Built for Modern Manufacturing
Transform your Manufacturing operations with
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Disconnected systems, manual processes and limited visibility make it difficult to respond to changing customer demand and production requirements.
Unify Technologies helps manufacturers streamline production, inventory, supply chain and finance with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Finance & Supply Chain Management. Combined with Power Platform, Power BI and Copilot, manufacturers gain the visibility, automation and insight needed to improve efficiency, reduce costs and support growth.
Why Manufacturing Businesses struggle to scale
Common Challenges include:
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Difficulty balancing production demand and available capacity
- Production delays caused by material shortages
- Limited visibility of production schedules across operations
Manufacturing Cost & Performance
- Limited visibility of production costs and profitability
- Difficulty comparing planned and actual manufacturing costs
- Inefficient tracking of labour, material and overhead costs
Bill of Materials & Routings
- Managing complex product structures and multiple
BOM versions - Maintaining accurate production routings and operation sequences
- Inconsistent manufacturing processes across products
and sites
Quality & Traceability
- Difficulty tracing materials and finished goods
- Maintaining quality standards and compliance requirements
- Limited visibility of
non-conformances and corrective actions
Production Execution
- Limited visibility of production progress and work-in-progress
- Manual tracking of production activity and output
- Difficulty managing scrap, wastage and sub-
contracted operations
Supply Chain & Operational Visibility
- Disconnected production, inventory and finance systems
- Limited visibility across suppliers, inventory
and operations - Delayed reporting affecting business decisions
The Solution:
Connecting Manufacturing Operations with
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Overcoming these challenges requires a connected ecosystem that brings together production, inventory, warehousing, procurement, supply chain and finance.
Microsoft D365 Business Central & D365 Finance & Supply Chain Management achieves this through a combination of:
- A single platform connecting core
manufacturing operations - Real-time visibility across production, inventory,
supply chain and financials - Automation to reduce manual processes and
improve efficiency - AI-driven insights to support faster, smarter
decision-making - Integrated reporting with Power BI for deeper operational analysis
- Improved production planning and operational efficiency
- Better visibility across operations and
financial performance - Greater agility to respond to changing customer demand
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Demand-driven production planning and scheduling
- Capacity planning across work centres and machines
Supply Chain Management
- Procurement and
supplier management - Warehouse and logistics control
- Supply chain performance monitoring
Inventory & Supply Chain Control
- Real-time visibility across inventory, materials and warehouse locations
- Material availability and shortage visibility
- Batch, lot and serial number tracking for traceability and compliance
Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Real-time inventory visibility
- Replenishment planning
- Stock movement tracking
Production Management
& Execution
- Production order planning
and execution - Production progress and operation status tracking
- Material consumption, output and subcontracting management
Demand Forecasting
& Financial Control
- Demand forecasting
and planning - Cost and profitability analysis
- Financial reporting
and budgeting
Business Benefits
Download our guide here
Manufacturing with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft ERP solutions for Manufacturing Businesses
At Unify Technologies, we help Manufacturing businesses select and implement the right Microsoft ERP solution based on their size, complexity and business requirements.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Ideal for manufacturers looking to improve production efficiency, manage inventory and supply chains, streamline purchasing and gain complete financial visibility within a single cloud-based ERP platform.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management
Ideal for manufacturers operating across multiple sites, products, or regions who need advanced financial management, production scheduling, supply chain optimisation, shop floor control and end-to-end operational visibility.
Speak to Unify Technologies - Microsoft AI Cloud Partner
Whether you are replacing a legacy system, expanding into new locations, or looking for a single platform to manage
your manufacturing operations, Unify Technologies can help.
Contact us to arrange a demo or consultation.
