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About Business Central

OVERVIEW

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What Is Business Central?

Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution designed for small and mid-sized organizations. It brings together finance, production, supply chain, sales, service, and project management into a unified platform — enabling smarter, connected workflows and real-time visibility across your business.

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WHY CHOOSE BUSINESS CENTRAL?

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Core Capabilities

Business Central supports a wide range of business functions out-of-the-box, including:

  • Financials and accounting
    General ledger, accounts payable / receivable, fixed assets, cash flow, bank reconciliations
  • Supply chain
    Inventory, procurement, receiving, warehousing, shipping
  • Sales
    Basic Customer Relationship Management (CRM), order management
  • Projects
    Project tasks, resource planning, cost tracking
  • Service management
  • Production
    Discrete and light process manufacturing

You can adapt the system via configurations, customizations, or extensions to match your needs.

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Microsoft Ecosystem

One of Business Central’s strongest benefits is its deep integration with other Microsoft tools — no middleware required:

  • Power Platform
    Build dashboards with Power BI, automate workflows with Power Automate, and extend Business Central’s features with Power Apps.
  • Microsoft 365
    Connect with Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel so users can work with data directly from familiar applications.
  • Shared identity and security
    Unified authentication through Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Virtual tables and APIs
    Expose Business Central data to other systems without duplication.

This ecosystem minimizes data silos, reduces manual work, and enhances collaboration.

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Business Advantages

Adopting Business Central translates into real business gains:

  • Lower waste, fewer errors
    Automated tasks reduce manual data entry and mistakes.
  • Centralized insights
    Real-time dashboards and reports provide 360° visibility.
  • User adoption and satisfaction
    An intuitive interface decreases training friction. Simplified workflows and better data accessibility lead to delighted users.
  • Productivity boost
    Smoother, well-structured processes and improved outcomes.
  • Cloud-based
    Access Business Central from anywhere, on any device. Built and maintained on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, it offers enterprise-grade security, regulatory compliance, high availability, and continuous updates — all without local infrastructure.
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Future Proofing

Business Central is designed for the future — a platform that grows, evolves, and innovates alongside your organization:

  • Scalability and adaptability
    Use Microsoft AppSource, extensions, and custom low-code Power Platform apps to tailor Business Central to unique business cases without breaking core functionality. The platform is built to scale: as your organization grows, Business Central can adapt, avoiding costly rework.
  • Innovation
    Tap into integrations and new Microsoft releases to continue evolving — keeping your ERP modern and relevant.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Embedded Microsoft Copilot features assist with forecasting, document drafting, data analysis, and repetitive tasks. This transforms Business Central from a transactional tool into a proactive system that helps users make smarter, faster decisions.