Inventory reconciliation in Business Central is an accounting control, not just a system task. This guide covers the process, the reports, and what finance teams need to get right at month-end.

FIFO, Average, Standard, Specific, and LIFO. How each costing method works in Business Central, when to use it, and what goes wrong if you choose the wrong one.

The MB-820 earns you the Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer Associate certification. It validates your ability to design, develop, test, and maintain extensions for Business Central using AL, Visual Studio Code, and the broader toolchain around AppSource publishing, telemetry, and application lifecycle management.

Labour absorption defines how the costs associated with the time spent on manufacturing operations are applied to the manufactured item. In Business Central, labour absorption is set up on Work and Machine Centres, and it's divided into direct, indirect and overhead; these costs are tracked via a dedicated subsidiary ledger called Capacity Ledger Entries. In this post, we will learn how to set up and monitor these costs in Business Central.

Manufacturing Flushing methods are designed to automate consumption components throughout the manufacturing process. Flushing methods can also automate capacity when applied to Work and Machine Centres. In this blog post, we will learn all about flushing methods and how to use them to improve shopfloor efficiency when using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Inbound warehouse processes in Dynamics 365 Business Central: the systematic handling of goods arriving at warehouse locations from various source documents, including purchase orders, sales return orders, inbound transfer orders, and the output of production orders. The system supports multiple configuration levels: from basic inventory handling to advanced warehouse management with directed put-away and pick, allowing organisations to scale their warehouse operations based

Purchase returns represent a critical component of the procure-to-pay cycle in any business, serving as a mechanism to correct errors, handle defects, or manage over-deliveries while safeguarding cash flow and maintaining accurate inventory records. By processing returns effectively, organisations can ensure that their financial statements remain compliant with standards like GAAP or IFRS, prevent distortions in inventory costs, and foster stronger vendor relationships. The r

Business applications training typically adheres to a predetermined sequence of modules, yet this structure frequently overlooks the specific obstacles that end users encounter in their roles. In this blog post, I examine how trainers can adapt Responsive Teaching, a method initially developed to support children with developmental needs through everyday interactions, to adult learning environments in business applications training. Trainers create a model where end users dir

Data archiving ensures that important business records remain accessible even after deletion from active use. In Dynamics 365 Business Central, this feature supports compliance requirements and maintains audit trails. Organisations handle large volumes of transactional data, such as sales orders and invoices. Proper archiving prevents loss of historical information while keeping the system performant. Introduction to Data Archiving in Business Central Business Central provide

In this post, you will learn advanced inventory management features in Business Central and how to apply these to business scenarios

In this post, I explain nine less-know things you must know to pass the MB-800 exam and get certified.

Items in Business Central identify products. Items can be inventory, further divided into simple items or bundles, non-inventory, and...

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Payables are the amounts that a business owes to its suppliers, vendors, or creditors for the goods or services it has received. In this...

Business Central posting groups are codes to link inventory transactions to entries in the general ledger. In this post, I explain how inventory posting works in Business Central and the setup you need to get the correct entries in your company books if you purchase and sell inventory. Inventory Posting in Business Central Explained Unlike most ERPs in the market, Business Central has a unique way of handling inventory cost posting that allows users to record additional costs

Inventory reservation is the process of setting aside a specific quantity of items for particular sales orders to avoid using that inventory for other orders. Business Central allows you to reserve items for specific demand types, such as sales, outbound transfer, assembly and production orders. You can reserve items that are in your inventory or that are expected to arrive via a purchase or a transfer order. Also, you can reserve stock for sales, taking from planned producti

Sales returns are inevitable in any business that sells products or services. They can be a hassle for both you and your customers, but they can also be an opportunity to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. In this post, I will explain how to process sales return orders in Business Central to handle different scenarios. You will learn how to create sales return orders, copy data from other documents, generate return-related documents, and apply restock fees. Create Sal

When customers place a sales order order, they want to know when they can receive it. Business Central calculates a sales order shipment...

Drop shipments are movements of goods from a supplier to a customer that don't transit through a company's warehouse. Companies that trade physical goods often use drop shipments to reduce inventory and storage costs. In this post, I will show when to use drop shipments and the end-to-end process to manage them in Business Central. What are Drop Shipments and when to use them Before we start, it is essential to clarify that drop shipments differ from direct delivery. With dro