Bills of materials
Define components and sub-assemblies for each product.
Microsoft Dynamics 365
MRP software
Plan materials, production and purchasing from real demand with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
What MRP software does
MRP (material requirements planning) software works out what you need to make, what materials that requires and when to order them. It looks at sales orders, forecasts, stock and lead times, then suggests production and purchase orders.
Planning in spreadsheets often means either too much stock or shortages that stop the line. MRP balances the two using live figures.
Business Central includes MRP, bills of materials and production orders, connected to purchasing, stock and finance. More complex manufacturers can use Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.
Features to look for
What helps manufacturers plan with confidence.
Planning worksheets
Suggested production and purchase orders from demand.
Production orders
Release, track and cost each job.
Stock levels
Plan around what's on hand and on order.
Lead times
Order materials in time, not too early.
Costing
See actual cost per unit against standard.
Try Business Central in an environment built around your business
Most trials drop you into a generic demo company that looks nothing like the way you actually work. Ours doesn't. We configure your free trial around your business and the use case you care about, so you and your team can test real scenarios with data and processes you recognise.
It starts with a short questionnaire about your industry, your current systems and what you want to prove out. Once that's back with us, your tailored trial can usually be made available within a few working days. Prefer a guided walkthrough first? A standard demo is still on the table - just tell us which you'd like.
Tell us about your business
Complete a short questionnaire covering your industry, processes and the things you most want to test.
We configure your trial
We set up a Business Central environment around your use case, so you're not clicking through a generic demo company.
You're up and running in days
Your tailored trial is typically ready within a few working days of the questionnaire coming back to us.
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Get in touch
Tell us how you plan production today and we'll show you how Business Central would help.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
MRP software calculates the materials and production needed to meet demand, and suggests what to make and buy, and when.
MRP focuses on planning materials and production. ERP covers the whole business, including finance, sales and purchasing, and usually includes MRP.
Yes. Business Central includes material requirements planning, bills of materials and production orders.
Manufacturers with complex, multi-site or highly regulated production often need its advanced planning and production features.