Dynamics 365 Business Central has been tried and tested worldwide across industries, consistently delivering results
Forbes Advisor, the digital platform that provides expert unbiased advice, reviews, and guidance on a variety of financial topics and part of the broader Forbes brand, has voted Microsoft 365 Business Central as the best overall Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in 2024. The top 16 ERP solutions were scrutinised and ranked across 25 key metrics, making this accolade even more significant.
While Microsoft’s ERP has a diverse range of applications, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses, making it both affordable and scalable.
Avril Howes, Strategic Head SMC Dynamics 365 Business Central at Braintree. says that Dynamics 365 Business Central has earned its reputation as the top ERP for a reason. “It’s designed to solve real-world business problems. In South Africa, where businesses might be more cautious about new tech, Dynamics 365 Business Central offers peace of mind. It’s been tried and tested worldwide across industries, consistently delivering results,” she says.
Braintree, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, says that an ERP system is the central hub for a business. With an effective and integrated system, everything can click into place, and the bigger picture can become that much clearer, leading to smooth, streamlined processes built to meet current and future needs.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s comprehensive platform, within which a range of applications are neatly packaged in a centralised location, is the premise on which it awarded the overall best ERP system, with five out of five stars. Key standout features included customer return and repair tracking, work order assigning and its stock replenishment predictor. Its warehouse management and reporting capabilities have also been recognised as a major advantage.
Other noteworthy advantages include its wide range of features, transparent pricing (and free 30-day trial) and the fact that it is available as a cloud service and on-premises solution.
The fact that 365 Business Central comes with a mobile app enables professionals on the go to manage their time, update notes and create tasks. Another highlight is its accounting and analytics features that allow users to manage their projects and get a detailed overview of their sales and project profitability. Also, it can seamlessly connect with other Microsoft products, enabling Microsoft users to integrate the solution into their current workflow and take advantage of other Microsoft tools.
In today’s fast-paced world, ERP is a must-have. Whether for a thriving small to medium-sized business or a larger organisation, an efficient ERP system helps with the management and integration of key business processes, such as finance, human resources, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and customer service, into one unified platform. Not having an efficient ERP system can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and expensive mistakes.
For organisations looking for a reliable ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is part of an already familiar ecosystem that is powerful, scalable, and user-friendly. Utilising a Microsoft accredited partner can further enhance these capabilities and optimise the use of Microsoft technologies, by providing expert consultation and needs assessments, optimal implementation and integration as well as tailored solutions to suit the needs of any business.
Howes adds that one of its biggest strengths is its versatility. “Whether you’re in manufacturing, retail, education, or another sector, Dynamics 365 Business Central can be tailored to fit your needs. It offers industry-specific solutions and customisations to ensure it meets your unique business requirements,” Howes says.