Business Central, Configured for Your Industry
We know how your industry runs, so we configure Business Central to match.ERP Werx is a Melbourne and Sydney Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner that tailors it to your industry rather than a generic template. We implement and support it for wholesale, manufacturing, finance and not-for-profit, retail, warehousing and logistics, as well as service businesses. We’ve been in business since 1986, and in 1997 we became the first certified Microsoft partner in Asia-Pacific. Because of that experience, we configure Business Central around how you operate, and can deliver it at a fixed price.Business Central Industries We Support
Warehouse Management & Logistics
Directed pick and put-away, bins, zones and cross-docking.Business Central for Wholesale & Distribution
Margins are thin, so your system shouldn’t make them thinner.Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central gives Australian wholesalers and distributors one system for purchasing, inventory, landed cost, foreign currency and order fulfilment. ERP Werx works with wholesale customers who import from overseas and source domestically, then on-sell to retailers — so we configure Business Central around best practice for how distribution actually works.
Wholesale is a competitive industry, so Business Central replaces guesswork on stock and cost with real numbers.
Inventory Management & Reservations
Real-time stock visibility across locations, with reservations so committed stock stays committed.Demand Planning & Requisitions (MRP)
Forecast demand and let requisition worksheets suggest what to buy, and when.Landed Cost in Business Central
Allocate freight, duty and charges to items so you know the true margin on every line.Foreign Currency Purchasing
Buy from overseas suppliers in their currency, while Business Central posts exchange-rate differences correctly.Purchasing & Approval Workflows
Purchase orders routed for approval before release — full control, no bottlenecks.Order Promising
Give customers delivery dates you can keep, because they’re based on available and planned stock.
▶ Watch: Business Central supply chain management overview
Business Central for Manufacturing
No two factories run the same, so your ERP shouldn’t pretend they do.Business Central manufacturing covers production bills of materials (BOMs), routings, capacities, production orders and material requirements planning (MRP) in one system connected to finance and inventory. ERP Werx has years of experience configuring and supporting manufacturing in Business Central for Australian manufacturers — and because manufacturing processes differ, we choose the configuration that fits yours, not a template.
Make-to-order or make-to-stock, we configure Business Central for how your industry builds, so the system follows your shop floor.
Production BOMs, Routings & Capacities
Set up bills of materials and routings, then maintain work and machine centre capacities as you grow.Business Central Production Orders
Create, release and process production orders, while consumption and output post as you go.Forecasting
Forecast demand for finished goods and components, so you can plan before orders arrive.MPS & MRP Planning
Sales order planning, master production scheduling (MPS) and material requirements planning (MRP).Integrated Subcontracting
Send operations to subcontractors, then track cost and progress inside the production order.Capacity & Shop-Floor Loading
Advanced capacity planning and shop-loading to spot bottlenecks before they hit.
▶ Watch: Business Central manufacturing concepts
Business Central for Finance & Not-for-Profit
Faster month-end, cleaner reporting and lower running costs.Finance is the core of any ERP. Business Central automates intercompany transactions, consolidation, multi-currency, accounts payable and bank reconciliations, so finance teams spend less time processing month-end and more time on analysis. ERP Werx has a long history with finance-heavy organisations and not-for-profits, where automation keeps the operating cost base low and the organisation viable and strong.
Whatever your industry, Business Central means less keying and fewer spreadsheets, so month-end actually ends.
Consolidation & Intercompany
Consolidate multiple companies, and also automate the intercompany postings between them.Multi-Currency Management
Transact, revalue and report across currencies, so exchange movements show up straight away.AP Automation & Approvals
Capture supplier invoices, then route them through workflow approvals automatically.Bank Reconciliation & Cash Flow
Automated bank reconciliations and cash flow management in one place.Budgeting & Reporting
GL budgeting, user-defined reports and dashboards, as well as Power BI when you need more.Fixed Asset Management
Track, depreciate and dispose of assets inside the general ledger instead of a separate register.▶ Watch: Business Central finance overview
Business Central for Retail
One system from the shop floor to the online store.Retail software is a crowded market, and choosing the wrong platform is expensive. ERP Werx has years of experience implementing and supporting point-of-sale (POS) and eCommerce systems integrated with Business Central — including LS Central & LS Express and Shopify. Whether you’re a single store with simple needs or a multi-channel retail chain, we have a model that fits.
In a fast-moving industry, Business Central runs in-store and online sales on the same numbers, so stock and margin stay accurate.
Single-Store POS
Fast, reliable point of sale for one location that also connects to the back office.Multi-Store Chain POS
Control pricing and stock centrally, then roll changes out to every store in the chain.POS Integrated with Business Central
Sales flow straight into Business Central finance and inventory, so there’s no re-keying.Distributed Data Model
Store data is distributed and synchronised, so each location can keep trading independently.Integrated Multi-Channel eCommerce
Online and in-store sales, stock and customers in one system.Web-to-Warehouse Integration
Online orders flow straight to the warehouse, so picking and dispatch can start immediately.
Business Central for Warehouse Management & Logistics
In logistics minutes matter, so let automation save them.Transport, logistics and warehousing businesses are judged on speed and accuracy. Business Central warehouse management handles receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, bins and zones — from basic warehousing through to directed pick and put-away. ERP Werx sets up and supports warehouse operations in Business Central, adding automation around inventory and barcode scanning to lift efficiency.
Fewer touches and fewer errors mean faster dispatch, because Business Central automates the steps your industry repeats all day.
Receipt & Put-Away from POs
Receive stock against the purchase order, then put it away directly.Bulk Put-Away
Process put-aways for multiple receipts in a single pass instead of one by one.Pick & Ship from Sales Orders
Pick and ship directly from the sales order.Bulk Pick & Ship
Batch picks and shipments across multiple orders instead of handling each one separately.Movements, Zones & Bins
Control where stock lives with bins, zones and internal warehouse movements.Cross-Docking
Move inbound goods straight to outbound when an order is already waiting for them.▶ Watch: WMS Express warehouse management for Business Central
Business Central for Service Management
Right technician and right part, so you get the right outcome.Service businesses need one system to plan, schedule and deliver work — and to bill for it accurately. Business Central service management covers service items, contracts, service orders, scheduling, resources, spare parts and labour tracking, all connected to inventory and finance. ERP Werx configures it to match how your service teams operate.
From the first call until the final invoice, Business Central runs your service work the way your industry does.
Resource & Capacity Planning
Manage technicians and resources, and plan capacity against demand.Service Items & Spare Parts
Track customer equipment and its service history, as well as the parts it needs.Business Central Service Contracts
Manage contract terms, service levels and recurring contract billing.Service Order Scheduling
Allocate service orders to the right people at the right time.Inventory Availability & Requisition
Check parts availability, then requisition what’s missing before the job starts.Labour & Inventory Tracking
Capture time and materials on every job, so costing and billing stay accurate.▶ Watch: Service management in Dynamics 365 Business Central
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Business Central Industry FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Which industries does ERP Werx support with Business Central?
ERP Werx implements and supports Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for wholesale and distribution, manufacturing, finance and not-for-profit, retail, warehouse management and logistics, and service management businesses across Australia — along with many other sectors.
Is Business Central suitable for manufacturing businesses?
Yes. Business Central includes production bills of materials (BOMs), routings, production orders, forecasting, master production scheduling (MPS), material requirements planning (MRP), subcontracting and capacity planning. Because no two manufacturers work the same way, ERP Werx configures these options to suit how you manufacture.
Can Business Central handle landed cost and foreign currency for importers?
Yes. Business Central allocates freight, duty and other charges to items to calculate true landed cost, and supports purchasing and reporting in multiple currencies — essential for wholesalers and distributors importing from overseas.
Does Business Central include point of sale (POS) for retail?
Business Central doesn’t include a full retail POS on its own. ERP Werx implements LS Central and LS Express for POS that’s fully integrated with Business Central, and connects Shopify for eCommerce, so in-store and online sales run on the same system.
How much does a Business Central implementation cost?
It depends on your scope, users and integrations. ERP Werx offers fixed-price Business Central implementations for small and mid-sized businesses, so you know the cost before the project starts. Call 1300 914 103 to discuss your requirements.
Can ERP Werx take over a Business Central project from another partner?
Yes. We regularly take over Business Central projects that are late, over budget or quietly broken, and get them delivering. See our Business Central Rescue & Recovery services.