Comprehensive Supply Chain Management

Business Central for Distribution

Business Central for Supply Chain is equipped with with rich Sales Order Processing, Purchase Order Processing, and Inventory Control functionality to manage your operations throughout the supply chain cycle. Use built-in intelligence to know what and when to replenish and maintain correct inventory with real-time stock levels. With proactive features designed to keep you ahead of the game, Business Central takes the work out of managing your supply chain.

Is it right for my business?

Business Central Supply Chain is the optimal solution for distributors, wholesalers, or other companies that that are looking for management of customers, suppliers, and inventory. Business Central gives you comprehensive visibility into your inventory, from the moment that a customer reaches out for an order, through purchasing, to fulfillment.

Business Central automates supply chain processes and provides valuable insights into inventory. With your data connected across every part of the organization, you will always know optimal order quantities. Never again order insufficient materials or have to contact a customer to apologize for a late shipment.

  • Automate purchase and sales orders to ensure items are always in stock, so your customers get them when they need them

  • Streamline data across all departments for consistent and fluid communication based on real-time information

  • Use advanced customization capabilities to modify processes and add new ones that are specific to your unique business operations

  • Take the guesswork out of supply and demand forecasting with several automated features and algorithms to ensure you have the necessary materials

Business Central Supply Chain Features

Sales Order Processing

Create sales orders directly from email requests in Outlook. View inventory availability at a glance and generate purchase orders on the fly to fulfill orders. Email sales order confirmations directly from the transactions.

Combine Receipts

Combine receipts from several purchase/orders onto a single invoice.

Purchase Order Processing

Automatically generate purchase orders directly from sales orders. Control cash flow through automated purchase workflows.

Inventory Management

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.

Transfer Inventory Between Locations

Change item inventory location using transfer orders or the item reclassification journal.

Sales Management

Track the entire sales process—from Lead all the way through Opportunity, Quote, Sales Order, and Invoice—with Dynamics 365 for Sales and Business Central together.

Create Recurring Orders

Set up recurring sales and purchase orders with their related invoices to automate the payables and receivables portion.

Plan for New Demand

Effectively plan for demand from sales and component lines. Plan for specific orders or large batches.