Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
ERP software manufacturing that brings planning, production, and costing into sync
ERP software manufacturing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central unifies the core manufacturing flow—from BOMs and routings to production orders, planning (MRP/MPS), inventory, and financial posting—so you can run the plant with clarity.
- Use consistent rules for how work is planned and executed
- Align materials and capacity with real demand and lead times (MRP/MPS)
- Track production order status and progress in one place
- Understand expected vs actual costs and variances with better traceability
Why manufacturers adopt ERP software manufacturing?
If planners, production supervisors, warehouse teams, and finance each operate in separate systems, you end up managing exceptions all day: missing components, unclear priorities, and cost surprises that appear after the month closes.
Business Central supports a structured manufacturing setup (production BOMs, routings, work centers/machine centers, and capacity) so your ERP software manufacturing foundation is built to scale—without reinventing processes every time volume grows.
Features that manufacturers can expect with Business Central
From BOMs and live production control to planning management, you can expect Business Central to have everything you need for a smooth production process.
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With ERP software manufacturing in Business Central, production orders move through defined statuses and are visible to the teams that need them. That shared visibility reduces “where are we at?” meetings and helps planners and supervisors spot delays early.
ERP software manufacturing capabilities in Business Central
Business Central delivers ERP software manufacturing functionality that links the production lifecycle to inventory, purchasing, and financial posting—so decisions are made with context.
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Bills of materials (BOMs)
Define the product structure (including multi-level components) as the foundation for consistent production execution and planning.
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Routings, work centers, and machine centers
Model how items are produced using routings and capacity resources. Business Central supports organizing machine centers into work centers and setting production capacity—so scheduling and costing can reflect reality.
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Production orders and status control
Plan, release, execute, and finish work using production orders that manage the conversion of raw materials and subassemblies into finished items.
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MPS/MRP planning runs
Run MPS, MRP, or both to calculate production scheduling and material requirements based on demand and forecasts—then turn suggestions into execution documents.
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Subcontracting and outsourced operations
When external processing is part of your routing, Business Central provides tools to manage subcontract work by associating vendors to subcontract work centers and routing operations—keeping outsourced steps inside the same manufacturing flow.
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Scalable manufacturing setup
Business Central’s manufacturing capabilities are designed as a structured system of production resources (BOMs, routings, capacity resources). This gives your ERP software manufacturing environment a consistent backbone as your plant grows.
Our people, your manufacturing ERP advantage
Implementing ERP software manufacturing touches production planning, inventory behavior, purchasing timing, cost accuracy, and how supervisors run the floor. Gestisoft helps you translate your real production reality into a configuration that teams actually adopt.
What our approach focuses on a manufacturing discovery that maps constraints, bottlenecks, and scheduling rules, BOM/routing and capacity setup aligned to your process (not generic templates), planning parameters tuned for your demand patterns (MPS/MRP) and training that fits shop-floor roles and production reporting needs.
220+ projects per year
With so many projects under our belts, our team of 110+ specialists is ready to support you in your digital transformation.
We build relationships that last
With a 95% renewal rate for 2024, we’re proud to see our clients trust us year after year. That’s what a true partnership looks like: being there for you, today and tomorrow, to ensure the success of your projects and the peace of mind of your team.
This isn’t our first rodeo
Since 1997, we’ve been helping businesses tackle their technological challenges. With over 27 years of experience, we’ve seen it all (or almost!) and we know exactly how to help you reach your goals. When it comes to Microsoft solutions, you’re in the best hands.
Get a realistic manufacturing roadmap—not a generic pitch
In a short call, we’ll review how you currently plan, execute, and cost production. Then we’ll map your priorities to Business Central’s manufacturing capabilities and propose a phased rollout plan with clear outcomes.
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ERP software manufacturing is an integrated system that manages the manufacturing lifecycle—product structures (BOMs), routings, production orders, planning, inventory, purchasing, and financial posting—so teams work from a shared set of data and rules.
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Business Central supports manufacturing setup and execution through production resources such as BOMs, routings, machine/work centers, and production orders, with planning capabilities like MPS and MRP.