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Business Central or Finance & Operations?
Both are Dynamics 365 ERPs. Entity count, integration load and regulatory reporting decide, not headcount.
Business Central or Finance & Operations?
Both are Dynamics 365 ERPs. Entity count, integration load and regulatory reporting decide, not headcount.
| Consideration | Business Central | Finance & Operations |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | One to a few legal entities; SMB and mid-market | Multi-country groups; manufacturing with MRP; regulated financial services |
| Finance depth | Full GL, multi-currency, basic consolidation | Advanced consolidation, sub-ledger integration, regulatory reporting |
| Operations | Inventory, warehouse, light manufacturing, jobs | Full MRP, asset management, advanced warehouse |
| Our ISVs | eTIMS Connect, Payroll, Grant Management, Procurement, Retail/POS, Food & Beverages, Distribution (VAN Selling), Property, Membership | Payroll, UDG, FSAH, eTIMS, Asset Leasing, MOFH, Rental, Oil & Gas, Mining |
| Typical rollout | Weeks to a few months, phased | Several months, phased by entity or function |
| Licence model | Essentials / Premium / Team Member | Finance, SCM, Commerce, Team Member |
We implement both and have no incentive to steer you to either. Discovery settles the question in the first two weeks.