Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Efficiently manage business processes with intelligent business software
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s modern ERP solution and the next evolution of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This cloud-based business management platform helps small and medium-sized businesses digitize, automate, and efficiently manage their business processes.
With a centralized solution for financial management, inventory management, sales, purchasing, service, project management, and sustainability, companies can create transparent workflows, make informed decisions, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth.
Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot
Dynamics 365 Business Central is part of the Microsoft ecosystem and is seamlessly connected to Microsoft 365 services. Applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Teams work directly with the ERP system. This enables employees to exchange information more quickly, accelerate processes, and work without any disruption.
With Copilot in Business Central, you also have access to powerful AI. Microsoft AI helps users, for example, create text, evaluations, analyses, and reports, as well as automate everyday tasks. This boosts productivity and supports faster, data-driven decisions.
In addition, AI agents in Business Central can handle tasks across the entire workflow – from order processing to accounts payable.
The ERP solution is flexible and can be customized to meet individual needs
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central was developed for modern work environments. Its intuitive user interface allows quick onboarding and ensures a high level of user-friendliness.
Thanks to its cloud-based architecture, employees can securely access company data – whether they’re working on a desktop PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. All information is available in real time and remains up to date at all times.
Business Central can be flexibly adapted to individual business requirements. Using applications such as Microsoft Power Automate, PowerApps, and Power BI, companies can automate processes, develop their own applications, and create insightful dashboards.
Additional industry-specific features are available as certified extensions through the Microsoft Marketplace.
Range of functions of the business software Dynamics 365 Business Central
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
... manages financials simply and efficiently
With Business Central, you can accelerate your financial closing and reporting with high accuracy while meeting all compliance requirements.
INVENTORY & PRODUCTION
...optimizes the processes of inventory and production
With Business Central you can streamline your manufacturing and warehousing operations to deliver products on time and reduce costs.
PROJECTS
... enables projects on time and within budget
Manage your budgets and monitor progress of your projects with real-time data on available resources.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
...protects and automates the supply chain
Increase visibility across your supply chain and gain better control over your purchasing process.
SALES & SERVICE
... improves customer service and increases sales productivity
Maximize your revenue opportunities intelligently and improve your customer service with built-in recommendations in Business Central.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
... enables intelligent decisions and comprehensive insights
Identify trends, achieve better business results and get a comprehensive overview of your business with conneted data and business analytics.
Achieve your sustainability goals with Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central supports companies in efficiently tracking and implementing their sustainability goals.
A central element is the role center for sustainability management, which provides a transparent overview of emissions, purchasing documents with sustainability data and progress towards defined environmental goals. In addition, the range of functions in Business Central has been expanded to include water and waste management.
Easily and accurately track and report greenhouse gas emissions to manage your environmental impact. With Business Central, you can optimally track your company's environmental footprint.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central – Available in the cloud, as a hybrid solution, or on-premises
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is flexible and can be deployed in the cloud, on-premises, or as a hybrid solution, depending on a company’s needs. Businesses benefit from a modern ERP solution that adapts to existing IT infrastructures and can scale with the company’s growth at any time.
With Microsoft’s cloud approach, companies gain a secure, scalable, and always-available ERP solution (Software as a Service – SaaS). At the same time, Business Central also enables a phased transition to the cloud via a hybrid model.
Business Central Licensing Models
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is available in two different licensing packages. This allows companies to select the features that best suit their needs and business processes.
Edition “Essentials”
Contains the modules for finance, sales, customer service, human resources, project and supply chain management
Edition “Premium”
Contains the „Essentials“ modules and has additional modules for service order management and manufacturing.
Dynamics 365 Business Central brings together all key business areas on a single platform. This reduces silos, improves collaboration, and provides an up-to-date overview of company data at all times.
- Centralized management of all business processes
- Consistent and intelligent data and processes
- Cloud-based ERP solution with location-independent access
- Real-time data for informed business decisions
- Rapid deployment and system implementation
- High scalability and flexibility for growing businesses
- World-class security and compliance (identity protection, role-based access, encryption)
- Seamless integration into the Microsoft ecosystem
- Automation of recurring tasks through AI and workflows
- Achieving sustainability goals with the sustainability manager
- Recognized as an industry leader and available worldwide
- Investment security through a large partner ecosystem and diverse range of solutions
Frequently asked questions about Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud-based, AI-powered enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution for managing finance, purchasing, sales, inventory, service, and other business processes.
Business Central consolidates all company data into a single central platform, automates business processes, supports data-driven decision-making, and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365.
With Microsoft Copilot, Dynamics 365 Business Central becomes an intelligent ERP system that actively supports employees in their day-to-day work using artificial intelligence. Companies benefit from faster processes, higher data quality, and more efficient collaboration – from sales and purchasing to financial accounting and inventory management. For example, routine tasks such as data entry, drafting text, or creating product descriptions are automated, saving valuable time.
Yes – Business Central is part of the Microsoft ecosystem. Applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Teams, as well as other Microsoft services like Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Dynamics 365 Sales, and Microsoft Copilot, work directly with the ERP system.
The Microsoft Cloud delivers applications, data, and IT infrastructure via the Internet. This allows companies to access their business processes from anywhere, benefit from automatic updates, high security standards, and flexible scalability – without having to operate their own server infrastructure.
An ERP system connects and automates core business processes such as finance, procurement, production, and SCM. By leveraging AI, the ERP system helps companies intelligently analyze data, automate workflows, and make informed decisions faster. Learn more about the ERP system