Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a modern ERP platform designed to bring together finance, operations, sales and service within a single, cloud-based solution. It provides growing organisations with the tools they need to streamline processes, improve visibility and support digital transformation across the business.
This overview highlights the core capabilities available within Business Central and how they support day-to-day operations and long-term growth.
Business Central includes built-in AI capabilities, including Microsoft Copilot, to help users work more efficiently. Intelligent assistance supports everyday tasks such as data entry, document handling and analysis, reducing manual effort and helping teams focus on higher-value work.
Business Central delivers robust financial functionality to support accurate reporting and control, including:
These tools give finance teams real-time insight into performance while supporting compliance and audit requirements.
With native integration to Excel and Power BI, Business Central makes it easy to analyse data and share insights across the organisation. Built-in reporting and dashboards provide visibility into financial and operational performance, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making.
Business Central supports the full customer lifecycle, from first contact through to invoicing and after-sales service. Capabilities include:
This ensures teams have a complete, up-to-date view of customer activity in one place.
For businesses managing stock and suppliers, Business Central provides tools to control purchasing and inventory, including:
Supplier and vendor management
Stock tracking and replenishment
Warehouse and logistics processes
Demand planning and availability insights
These features help improve fulfilment accuracy and reduce stock-related costs.
Business Central supports project-based and operational businesses with functionality for:
This makes it suitable for organisations operating in manufacturing, engineering and project-driven environments.
Service-led organisations can manage service contracts, work orders and service delivery within Business Central. The system also includes core employee data management, supporting absence tracking and basic HR-related processes.
Business Central supports multiple countries, languages and regulatory requirements. Built-in localisation features help businesses remain compliant, while sustainability reporting capabilities support organisations focused on environmental responsibility and governance.
With Microsoft’s security framework at its core, Business Central provides:
This ensures users access only what they need, while data remains protected and connected.
Business Central includes tools to support migration from legacy systems and entry-level accounting software. A wide ecosystem of extensions and industry-specific apps allows businesses to tailor the system to their sector, whether through specialist functionality or bespoke development.
This overview is designed for organisations:
As an ERP partner, Paradise Computing supports organisations through every stage of their Business Central journey - from initial discovery and system selection through to implementation, development, training and ongoing support. We ensure Business Central is aligned to your industry, processes and future growth plans.
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