Dynamics 365 Mobile ERP Capabilities for Food and Beverage Companies
A screenshot of the mobile Asset Management workspace in D365 Supply Chain Management
The Benefits of Integrating Mobile ERP Capabilities for Food Businesses
Decision-makers in the food businesses need to make informed decisions on the go. Whether you’re a plant manager checking production output or a quality inspector verifying a shipment, an ERP for food and beverage manufacturing that ties you to a desktop computer just doesn’t cut it anymore.
With Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, food manufacturers, distributors, and processors can take their operations mobile—seamlessly accessing business-critical data from smartphones and tablets.
Access Operations Anywhere in Real-Time
One of the most valuable benefits of mobile ERP is real-time visibility. With Dynamics 365, employees can view inventory levels, order status, production schedules, financial metrics, and customer information—all from a mobile device. This reduces delays, improves communication, and brings power and flexibility to your team wherever they work.
All employees can reap the benefits of mobile ERP:
- Warehouse staff can receive, pick, and ship orders using barcode scanners or tablets.
- Sales reps can check customer order history or confirm inventory availability before promising delivery.
- Managers can monitor KPIs, track performance dashboards, or approve purchase requests, even when off-site.
Streamlined Quality and Compliance Checks in the Field
Food companies must meet rigorous quality standards and safety regulations—often with documentation that spans multiple points in the supply chain. With mobile ERP, your team can capture data at the source, reducing paper-based tasks and ensuring data accuracy for audits, certifications, and recalls.
Using Dynamics 365 and add-ons (like YAVEON ProBatch), teams can complete food and beverage industry regulations and compliance tasks:
- Record temperature checks, lot numbers, and condition upon delivery
- Complete HACCP or FDA inspection forms on mobile devices
- Upload photos or notes from audits, with automatic syncing to central records
- Trigger holds or alerts if safety or quality thresholds aren’t met
Enhanced Field Sales and Customer Service
In a competitive market, your customer-facing teams need up-to-date information to close deals, solve problems, and build loyalty. Immediate access to food and beverage industry software enables better service, shorter sales cycles, and higher customer satisfaction—without having to “check back at the office.”
With Dynamics 365 Business Central's mobile capabilities, sales reps and customer service agents can:
- View customer pricing, promotions, and previous orders in real time
- Create quotes or sales orders during a client visit
- Check fulfillment timelines and shipment tracking
- Collaborate with back-office teams via Teams or Outlook, both of which integrate directly with Dynamics
Screenshot of mobile Item Tracking in Dynamics 365 Business Central
Improved Food and Beverage Warehouse and Inventory Operations
Having an ERP that is accessible from any device is especially powerful on the warehouse floor. Integrated mobile apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and Business Central support:
- Real-time barcode scanning for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping
- Inventory adjustments, transfers, and cycle counts
- Warehouse task automation and routing
- Live inventory visibility across multiple facilities
These capabilities reduce stockouts, prevent overages, and support first-expiry, first-out (FEFO) inventory strategies—essential for perishable food products.
Mobile-Ready Microsoft 365 Tools Built In
One of the major strengths of Dynamics 365 is its tight integration with Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)—and this includes mobile use. Your team can:
- Open ERP-connected Excel reports to analyze trends or budgets on tablets
- Review and edit ERP-linked Word documents, like standard operating procedures or vendor contracts
- Share files, chat, and meet via Microsoft Teams—with embedded ERP data like invoices, orders, or KPIs
- Approve workflows and tasks directly from Outlook Mobile
Faster Response to Food Industry Issues and Opportunities
Mobile accessibility to your ERP empowers your team to act fast—no waiting until they’re back at their desks. With push notifications, mobile alerts, and always-on access, Dynamics 365 enables food companies to reduce downtime, avoid compliance risks, and capture revenue opportunities in real time.
This responsiveness is vital when:
- A shipment needs rerouting due to a delivery delay
- A supplier notifies you of an urgent raw material shortage
- A customer calls with a rush order or pricing question
- A quality alert requires immediate quarantine or corrective action
Easy to Deploy and Scalable for Growth
Thanks to its cloud-first architecture, Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP is designed for mobility from the ground up. You don’t need third-party remote access tools or custom device setups—just secure logins via Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re a growing bakery or a multi-site food processor, Dynamics 365 adapts to your business needs without adding complexity.
Plus, the system scales easily:
- Add users as your team grows
- Enable mobile features module by module
- Apply security roles to control mobile access
- Integrate industry-specific mobile apps like production scanning, quality auditing, or field service routing
Let Stoneridge Help You Build a Smarter, Faster Food Business
Are you ready to use your EPR system on the go with mobile capabilities?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP delivers the tools, flexibility, and security you need to thrive anytime, anywhere. Contact the experts at Stoneridge Software today to discuss Dynamics 365 ERP on the go!
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