Manufacturing and Business Central
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End-to-End Supply Chain Integration: Streamlines procurement, inventory management, and production planning for seamless operations.
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Real-Time Production Insights: Provides live data on production progress, enabling efficient scheduling and minimising delays.
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Demand Forecasting: Accurately predicts demand, helping align production schedules with market needs and avoid overstock or shortages.
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Optimised Inventory Control: Tracks raw materials and finished goods in real-time, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste.
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Efficient Resource Planning: Manages labor, machinery, and materials to maximise production output and minimise downtime.
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Supplier Management: Enhances vendor relationships and automates purchasing processes for a more responsive supply chain.
Business Central helps manufacturing companies optimize production and streamline supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and reducing costs.
Business Central
Key Features.
This is how you start smart.
Configuration
We configure your system to industry best practices
Training
We train you on the modules you'll use from day one
Support
You are live and off with flying colours - with support on standby when you need it.
Data Import
We upload your data based on templates we'll send you
Monitor
Ready to rock? Test and make sure everything is working correctly
Once you are live and are used to the system, this is when we can look at your different priorities for setting up additional phases of the project.
Implementation Packs
Fixed Scope, Fixed Price to reduce the risk
* Individual Packs
Kickstart in 1 Week - £8,700 ALL IN
Starter
£6,300
Basic Accounting
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Single company setup/general ledger
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Bank reconcillation
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Standard tax
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Sales/Purchase/Bank Ledger
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Multi-currency
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Excel Integration
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Outlook Integration
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Standard BS and P&L reporting
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Dimension (financial tags) reporting
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Approvals
Purchase
£4,900
Purchasing
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Vendor management
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Purchase quotes/orders/credits/ledger
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Vendor payment management (ACH or check)
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Purchase prices/discounts
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Deferrals/prepayments
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Payment allocation from bank statements
Sales
£4,900
Sales
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Customer management
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Sales quotes/orders/credits/ledger
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Cash receipts allocation from bank statements
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Sales prices/discounts
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Proformas
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Deferrals/prepayments
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Customer statements
Starter+
£4,000
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Multiple Company Setup*
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Intercompany sending/receiving Journals
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Intercompany Sales and Purchase Documents
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Consolidation
Purchase+
£3,000
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Continua Document Capture app setup and training (licensed separately)
Assembly
£3,000
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Assembly BOMs
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Assemble to Order
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Assembly to Stock
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Auto Assemble on Shipment
All packs include the following features:
Tenant Setup | Pack Configuration | Master Data Imports | Remote Training | Opening Balance Imports
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Scenario
In the manufacturing industry, each role encounters unique challenges.
Dynamics 365 Business Central provides tailored solutions, allowing individuals to identify how it can aid their specific tasks. This role-centric approach ensures that every member, from Chief Operations Officers to partners to managers, can utilise Business Central to streamline their workflows and improve their efficiency.
Supply Chain Manager
Picture this: Taylor, the Supply Chain Manager, starts the day with anticipation, utilising Business Central’s capabilities. Reviewing supply chain updates and logistics schedules with real-time data from Microsoft Power BI, Taylor can quickly identify priorities and make informed decisions.
The morning involves coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners via Microsoft Teams, ensuring seamless communication and timely deliveries. Business Central’s integration with Dynamics 365 helps Taylor monitor inventory levels and manage procurement processes effectively. Mid-morning, Taylor oversees logistics operations, using detailed analytics from Business Central to track shipments and optimise routes. The seamless integration between Teams and SharePoint ensures all relevant documents and shipment reports are easily accessible.
In the afternoon, Taylor focuses on cost management and supplier relations, leveraging insights from Power BI to negotiate better terms and improve supply chain efficiency. Business Central’s integration with Excel allows Taylor to perform in-depth analysis and track key metrics.
As the day winds down, Taylor reflects on the progress made and plans for the next day with confidence. Business Central supports Taylor’s responsibilities, empowering efficiency and success in the supply chain operations.
All-in-One Solution
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a comprehensive management solution that integrates financials, sales, service, and operations to simplify business processes, enhance customer interactions, and facilitate informed decision-making.
It consolidates systems into a single, connected application, saving your employees' time. You can also increase efficiency with automated tasks and workflows, all within familiar Office 365 productivity tools such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
Pain Points and Solutions
Supply Chain Disruptions
Pain point: Unpredictable supply chain disruptions can severely impact production timelines and increase costs. Global events like geopolitical tensions and natural disasters often cause delays and reduce reliability, making it harder to meet customer demands.
Solution: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central mitigates the impact of these events through: real-time inventory tracking and automated reordering, allowing you to anticipate and mitigate disruptions. The platform supports multi-location inventory management, helping you diversify and localise your supply chain, reducing reliance on single suppliers and minimising risks.
Regulatory and Compliance Burdens
Pain point: Staying compliant with a growing number of regulations is complex and resource intensive. The risk of non-compliance can lead to significant penalties, making this a critical concern for manufacturers.
Solution: Business Central automates compliance management, integrating it into daily operations. This ensures your business remains compliant with necessary regulations while reducing the risk of fines. The platform can also be customised to align with specific industry standards, simplifying the entire compliance process.
Technology Challenges and Digitalisation
Pain point: Integrating new technologies often leads to data silos and inefficiencies, limiting the full benefits of digitalisation and Industry 4.0.
Solution: Business Central unifies business functions on a single platform, reducing data silos and enhancing collaboration. As a scalable, cloud-based solution, it supports gradual technology adoption and integrates seamlessly with tools like Power BI, IoT, and AI, ensuring your business stays competitive.
Unified Business Management: Simplify complex processes with a single, integrated solution, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
Advanced Data Security: Protect sensitive client information with state-of-the-art security features, ensuring compliance and peace of mind.
Real-Time Insights and Analytics: Make informed decisions with real-time data analytics, gaining a competitive edge in the market.
Seamless Integration: Effortlessly integrate with existing systems, reducing manual data entry and errors.
Cloud-Based Flexibility: Access your data and manage your practice from anywhere, at any time, with our reliable cloud solutions.
Why choose Business Central for Manufacturing?
Dynamics 365 Business Central offers several advantages for manufacturing companies, particularly in terms of centralised operations management and enhanced production efficiency.
These features and benefits demonstrate how Dynamics 365 Business Central can be a valuable asset for manufacturing businesses, improving their operational efficiency and overall production processes. If you're interested in more detailed information or specific features, I can provide further insights or documents from our enterprise resources.
