How Does Business Central Handle Inventory Management?
Inventory Management is a module in Business Central that helps SMBs manage their inventory and other operations within a single platform. SMBs can track, manage, and optimise stock levels across locations.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers several key features for inventory management:
1. Real-Time Inventory Tracking
- Monitor Inventory Levels: Track inventory across multiple locations in real-time.
- Item Ledger Entries: Record increases and decreases in inventory directly.
2. Automated Replenishment
- Reorder Points: Set automated reorder points based on demand forecasts.
- Purchase Orders: Automatically generate purchase orders when stock levels fall below pre-defined thresholds.
3. Demand Forecasting
- Predictive Analytics: Use historical data to forecast future inventory needs.
- Sales and Purchasing Integration: Align inventory levels with sales and purchasing activities.
4. Multi-Warehouse Management
- Warehouse Transfers: Manage inventory transfers between different warehouse locations.
- Categorisation and Attributes: Categorise items and assign attributes for easier search and sorting.
5. Barcode Scanning Integration
- Barcode Scanning: Integrate barcode scanning for efficient inventory tracking and management.
6. Comprehensive Reporting and Analytics
- Built-In Reports: Access built-in inventory and warehouse reports for detailed insights.
- Power BI Integration: Use Power BI apps for advanced inventory analytics.
7. Serial and Lot Number Tracking
- Traceability: Track items using serial and lot numbers for better traceability.
These features help businesses optimise their inventory management processes, ensuring efficient operations and better decision-making.
If you’d like to discuss more about how Business Central can help to streamline your business processes, or about making the move across to BC, reach out today to Brookland Solutions for a no obligation discussion. Get in touch!
June 30, 2025
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