Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP for Manufacturing in Zambia & Africa
Connect demand planning, materials, production, quality, warehousing and finance on one Microsoft ERP platform—designed for manufacturers across Zambia and Africa.
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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.
From Demand to Delivery—One Connected Manufacturing Process
Connect the operational and financial processes that keep your manufacturing business moving.
Manufacturing Functionality Built Around Your Production Model
Connect planning, materials, production, quality, costing, warehouse and business operations through Microsoft Dynamics 365.
MRP & Master Production Scheduling
Plan material requirements and production requirements around demand, inventory and supply availability.
Capacity Planning & Scheduling
Understand capacity requirements across work centers, resources and production schedules.
Make-to-Stock & Make-to-Order
Support production strategies based on forecast demand, inventory models and customer requirements.
Discrete & Process Manufacturing
Assess manufacturing processes and select the appropriate Dynamics 365 architecture for your production model.
Batch, Lot & Serial Traceability
Track materials and finished products through relevant manufacturing and distribution processes.
Expiry & Shelf-Life Management
Support products where expiry, shelf life and batch information are important to inventory control.
Quality Inspections
Support quality checks, inspection processes and nonconformance management.
Scrap, Rework & Production Yield
Track production losses, rework and actual output against planned production.
Subcontracted Manufacturing
Coordinate external manufacturing operations and connect them with purchasing and production processes.
Shop-Floor Data Collection
Connect shop-floor activities and operational information with the wider ERP environment.
Barcode Scanning
Improve material movement, inventory transactions and operational data capture.
Equipment Maintenance & Downtime
Improve visibility of equipment activities, maintenance requirements and operational downtime.
Standard vs Actual Costing
Compare planned manufacturing costs with actual production performance and identify variances.
Production BOMs & Routings
Structure products, materials, operations, resources and manufacturing requirements.
Inventory & Warehouse
Connect raw materials, WIP, finished goods, locations, transfers and warehouse operations.
Production Reporting
Give production and management teams better visibility into operational and financial performance.
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.
Dynamics 365 Business Central
Business Central can provide a strong ERP foundation for manufacturers requiring connected finance, production, purchasing, inventory and warehouse processes.
- Production BOMs and routings
- Production orders
- MRP and planning
- Capacity planning
- Inventory management
- Purchasing and procurement
- Warehouse management
- Manufacturing costing
- Finance and reporting
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
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 IntegrationTurn 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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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 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.
Microsoft Implementation Expertise That Goes Beyond Software
Successful ERP transformation requires more than technology. Brightpoint combines Microsoft expertise, business-process understanding and implementation experience.
Speak With Our ExpertsYour Manufacturing ERP Transformation Journey
A structured approach helps align technology with your business goals, processes and operational priorities.
Assess
Understand systems, processes, data and priorities.
Design
Create the Dynamics 365 roadmap and solution architecture.
Implement
Configure, integrate and deploy the solution.
Adopt
Train teams and support business adoption.
Optimize
Continuously improve processes and performance.
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Ready to Modernize Your Manufacturing Operations?
Start with a practical assessment of your existing systems, manufacturing processes and Dynamics 365 requirements.
Manufacturing ERP Assessment
Understand where your current environment stands and what Dynamics 365 approach may fit your manufacturing operation.
Request Your AssessmentManufacturing ERP Questions
Answers to common questions about Microsoft Dynamics 365, manufacturing ERP implementation and platform selection.
What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP for manufacturing?
Can Dynamics 365 support manufacturing operations in Zambia?
Is Business Central suitable for manufacturers?
When should a manufacturer consider Finance + Supply Chain Management?
Can Dynamics 365 support MRP and production planning?
Can Dynamics 365 manage batch, lot and serial traceability?
Can Dynamics 365 integrate with CAD, PLM, MES or IoT systems?
Can you migrate our existing ERP or accounting data?
Can Brightpoint provide ongoing Dynamics 365 support?
How do we start a manufacturing ERP project?
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.