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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Modules & Capabilities

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is rated across 14 of 14 ERP modules, 3 of them a core strength.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central module ratings

Ordered strongest to weakest. Each rating reflects standard-edition depth, not what a third-party add-on could bolt on.

Finance & Accounting

strong

Core financial management including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting. The backbone of any ERP system.

Inventory Management

strong

Inventory tracking, stock management, reorder point planning, multi-location management, and inventory valuation across warehouses and locations.

Procurement

strong

Purchase order management, supplier management, requisition workflows, contract management, and spend analytics.

Manufacturing

moderate

Production planning, shop floor control, BOM management, MRP, and manufacturing execution. Supports discrete, process, and mixed-mode manufacturing environments.

Supply Chain

moderate

End-to-end supply chain visibility including demand planning, supply planning, logistics, supplier management, and supply chain analytics.

Project Management

moderate

Project planning, resource allocation, time tracking, expense management, and project accounting for project-centric businesses.

Warehouse Management

moderate

Warehouse operations including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, and warehouse layout optimisation.

Business Intelligence

moderate

Reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data visualisation capabilities built into the ERP platform for operational and strategic decision-making.

Sales

basic

The sales side of an ERP: quotes and pricing, order processing, customer and account management, post-sale service, and sales reporting on shared master data.

HR & Payroll

basic

Human resources management including employee records, payroll processing, benefits administration, time and attendance, and talent management.

Ecommerce

basic

Integrated ecommerce and online storefront capabilities including B2B and B2C portals, product catalogue management, and order management.

Quality Management

basic

Quality control, inspection management, non-conformance tracking, CAPA, and compliance with quality standards (ISO, FDA, AS9100).

Field Service

basic

Field service management including work order dispatching, technician scheduling, mobile access, parts management, and service contract management.

Asset Management

basic

Enterprise asset management including preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle tracking, work order management, and asset depreciation.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central add-ons & integrations

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Accounts payable automation softwareInvoice capture, 3-way matching and payment that post to your ERP.+10 more →
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