Data & management
Figures from different systems first have to be pulled together. Inventory, orders, liquidity and profitability are not visible on one reliable data basis.
ERP with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for businesses
Turning processes into performance.
Connect finance, purchasing, warehousing and production in one intelligent ERP. Microsoft Dynamics 365 creates a shared data basis, automates workflows and gives your teams the information they need for better decisions.
Years of Dynamics experience20+
Challenges
Challenges an ERP is the answer to
The reasons for a new ERP system usually lie in day-to-day business. These situations cost companies time and overview particularly often:
Manual processes
Invoices, purchase orders and sales orders are transferred by hand, data is maintained several times and Excel lists are reconciled manually.
Finance & compliance
Closings take too long, open items are hard to track, and audit or compliance requirements cause unnecessary effort.
Purchasing & delivery capability
Delivery dates have to be chased, purchase orders are not transparent, and changes reach purchasing, warehouse and sales too late.
Warehouse & inventory
System inventory and reality don't reliably match. Replenishment, reservations and availability can only be managed with additional lists.
Production & planning
Material requirements, capacities and production dates are planned separately. Changes lead to manual readjustment and put delivery dates at risk.
Growth & legacy systems
New locations, companies and countries overwhelm systems that have grown over time, while Navision, Dynamics AX or other legacy systems become a technological risk.
Dependence on individuals & standards
Knowledge sits in people's heads instead of in the process. Backup, traceability and consistent workflows are missing.
ERP in everyday work
Where ERP makes the difference in everyday work
A modern ERP connects previously separate processes on a shared data basis. For companies, the biggest levers typically lie in the following areas:
Finance, controlling & accounting
Automate instead of entering data.
- Invoices, open items and payment runs in one place
- Automated bank and account reconciliation, predictable closings
- DATEV without media breaks, real-time controlling
Relevant for: Finance & commercial management
Solution: Business Central / Dynamics 365 Finance
Merchandise management, purchasing & warehouse
Procurement, inventory and sales mesh together.
- Purchase orders, delivery dates, supplier status in one place
- Quotes and orders end to end (order-to-cash)
- Real-time inventory, reliable delivery dates
Relevant for: Purchasing & logistics management
Solution: Business Central / Dynamics 365 SCM
Production & manufacturing
Planning, capacities and schedules fit together.
- Production orders, bills of materials, routings in the system
- Capacity and scheduling instead of Excel
- Material requirements linked directly to production
Relevant for: Production & plant management
Solution: Dynamics 365 SCM (BC for lean manufacturing)
Microsoft ERP compared
Business Central or Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management – which ERP is right for my company?
Business Central is suited to small and mid-sized companies with comparatively lean processes. Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management are typically used for more complex, international finance, logistics and production requirements. Both are standalone applications that work closely together. Which one suits you depends on your processes:
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Start-ups as well as small and mid-sized companies |
Larger mid-sized companies, large enterprises and corporate groups |
| Basic idea | An integrated, all-in-one ERP solution for lean processes |
Two specialized enterprise applications for complex requirements |
| Areas covered | Finance, purchasing, sales, warehouse, projects and production in one system |
In-depth financial management plus comprehensive supply chain, warehouse, manufacturing and quality assurance |
| Companies & countries | For one to a few companies, mainly national |
For many companies, countries and currencies with deep local compliance |
| Implementation | Fast, often in a few weeks, self-guided if you wish |
A more extensive project with a longer implementation time |
| Operation | Cloud |
Cloud, on-premises or hybrid |
| Origin | Successor to Dynamics NAV (Navision) |
Evolution of the Dynamics AX line (Finance and Operations) |
| Licensing entry point | Low entry point, package prices |
Enterprise licensing with base and attach licenses |
Finance and Supply Chain Management are two standalone applications that work closely together and can be implemented together or individually.
Quick start: Business Central at a package price with simply365
AI in the ERP environment
AI agents in ERP
When the ERP starts working alongside you
While ERP systems mainly manage data, AI agents in Microsoft Dynamics 365 already handle clearly defined process steps largely on their own today: from incoming invoices to supplier communication. Wherever approvals, exceptions or uncertainties arise, people stay involved.
Payables Agent
Process invoices
Captures incoming invoices, checks them against the purchase order and delivery note and provides them as a draft posting.
Sales Order Agent
Capture orders
Reads customer requests from emails, interprets them and creates a quote or order directly in the ERP.
Purchase Order & Supplier Communication
Coordinate procurement
Pick up delivery dates from emails, update purchase orders and keep supplier communication up to date.
AI agents take over routine work
agenic connects these agents with your roles, data, approvals and processes. This way, your ERP actively works alongside you within clear guardrails.
References
References from mid-sized companies
Successful ERP implementations in practice
Finance & SCM
Individually configured products automatically in the ERP
An office furniture manufacturer and mail-order retailer connects Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and Commerce with its web shop and product configurator. Customers put together their furniture freely online, and every new variant is automatically created in the ERP after the order is placed.
SmartSim
Isolated solutions replaced
The software provider for the energy sector now bills its licenses directly in Business Central, including subscription management, a project module and its own revenue planning. Monthly invoicing now takes less than two hours.
Business Central
Four countries united in one ERP
An internationally active manufacturer has brought its companies in Germany, Austria, France and Hungary together on Business Central in the cloud. Germany and Austria went live after only about three months.
Why agenic
We automate your processes.
Consulting
ERP selection, process analysis and a realistic roadmap.
Implementation
Implementation along your processes, tailored rather than off the shelf.
Migration
Moving from Navision, Dynamics AX or Excel to Dynamics 365.
Support
Reliable support once the system is running day to day.
Training
Workshops that truly enable your team to work with the system.
agenic connects for the long term
Years of Dynamics experience20+
Locations10
Successful projects680+
Inway Systems & ObjektkulturMicrosoft Solutions Partner
ERP add-ons
Our own add-ons for Dynamics 365
Beyond the Microsoft standard systems, agenic brings its own extensions – in-house developments that close typical gaps in mid-sized companies.
Developed by Inway Systems
Bank Automation Suite
Automatic bank and open item reconciliation. Bank statements and payment advices are matched automatically instead of item by item by hand.
Developed by Inway Systems
DMS connectors
Documents directly in the ERP. Connectors for DocuWare, ELO, SharePoint and Shareflex link your Dynamics 365 with document management.
Developed by Inway Systems
DATEV connector
The interface between Dynamics 365 Finance and DATEV annual financial statements. Accounting and tax advice without media breaks.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When does a mid-sized company need an ERP?
An ERP makes sense when data is spread across several systems, processes are transferred manually, inventory and financial figures are not reliably available, or the existing system can no longer support growth, new locations and increasing requirements.
How can I automate my accounting?
With Microsoft Dynamics 365, core accounting tasks run centrally in one system: incoming invoices, bank reconciliation, open items and DATEV transfer. Integrated AI agents take over routine steps automatically, so your finance team makes decisions instead of entering data. Implemented in Business Central or Dynamics 365 Finance.
How do I keep merchandise management, purchasing and warehouse under control?
In an ERP, procurement, inventory and order processing come together. The Purchase Order Agent updates delivery dates automatically, warehouse movements are posted in the system, and real-time inventory ensures reliable delivery dates. For complex logistics, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is the right fit.
Which Microsoft ERP is right for my company?
Business Central suits small and mid-sized companies with lean processes. Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management fit when you need to cover multiple companies, international compliance or complex logistics and manufacturing. If in doubt, we'll clarify it in the initial consultation.
What does an ERP system with Microsoft Dynamics 365 cost?
The costs depend on the chosen solution, the number and type of users and the scope of implementation. Business Central starts lower than Dynamics 365 Finance. You'll find current license prices in the Inway license price configurator. simply365 offers a particularly predictable entry at a fixed package price. We discuss project costs individually.
Is Business Central also available quickly and at a package price?
Yes. With simply365 we implement Business Central in fixed packages: a clearly defined scope, a fixed price and a short time-to-value. This suits companies that want to move to the cloud quickly and predictably without setting up a long project.
Can I migrate from Navision (Dynamics NAV) or Dynamics AX?
Yes. Business Central is the direct successor to Dynamics NAV (Navision), and moving from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management is also a common path. agenic first analyzes your processes and data, defines the target state and then migrates step by step, so operations remain stable during the transition.
What sets agenic apart from other Microsoft partners?
agenic combines software expertise, industry understanding and customer knowledge from more than 20 years of Dynamics practice. In addition to implementation, we bring our own extensions such as the Bank Automation Suite, DMS connectors and the DATEV connector.
How long does an ERP implementation take?
That depends on the scope. Lean Business Central projects are productive within a few weeks, more comprehensive implementations take a few months. simply365 offers a particularly fast start in fixed packages.
Which ERP solution is right for manufacturing companies?
For manufacturing and production with complex logistics, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is the right fit; for leaner manufacturers, Business Central often is. Which path fits depends on the type of manufacturing, locations and lot sizes.
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