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To keep pace with modern business operations, you need an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that enables you to optimize every business process. Microsoft Dynamics 365 does just that, providing an integrated suite of ERP and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions to choose from.

Dynamics 365 solutions are cloud-based, which eliminates the need to purchase, house, and maintain on-site IT infrastructure and takes advantage of Microsoft’s built-in security to ensure the safety of your data. The cloud-based software-as-a-service delivery model makes it easy to keep software up to date and scale your system as needed.

How Can Businesses Benefit From Dynamics 365 Software for Operations?

Two applications within the Dynamics 365 family cover business operations: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and Dynamics 365 Business Central. Continue reading to compare the two applications.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management for Enterprise-Level Solutions

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is a key component of an enterprise-level ERP solution. Supply Chain Management provides many out-of-the-box features and leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and to optimize your operations.

Operations areas covered by Supply Chain Management include:

  • Planning
  • Procurement
  • Asset management
  • Inventory management
  • Transportation management
  • Warehouse management

Stoneridge can help you combine Supply Chain Management with other Dynamics 365 programs—such as Finance, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, and more—to create a holistic system for your business.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for Small and Medium-Sized Operations

Dynamics 365 Business Central provides comprehensive business operations functionality for small and medium-sized businesses.

Business Central operations-related functions include:

  • Production planning
  • Inventory management
  • Project management
  • Warehouse management
  • Manufacturing
  • Shipping

Business Central also covers other ERP-related areas like finance, accounting, budgeting, and asset management. Sales, relationship management, and service management components provide CRM tools.

Dynamics 365 Solutions for Operations From Stoneridge Software

As Dynamics 365 experts, the Stoneridge team specializes in implementing and supporting ERP and CRM solutions for businesses of all sizes. We view our clients as partners: We don’t simply set up systems and leave you on your own. We’re always shoulder to shoulder with you providing training, support, and optimization for as long as you need it.

Learn how we can partner together.

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