Distributor or Manufacturer? Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is Fit for Both

How do you select an ERP software package when you are so diverse that often software products that are rich in manufacturing features are lacking in distribution functionality, or distribution software is lacking manufacturing functionality? This is a sweet spot for Microsoft Dynamics 365, a feature-rich ERP/accounting solution for both manufacturing as well as distribution companies with a world-class financials package.

With Dynamics 365, you get a manufacturing package that handles everything from the custom manufacturer to the standard product manufacturer. Dynamics 365’s MRP capabilities allow for the detailed planning of production and material requisitions. The planning tool even allows for the definition of constraints and supports constraint-based scheduling. Combine these features with a manufacturing costing system that is without peer and you have a winning combination. The superior serial and lot tracking capabilities of Dynamics 365 make it a great choice for the medical, food, defense, and aerospace industries.

For the distribution side of the business, Dynamics 365 handles multi-warehouse locations and full warehouse management. The same planning tool that helps manufacturing plan production gives the purchasing people a tool to reduce inventory while increasing sales order fill rates. The scalable warehouse management features not only allow you to define the level of process at each warehouse, but it can be changed and grow with your business. The same serial lot functionality discussed in manufacturing carries over to the distribution side as well, and it can even be scaled to the level of tracking your want per item.

When you look at the combined functionality of the manufacturing and distribution areas within Dynamics 365, you can see why it is the choice of many businesses that deal in both of these areas.

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