Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an all-in-one business management solution that’s easy to use and adapt, helping you connect your business and make smarter decisions.  Built on functionality within Microsoft Dynamics NAV and adaptable to extend business applications to other Microsoft Cloud Services such as Office 365, Microsoft Flow, Power BI and PowerApps; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Solution can grow as your business requirements change while taking advantage of the latest technology.  Customers that select Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Versions have a choice of either “Essentials” or “Premium”.  This post will focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials Version Functionality.

The “Essentials” Version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a robust set of functionalities from Microsoft Dynamics NAV: Microsoft’s most popular ERP system.  There are over 100 unique business capabilities in the Essentials Version of Business Central.  Below are some of the highlights of each Key Business Area.

Advanced Financial Management: Cost Accounting, Inter-Company Postings, Bank Account Reconciliation, Insurance, Maintenance, Fixed Assets Allocations, Advanced Dimensions, Cash Flow Forecast.

Customer Relationship Management:  Contact Management, Outlook Client Integration, Dynamics 365 for Sales (CRM) Integration, Opportunity Management, Interaction/Document Management.

Project Management: Jobs, Time Sheet, User Tasks, Multiple Costs, Estimates.

Supply Chain Management:  Requisition Management, Item Cross References, Nonstock Items, Location Transfers, Item Substitutions, Item Categories, Stock Keeping Units, Shipping Agents,

Sales: Pricing, Discounting, Sales Tax/VAT (depending on country), Return Order Management, Invoices, Order Management.

Human Resource Management:  Basic Human Resource Management.

Warehouse Management: Automated Data Capture System (ADCS), Warehouse Management Systems, Internal Picks and Put Aways, Bin Set-Up, Warehouse Receipt, Warehouse Shipment.

Other Business Functionality: Unlimited Companies, Multiple Currencies, Extended Text, Embedded PowerBI (Business Intelligence).

Mobile ERP Technology:  Gain the same ERP powerful and rich functionality  experience  on either your Desktop, Laptop, Tablet or Smart Phone.

Learn more about Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 

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