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Frontline Consultancy empowers growing businesses with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Gain clarity, control, and confidence across your entire organisation, from finance and operations to reporting and decision-making.
Designed for growing businesses ready to move beyond disconnected systems, Business Central brings everything together in one secure, cloud-based platform, fully integrated with Microsoft 365.
Whether you’re replacing Sage, outgrowing your current ERP, or looking for a better way to scale, we help you get it right first time.
Our Solutions
- Dynamics 365 Business Central for Light & Assembly Manufacturing
- Dynamics 365 Business Central for Wholesale and Distribution
- Dynamics 365 Business Central for Not For Profit
- Dynamics 365 Business Central for Core Financials
- Dynamics 365 Business Central QuickStart Financials
Dynamics 365 Business Central for Light & Assembly Manufacturing
For manufacturers looking to gain better control over production, planning, and operational performance.
We help you move beyond disconnected systems and limited visibility by bringing together your financials, supply chain, and production processes into one integrated platform.
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Dynamics 365 Business Central for Wholesale and Distribution
Wholesale & Distribution
Designed for businesses that need tighter control over inventory, fulfilment, and supply chain performance.
We help distribution businesses reduce inefficiencies, improve accuracy, and scale operations without increasing complexity.
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Dynamics 365 Business Central for Not For Profit
Not-for-Profit
Built for organisations that need transparency, governance, and accountability across funding, finance, and operations.
We understand the balance between operational efficiency and accountability to stakeholders, trustees, and funders.
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Dynamics 365 Business Central for Core Financials
Core Financials
A full Business Central implementation tailored to your financial structures, reporting needs, and operational complexity.
This is the right path for organisations requiring deeper integration across departments, entities, and processes.
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Dynamics 365 Business Central QuickStart Financials
A structured, rapid route to Business Central, designed to minimise risk, reduce cost, and deliver value quickly.
QuickStart Financials is ideal if you’ve outgrown entry-level accounting software and need stronger control, better reporting, and a platform that can scale with you.
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Dynamics 365 Business Central Key Features
01
Financial Management
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a powerful and flexible financial management system designed to help small and medium-sized businesses gain full control over their finances. With real-time insights, automated processes, and seamless integration across departments, Business Central enables finance teams to make informed decisions, ensure compliance, and drive profitability, all within a secure, cloud-based environment.
Key Capabilities include
- General Ledger
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Fixed Asset Management
- Budgeting
- Financial Reporting
02
Project Management
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides powerful project management capabilities that help businesses plan, execute, and monitor projects with precision. Whether you’re managing internal initiatives or delivering client-facing services, Business Central enables you to control budgets, allocate resources, track progress, and analyse profitability, all within a unified platform that connects finance, operations, and time tracking.
Key Capabilities
- Job & Task Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Time & Resource Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- Project Reporting & Analytics
- Integration with Other Modules
03
Manufacturing Management
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides robust manufacturing management capabilities tailored for small to medium-sized manufacturers. It enables businesses to plan, execute, and monitor production processes efficiently, from raw material procurement to finished goods delivery. With integrated tools for production planning, capacity management, and cost tracking, Business Central helps manufacturers optimize operations, reduce waste, and respond quickly to changing demand.
Key Capabilities
- Production Orders
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Routing & Operations
- Capacity Planning
- Demand Forecasting & Planning
- Inventory & Material Management
- Costing & Profitability
- Subcontracting
- Quality Control
04
Supply Chain Management
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your supply chain and inventory with precision and agility. Designed for small to medium-sized businesses, it helps streamline procurement, optimize inventory levels, improve warehouse efficiency, and enhance vendor and customer relationships. With real-time visibility and automation, Business Central empowers organizations to reduce costs, improve service levels, and respond quickly to changing demand.
Key Capabilities
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Sales Order Management
- Demand Forecasting & Planning
- Returns & Exchanges
05
Service Management
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a comprehensive Service Management module designed to help businesses deliver exceptional after-sales support and manage service operations efficiently. Whether you’re handling service contracts, scheduling technicians, or managing repairs and returns, Business Central provides the tools to streamline workflows, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain profitability, all within a unified ERP environment.
Key Capabilities
- Service Orders & Requests
- Service Contracts
- Resource Allocation & Scheduling
- Returns & Repairs
- Service Item Management
- Reporting & Analytics
06
Sales Management
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers integrated sales and CRM capabilities that help businesses build stronger customer relationships, streamline sales processes, and drive revenue growth. By combining customer data, sales insights, and automation tools in one unified platform, Business Central enables teams to manage the entire customer lifecycle, from lead generation to post-sale service, all with greater efficiency and visibility.
Key Capabilities
- Contact & Account Management
- Sales Opportunity Management
- Quote-to-Cash Process
- Customer Insights & Analytics
- Outlook Integration
- Service Management (Optional Module)
07
Integration & Extensibility
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is designed to be highly adaptable, enabling businesses to integrate seamlessly with other Microsoft services and third-party applications. Its extensibility framework allows organizations to tailor the solution to their unique needs through customizations, extensions, and low-code tools. Whether you’re connecting to Microsoft 365, building workflows with Power Platform, or adding industry-specific apps, Business Central provides the flexibility to evolve with your business.
Key Features
- Microsoft 365 Integration
- Power Platform Integration
- Marketplace of certified third-party applications
- Custom Development & APIs
- Embedded Workflows & Automation
- Data Connectivity & Integration
08
Security and Compliance
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a robust security and compliance framework, making it a trusted ERP solution for businesses that need to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory standards.
Key Features
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Data Encryption
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Azure Active Directory Integration
- Advanced Threat Protection
- Audit Trails & Activity Logs
- Data Isolation
How Frontline implements Business Central
01
Assessment
Establishing clarity before commitment
Every successful Business Central implementation starts with a clear understanding of how your business operates today. During the Assessment stage, Frontline works with key stakeholders to understand your current processes, priorities, constraints, and risks. Through business process mapping and early fit‑gap analysis, we build a grounded view of where Business Central aligns out‑of‑the‑box and where configuration or extension may be required.
Outcome:
Clear scope boundaries, informed decisions, and early risk visibility — reducing uncertainty before delivery begins.
02
Solution Definition
Designing a solution that fits your operating model
In the Solution Definition stage, we translate assessment insights into a clear, agreed implementation design. This includes detailed fit‑gap analysis, solution architecture, configuration approach, integrations, and data migration planning. By aligning stakeholders early and defining the solution before build, we reduce downstream rework and avoid scope drift.
Outcome:
A shared, documented understanding of what will be delivered, how it will work, and why, forming a stable foundation for delivery.
03
Delivery
Controlled build with transparency and discipline
Delivery is where the defined solution is configured, validated, and prepared for real‑world use. Frontline provisions the Business Central environment, configures modules, delivers agreed extensions and integrations, and manages data migration and validation. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is built into delivery to ensure the system works as expected before go‑live.
Outcome:
A solution that has been tested against real business scenarios, not assumptions, reducing go‑live risk.
04
Readiness
Preparing people, not just systems
Go‑live success depends as much on people as technology. During the Readiness stage, Frontline delivers role‑based training, supports final data readiness, and prepares teams for operational use. Go‑live is approached as a managed transition, with hands‑on support to ensure confidence and continuity.
Outcome:
Users who are prepared, supported, and ready to adopt Business Central into day‑to‑day operations.
05
Hypercare & Support
Stabilising, optimising, and moving forward
Following go‑live, Frontline provides hypercare to support early usage, resolve issues quickly, and stabilise the solution in live operation. From there, we continue to support optimisation, feature adoption, and roadmap planning, ensuring Business Central continues to deliver value as your organisation evolves.
Outcome:
A stable, supported ERP platform with a clear path for ongoing improvement, not a “handover and disappear” implementation.
ERP and the Microsoft Ecosystem
Secure by design. Productive by default.
Business Central works best when it’s delivered as part of the Microsoft ecosystem your teams already use. Frontline aligns ERP with identity, security, and data governance from day one, and we design for productivity by bringing ERP context into the tools where work actually happens.
Common Questions
Is Business Central suitable for small and medium-sized businesses?
Yes. Business Central is specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses, offering scalable functionality across finance, operations, sales, and customer service. It provides enterprise-grade capabilities without the complexity or cost of traditional ERP systems.
Can Business Central integrate with other Microsoft products?
Absolutely. Business Central integrates natively with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams), Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), and other Dynamics 365 applications. This ensures seamless workflows, enhanced productivity, and unified data across your business.
Is Business Central secure and compliant with data protection regulations?
Yes. Hosted on Microsoft Azure, Business Central benefits from enterprise-grade security, including role-based access control, data encryption, and audit trails. It supports compliance with global standards like GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
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