Dynamics 365 (D365) Business Central is Microsoft’s leading solution for SMBs. It unifies ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) capabilities allowing you to run your entire business with intelligent applications that work seamlessly together in the cloud. It also integrates with Windows, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
Business Central’s cloud ERP system is a tool that makes running your business easier and lets you spend more time on value-add activities.
How can Business Central help my business?
Dynamics 365 Business Central is an extremely flexible tool that fits the needs of almost any business. It is easily adaptable to the needs of geographies, industries and individual customers. Dynamics 365 Business Central is great for small and medium businesses because:
No user limit, so you can start as small as you need
Cheaper entry point for SMBs interested in using Microsoft solutions
It is flexible and allows you to easily add capability and users when you need it
It is a cloud-first solution, so no servers or complicated implementations, just turn it on and access it on any device at any time.
Dynamics 365 Business Central is the next generation of Dynamics NAV (formerly known as Navision). One of the biggest improvements from Dynamics NAV is the user experience. It has been built using the familiar Microsoft experience, offering clear navigation and intuitive design.
Dynamics 365 Business Central offers capability across:
AN END-TO-END VIEW OF BUSINESS
Financial Management
Accelerate financial close and report with accuracy, while ensuring compliance.
Decision support Connect data across accounting, sales, purchasing, inventory and customer interactions to get an end-to-end view of your business. Chart financial performance in real time with built-in Power BI reports.
Financial close and reporting Streamline accounts receivables and payables, and automatically reconcile accounts to close and report on financials quickly and accurately, while maintaining compliance.
Forecast accuracy Refine financial forecasts by modeling and analyzing data across multiple dimensions. Customize reports using Microsoft Excel integration.
Sales & Services Management
Maximize revenue opportunities and better serve customers with built-in recommendations.
Value at every touch point Prioritize sales leads based on revenue potential. Keep track of all customer interactions and get guidance on best up-sell, cross-sell and renewal opportunities.
Sales productivity Act quickly on sales-related inquiries, manage service requests, and process payments—all from within Outlook.
Exceptional service Gain a comprehensive overview of your service tasks, workloads and employee skills to assign resources and accelerate case resolution.
Supply Chain Management
Increase visibility across your supply chain and gain greater control over your purchasing process.
Inventory levels Use built-in intelligence to predict when and what to replenish. Purchase only what you need with dynamically updated inventory levels.
Avoid lost sales and reduce shortages Maintain the right amount of inventory by automatically calculating stock levels, lead times, and reorder points. Suggest substitutes when requested items are out of stock.
Profitability Get recommendations on when to pay vendors to use discounts or avoid overdue penalties. Prevent unnecessary purchases through approval workflows.
Project Management
Manage budgets and monitor progress of your projects with real-time data.
Stay on budget Create, manage and track projects using timesheets along with job costing and reporting capabilities. Develop, modify and control budgets to ensure project profitability.
Plan with precision Manage resource levels by planning capacity and sales. Track invoicing for customers against planned costs on orders and quotes.
Analyze project performance Make effective decisions with real-time insight on project status, profitability and resource-usage metrics.
Operation Management
Streamline your manufacturing and warehousing operations to deliver products on time and reduce costs.
Manage forecasting to fulfillment Use sales forecasts and expected stock-outs to automatically generate production plans and create purchase orders.
Run warehousing efficiently Get a holistic view of inventory for efficient order fulfilment. Track every item transaction and movement by setting up bins based on warehouse layout and storage unit dimensions.
Optimal output levels Calculate and optimize manufacturing capacity and resources to improve production schedules and meet customer demands.