Business Central ERP for breweries that want smarter, more efficient operations

Transform production, finance and supply chain management with one platform built for modern breweries.

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Why breweries choose Dynamics 365 Business Central

Running a brewery becomes harder when your systems cannot keep up with growth. Rising ingredient costs, fluctuating demand, tight production schedules and traceability requirements all place pressure on teams who rely on spreadsheets or disconnected tools. Dynamics 365 Business Central brings everything together in one connected platform so breweries can work with more accuracy, speed and confidence.

Dynamics 365 Business Central is a complete ERP system that helps breweries manage production, finance, inventory, sales and supply chain operations from one place. This means you can replace multiple systems with a single platform that gives you real-time visibility across brewing, packaging, orders and distribution.

With embedded automation and intelligent insights, Business Central helps breweries improve forecasting, reduce waste and make better decisions. If you want to see how an ERP built for brewery operations can support your growth, keep reading.

Meet Business Central: an ERP for breweries

An ERP system designed for breweries changes how you operate at every stage of production. Here’s how:

Connected brewery operations

Business Central brings your key functions together, from brewing and inventory to finance, sales and distribution. This helps teams work from the same data and reduces the risk of miscommunication, duplicated effort or manual errors.

Improved decision-making

With real-time dashboards and forecasting tools, decision-makers can spot trends early and adjust production, purchasing and inventory levels. This helps breweries avoid stock shortages, overproduction and unexpected costs.

Scalability for growing breweries

Whether you operate a microbrewery or a large-scale production site, Business Central adapts as you grow. You can scale production lines, expand product ranges, add new sites and manage more complex operations without switching systems.

Cost efficiency and reduced wastage

By streamlining workflows and improving visibility over materials and production yield, breweries can reduce waste and make better purchasing decisions. This supports healthier margins in a market where ingredient prices often fluctuate.

Regulatory compliance and traceability

Breweries face strict requirements around batch tracking, allergen management and product recalls. Business Central helps you meet these demands with lot tracking, audit trails and accurate reporting across your supply chain.

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Why your business needs an ERP

82%

of businesses are utilising an ERP

1 in 5

businesses are dissatisfied with their current ERP

96%

of businesses say using an ERP has contributed to achieving business outcomes

Data taken from a survey we commissioned in December 2024

ERP designed for brewery operations

Breweries face unique challenges, from production scheduling and fermentation management to inventory control and distribution planning. Dynamics 365 Business Central offers tailored tools that simplify these processes. Its customisable features support every part of brewery operations, helping your teams stay productive and focused on delivering high‑quality products.

Production planning

Manage brew schedules, track tank usage and monitor fermentation stages. This makes it easier to optimise capacity and reduce downtime.

Inventory ingredient control

Track raw materials, monitor usage rates and manage reordering. This helps prevent shortages and ensures consistency across batches.

Costing and profitability insights

Understand the true cost of every batch by monitoring ingredients, labour, packaging and overheads. This supports better pricing decisions and long-term financial planning.

Why breweries choose Dynamics 365 Business Central

Batch and lot traceability

Track every ingredient from supplier to finished product. This helps breweries respond quickly to quality issues, maintain compliance and protect customers.

Production scheduling

Plan and manage brewing, fermentation and packaging schedules in one place. Teams can see upcoming tasks, available tank space and potential bottlenecks.

Demand forecasting and replenishment

Use historical data and seasonality trends to forecast demand more accurately. This helps breweries manage stock levels and avoid overproduction.

Supplier and contract management

Manage relationships with maltsters, hop growers, packaging suppliers and distributors. Business Central stores contracts, pricing agreements and order histories so teams can work more efficiently.

Mobile operations

Give production teams, warehouse staff and delivery drivers access to real-time data on the move. This keeps the whole operation connected and reduces paperwork.

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Supercharge your brewery operations with Business Central

In brewing, efficiency matters. Business Central helps breweries streamline operations by unifying production, finance and supply chain management. This gives you better visibility, helps reduce waste and supports confident growth.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Business Central for breweries?

It is a modern ERP system that helps breweries manage production, finance, inventory and distribution from one connected platform.

How does Business Central help with batch traceability?

It tracks every ingredient and batch through your brewing and packaging process so you can meet regulatory requirements and respond quickly to any quality issues.

Can Business Central manage multiple brewery sites?

Yes. It supports multi-site operations, allowing teams to manage inventory, production and finance across all locations in one system.

Does Business Central help with predicting demand?

Yes. Built-in forecasting tools use historical data and trends to help breweries plan production and purchasing with more accuracy.

Can Business Central support brewery accounting needs?

It includes full financial management features, including cost accounting, budgeting, reporting and real-time visibility into margins and cash flow.

How does Business Central reduce brewery wastage?

By providing accurate data on ingredients, yield and production efficiency, it helps teams make better decisions that prevent waste and overproduction.

Is Business Central suitable for craft breweries?

Yes. It scales to suit microbreweries, regional breweries and large producers, adapting as operations grow.

Does Business Central integrate with other brewery tools?

It integrates with Microsoft 365, Power BI and third-party production systems, helping breweries centralise their data.

How does Business Central support regulatory compliance in brewing?

It offers audit trails, batch tracking, allergen data management and accurate reporting to help breweries meet food and drink regulations.

Can Business Central help with delivery and distribution?

Yes. It helps manage order processing, inventory allocation and delivery scheduling, giving breweries a more efficient route-to-market process.