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Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP for Manufacturing in Zambia & Africa

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP for Manufacturing in Zambia & Africa

Improve Production Control, Reduce Costs and Deliver on Time with Dynamics 365.

Connect demand planning, materials, production, quality, warehousing and finance on one Microsoft ERP platform—designed for manufacturers across Zambia and Africa.

Production Planning & MRP
Inventory & Materials
Quality & Traceability
Procurement & Supply Chain
Manufacturing Costing
Finance & Business Reporting
Business assessment • Dynamics 365 expertise • Zambia & Africa delivery
Production Planning
Manufacturing Visibility
Manufacturing ERP Dashboard
Production 94%
Materials 98%
Orders 1,284
Production & Capacity
Production
88%
Capacity
72%
On Time
94%
Inventory Raw materials • WIP • Finished goods
Costing Standard • Actual • Variance
20+ Years Microsoft Expertise
Dynamics 365 Specialists
Africa Delivery Experience
End-to-End ERP Services
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Manufacturing Challenges

Is Your Manufacturing Business Ready for Its Next Stage of Growth?

Manufacturers need connected systems that provide visibility across production, materials, inventory, procurement, finance and supply-chain operations.

Production Complexity

Production planning, bills of materials, routings, work centers, production orders and shop-floor processes become harder to manage as operations grow.

Material & Inventory Pressure

Improve visibility across raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, inventory locations and replenishment requirements.

Disconnected Operations

Connect finance, procurement, production, inventory, warehouse and supply-chain information instead of relying on disconnected systems.

Production Delays

Better planning and visibility can help teams identify material, capacity and production constraints earlier.

Cost Control

Understand production costs, material consumption, scrap, rework and standard-versus-actual cost variances.

Limited Production Visibility

Give management better information about production, inventory, quality, capacity, costs and operational performance.

Connected Manufacturing

From Demand to Delivery—One Connected Manufacturing Process

Connect the operational and financial processes that keep your manufacturing business moving.

Demand
MRP & Production Planning
Procurement
Materials
Production
Quality
Warehouse
Delivery
Finance
Manufacturing ERP Capabilities

Manufacturing Functionality Built Around Your Production Model

Connect planning, materials, production, quality, costing, warehouse and business operations through Microsoft Dynamics 365.

01

MRP & Master Production Scheduling

Plan material requirements and production requirements around demand, inventory and supply availability.

02

Capacity Planning & Scheduling

Understand capacity requirements across work centers, resources and production schedules.

03

Make-to-Stock & Make-to-Order

Support production strategies based on forecast demand, inventory models and customer requirements.

04

Discrete & Process Manufacturing

Assess manufacturing processes and select the appropriate Dynamics 365 architecture for your production model.

05

Batch, Lot & Serial Traceability

Track materials and finished products through relevant manufacturing and distribution processes.

06

Expiry & Shelf-Life Management

Support products where expiry, shelf life and batch information are important to inventory control.

07

Quality Inspections

Support quality checks, inspection processes and nonconformance management.

08

Scrap, Rework & Production Yield

Track production losses, rework and actual output against planned production.

09

Subcontracted Manufacturing

Coordinate external manufacturing operations and connect them with purchasing and production processes.

10

Shop-Floor Data Collection

Connect shop-floor activities and operational information with the wider ERP environment.

11

Barcode Scanning

Improve material movement, inventory transactions and operational data capture.

12

Equipment Maintenance & Downtime

Improve visibility of equipment activities, maintenance requirements and operational downtime.

13

Standard vs Actual Costing

Compare planned manufacturing costs with actual production performance and identify variances.

14

Production BOMs & Routings

Structure products, materials, operations, resources and manufacturing requirements.

15

Inventory & Warehouse

Connect raw materials, WIP, finished goods, locations, transfers and warehouse operations.

16

Production Reporting

Give production and management teams better visibility into operational and financial performance.

Choose the Right Dynamics 365 Platform

Business Central or Finance + Supply Chain Management?

Not every manufacturer needs the same ERP architecture. Brightpoint can assess your production complexity, supply chain, warehouse requirements and growth plans to help determine the appropriate Dynamics 365 solution.

Complex & Enterprise Manufacturing

Dynamics 365 Finance + Supply Chain Management

Finance + Supply Chain Management may be more appropriate for larger organizations with complex production, supply-chain, warehouse, procurement or enterprise requirements.

  • Advanced supply-chain operations
  • Complex production environments
  • Advanced warehouse requirements
  • Broader planning requirements
  • Complex procurement
  • Enterprise-scale operations
  • Multi-entity environments
  • Broader manufacturing orchestration
The right platform depends on your production model, organizational structure, supply chain and functional requirements. Brightpoint can evaluate the fit before implementation.
Not sure which Dynamics 365 manufacturing platform is right for you? Start with an assessment of your existing systems, processes and manufacturing requirements.
Connected Manufacturing

Connect Dynamics 365 With the Technology Around Your Factory

Your ERP does not have to operate in isolation. Brightpoint can help assess integrations between Dynamics 365 and the applications and technologies used across your manufacturing environment.

Integration requirements should be assessed based on your operational processes, existing systems and target architecture.

Discuss Manufacturing Integration
CAD
PLM
MES
IoT
Barcode
Power BI
Power Platform
Warehouse Systems
Microsoft Cloud
Power BI for Manufacturing

Turn Manufacturing Data Into Better Decisions

Connect ERP and operational data with Power BI to provide management with clearer visibility into production, inventory, costs, quality and supply-chain performance.

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Production Performance
Production Costs
Material Consumption
Production Yield
Scrap & Rework
Capacity Utilization
Quality Performance
On-Time Delivery
Customer Experience

See What Transformation Looks Like.

Technology transformation is about more than implementing software. It is about giving teams better information, connected processes and better control.

Explore a Brightpoint customer story and learn more about the broader transformation journey supported by Microsoft technology.

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End-to-End Services

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Services for Manufacturers

From initial assessment through implementation, migration, integration and ongoing support, Brightpoint can support the complete ERP lifecycle.

Manufacturing ERP Consulting

Assess your existing systems, processes, production model and business requirements.

ERP Implementation

Configure and implement Dynamics 365 around manufacturing, finance, inventory and operational requirements.

Data Migration

Clean, map, validate and migrate relevant customer, supplier, product, inventory and financial data.

ERP Integration

Connect Dynamics 365 with MES, PLM, CAD, IoT, warehouse, CRM, banking and other business systems.

Customization & Extensions

Extend the platform where specific manufacturing requirements require additional functionality.

Power BI & Reporting

Create management dashboards using connected ERP and operational data.

ERP Upgrade & Modernization

Modernize existing Dynamics environments while planning data, integrations and business continuity.

Dynamics 365 Support

Ongoing functional, technical, integration, reporting and application support after go-live.

Manufacturing Industries

Manufacturing Sectors We Can Support

ERP requirements vary by industry. Brightpoint can help configure the appropriate Dynamics 365 approach around your operational model.

FMCG & Consumer Goods

Production, inventory, procurement, distribution and finance.

Food & Beverage

Production planning, materials, inventory, quality and operations.

Agriprocessing

Inputs, production, inventory, supply chain and financial operations.

Building Materials

Materials, production, inventory, warehouse and distribution.

Packaging & Industrial Products

Production processes, materials, inventory and customer orders.

Process Manufacturing

Complex production environments and connected operational processes.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Inventory, traceability, quality and production processes.

Electronics & Electrical

Components, production, inventory, procurement and fulfillment.

Automotive & Components

Production planning, components, inventory and supply chain.

Why Brightpoint

Microsoft Implementation Expertise That Goes Beyond Software

Successful ERP transformation requires more than technology. Brightpoint combines Microsoft expertise, business-process understanding and implementation experience.

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20+ Years Experience Long-standing Microsoft implementation expertise.
Dynamics 365 Expertise Business applications designed around operational requirements.
Africa Experience Experience supporting organizations across African markets.
Implementation & Migration Structured implementation and modernization programs.
Integration Connect ERP with surrounding business applications.
Training & Support Help users adopt and maximize the solution.
Our Approach

Your Manufacturing ERP Transformation Journey

A structured approach helps align technology with your business goals, processes and operational priorities.

01

Assess

Understand systems, processes, data and priorities.

02

Design

Create the Dynamics 365 roadmap and solution architecture.

03

Implement

Configure, integrate and deploy the solution.

04

Adopt

Train teams and support business adoption.

05

Optimize

Continuously improve processes and performance.

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Customer Transformation Experience

Watch a Brightpoint customer story and learn more about the role of technology in business transformation.

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Brightpoint's recognition and Microsoft-related achievements reinforce our focus on delivering business technology solutions.

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Manufacturing ERP Readiness

Ready to Modernize Your Manufacturing Operations?

Start with a practical assessment of your existing systems, manufacturing processes and Dynamics 365 requirements.

01 Review of existing systems and manufacturing challenges
02 Business Central / Finance + Supply Chain fit and gap assessment
03 Recommended ERP, integration and implementation roadmap

Manufacturing ERP Assessment

Understand where your current environment stands and what Dynamics 365 approach may fit your manufacturing operation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manufacturing ERP Questions

Answers to common questions about Microsoft Dynamics 365, manufacturing ERP implementation and platform selection.

What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP for manufacturing?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 can connect key manufacturing processes including finance, procurement, inventory, warehouse, production and supply-chain operations within a modern business-application environment.
Can Dynamics 365 support manufacturing operations in Zambia?
Yes. The appropriate Dynamics 365 solution can be designed around the organization's processes, operating model, locations and reporting requirements. Brightpoint can assess the existing environment and recommend an appropriate ERP roadmap.
Is Business Central suitable for manufacturers?
Business Central can be a strong fit for growing and mid-sized manufacturers requiring connected finance, production, purchasing, inventory and warehouse processes. Specific scenarios may require Premium licensing, extensions or integrations.
When should a manufacturer consider Finance + Supply Chain Management?
Larger organizations with more complex production, supply-chain, procurement, warehouse, planning, multi-entity or enterprise requirements may benefit from evaluating Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
Can Dynamics 365 support MRP and production planning?
Manufacturing planning capabilities depend on the Dynamics 365 platform and solution configuration selected. Brightpoint can assess requirements such as MRP, master production scheduling, capacity planning and production scheduling during discovery.
Can Dynamics 365 manage batch, lot and serial traceability?
Relevant Dynamics 365 capabilities can support traceability requirements. The appropriate configuration depends on the manufacturing model, product characteristics and target platform.
Can Dynamics 365 integrate with CAD, PLM, MES or IoT systems?
Dynamics 365 can be integrated with appropriate surrounding technologies. Integration requirements should be assessed during solution discovery and architecture design.
Can you migrate our existing ERP or accounting data?
Data migration can form part of an ERP implementation. Scope depends on the existing system, data quality, historical requirements and target Dynamics 365 environment.
Can Brightpoint provide ongoing Dynamics 365 support?
Brightpoint provides ongoing functional, technical, reporting, integration and application support for Microsoft Dynamics environments.
How do we start a manufacturing ERP project?
Start with a business and ERP assessment. Brightpoint can review your current systems, manufacturing processes, challenges and objectives and help define a practical Dynamics 365 roadmap.
Ready to Modernize?

Improve Production Control, Reduce Costs and Build a Smarter Manufacturing Operation

Whether you are replacing spreadsheets, modernizing a legacy ERP, connecting production and finance or preparing for growth, Brightpoint can help you evaluate the right Microsoft Dynamics 365 manufacturing approach.