Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Manufacturing Module Course
Course Description
The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Manufacturing course provides the necessary knowledge to manage production processes within the Microsoft ERP, covering everything from initial configuration to manufacturing execution and control.
The training is designed to understand and correctly use the functionalities of the manufacturing module, allowing participants to plan, control, and optimize production, integrating it with inventory, purchasing, and sales.
It is specifically designed for professionals who need a functional and operational vision, applied to real business environments. Enroll today and optimize your production!
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Advantages of the Manufacturing Module in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
1. Integrated control of the production process: The module allows managing the entire manufacturing cycle from a single system: product definition, planning, execution, and monitoring. This ensures consistency between operations, inventory, and orders, avoiding duplicated data or disconnected manual processes.
2. Standardization of products and processes: Through bills of materials and production routings, the company can define in a structured way: What is manufactured, With what components, In what sequence of operations. This reduces operational errors and facilitates the repeatability of the production process.
3. Visibility and traceability: Manufacturing in Business Central allows knowing at all times: The status of production, What materials have been consumed, What products have been manufactured. This traceability is key for internal control, audits, and decision-making.
4. Integration with inventory, purchasing, and sales: The module does not work in isolation. It is fully integrated with: Inventory (automatic movements), Purchasing (raw materials), Sales (make-to-order). This ensures that production is aligned with the actual demand of the business.
5. Improved planning and organization: The use of production orders allows for orderly manufacturing planning, avoiding improvisation and improving coordination between departments.
Prerequisites
To benefit correctly from the course, it is recommended:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- General understanding of business processes (inventory, purchasing, sales)
- Basic familiarity with production or manufacturing concepts
No advanced prior experience in manufacturing is necessary, as the course gradually introduces the concepts and functionalities of the module.
It is recommended to have completed the MB-800 Administration and Configuration of Business Central training before taking this course.
General course information
👨🎓Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at:
- Functional consultants for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Production, operations, or manufacturing managers
- Key users involved in the implementation or use of the manufacturing module
- Administration, logistics, or supply chain profiles
- Professionals who wish to specialize in manufacturing processes within Business Central
It is especially suitable for those who need to understand, configure, and manage manufacturing in real business environments using Business Central.
🎯Course objectives - What will I learn?
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand manufacturing terminology and concepts in Business Central
- Differentiate manufacturing from assembly processes
- Configure bills of materials and production routings
- Manage production capacity
- Create and control production orders
- Apply manufacturing forecasting and planning
- Manage subcontracting processes
📚Course Content - Program
Unit 1. Introduction to manufacturing in Business Central
- Basic concepts of manufacturing in Business Central
- Differences between manufacturing and assembly
- General manufacturing processes
- Basic production process flow
- Using a demo company with manufacturing data
Objectives
- Understand the scope and functionalities of the manufacturing module
- Identify when to use manufacturing versus assembly
- Understand the complete production process flow in Business Central
Unit Explanation
This unit provides the conceptual basis necessary for the rest of the course. Key concepts and terminology associated with manufacturing are introduced, as well as an overview of the production process within the system, ensuring that students understand the context before delving into operational configuration and management.
Unit 2. Production Bills of Materials (BOM)
- Definition of production bill of materials
- Components, quantities, and units of measure
- Creation and maintenance of bills of materials
- Assignment of bills of materials to items
Objectives
- Understand the structure of a manufactured product
- Create and manage bills of materials
- Correctly relate production items and components
Unit Explanation
This unit addresses the product structure from a production standpoint. Students learn to define and maintain bills of materials, understanding their role as a central element for planning, material consumption, and correct manufacturing execution.
Unit 3. Production Routings
- Concept of production routing
- Definition of manufacturing operations
- Sequence of steps required to produce an item
- Relationship between routings and manufactured items
Objectives
- Define how a product is manufactured within the system
- Understand the logic of operations and their sequence
- Associate production routings with manufactured items
Unit Explanation
This unit focuses on the "how" of the production process. It explains how the necessary operations to manufacture a product are defined and how routings are structured, allowing students to understand the relationship between operations, resources, and the final product.
Unit 4. Production Orders
- Definition of production order
- Production order statuses
- Conversion of raw materials into manufactured products
- Use of the production order within the production process
Objectives
- Understand the production order lifecycle
- Identify the different order statuses
- Understand inventory transformation during production
Unit Explanation
This unit integrates all the elements seen previously. The production order is analyzed as the central axis of the process, showing how manufacturing is executed, how statuses evolve, and how the actual transformation of materials into finished products occurs.
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🏢Why choose Nanfor as a specialized ICT training center?
Nanfor is a specialized ICT training center with extensive experience in programs such as manufacturing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other business solutions. We offer practical and updated training, designed to adapt to different professional profiles and sectors.
- Expert tutors with real project experience and certifications related to ERP and manufacturing processes.
- Personalized support during and after the course to ensure the correct application of knowledge.
- Practical methodologies and real cases that facilitate direct transfer to the workplace.
- Flexible modalities (face-to-face, online, and blended) to adjust to the needs of organizations and students.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Manufacturing module in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
The Manufacturing module of Business Central allows for integrated management of a company's production processes, including bills of materials, routings, capacity, production orders, planning, forecasting, and subcontracting, all within the same ERP.
What does Business Central bring to manufacturing management?
Business Central centralizes production, inventory, purchasing, and sales information, providing complete traceability, greater cost control, better planning, and a real-time view of production status.
What types of companies benefit from the Manufacturing module?
Companies that manufacture their own products, both made-to-order and for stock, and that need to control materials, times, production capacity, and manufacturing costs in an integrated way, especially benefit.
Can I manage different manufacturing scenarios with Business Central?
Yes. Business Central allows working with different scenarios, such as manufacturing versus assembly, make-to-order production, demand forecasting, capacity planning, and subcontracting processes.
How does this course help in implementing or using the Manufacturing module?
The course provides a clear and organized vision of how the module works, what needs to be configured, and how processes are executed, helping to avoid common errors during implementation or daily use of the system.
Does the course help me understand the impact of manufacturing on other modules?
Yes. Throughout the course, it is shown how manufacturing integrates with inventory, purchasing, and item management, allowing for an understanding of the real impact of production on the rest of the ERP.
Is this course useful if I already work with Business Central but don't use manufacturing?
Yes. The course is especially useful for users who already work with Business Central and wish to expand their knowledge by incorporating the manufacturing module in a structured and controlled way.
Are real manufacturing situations discussed?
The course focuses on common manufacturing scenarios, addressing the processes and configurations used in real business environments.
