Business Central for Manufacturing
If you’re a Manufacturer looking for an expert team to deliver a robust Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to manage your operations, you’re in the right place
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We understand the challenges you face on the production floor, assembly lines demand planning and forecasting. Whether you’re feeling frustrated with systems that don’t talk to each other, you’re using excel spreadsheets prone to human-error, or you’re just in need of a way to automate and innovate your processes, we’ve got the solution to help you achieve this.
By combining Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with our expertise and end-to-end support, manufacturers can benefit from tailored cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions that drive efficiency, growth and operational transformation.
Business Central is an intelligent ERP system that integrates finance, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing operations into a single platform, ensuring seamless communication across departments. It’s also highly beneficial for existing users of Microsoft technologies, such as Excel or Outlook as Business Central integrates seamlessly into your existing Microsoft infrastructure.
Let us help you to gain instant visibility and accurate real-time insights of your supply chain whilst supporting you to streamline your current operations, all through a cloud delivered, centrally managed system.
Our Services
We'll start by getting to know your organisation and identifying your unique needs, current processes and challenges.
We’ll conduct thorough scoping analysis and will prepare a detailed statement of work to ensure effective project management throughout.
Our team will design and build your tailored solution to your unique functional and technical specifications.
We provide training options to suit your team's learning preferences. Ensuring they have the confidence to utilise the new solution for their needs.
After testing is complete and you’ve provided final sign off, we will go live!
Our post launch aftercare provides you with ongoing support to ensure effective utilisation, maintenance and if you want us to be, we can continue to support you whilst you grow.
Why choose us?
Experts at what we do
We have over 100 years of combined experience in delivering Dynamics 365 Business Central and proudly hold four prestigious Microsoft Partner Designations, demonstrating our commitment to providing the highest standard of solutions and support.
Industry knowledge
We have extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, challenges, and terminology which allows us to get straight to business. We also understand every organisation is different which is why we prioritise getting to know you and how you operate so we can provide the most relevant support.
Innovative & goal-driven
Our Business Central team are forward-thinking, data-driven experts. They provide tailored, intelligent solutions and results that meet your specific business goals.
Streamline your production process with Business Central experts
Our experts have a wealth of experience delivering Business Central for manufacturing companies and have worked closely with manufacturers across the industry. We understand the challenges you’re facing and how Dynamic 365 Business Central can support you in overcoming them.
Whether your challenges revolve around disjointed systems, rising operational costs, keeping up with changing regulations or operational transformation, our expert team are on hand to support you.
Our Business Central team will become an extension of yours. We’ll get to know your organisation, your processes, challenges and based on your needs we’ll recommend innovative ideas to help you meet your goals. We can provide as much ongoing support as you require to ensure the ongoing maintenance, utilisation and support to aid business growth.
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Clients we work with
We have experience working with a variety of manufacturers. Whether you operate in a competitive or niche market, we take the time to understand how you operate and have the skills to provide tailored support aligned to your goals.
- High Performance Sports Market – Market leading manufacturer
- Storage and Safety Solutions Market – Global manufacturer
- Cosmetics Market – Market leading manufacturer
Common challenges faced by manufacturers
Challenge: Challenges with overstocking, stockouts, and inaccurate inventory records which are leading to increased costs, production delays, and customer dissatisfaction.
Solution: Business Central for manufacturing companies provides real-time inventory tracking, automated reordering, and accurate inventory forecasting through MRP. This ensures that you can maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, and improve order fulfilment rates. Additionally, the system's analytics and reporting tools offer insights into inventory trends, helping manufacturers make informed decisions and enhance overall efficiency.
Challenge: Supply chain disruptions negatively impacting production schedules and customer satisfaction.
Solution: Business Central for manufacturing companies provides real-time visibility into supply chain operations, efficient management of multiple suppliers, and automated inventory management features to maintain optimal stock levels.
Challenge: Uncertain where inefficiencies lie and the most efficient way to ensure profitability.
Solution: Business Central for manufacturing companies provides detailed cost tracking capabilities, helping to pinpoint inefficiencies, reduce waste, and enhance production processes for optimal cost management.
Benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Optimised Operations
Benefit from an intelligent ERP system that streamlines your processes and provides visibility across your entire manufacturing operations. Reduce manual data entry, unnecessary production waste and optimise efficiency, whilst boosting productivity and saving money.
Real-Time Insights
Gain real-time monitoring across inventory levels, Business Central production schedules, and financial performance. This allows manufacturers to make timely and informed decisions based on the most current data available, enabling better decision-making and faster response to market demands.
Enhanced Production Scheduling
By effectively using Business Central routing, manufacturers can streamline Business Central production planning processes, improve resource utilisation, and ensure that products are manufactured efficiently and to the highest standards.
Improved customer experience
Improve customer experience by ensuring prompt communications and products that meet high-quality standards and regulations. Utilise quality control management, automated invoices and barcode scanning, an additional application to enhance your operations and offerings.
Automation
Gain back time and improve accuracy by automating your data processing capabilities. Eliminate manual errors through disjointed processes and benefit from improved employee satisfaction and electronic data interchange (EDI) trading efficiency, through external integration.
End-to-End Visibility
Achieve end-to-end traceability across your manufacturing processes in a centralised system, empowering you with the visibility and control to efficiently manage all areas of your supply chain.
How does Business Central compare to other ERP systems for the manufacturing industry?
When it comes to choosing the right ERP system for you, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central stands out for several compelling reasons.
- Flexibility & Scalability: Manage operations from anywhere, anytime.
- Top-tier Security: Delivered on Microsoft cloud with high availability.
- Seamless Integration: Works efficiently with other Microsoft services.
- Cost-effective: Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.
- Customisation: Tailor to your specific needs and processes.
- Intelligent Add-ons: Integrate platforms, add Power BI for enhanced operations.
- User-friendly Interface: Familiar Microsoft design, quick adoption.
- Enhanced Productivity: Seamless integration with Office 365 and Power BI.
Business Central for Manufacturing FAQs
Business Central provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities tailored for the manufacturing industry. The platform includes built-in reports for production, inventory, and financial performance, as well as advanced analytics through Power BI integration.
Manufacturers can monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), perform ad-hoc analysis, and gain insights into production trends, capacity utilisation, and cost variances. These tools enable data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Our expert team will work alongside yours to support and train users on how to confidently use Business Central as part of our onboarding process. It is a key element of our service to ensure your teams know how to get the most out of Business Central within their roles.
Absolutely! Business Central is specifically designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized manufacturing firms. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that integrate finance, sales, inventory, and production management, providing a single source of truth for all business operations. This integration helps organisations of all sizes improve efficiency, reduce costs, and scale their operations seamlessly.
