The 5 Biggest ETO Manufacturing Challenges and How D365 F&O Solves Them
Every ETO manufacturing business runs into the same five challenges, and Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O) can solve each one. This guide walks through all five: what each challenge looks like day to day, how F&O handles it, and the setup choices that make the difference. If you build to customer specifications, you’ve probably […]
Choosing a Process Manufacturing ERP: Formulas, Batches and Audit-Ready Records
A process manufacturing ERP runs production from formulas instead of bills of materials, and its core requirements come down to three things: managing your recipes properly, tracking every batch from ingredient lot to finished goods, and keeping the records auditors and regulators ask for without anyone rebuilding them by hand. Most processors start looking because […]
How to Set Up MTO Manufacturing in Dynamics 365
Dynamics 365 handles make-to-order (MTO) manufacturing out of the box, in both Business Central and Supply Chain Management. Whether it runs smoothly depends on how you have it set up. Even after you dust your hands from a successful setup, you may find undesirable symptoms still lurking underneath. This can be anything from fulfilment dates […]
What to Look For in a Discrete Manufacturing ERP in 2026
A good discrete manufacturing ERP does five things well: it controls multi-level BOMs and engineering changes, models routings and work centers, plans materials against real capacity, captures what happens on the shop floor, and posts production costs to the ledger as work moves. Which of those matters most depends on how you build, so start […]
The 10 Biggest Dynamics 365 Changes for Manufacturers in 2026 (and What’s Coming Next)
In 2026, Microsoft Dynamics 365 gave manufacturers native quality management and subcontracting in Business Central. Supply Chain Management gained more reliable promise dates and AI-assisted demand planning. In addition, new AI agents now act on customer, supplier and invoice emails. This guide lists each change with its date and status, plus what’s coming next. Key […]
Business Central Manufacturing Module: Production Orders, Planning and Costing Explained
The Business Central manufacturing module plans, runs and costs production for small and mid-sized manufacturers. It uses production BOMs, routings, work centers and production orders, plus an MRP engine and standard costing. However, it plans with infinite capacity by default and doesn’t include detailed shop-floor scheduling. Key takeaways about the Business Central manufacturing module It […]
Best ERP for Small Manufacturing Business in 2026: A Practical Guide
Key Takeaways Small Manufacturers Have Unique Needs: Enterprise ERP platforms built for large-scale operations often add cost and complexity that small manufacturers don’t need. The right system matches your headcount, budget, and production volume. An ERP for small manufacturing business caters to these problems differently. Disconnected Systems Are the Real Problem: Spreadsheets, standalone accounting software, […]
How Manufacturing ERP Systems Help Improve Plant Productivity
Key Takeaways Real-Time Visibility:Manufacturing ERP systems give plant managers a live view of production orders, machine utilisation, and inventory, so plant managers catch bottlenecks before they turn into missed deadlines. Integrated Planning: When your production schedule, procurement, and shop floor data live in a single system, you eliminate the manual re-keying and spreadsheet reconciliation that […]
Benefits of ERP in Manufacturing: 7 Gains Dynamics 365 Business Central Actually Delivers
Key Takeaways ERP Is More Than Finance: Full-featured ERPs like Business Central handle production planning, shop floor visibility, and quality management natively. Operational Visibility Pays Off: Manufacturers get real-time WIP tracking and capacity planning tools that prevent line stoppages before they happen. Margin Clarity Changes Decisions: Accurate job costing and variance analysis in Business Central […]