The main differences between Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365
- For large national and international companies.
- It offers high-precision pallet tracking, more common in manufacturing companies with an international presence. In Microsoft Dynamics 365 there are advanced functionalities that cover the international shipping and supply chain process with large volumes and multiple product lines.
- It allows professionals to process hundreds of thousands of transactions. It is capable of providing the accuracy needed to properly manage and report hundreds of thousands of transactions.
- It has advanced modules included in the standard (retail, advanced human resources, transportation)
- Manage multiple currencies and tax regions. Businesses that operate in 16 or more tax regions will need the Finance and Operations functionality of Dynamics 365. It is available in 30 countries and is configured to customize tax rules by region, making it better suited for handling more centralized global operations.
- High level of traceability. It offers you additional functionality in the form of pallet number and 'license plate' tracking functionality.
- Minimum users: 20+
- Organization Size: 50+
- Advanced ability in finance, operations, manufacturing and supply chain. Additional capacity is available in HR, sales, projects, and customer service through the broader range of Dynamics 365 with the full Dynamics 365 plan.
Microsoft Business Central
- For SMEs
- It offers geographical tracking of products according to the lot number or serial number.
- It suits businesses with more limited needs (ie several thousand sales). It is capable of providing the accuracy needed to properly manage and report thousands of transactions.
- Modules using satellite applications.
- Manage multiple currencies and tax regions. It is available in 16 countries and is a good option for decentralized global operations.
- Provide only serial number and lot number tracking.
- Minimum users: 1+
- Organization size: 50 - 250 maximum
- Basic ability in finance, operations, supply chain, CRM and project management. Additional capacity is available in service management and manufacturing through the Premium package.
Which ERP is better for your company? Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations?
Either solution can provide a reasonable fit for most businesses. Both are sensible options. From a functionality standpoint, your choice of ERP will depend on your individual business requirements.
At Contecno our Microsoft ERP experts can help you understand the capabilities of both systems and advise you on the best option to meet your unique needs.
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