Business Central for Retail

Streamline Retail Operations with Business Central

In the fast-paced retail industry, managing stock, fulfilling orders and ensuring financial control are essential to success. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central unifies inventory, sales and financial management into one system, helping you optimise operations, make data-driven decisions and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Request A 360° ERP Assessment

Our 360° ERP Assessment identifies bottlenecks and inefficiencies, helping you transition to an ERP system that boosts productivity.

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Optimise Inventory Management

Gain real-time stock visibility and avoid shortages or overstocking.

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Enhance Financial Oversight

Consolidate financial data for better decision-making and profitability insights.

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Streamline Sales

Automate order processing and improve delivery accuracy.

Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Manage inventory across multiple locations with live updates. Track inbound and outbound stock accurately, reducing errors and ensuring the right products are available when and where your customers need them. By maintaining optimal stock levels, you can minimise carrying costs and maximise sales opportunities, improving overall profitability.

Automated Order Fulfilment

Speed up order processing with automated workflows for quotes, orders and invoices. Ensure accurate stock allocations and timely deliveries, improving customer satisfaction and loyalty. This efficiency allows you to handle increased order volumes without adding strain to your team, helping your business scale more effectively.

Integrated Financial Management

Consolidate cash flow, budgets and expenses into a single system. Real-time insights help you control costs, manage margins and identify opportunities to improve profitability. With improved financial clarity, you can make strategic decisions that strengthen your bottom line and support long-term growth.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Store and access customer data in one place. Empower your sales and service teams with full visibility of customer interactions to enhance communication and improve customer retention. By leveraging this insight, you can personalise experiences and build stronger, more loyal customer relationships.

How does Business Central handle complex SKU management?

Business Central simplifies SKU management by allowing you to group products using variants for size, colour, or other attributes. This eliminates the need for separate SKUs for each variant, keeping your inventory system organised and reducing errors.

Can Business Central integrate with our existing systems?

Yes, Business Central integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 tools such as Excel and Teams, as well as third-party applications for e-commerce, CRM and more. This ensures smooth data flow and reduces the need for manual data entry.

Will implementing Business Central disrupt our daily operations?

Our phased implementation process is designed to minimise disruption. We conduct pre-implementation scoping, handle setup and testing in the background and carefully plan the go-live to ensure your team can continue their work with minimal impact.

How secure is our data in Business Central?

As a Microsoft cloud solution, Business Central uses advanced security protocols, including encryption, multi-factor authentication and regular updates. This ensures your data is protected against breaches while meeting industry compliance standards. You're also putting your trust in one of, if not thee, biggest name in technology, which should give you a great deal of peace of mind.

What happens to our data during migration?

Our Data Guarantee ensures your data is securely and accurately migrated to Business Central. We support you in cleaning, validating then mapping your data to avoid errors. If any issues arise, we resolve them free of charge, ensuring a reliable system from day one.

How does Business Central improve inventory management?

Business Central provides real-time visibility into stock levels across warehouses, retail locations and online channels. This helps you maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce overstocking and prevent stockouts, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

How does Business Central help with seasonal trends and demand forecasting?

Business Central uses advanced analytics to track sales patterns and forecast future demand. This helps you plan inventory and production around seasonal trends, reducing waste and meeting customer expectations more effectively.

How does Business Central help manage inventory across multiple locations?

Business Central provides real-time inventory visibility, enabling you to track stock levels across warehouses, stores and eCommerce channels. This helps you maintain optimal stock levels, reduce waste and ensure products are available where and when they’re needed.

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Request Your 360° ERP Assessment

We’ll evaluate your current processes and uncover inefficiencies through our comprehensive assessment process, identifying the right ERP solution for you.

Implementation and Training

Our team will guide you through our Stabilise, Adopt, Enable process, ensuring your ERP system is implemented with precision and your team is fully trained.

Optimise Your ERP and Grow

With ongoing ERP support and annual training, we’ll continue to help your business optimise its ERP system, ensuring it scales with you and delivers ongoing value.

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Business Central Support

Get expert help to keep your systems optimised and running smoothly. Discover proactive support solutions tailored to your business needs, reducing downtime and maximising productivity.

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Business Central Implementation

Learn about our step-by-step implementation process to bring Dynamics 365 Business Central into your business seamlessly. We’ll guide you from setup to launch with a strategy that fits your goals.

The Implementation Process

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Business Central Brochure

Explore the features and benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This comprehensive brochure provides insights into how it supports business growth and efficiency.

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