Manufacturing

Running a manufacturing business has become increasingly costly in recent years due to mounting pressure from various fronts. Customers and companies demand lower prices without compromising on quality, quick lead times, and ongoing innovation. Market growth is declining, and regulatory pressures from governments and environmental organisations are tightening.

Dynamics 365 Business Central software offers a solution to these challenges by streamlining and managing the entire manufacturing process. Its manufacturing feature allows you to store process information, monitor assembly management, and track consumption and output through production orders.

This tool enhances productivity across all manufacturing aspects by streamlining processes from planning and scheduling to inventory control and distribution. The software's features enable quick responses to evolving demands, allowing you to prioritise your customers' changing needs effectively.

Manufacturing feature includes:

• Agile Manufacturing
• Capacity Planning
• Demand Forecasting
• Finite Loading
• Machine Centre Management
• Production Bill of Materials
• Production Order Management
• Production Scheduling
• Supply Planning
• Version Management

Traditionally manufacturing companies will use the sales, stock and purchasing features that are usually available in their company systems to buy and sell finished items. With the manufacturing feature in Dynamic 365 Business Central there are additional controls that can be used to consume raw materials and manage machinery and human activities before outputting finished items. Material requirements planning (MRP) processes are supported by the feature with a bill of materials and routing mechanisms in place. The process of back/forward flushing is available in the software, as well as other exclusive features such as scrap management and subcontractor manufacturing

Benefits:

• Improved Efficiency: Streamline manufacturing processes to reduce lead times, minimise waste, and improve overall efficiency
• Enhanced Visibility: Gain real-time insights into production performance, inventory levels, and resource utilisation to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Greater Flexibility: Adapt quickly to changing customer demands and market conditions with flexible production planning and scheduling capabilities
• Cost Savings: Identify cost-saving opportunities, optimise resource allocation, and reduce inventory carrying costs to improve profitability.

With Dynamics 365 Business Central's manufacturing feature, you can transform your manufacturing operations, drive business growth, and stay ahead of the competition in today's fast-paced market.