Recently, I wanted to do a little research on what independent resources were saying about Business Central, the product that we sell at Sabre Limited. I decided to search for ‘Top Cloud Manufacturing ERP for Small Business’ to see what came up, and I was pleasantly surprised to find Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP systems frequently—almost ..read more

Selecting the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is one of the most important decisions that your manufacturing company can make. The choice can impact your operational efficiency, data management, and overall business agility. Two of the leading contenders when it comes to small manufacturers are Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Both systems ..read more

Dynamics 365 MRP in Business Central is very advanced and full featured. The material requirements planning module allows users to accelerate supply chain management by automating purchase orders and production orders based on inventory and warehouse data.  It is often paired with Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) to create a finished good schedule, allowing for master planning or “full planning” with a complete set of control processes which automate production and purchasing for manufacturing ..read more

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is set to expand significantly, with future applications aimed at automating processes, enhancing decision-making, and improving customer experiences. There are already some amazing uses for AI in Dynamics 365 such as Microsoft Copilot and the Data Courage app suite. We’ll talk a little bit about that later in this article.  Here are some potential future uses of AI in Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturers:  Have AI monitor supplier behavior to determine if they’re at risk.  Use product ..read more

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system for the printing industry is a software solution designed to manage and integrate the core processes necessary for running a printing business. That being said, it doesn’t mean only your commercial printers that are printing books, brochures, and business cards. An ERP for printing industry can be used for wide format printers, label manufacturers, and even flexible packaging companies. These systems are tailored to meet the unique needs of the printing sector, including job estimation, production planning, inventory management, customer relationsh ..read more

Dynamics 365 Pricing can be very confusing if you are not familiar with it. At Sabre, we’ve been working with the Microsoft Dynamics product line for a long time. The intent of this blog is to help demystify Dynamics 365 Pricing, whether it be for Business Central, Sales, Customer Service, or Finance and Operations. In addition to the price of the software, companies need to be aware of other costs like: Support contracts with the training provider; Addon modules that are considered critical; Supplementary products that add a lot of value. All of these need to be considered part of the analys ..read more

Most people don’t get too excited about cloud ERP, after all it is a dull subject for most. That said, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a new kid on the block, and they are making a lot of noise in this space. Business Central is part of the same platform where people go to get Outlook, Word, Excel etc. It’s part of Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Business Central manufacturing ERP is gaining a lot of fans. A big reason why Business Central is becoming so popular has to do with how it is licensed. Business Central is among the first cloud based ERP systems that fully supports manufacturing ..read more

Here at Sabre, we are experts at implementing Microsoft Dynamics manufacturing systems, particularly Business Central manufacturing. That’s not entirely bragging – it is based on a well respected thought leader. Malcolm Gladwell says that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert at something.  Our typical competitor might implement one manufacturing project out of every five. Therefore, their average consultant would take approximately 25 years to achieve 10,000 hours of practice. We, on the other hand, focus exclusively on manufacturing, allowing us to reach this miles ..read more

Selecting the right manufacturing ERP system can be a pivotal decision for businesses aiming to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and drive growth. Microsoft Dynamics Business Central manufacturing stands out as a leading choice for many, but the decision to implement such a comprehensive solution often comes with its share of concerns. Below, we highlight five common concerns that businesses encounter when considering Dynamics Business Central for their manufacturing operations: It’s too expensive. The staff may struggle to adapt to the change. Doubts regarding the technical profi ..read more

Are you struggling with inventory control in Business Central?    You’re not alone. Manufacturing companies often struggle with inventory control in Business Central being organized and correct. There are many ways that inventory management can get out of control, but the results are almost always the same.  Stockouts on critical parts. Customer deliveries delayed. Frustration and finger pointing between staff. Rescheduled production and constant expediting – these are just some of the problems that can occur when inventory control in Business Central is not managed proper ..read more