Distribution

Dynamics 365 for distribution: one stock number, every warehouse, every order.

Business Central and Finance & Operations hold stock by location, drive picking and shipping, and connect purchasing and pricing to real demand.

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Industry challenges

Challenges we solve for distribution

01
Stock numbers can't be trusted
Each warehouse reports differently.
With Dynamics 365: Real-time inventory by location and bin.
02
Slow, error-prone picking
Paper pick lists cause mistakes.
With Dynamics 365: Mobile warehouse processes guide pickers.
03
Orders re-keyed from customers
EDI and portal orders are typed in by hand.
With Dynamics 365: Integrations bring customer orders straight in.
04
Margins hidden by freight and rebates
Landed costs are spread in spreadsheets.
With Dynamics 365: Landed and freight costs assigned to items and orders.

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Business Central for distribution

Usually fits: Wholesalers and distributors with one or several warehouses who need inventory, purchasing, sales and basic warehouse processes.

Multi-location inventory
Stock by warehouse, bin and van, with transfers between locations and real-time availability.
Warehouse picks and shipments
Directed put-away, picking and shipping documents, with mobile scanning through add-ons.
Lot and serial tracking
Item tracking from receipt to delivery for recalls, warranties and traceability.
Price lists and Shopify
Customer price lists and discounts, plus the built-in Shopify connector for online sales.

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TSL Labs add-ons for Business Central

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Finance & Operations for distribution

Usually fits: High-volume or multi-country distributors that need advanced warehouse management, transportation and complex pricing.

Warehouse management
Wave picking, location directives and the Warehouse Management mobile app for high-volume sites.
Transportation management
Carrier rates, load building and freight reconciliation for inbound and outbound shipments.
Trade agreements and pricing
Customer- and vendor-specific prices, discounts and rebates managed centrally.
Intercompany and multi-country
Orders flow between your own companies across countries, currencies and tax rules.

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TSL Labs add-ons for Finance & Operations

Not sure which one fits?

Our advisory service compares both against your processes, size and growth plans.

FAQ

Questions from distribution

Business Central or Finance & SCM for distribution?

Dynamics 365 Business Central usually fits wholesalers and distributors with one or several warehouses who need inventory, purchasing, sales and basic warehouse processes. Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM usually fits high-volume or multi-country distributors that need advanced warehouse management, transportation and complex pricing. Our advisory service compares both against your processes.

Which TSL Labs extensions are most relevant?

For this sector we usually start with Document Email Management, Multisource Exchange Rate Management, Xero Bills Connector and License Management. Every extension has its own page with features, documentation and a demo request.

Can you move us from our current system?

Yes. We upgrade from Dynamics GP, NAV and AX and move businesses off spreadsheets or older accounting systems, with a data migration plan agreed before cutover. See GP, NAV and AX upgrades.

How long does an implementation take?

A standard Business Central implementation typically goes live in 6–10 weeks, and Finance & SCM typically takes 13–17 weeks. We confirm scope and timeline before any configuration starts.

Free consultation

Talk to a consultant who knows distribution

Book 30 minutes, or send a short note about how you work today. We will tell you honestly whether Business Central or Finance & SCM fits, and which TSL Labs extensions are relevant.

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