Efficient Business Central distribution operations require the right tools to ensure precision across inventory management, order fulfillment, and quality control. Fortunately,
Insight Works offers a suite of apps that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to streamline these processes. These apps are essential for businesses aiming to enhance their Business Central capabilities, minimize manual tasks, and optimize their distribution network.
Here are seven apps that will transform your Business Central distribution operations.
1. Advanced Inventory Count
The Advanced Inventory Count app is designed to simplify inventory and cycle counts with flexible count sheet generation, barcode integration, and multi-user count entry. This app is a must-have for distribution operations that maintain inventory accuracy across multiple locations or warehouses, making it easier to reconcile discrepancies and keep stock records up to date.
2. Enhanced Planning Pack
For distribution managers focused on demand planning and inventory optimization, the Enhanced Planning Pack uses Microsoft’s Cortana Machine Learning model to forecast demand accurately. This app helps businesses analyze past sales data and make data-driven decisions about safety stock, reorder points, and inventory planning, making it ideal for complex supply chains.
3. License Plating
License Plating brings orders to track multiple items within the same pallet, box, or container by assigning unique License Plate Numbers (LPNs) for each unit. Integrating seamlessly with Warehouse Insight and Business Central, License Plating reduces manual data entry and improves inventory accuracy in complex distribution environments where mixed items are common.
4. Order Fulfillment Worksheet
When it comes to Business Central distribution, the Order Fulfillment Worksheet app excels in identifying in-stock orders that are ready for shipping. This app provides real-time insights into order availability, allowing you to prioritize orders, manage backorders, and automate pick and shipment creation. The app is an invaluable tool for distribution managers focused on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
5. Quality Inspector
Maintaining quality standards is crucial in distribution, especially with regulatory compliance. Quality Inspector provides customizable inspection templates, automated test creation, and seamless integration with Business Central. This app is ideal for distributors looking to ensure product quality, manage compliance requirements, and reduce rework rates, all within a mobile-friendly interface.
6. Warehouse Insight
Warehouse Insight is a full-featured WMS that offers real-time access to inventory and production data, barcode scanning, and compatibility with industry-standard devices. From lot and serial number tracking to handling complex put-away and picking processes, this app supports every stage of the warehouse management cycle, making it a powerful addition to Business Central distribution.
7. WMS Express
WMS Express is a game-changer for small to mid-sized businesses seeking a warehouse management system (WMS) at zero cost. This app provides mobile device integration and supports 1D and 2D barcode scanning, enabling real-time inventory tracking within Business Central. With WMS Express, you get essential warehouse management features, including inventory inquiries, put-aways, picks, and transfers.
Maximize Your Business Central Distribution Operations
With
these Insight Works apps, businesses using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central transform their distribution processes. Each app is designed to help companies achieve greater accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, from free apps like WMS Express to sophisticated forecasting with Enhanced Planning Pack. Whether running a small warehouse or managing a large distribution center, these apps offer practical solutions to modern distribution challenges.
