for Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, and more
- A visual process modeling space for blueprinting and alignment
- The ability to tailor and extend processes for your organization or client
- Integration with Microsoft Copilot for smart recommendations and documentation
Start your BPC Preview in Mavim »
What Partners and Customers Have Seen
Organizations that have integrated BPC into their transformation programs report:
- Faster project starts with ready-to-use process content
- Improved collaboration between business and IT stakeholders
- Reduced rework, thanks to clearer blueprinting
- Smoother handoffs across teams and phases of implementation
See how Speedy Services used Mavim and Copilot in their Dynamics journey »
Learn how JM Family accelerated their blueprinting with Mavim and Dynamics 365 »
Final Thought: You Don’t Have to Replace What Works
At Mavim, we don’t believe in prescribing one way of working. Your framework, your experience, and your IP are valuable. BPC is a way to enhance that—bringing Microsoft-aligned content and modeling capabilities into your process.
We’d love to support you in exploring what’s possible.
👉 Watch the demo: Mavim + Dynamics 365 in action
👉 Book a free consultation with our team
Transformation doesn’t begin with technology. It begins with process clarity.
Let’s start there.