Full batch and lot traceability
Track ingredients, batches and finished goods end-to-end to support recalls, audits and customer requirements.
Certified Microsoft Gold Partners
Business Central for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Food and beverage manufacturers operate in a fast-moving, tightly controlled environment where traceability, quality and margin control are critical. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a single ERP platform to manage production, inventory, quality and finance, supported by a partner that understands food and beverage manufacturing.
ERP Software for Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Supporting food and beverage manufacturers across the UK
Dynamics Consultants works with UK food and beverage manufacturers to implement and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Our experience in manufacturing ERP means we understand batch production, shelf-life management and the importance of consistent quality across high-volume operations.
We configure Business Central to support efficiency, compliance and visibility across your production and supply chain.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Explore The Food & Beverage Sector
Quality and compliance control
Manage inspections, approvals and non-conformances to maintain consistent standards across production runs.
Shelf-life and expiry management
Control expiry dates, reduce waste and improve stock rotation across raw materials and finished goods.
Accurate product and batch costing
Understand true production costs, including materials, labour and overheads, to protect margins.
Inventory visibility in real time
Monitor stock levels, movements and availability to avoid shortages or overproduction.
Support for batch and process manufacturing
Manage recipes, formulations and production schedules with confidence and consistency.
One ERP System, Complete Visibility
A single source of truth for your operation
Business Central connects manufacturing, quality and commercial processes in one system, giving food and beverage manufacturers real-time insight into performance.
Core capabilities include:
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Financial management and reporting
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Batch and process manufacturing
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Quality and traceability management
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Inventory and warehouse control
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Purchasing and supplier management
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Sales orders and fulfilment
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Automation and AI insights
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Power BI reporting
What Business Central Delivers for Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Specialist Functionality for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Business Central delivers strong manufacturing capabilities as standard. Where additional control is required, we implement specialist add-ons and custom-built development.
Advanced batch costing
Track costs accurately across recipes, production runs and packaging variations.
Process and batch manufacturing support
Manage formulations, yields and production schedules with consistency.
Quality management and inspections
Support quality checks, non-conformances and corrective actions across production.
Recipe and specification control
Maintain accurate, version-controlled recipes and ingredient data.
Shop floor and labour tracking
Capture production and labour data in real time to improve efficiency and margins.
System integrations
Connect Business Central with production equipment, weighing systems and third-party platforms.
JobsManager
Track labour time accurately to support costing and operational reporting.
Document Warehouse
Securely manage specifications, quality records, supplier documents and audit evidence.
Business Intelligence
Access structured datasets and Power BI dashboards for clear, reliable decision-making.
"I find their approach to our relationship very professional whilst being refreshingly realistic. We now consider them to be part of our team."
How much will a new ERP Cost?
Business Central Price Calculator
Business Central is a bespoke ERP solution, and as such it can be difficult to get a quick indication of price. Want to avoid hours of conversation about a product without knowing how much it's actually going to cost? Spend 5 minutes on our easy-to-use form and we will send you a personalised report with a guide price based on your requirements.
Industry-Specific Expertise
Deep Manufacturing Expertise, Built into Every ERP Project
Every manufacturer is different, but the need for precision, visibility, and efficiency is universal. Over the years, we’ve delivered ERP systems tailored to a wide range of manufacturing types, each with its own challenges and priorities.
Discrete Manufacturing
Manage complex assemblies, BOMs, and production orders with end-to-end traceability.
Additive Manufacturing
Control costs, materials, and versioning across rapid prototyping and short production runs.
Project-Based Manufacturing
Integrate job costing, scheduling, and resource planning in one connected system.
Process Manufacturing
We help process manufacturers manage recipes, batching, and compliance with complete accuracy and control.
Certified Microsoft Gold Partner
Why Choose Dynamics Consultants for Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Food and beverage manufacturing requires an ERP partner that understands quality control, traceability and high-volume production.
Dynamics Consultants combines deep manufacturing expertise, over 400 years of collective Dynamics 365 experience, Microsoft Solutions Partner accreditation, award-winning delivery and Cyber Essentials certification to support secure, reliable ERP systems.
UK Manufacturing and Distribution
Contract Candles & Diffusers are a UK based Manufacturing and Distribution Company. In this case study we look at how we took over their basic Business Central setup and created a solution that is built for growth.
ERP and e-Commerce Integration
UK based printing specialist Art Systems uses Business Central to manage the finance and operations. With a target to sell more online, we worked with them to provide an integrated B2B e-Commerce system.
Urgent Business Central Implementation
With a basic finance package running out of license, we took a phased approach to implement finance and distribution for this UK manufacturing and distribution company.
Speak to a Business Central Partner for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Improve traceability, reduce waste and gain greater control over production and profitability with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Contact Dynamics Consultants to discuss your food and beverage manufacturing ERP requirements and next steps.
