Business Central for Manufacturing

As your manufacturing business grows and production picks up, you need operational software to lighten the load. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central does just that by managing supply planning, inventory, sales and delivery, and much more. Learn why growing and mid-sized manufacturers choose Business Central to manage operations.

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Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s newest cloud-based ERP software for financial and supply chain management. With tools like configurable workflows and built-in dashboards, Business Central helps companies eliminate manual tasks and easily access up-to-the-minute performance metrics. The cloud platform allows executives to manage their sales, financials, and supply chain anywhere, anytime. As part of the Microsoft family, Business Central is designed to sync with popular Microsoft products like Dynamics 365 CRM, Outlook, and Power BI.

How Business Central Solves Manufacturing Challenges

As an ERP solution, Business Central bridges the gap between manufacturing processes to track, simplify, and automate activities on the shop floor and beyond.

Plan with Confidence

Master Production Planning (MRP & MPS for Manufacturing)

Ensure production stays on track with a suite of features that manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods.

Material Resource Planning: Automatically sources new materials when stock meets thresholds to avoid production delays and keep operations lean.
Master Production Scheduling: Maximizes operations and output with smart schedules that track available labor, required materials, and shop floor capacity.
Supply Chain Management: Limits the impact of supply chain disruptions with automated workflows to procure materials, manage vendor relationships, and approve of substitutions for specific materials.
Digital Product Design and Revision: Introduces new products and revises outdated ones with automated workflows to get approval faster.

Keep the Floor Moving

Shop Floor Control & Real-Time Production Visibility

See the shop floor at a glance to transform how you manage inventory, human capital, equipment, and more.

Real-Time Data and Insights: Provides up-to-the-minute status updates on equipment, inventory, and labor to avoid bottlenecks and keep production on track.
Industry Compliance: Digitizes compliance documentation and reporting to free up time for production managers.
Quality Control: Inspects production materials and finished goods to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
Product Genealogy: Keeps a record of product history using automated lot and serial numbers to enable root cause analysis if quality concerns arise.

Built to Scale

Scalable Manufacturing ERP for Growing Manufactures

Centralize operations by bringing data together from across the business.

Production Centralization: Manages procurement, production, distribution, and other core operations from one easy-to-access platform.
Improved Forecasting: Analyzes past production cycles and sales orders to forecast product demand and ensure customers’ orders are fulfilled quickly.
Software Integrations: Integrates with existing MRP, MES, and SCM solutions to build a digital operations hub across multiple locations.
Finance Management: Displays production costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead, in real-time dashboards, then shares that data in customizable reports.

Who Is Business Central for Manufacturing Best Suited For?

Business Central for Manufacturing is designed for manufacturers that need better visibility, flexibility, and control across production, inventory, purchasing, and financials—without the rigidity of traditional manufacturing systems.

Discrete Manufacturers

Business Central supports discrete manufacturers managing complex bills of materials, routings, and multi-stage production. Connected data helps track materials, production activity, and costs with clear visibility across teams.

Process Manufacturers

Process manufacturers can manage formulas, batch production, and inventory tracking in one system. Real-time visibility helps monitor material usage, reduce waste, and maintain consistency across runs.

Engineer-to-Order (ETO)

ETO manufacturers benefit from flexibility for custom products and changing requirements. Manage design changes, purchasing, production planning, and cost tracking without rigid system constraints.

Make-to-Order (MTO)

Business Central aligns sales orders, production schedules, and material planning. Build to customer demand while keeping visibility into timelines, inventory needs, and production costs.

Make-to-Stock (MTS)

MTS manufacturers can balance inventory levels with demand signals. Real-time insight into inventory, production, and sales activity helps reduce excess stock while avoiding shortages.

Multi-Location Manufacturers

Manage multiple plants, warehouses, or entities with centralized visibility and local control. Run location-level operations while maintaining consistent reporting across the organization.

Outgrowing Old Software

Business Central is a strong next step when entry-level systems or rigid legacy ERPs can’t keep up. Scale users and complexity with modern automation, real-time visibility, and flexible workflows.

Growing Manufacturers

If you’re adding product lines, locations, or production volume, Business Central helps keep systems connected as you scale. Maintain operational control while improving visibility across purchasing, inventory, and reporting.

Manufacturers Needing Flexibility

Business Central’s open platform supports integrations with tools like MES, WMS, and shipping solutions. Build a connected operations hub without being locked into a rigid system.

North Central Sight Services Achieves Accessibility and Success with Business Central

“Cargas has been a fantastic partner even after the initial implementation. We are in year two of using Business Central and are still fully supported. We can count on their support team to respond quickly, and they have the knowledge needed to help us fix whatever the issue may be.” [ READ MORE ]

—Terri Kio, Senior Vice President of Operations, North Central Sight Services

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Backed by a Team of Business Central Experts

As an Business Central partner, Cargas helps growing manufacturers implement and scale Business Central ERP. We work closely with leadership and operations teams to ensure the platform supports visibility, control, and long-term growth across the business.