CHICAGO – Jan. 7, 2025 – Sikich, a professional services company specializing in consulting, technology and compliance today announced a strategic partnership with COSMO Partner Solutions by COSMO CONSULT to extend Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities with its COSMO Discrete & Project Manufacturing solution.
Mid-market manufacturers face growing pressure to modernize operations and adopt digital tools, yet advanced Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (IEM) functionality has traditionally been limited to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for large organizations. This partnership helps close that gap, aligning with a broader industry trend to make advanced technology accessible to manufacturers of all sizes.
With COSMO Discrete & Project Manufacturing solution on the Business Central platform, Sikich will deliver robust capabilities for complex, project-based manufacturers, addressing the needs of both enterprise organizations and small- to mid-market companies. This functionality includes configurable bills of materials, product lifecycle management, engineering change tracking, advanced costing, production planning, equipment lifecycle management and service optimization for mid-market manufacturers. . Additionally, Sikich’s enterprise-ready HeadSTART for ERP and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, continues to support global operations with streamlined implementation and scalability for large organizations.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to empowering small to mid-sized manufacturers with the same level of innovation and efficiency that enterprise organizations receive,” said Kevin Johnson, principal at Sikich. “By combining our expertise with COSMO Partner Solutions by COSMO CONSULT’s industry-leading solution and integrating it with Sikich’s broad portfolio of technology and consulting services, we’re delivering scalable, integrated tools that drive growth and competitiveness.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Sikich to bring our IEM solution to a broader market,” said Daniel Schmid, chief portfolio officer at COSMO CONSULT. “Partner success is at the core of everything we do. Through COSMO Partner Solutions, we provide proven applications and structured partner enablement so our partners can deliver projects with confidence. Together with Sikich, we help manufacturers of all sizes streamline operations on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and strengthen their digitalization strategy.”
To learn more about Sikich and COSMO CONSULT’s strategic partnership, visit: https://www.sikich.com/technology/industries/discrete-manufacturing/engineer-to-order/
About Sikich
Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.
Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.
About COSMO Partner Solutions
COSMO Partner Solutions by COSMO CONSULT is the group’s dedicated ISV portfolio for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partners. It offers a structured set of industry solutions and horizontal apps that extend standard BC with proven functionality. The portfolio is built for partner led delivery, with clear scope and enablement so partners can use COSMO solutions across customers instead of relying on custom development in every project.
Founded in 1996, the COSMO CONSULT Group is one of the world’s leading Microsoft partners for enterprise software and digitalization consulting. With more than 1,600 employees at 52 locations in 20 countries, COSMO CONSULT is also the largest owner managed Microsoft partner worldwide. The group is firmly established in many industries, including manufacturing and waste management, and has a deep understanding of their specific requirements.
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