See it All with Supply Chain Management
- Gain control and visibility over the entire supply chain at a global level, whether you manufacture everything in-house or work with subcontractors.
- Support various manufacturing modes, such as engineer-to-order, make-to-order, make-to-stock, and mixed/hybrid.
- Proactively spot issues before they materialize with superior forecast netting, planning, and soft allocation tools to minimize inventory shortages and overages.
- Seamlessly integrate with the forecasting tool of your choice.
- Manage diverse product lines within a single, global system.
Keep Track with Production Management
Easily monitor materials and consumption throughout the manufacturing process so you can accurately track inventory moves and total production costs.
Build detailed shop floor routes that can automatically track a work order through the production process.
Create lean manufacturing foundations and implement a Kanban framework to maximize your team’s productivity and reduce idle time.
Accurately manage demand and inventory with sophisticated and flexible master planning tools and detailed planning workbenches.
Do More with Single-Solution Channel Management
With a single solution deployed across all channels, enjoy a simple commerce engine regardless of whether orders are coming in through EDI, your sales team, website, or retail.
Easily track financial performance and customer information across all channels in real time by operating in a single database and eliminating data silos.
Accommodate requirements for EDI, customer credit management, sales order handling, customer transportation planning, and more from within a single solution.
Provide estimates and accurate quotes to customers in real-time based on visibility into operations.
Collaborate with customers on new product designs and create customer self-service opportunities.
Get Smart with Business Intelligence
Quickly uncover trends and insights across ERP, manufacturing control systems, transportation management, and more to maximize revenue potential.
Mobilize access to intelligence and business systems on any device, at any time.
Gain visual insights into areas like planning, product lifecycles, production, and more using dashboards, planning workbenches, and manufacturing-specific KPIs.
Win and Keep Customers with CRM
Make it easy for sales, marketing, and customer service to deliver delightful experiences.
Engage customers, win sales, and build loyalty with complete, consistent views of customers.
Manage opportunities, the sales process, and customer cases while staying connected as a team with Outlook, CRM, and Copilot.
How does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central support the manufacturing industry?
Business Central connects production, supply chain, finance, and customer engagement in one unified cloud platform. For manufacturers, it delivers real-time control over materials, work centers, capacity, and costing, while simplifying complex production environments. Volt configures Business Central to fit your specific processes, from BOM and routing management to advanced scheduling and quality assurance.
Can Volt integrate Business Central with MES, EDI, and CAD systems used in manufacturing?
Yes. Volt specializes in integrating Business Central with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), EDI platforms, and CAD/CAM software to create a connected digital thread from design to delivery. These integrations reduce manual entry, improve accuracy, and give teams a unified view of orders, materials, and production performance across every stage of manufacturing.
What differentiates Volt from other Microsoft partners in the manufacturing space?
Volt combines deep manufacturing expertise with a proven track record of mid-market ERP transformations. Unlike generic implementers, Volt brings preconfigured templates and best practices designed for discrete, process, and hybrid manufacturing models. Our team focuses on rapid deployment, shop floor digitization, and AI-driven forecasting, delivering measurable ROI and faster time to value.
How does Business Central help manage production efficiency and resource planning?
Dynamics 365 provides real-time visibility into resource capacity, machine utilization, and material availability. Volt’s tailored setup extends this with automated scheduling, IoT integration, and AI-driven demand planning tools that balance workloads and reduce downtime. The result: optimized production flow and smarter, data-backed decisions across your operations.
Does Volt provide post-implementation support for manufacturing ERP systems?
bsolutely. Volt offers end-to-end managed services and continuous optimization beyond go-live. From ongoing process refinement and reporting automation to connecting new systems or sites, we ensure your Business Central environment evolves with your business. Our goal isn’t just implementation, it’s long-term performance and scalability.