If you know your systems are holding your logistics operation back but you are not sure where to start, the Advantage Transformation Sprint is the right first conversation. This guide explains what the Sprint is, what happens during it, how it differs from a full transformation engagement, and how to know whether booking one makes sense for your business.
What Is the Advantage Transformation Sprint?
The Advantage Transformation Sprint is a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation with one of our digital transformation specialists. It is designed for businesses that want a clear, honest view of where technology could improve their operations, without committing to a project or sitting through a sales presentation.
In thirty minutes, the session covers your current technology setup, the operational challenges you are trying to solve, and where Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or Microsoft 365 could address them. You leave with practical, actionable insight and a clear picture of what the right next steps look like for your specific business. There is no obligation to take any of those steps with Advantage.
What the Sprint Is Not
It is worth being direct about the Sprint's scope, because setting the right expectation matters.
The Sprint is not a full discovery engagement or a detailed systems audit. Thirty minutes is enough to surface the most significant operational pain points and identify where technology would have the most impact, but it is not enough to produce a detailed project specification, a data migration plan, or a board-ready business case. Those outputs come from a more structured engagement.
It is also not a product demonstration. We are not walking you through a software interface or showing you what Business Central looks like in that session. The Sprint is a conversation, not a presentation.
Who Should Book a Sprint?
The Sprint works best for logistics and distribution businesses in one of the following situations.
You suspect your systems are the problem but you are not certain
Revenue is growing but operational overhead is growing faster. Fulfilment errors are increasing. Reporting is always a day behind. You sense the technology is part of the problem but you have not had a structured conversation about it. The Sprint gives you that conversation with someone who understands the logistics sector and the Microsoft platform.
You know you need to change but you do not know where to start
You are running an outdated ERP, your e-commerce platform is not connected to your warehouse system, or your stock reporting is still coming from spreadsheets. You know something needs to change but the options feel overwhelming. The Sprint helps you identify the highest-value starting point rather than trying to solve everything at once.
You want an independent view before committing to anything
You may have already had conversations with software vendors and are not sure whether their recommendations reflect your actual needs or their sales targets. The Sprint gives you an independent assessment from a Microsoft Solutions Partner with specific logistics and distribution experience.
You are curious about AI and Copilot but want a realistic view
There is a lot of noise about AI in logistics. You want to understand what Microsoft Copilot and the Power Platform can realistically do for a distribution business like yours, not a marketing overview. The Sprint gives you a practical answer grounded in your specific operation.
What Happens After the Sprint?
After the Sprint, you have a clear view of where your biggest operational gaps are and which technology changes would address them. What happens next is entirely your decision.
Some businesses act on the Sprint output themselves, using it internally to build a business case or brief an IT team. Some come back to us to scope a specific project. Some want more time before deciding anything. All of these are reasonable outcomes.
For businesses that want to go deeper before committing to a full implementation project, the natural next step is Advantage Pathway.
What Is Advantage Pathway and How Does It Differ from the Sprint?
Where the Sprint is a focused 30-minute conversation that identifies the problem and points you towards a solution, Advantage Pathway is a structured discovery service that takes you all the way through to a board-ready business case and a detailed transformation roadmap.
Pathway runs through five stages: a discovery workshop to explore your goals and challenges in depth, a systems and process review that audits your current technology landscape, a value and ROI assessment that quantifies the efficiency gains and cost savings a transformation would deliver, a detailed roadmap with prioritised next steps, and an executive presentation that gives your leadership and board everything they need to make a confident decision.
The difference in scope is significant. The Sprint tells you where the problem is and what direction to go. Pathway gives you the detailed plan, the financial justification, and the stakeholder alignment to move forward with confidence. For businesses where internal sign-off requires a formal business case, or where the transformation involves multiple systems and teams, Pathway is the appropriate starting point before any implementation work begins.
For many logistics businesses, the Sprint and Pathway work together: the Sprint surfaces the opportunity, Pathway builds the case for acting on it.
Common Questions About the Transformation Sprint
Is the Sprint really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the Sprint and no obligation attached to it. We offer it because the conversations it generates tend to be more productive for everyone when there is no pressure attached to the outcome.
How do we prepare for the Sprint?
No preparation is required. It helps to have someone in the session who understands the day-to-day operational challenges, whether that is the MD, operations director, or warehouse manager, but there is no brief or pre-work needed. The session is designed to draw out the relevant information through conversation.
Do you only work with businesses that are ready to invest?
No. Some Sprint participants are actively evaluating systems and ready to move quickly. Others are building internal understanding and exploring options. Both are valid starting points. The Sprint is as useful at the early exploration stage as it is when a decision is imminent.
What if we are already using Dynamics 365 but it is not delivering what we need?
The Sprint is equally relevant for businesses already on Dynamics 365 that are not getting full value from the platform. In that case, the conversation focuses on optimisation: identifying where better configuration, additional modules, or improved adoption would close the gaps.
What is the difference between the Sprint and the Pathway?
The Sprint is a 30-minute consultation that identifies your key challenges and points you towards the right solution. Advantage Pathway is a full structured discovery engagement that produces a detailed roadmap, ROI analysis, and board-ready business case. The Sprint is the starting point. Pathway is the step that follows for businesses that need a deeper assessment before committing to a project.
Book Your Free 30-Minute Logistics Consultation
The Transformation Sprint is a free, no-obligation 30-minute conversation with one of our logistics technology specialists. You leave with practical insight into where your systems are holding you back and what the right next steps look like.
Book your Sprint here, contact us via our contact page, or call 020 3004 4600.
If you are already at the stage where you need a full discovery engagement and business case, find out more about Advantage Pathway.
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