Business Central for Manufacturing: Take Back Control of your Operations
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central gives small manufacturers real-time inventory, costing, and production planning in one system—so you cut stockouts, speed scheduling, and see true margins by item and order. Typical outcomes include 172% ROI in 3 years and up to 18% productivity gains for finance/ops teams.
The Hidden Costs Draining Your Manufacturing Business
You’re working harder than ever—so where’s the profit?
Margins are shrinking. Orders are delayed. And you’re constantly chasing problems you didn’t see coming. It’s frustrating—but you’re not alone.
The truth? It’s not your team or your process. It’s your systems.
Disconnected tools and outdated software are costing you more than you realize.
What's holding you back?
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Inventory surprises leave you scrambling—Stockouts and over-ordering cost you time and money.
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Financial blind spots—You don’t know your true costs until it’s too late.
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Siloed teams and disconnected data—finance, sales, and production can’t stay aligned
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Growth barriers—you can’t scale with outdated tools.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not the problem. It's your platform.
Business Central: Built for Manufacturers Ready to Scale Smarter
Your competitors aren’t working harder—they’re working smarter with real-time data and better systems.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central gives manufacturers like you the visibility, control, and confidence to scale without chaos.
Talk to a Business Central expert who understands manufacturing.
Discrete or Process - we've got you covered
Discrete Manufacturing
At a Glance:
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BOMs & Routings
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Production Orders
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MPS/MRP planning
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Serial/lot traceability
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Deep Costing
At a Glance
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Batch/recipe management
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SDS/VOC/INC, labeling, allergens
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Compliance and audits
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Recalls and full traceability
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Quality Holds
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Take Back Control with Business Central
Imagine knowing exactly where your business stands at any moment—clear financials, real-time inventory, and a system that works with you, not against you. That’s what Business Central delivers.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is built for manufacturers who’ve outgrown spreadsheets and guesswork.
It gives you real-time visibility, operational control, and financial clarity—without the complexity of big-enterprise ERP.
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Make Smarter, Faster Decisions – Get real-time financial insights, track costs, and plan with confidence.
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Increase Profit Margins – Know exactly where your money is going and how to optimize every dollar.
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Eliminate Wasted Time – Automate invoicing, purchasing, and inventory management so you can focus on growth.
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Scale Without Chaos – Whether you're adding new product lines, customers, or locations, Business Central grows with you.
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One Source of Truth – No more working in silos—align sales, finance, and production in one connected system.
Elliott Clark Consulting helps manufacturers implement Business Central without the headaches, so you can stop worrying about your systems and start focusing on your business.
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Control Costs & Improve Margins – Gain real-time cost tracking and automated pricing adjustments.
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Optimize Production Efficiency – Reduce waste and increase throughput with smarter scheduling.
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Improve Cash Flow Visibility – Monitor spending, revenue, and profitability with live financial insights.
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Integrated Inventory & Procurement – Prevent overstocking and shortages with real-time inventory tracking.
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Scalable & Affordable – Flexible pricing plans designed for growing manufacturers.
Learn more about our ERP consulting services: Elliott Clark Consulting Services
Request a personalized demo for your manufacturing operations.
Case Study: From Spreadsheets to Success – A Small Manufacturer’s Journey
Poor inventory management isn’t just a logistics problem – it’s a profitability problem. Manufacturers who improve inventory control see:
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Lower operating costs – Reduce waste and excess spending
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Better cash flow management – Free up capital for growth
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Faster production times – Keep operations running smoothly
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Increased customer satisfaction – Deliver orders on time, every time
Manufacturers using ERP software like Dynamics 365 Business Central report a 30% reduction in excess inventory and a 25% improvement in order accuracy.
Can you afford to ignore these gains while your competition gets ahead?
How much is inventory chaos costing you? Find out now!
Read about the benefits of ERP in manufacturing: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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How Dynamics 365 Business Central Can Help
Real Time Inventory Visibility
Eliminate manual errors & gain full visibility
Barcode Scanning
Warehouse Automation
Reduce manual errors and improve, picking, packing, and shipping efficiency
Automated Replenishment
Never experience stockouts or overstock again
Track actual costs, standard costs, landed costs to ensure financial reporting & profit analysis
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Learn how Business Central improves inventory efficiency: Business Central Inventory Features
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More affordable than you think. Check out our pricing.
Your competitors are already leveraging ERP to gain a competitive edge. Don’t be left behind!
172% ROI
With BC over 3 years*
Elliott Clark Consulting:
Your Trusted Manufacturing Partner
We help manufacturers like you streamline operations, maximize profitability, and achieve sustainable growth.
🔹 20+ years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics solutions and inventory optimization
🔹 Proven track record of helping small manufacturers scale operations
🔹 Deep expertise in supply chain, demand planning, and business intelligence
Have questions? Contact us today!
Elliott Clark Consulting helped us reduce inventory costs by 40% while improving our order fulfillment rates. Their expertise is second to none.
-Operations Manager, Auto Parts Manufacturer
Thanks to Elliott Clark Consulting, we now have real-time visibility into our inventory. Our team no longer wastes hours manually tracking stock levels, and our lead times have improved dramatically.
-CEO, Industrial Equipment Supplier
Before working with Elliott Clark Consulting, we struggled with constant stockouts and excess inventory. Their solutions helped us achieve a 30% reduction in waste and improved our supply chain efficiency.
-CFO, Medical Device Manufacturer
We were losing thousands due to inaccurate inventory tracking. Elliott Clark Consulting implemented automation tools that saved us time, money, and stress. Highly recommended!
-VP of Operations, Electronics Manufacturer
Read our case study: From Spreadsheets to Success
FAQ
Does Business Central handle discrete and process manufacturing? Yes - core manufacturing covers BOMs, Routings, MPS/MRP, subcontracting and shop calendars. Process needs for batch management and compliance capabilities are added with Yaveon.
Can we do barcoding and warehouse automation? Yes - Business Central has strong warehouse management built in. Expand even further with Insight Works and Tasklet.
How does Business Central handle costing? Business Central has a strong costing engine that supports FIFO, Average, Standard and Specific costing methods. Robust out of the box tools support manufacturing roll ups and cost adjustments.
How fast can we get live? Elliott Clark Consulting's packaged approach enables faster timelines. You can be live in as little as 6 weeks.
Related Manufacturing Solutions
Explore More Manufacturing Solutions
Business Central is flexible enough to serve manufacturers across a wide range of industries. In addition to small manufacturers, Elliott Clark Consulting supports:
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Process Manufacturing – Gain tighter control of recipes, batches, and compliance.
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Chemical Manufacturing – Improve regulatory reporting and manage complex formulations.
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Cosmetics Manufacturing – Streamline product development, quality testing, and multi-channel distribution.
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Food & Beverage Manufacturing – Ensure traceability, shelf-life control, and production efficiency.
Optimize Your Inventory &
Scale Your Business
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+ 18% Productivity
for finance and operations*