Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central – The ERP for modern SMEs

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

One solution for many challenges

We work in different systems - nobody knows exactly which data is up-to-date.

Business Central combines finance, purchasing, warehouse, sales and projects in one platform.

Our ERP solution is too complex - every change takes weeks and external support.

Business Central can be flexibly customised. Updates, workflows and extensions can be controlled from within the application.

In retail, prices, stocks and orders are constantly changing. We quickly lose track of things.

With Business Central, processes from purchasing to sales remain transparent throughout.

Why you can trust us

Key facts about our experience with Business Central

5x

Certified Microsoft Partner with 1-fold specialisation

1000+

Successful BC introductions within the Group

25

Years of ERP experience with Microsoft

1

Solution for all areas of the company

Target group

Medium-sized to large companies

Markets

Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Technological basis

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides companies with a powerful ERP solution that is geared towards the requirements of SMEs.

The licence model remains clearly structured and transparent, with flexible usage options in the cloud or on-premises. Functions, users and modules can be combined individually.

Compared to traditional large-scale systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Business Central offers a significantly leaner implementation, lower operating costs and shorter project runtimes.

In the retail sector, for example, the solution impresses with end-to-end processes from purchasing to warehousing to sales.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. SAP S/4HANA

Many companies are faced with the decision: Microsoft or SAP?
Both ERP systems are among the market leaders - but there are clear differences in the SME sector. Business Central scores above all with its fast implementation, high flexibility and deep integration into the Microsoft world.
The following overview shows where the systems stand in comparison:

Microsoft Business Central

SAP S/4HANA

Faster implementation and less complexity

Extensions immediately available via AppSource

Power BI and Azure natively integrated

Updates automatically & at no extra cost

Strong customisability & expandability for SMEs

Case Studies

Business Central in practice

Business Central is an established solution on the market that is trusted by many renowned companies from various industries. Discover in our case studies how we enhance Business Central even further with our industry solutions. 

Implementation

Project management: How we work

1. analysis phase

During the analysis phase, our project team talks to the most important people in your company.
We record all requirements in interviews with employees and managers and document them precisely.
This creates a clear understanding of your processes and goals.

2. design phase

In the design phase, we compare your requirements with the standard functions of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
This results in a clear concept with defined extensions and a project plan that precisely defines the effort and time frame.

3. development & test

Your customised solution is created during the development phase. We expand the basis with the desired customisations, interfaces and data transfers and test them extensively until all requirements are met in line with your ideas and wishes.

4. installation phase

Once the solution has been finalised, we support you when you go live.
Your employees are trained at an early stage to use the system safely - this increases acceptance and productivity. The phase ends with official acceptance.

5. final phase

After the go-live, our experts will support your team as it goes live.
We support your power users directly in their day-to-day work and provide technical and functional assistance to ensure a smooth system changeover.

Technology used

Techstack

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
ERP system for various industries such as e-commerce & retail

AL
Programming language for Dynamics 365 Business Central

C/AL
Older ERP language for legacy objects

Microsoft Azure
Cloud hosting, security and scaling

Docker / Kubernetes
Containers & deployment in ERP environments

REST APIs
Modern ERP interfaces for third-party software

OData
Standard for ERP data access and analyses

SOAP
Legacy interface for older systems

EDI interfaces
B2B data exchange for ERP processes

Shop connectors
ERP connection to shop systems such as Shopify, Shopware

Marketplace integration
ERP link with Amazon, eBay, OTTO & Co.

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Questions about Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

FAQs

What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an ERP system from Microsoft that brings together central business processes such as finance, purchasing, sales, warehousing and service in one platform. The solution is aimed at medium-sized companies that want to control their processes centrally, scale flexibly and integrate existing systems.

Why is Business Central particularly suitable for wholesale and foreign trade?

Business Central supports typical wholesale and foreign trade requirements such as merchandise management, warehouse management, purchasing and sales processes as well as financial accounting in one integrated system. Thanks to the centralised database, stocks, supply chains and commercial processes can be managed transparently and scaled efficiently.

How secure is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is operated in the Microsoft Azure Cloud and fulfils recognised security and compliance standards such as ISO 27001 and the requirements of the GDPR. Automated backups and a multi-level security concept ensure the protection of company data. Alternatively, Business Central can also be operated on-premises if there are special regulatory requirements.

What are the costs of introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?

The investment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central depends on factors such as company size, desired scope of functions and individual customisations. As a rule, the costs are made up of licence fees, implementation, training and ongoing support. A concrete cost overview is worked out as part of a personal consultation.

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