Connect the shop floor to the top floor.
Manufacturers run on real-time data — inventory, machine health, work orders, supplier performance. We deploy Dynamics 365 to unify production, finance, and supply chain so leaders make decisions on a single source of truth, not spreadsheet exports.
The operational gaps we see most.
Disconnected shop floor data
MES, ERP, and quality systems running in isolation lead to delayed reporting and reactive decisions.
Inventory inaccuracy
Manual receiving and cycle counts erode trust in stock levels, driving over-ordering and missed ship dates.
Compliance & traceability
Lot, serial, and batch tracking demands a system of record that auditors and customers can rely on.
Demand volatility
Forecasting on legacy tools breaks down under tariff shifts, supplier delays, and shifting customer mix.
Dynamics 365 configured for manufacturing.
Production planning & MRP
Configure Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management or Business Central with finite scheduling, BOM versioning, and route management aligned to your shop floor.
MES & IoT integration
Stream machine telemetry into Azure IoT Hub and surface OEE, scrap rate, and downtime in Power BI dashboards.
Quality & compliance
Automated non-conformance workflows, CAPA management, and lot/serial traceability for FDA, ISO, and customer audits.
Demand forecasting
Machine-learning forecasts inside Supply Chain Management refresh automatically against actual sales and supplier lead times.
The Microsoft stack we'll typically deploy.
- Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
- Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Power BI
- Azure IoT Hub
- Power Automate
Case studies in manufacturing.
Manufacturing questions, answered.
Can Dynamics 365 replace our existing MES, or does it integrate with it?
Both options are viable. For mid-market manufacturers, Business Central or Supply Chain Management can serve as the system of record while integrating with a best-of-breed MES via Azure Service Bus or Power Automate. For smaller shops, native Dynamics 365 capabilities often replace the MES entirely.
How do you handle lot, serial, and batch traceability for FDA-regulated products?
Supply Chain Management and Business Central both support lot/serial tracking through receiving, production, and shipping. We configure validated workflows, electronic signatures (where required), and audit-ready reporting to meet 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 13485 expectations.
What's a realistic timeline for a mid-market manufacturer?
A focused Business Central deployment with manufacturing modules typically goes live in 4–6 months. Larger Supply Chain Management implementations with multi-site, MES, and IoT integration run 8–14 months depending on scope.
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