The Microsoft Dynamics product line includes several diverse ERP solutions.  Each is designed for specific industries and purposes, but the two that people often have the most trouble distinguishing between are  Dynamics NAV and Dynamics AX.  So what’s the difference?

Dynamics NAV and Dynamics AX are both highly customizable ERP solutions available in many languages and currencies and have an impressive international install base.  Both solutions are agile enough to operate in one centralized location or across multiple decentralized locations, and can scale along with your business.  Both offer industry-specific functionality to meet local and regional needs.  NAV and AX are described equally by Microsoft as end to end comprehensive ERP solutions with the ability to manage complex supply chains and inventory.

You won’t uncover the differences by comparing them feature to feature, and you can’t realistically define them by the number of users they can handle, though many have tried. The real determining factors are at a