DRIVE 2026

Integrating Mavim and DevOps in a Dynamics 365 Implementation Project

How do you translate business process decisions into an executable Azure DevOps backlog without losing alignment during a Dynamics 365 implementation?
 
Key takeaways of this session:
  • Understand how Mavim and Azure DevOps serve different purposes and audiences.
  • Learn how business processes in Mavim are synchronized into work items in Azure DevOps.
  • Recognize the importance of aligning both platforms to ensure successful synchronization.
duration 27 minutes
who is this webinar for Dynamics 365 Implementation Consultants, Enterprise Architects, Business Process Managers, IT Program Managers, Azure DevOps Leads, Microsoft Dynamics Partners
Summary
Dynamics 365 implementations often separate business process design from technical work management, leading to misalignment and rework. This webinar explains how the Microsoft Business Process Catalog in Mavim is synchronized with Azure DevOps using Power Platform, connecting fit‑gap analysis directly to work items. Implementation teams gain a shared, traceable backlog that reflects business intent and supports first‑time‑right delivery.
Speakers
 
Leo SalomonsHead of Value Engineering Americas
 
Lennard van Leuven Value Engineer, Mavim
 
video Chapters
01:19
Mavim as an enterprise transformation platform in Dynamics 365
04:45
Using the Microsoft Business Process Catalog in Mavim
10:03
Synchronizing processes with Azure DevOps
18:35
Big‑bang and incremental synchronization during implementation & Version Control
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From Business Process Design to Executable DevOps Backlogs

 An overview of how business‑driven process models are converted into structured Azure DevOps work items during Dynamics 365 implementations.

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Why Traditional ERP Implementations Fail

Many large-scale transformation projects start as wide-space discovery tours without a clear map. Without central governance, teams quickly drown in an endless list of isolated requirements, disconnected spreadsheets, and static diagrams that simply don't scale. This lack of structure leads to severe analysis fatigue during design workshops, a loss of visibility over complex multi-application integrations, and a system that ultimately fails to match the daily reality of the business.

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Why Staying Still is No Longer an Option

Organizations operate in a highly dynamic market where business models, market shifts, and macro trends are constantly evolving. An ERP system cannot be a rigid box that becomes obsolete the moment it goes live. Especially for large holdings with dozens of business units operating across different countries and industries, agility is critical. Delaying a process-driven approach means losing complete control over operational standards and long-term continuous improvement.

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From Isolated Requirements to Process-Driven Governance

The key to success lies in shifting the mindset away from long lists of isolated requirements toward a unified, process-driven approach. By leveraging the Microsoft Business Process Catalog, you transform an overwhelming ERP trajectory into a structured engagement. Instead of reinventing the wheel, you start with industry-aligned templates and global best practices, significantly accelerating design workshops and maximizing alignment between business and technology. 

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The Power of a Living Digital Blueprint

The unique synergy between Axon's methodology and Mavim connects business processes, user requirements, and Azure DevOps into a single, bidirectional database. While traditional design and manual documentation take months, this approach achieved a complete discovery, configuration, and testing phase within just four months for a highly regulated European organization. Post-go-live, it remains a centralized, version-controlled blueprint that grows with the organization. 
 

“Ultimately, it's about first-time-right delivery that fully delivers the value envisioned by the business 

FAQ's

What is the Microsoft Business Process Catalog, and how does it help an ERP project?

The Business Process Catalog is a mature repository provided by Microsoft that contains standardized industry business processes. Instead of starting your implementation workshops with a blank page, this catalog provides an immediate, industry-aligned foundation. Mavim integrates this catalog in a highly digestible, user-friendly, and relational way, allowing consultants and users to quickly map workflows, adapt global best practices to local realities, and eliminate analysis fatigue. 

How does Mavim integrate with Azure DevOps?

The integration is built on a Power Platform solution using Power Automate and a Power App. It reads process structures and metadata from Mavim and synchronizes them into Azure DevOps work items, while maintaining bi‑directional links between both systems.

Can customized processes be synchronized as well?

Yes. Both Mavim and Azure DevOps are highly configurable. Extensions or deviations from the standard Business Process Catalog are synchronized using the same integration, and partners can extend the Power Platform solution to match their own templates and structures.

When should synchronization take place during a project?

Initial synchronization typically happens after discovery and design, creating the full Azure DevOps backlog. During implementation, additional synchronizations can be scheduled or triggered ad hoc to update progress, scope changes, or specific process areas.