Dynamics 365 Business Central (Dynamics NAV)

The company management acquires a business management platform that provides real-time data. The platform compiles the operational business information and helps making responsible and correct decisions. It is not necessary to use different files or systems – this platform compiles all the information necessary for business, indicates the critical zones and gives appropriate warnings when timely decisions or solutions to problems are required. 

Yes, some of ELVA customers choose to entrust salary calculation and personnel information monitoring to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, while retaining the base processes in their existing systems. However, it should be stressed that Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a solution that is capable of completely replacing the work of several systems while speeding up tasks, therefore it is not worth it to invest in several systems when you can use a multifunctional platform for managing all of your business processes.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can support financial data consolidation between different companies that use this solution on one or several levels. More information on data consolidation is available HERE.

It is possible, but you should be warned that using different solutions can make process management more complex, creating additional stress for your employees. The practical experience of our customers shows that it is strategically smarter to combine finances and warehouse management in a shared system that automates processes, saves you time and money and makes work more efficient, reducing the need for manual labor.

Yes, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is particularly known for its ability to facilitate the work of accountants responsible for the data of several, unconnected companies – the system allows the accountant to see all the required data when connecting from any location. It should be noted that 3 licenses for outsourcing accounting services users are available for free, as long as you have subscribed at least one paid license.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central integration capacities are described in the framework of specific business models and needs. ELVA has participated in the integration of the Microsoft solution with the such service providers as: Resico POS, CHD and others. There are many various adjustments that can be made for the customer to optimize the business process management.

In order to provide precise information about the implementation of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solution in your company, ELVA experts can conduct business process diagnostics in order to ascertain your needs and draft an accordingly adjusted plan. The initial costs are calculated on the basis of the ELVA expert experience in working with companies and addressing their needs. Practice shows that for smaller companies that do not have specific requirements and are prepared to use the standard version of the system, we can offer implementation without the diagnostics step.

When you implement the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solution in your company, you should take into account costs that are connected with: settings, training, data migration, testing, development, support for using the solution, system maintenance and expansion measures.

Most frequently companies select the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central license plan Essentials – it is suitable for wholesalers, retailers and service providers (financial, customer relations, personnel, procurement, warehouse and project management). The Premium plan is particularly suited for production companies (management of services, production, orders, raw materials, production process planning) or companies that provide technical services. The monthly subscription fee for licenses depends on whether the user pays for a month or the entire year. When choosing long-term cooperation, the monthly fee is significantly lower, and the business can also benefit from various other advantages. You can find more detailed information HERE.

The costs depend on the following: the selected Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central plan and payment procedure – monthly or long-term (for a year, which costs significantly less); how frequent and complicated are the required consultations; whether training and individual solutions for specific business needs are required and in what amount. The costs can be more precisely ascertained by having a meeting with the customer relation manager and clarifying the nature, needs and goals of your business. You can apply for a consultation HERE.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials includes: financial management, management of transactions between companies, customer relation management (e-mail, campaign planner and pricing, contact management, task and document organization); personnel planning; warehouse management (organizing orders, stock-keeping options, creating invoices, planning, reports, stock management, product registration, inventory, and other capacities for optimizing warehouse process management) and project management (schedules and other capacities for organizing efficient work). Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Premium includes all of the advantages of the Essential plan, as well as capacities for managing manufacturing processes, for example, raw material management and organizing production orders, as well as technical service functionality that is relevant for service providers.