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My manufacturing plant went live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central about fifteen months ago and the honeymoon never came. Configuration gaps are now hurting daily operations, so I’m looking for a seasoned Business Central analyst who can diagnose the root causes and design clean, automated workflows that actually work for a shop floor environment. Scope of the pain points • Inventory management – stock levels refuse to update in real time and valuation reports never tie back to physical counts. • Production planning – schedules drift away from demand, bottlenecks appear without warning, and several BOMs contain errors that cascade into work orders. • Financial reporting – figures coming out of inventory and production don’t reconcile, so month-end closes drag on. What I need from you 1. A rapid-fire health check of the current setup: posting groups, item journals, MRP/MPS parameters, BOM and routing structures, costing methods, and any extensions in play. 2. A clear remediation plan detailing how each issue will be fixed inside Business Central (AL code changes, configuration tweaks, or workflow automation). 3. Implementation of the approved fixes, fully tested in a sandbox, then promoted to production with minimal downtime. 4. Updated process documentation and a short hand-off session so my team can keep the system stable after you leave. Acceptance criteria • On-hand quantities match cycle-count data within tolerance. • Inventory valuation report reconciles with the general ledger. • MRP suggestions align with current demand and generate realistic production orders. • BOM calculations run without manual overrides. • Financial statements pull accurate COGS and WIP numbers on first pass. If you’ve untangled similar Business Central deployments—especially in make-to-order or mixed-mode manufacturing—let’s talk. Must be available to work US Eastern Time Monday through Friday.
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Hi there, I’ve carefully reviewed your project and understand you need a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central analyst to diagnose configuration and workflow breakdowns in your manufacturing setup specifically across inventory, production planning, BOM integrity, and financial reconciliation. My approach is to start with a structured system audit covering posting groups, inventory setup, costing methods, MRP/MPS parameters, BOM/routing structures, and any custom extensions impacting data flow. From there, I’ll trace where disconnects are happening between inventory movements, production orders, and financial postings, then map those to concrete fixes whether configuration corrections, workflow redesigns, or targeted AL-level adjustments where necessary. Once issues are identified, I’ll prioritise fixes in a sandbox environment, validate outputs against expected stock, production, and financial results, and only then move changes into production with minimal disruption. The focus will be on restoring end-to-end data integrity so inventory, WIP, and COGS reconcile cleanly. Deliverables include a full diagnostic report, a remediation plan, implemented and tested fixes in sandbox and production, and updated process documentation with a handover walkthrough for your team. Do you already have access to a sandbox environment and system admin rights, or should I help coordinate that setup as part of the engagement? Warm regards, Aneesa.
$25 USD in 40 days
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Hi, Sahanaj here. I’ve fixed manufacturing setups in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central— inventory, MRP, BOM/routings and costing reconciliation end-to-end. Your rate is fair. I can work at $45/hr. Expect 40–60 hrs (1–2 weeks) for audit → remediation → sandbox testing → go-live + KT. You’ll get accurate stock/valuation, aligned MRP, and clean financials. I focus on root-cause fixes, not patches. One question: which costing method are you currently using (FIFO, Average, Standard)?
$45 USD in 40 days
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With fifteen years of experience working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), I have developed the skills required to successfully analyze problematic systems like yours and pinpoint the root causes behind them. Understanding how problematic it is for your inventory, production, and financial operations to be running out of sync, I'm eager to put my skills to work in order to streamline these workflows and provide your business with a stable and efficient solution. As a seasoned professional, I have the confidence that I can very capably conduct not just a health check but also flesh out a comprehensive plan for remediation tailored specifically to addressing each pain point you've noted. This plan would go beyond mere configurations in Business Central, utilizing AL code changes, configuration tweaks, and workflow automations to deliver effective fixes that do give real-time results. To make sure your operation runs seamlessly even after I complete my work, I'll provide you with comprehensive process documentation and host a session with your team on how to maintain system stability. With me on board, you can trust the project completion will result in well-managed inventory portfolios, accurate financial tracking that reconcile effortlessly, realistic MRP suggestions, trouble-free BOM calculations as well as first-pass accurate COGS and WIP figures.
$38 USD in 40 days
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Good to see this project, I will audit your posting groups, costing method, BOM/routing structures, and MRP parameters — then deliver a remediation plan with tested fixes promoted to production. For inventory discrepancies, I will first check whether flushing methods and output journals are misaligned with your shop floor flow — this alone often explains why on-hand quantities drift from physical counts and valuations fail to reconcile with the GL. Questions: 1) Which costing method are you using — Standard, Average, or FIFO? 2) Are you running make-to-order, make-to-stock, or mixed-mode? Looking forward to your response. Best regards, Kamran
$34 USD in 40 days
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Greetings! Your manufacturing plant on Dynamics 365 Business Central has configuration gaps. Inventory management issues (stock levels not updating, valuation reports not reconciling). Production planning problems (schedules drift, bottlenecks, BOM errors). Financial reporting mismatches. I can help in fixing that for you. Here is what I will deliver: Rapid health check of posting groups, item journals, MRP/MPS parameters, BOMs, routings, costing methods, extensions Clear remediation plan for each issue Implementation of fixes (AL code changes, configuration tweaks, workflow automation) Sandbox testing, then production promotion Updated process documentation Hand-off session for your team Acceptance criteria: on-hand quantities match cycle counts, inventory valuation reconciles with GL, MRP aligns with demand, BOM calculations run without overrides, COGS and WIP accurate. Send me your current setup details and specific pain points. Thanks, Revival
$25 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I am a Business Central consultant with 8 years of rich experience with a background in manufacturing workflows. I am familiar with Business Central, Inventory Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, and Change Management. For this project, the most important part is identifying configuration gaps that break the link between inventory, production, and financial data. I can run a full system health check, fix posting groups, BOMs, MRP parameters, and costing setup, and implement tested workflows in a sandbox before production rollout. This ensures accurate stock, aligned production planning, and clean financial reporting. I'm an individual freelancer and can work on any time zone you want. Please contact me with the best time for you to have a quick chat. Looking forward to discussing more details. Thanks. Emile.
$25 USD in 40 days
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Understanding the challenges you face with your Business Central deployment, I bring a wealth of experience and skills that are uniquely suited to your needs. My expertise in Business Analysis, Project Management, and Project Scheduling is precisely what's required to untangle the complexity of your manufacturing workflows. Having successfully resolved similar issues in make-to-order or mixed-mode manufacturing before, I can confidently offer my services to not just fix your current configuration gaps but also set you up for long-term stability. My dedication towards data integrity and automation aligns perfectly with your pain points, considering the criticality of accurate inventory management, production planning and financial reporting in your operations. Having both the technical know-how in AL code changes and configuration tweaks as well as significant experience in transforming complex data sets into reliable tools, I believe I can rapidly diagnose and provide clean, automated solutions for every pain point you listed. What sets me apart is not just my ability to resolve issues but also my commitment to ensuring you understand the solutions implemented. The final walkthrough session and process documentation I provide will empower your team to maintain a stable system long after my departure. If efficiency, accuracy and minimal downtime are non-negotiables for you (as they should be), let's begin rejuvenating your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central together.
$25 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I can help you stabilize and fix your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central manufacturing setup by diagnosing configuration gaps, correcting workflow logic, and restoring accurate inventory, production, and financial alignment across the system. I will begin with a structured system audit covering posting groups, item journals, costing methods, BOMs, routings, MRP/MPS parameters, and any extensions affecting core behavior. The goal is to identify why inventory, production planning, and financials are drifting out of sync. Based on findings, I will design a clear remediation plan that may include configuration corrections, workflow redesign, and targeted AL extensions where needed. I will then implement fixes in a sandbox environment, validate outcomes against real operational scenarios, and safely deploy to production with minimal disruption. Finally, I will ensure reconciliation across inventory valuation and general ledger, stabilize MRP planning accuracy, and deliver updated documentation so your team can maintain system integrity going forward. Questions: 1. Are you using standard Business Central manufacturing modules only, or do you have third-party extensions affecting MRP/inventory? 2. Do you currently run a single company setup or multiple entities with intercompany manufacturing flows? Thanks, Asif
$45 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I understand how frustrating it can be when a Business Central deployment never reaches a stable operating rhythm, especially in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. I’ve spent years untangling post‑go‑live issues tied to inventory, MRP, BOM integrity, and financial reconciliation, and your pain points strongly match challenges I’ve solved before. I can quickly assess your posting groups, item journals, planning parameters, and extensions, then map out a clean remediation plan that brings real-time accuracy back to your shop floor and financial data. My focus would be creating streamlined, automated workflows so your team stops firefighting and starts trusting the system again. I’ll also ensure documentation is clear and the handoff leaves your staff confident. Best regards!
$40 USD in 19 days
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Dear Client, Rashid Tech Solutions specializes in end-to-end ERP optimization with a focus on manufacturing environments powered by Business Central. Based on your description, I will perform a rapid health check of the current setup (posting groups, item journals, MRP/MPS parameters, BOM and routing structures, costing methods, and extensions), then deliver a concrete remediation plan detailing AL code changes, configuration tweaks, and workflow automations to restore real-time inventory updates, aligned production planning, and reconciled financials. What you can expect: - A fast, independent health check report with actionable findings and risk ratings. - A practical remediation blueprint designed for make-to-order and mixed-mode manufacturing, mapped to your acceptance criteria (cycle-count accuracy, GL reconciliation, realistic MRP output, BOM stability, and accurate COGS/WIP reporting). - A staged implementation: sandbox testing, risk-based promotions, and a minimal-downtime production cutover, with updated process documentation and a concise hand-off session. I bring 5+ years of Business Central and manufacturing experience, integrating systems for reliable, scalable operations. If governance and change management are priorities, I’ll align with your team to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption. What is your current sandbox strategy for validating changes (how many sandboxes, refresh cycles, and who approves promotions to production)? Best regards,
$25 USD in 36 days
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Hello there, I hope you’re well. I’m a seasoned Business Central analyst specialized in manufacturing, with hands-on experience turning chaotic shop floors into predictable, automated workflows. I diagnose root causes fast and design clean, maintainable configurations that scale with demand, not just today’s needs. In my previous BC deployments for make-to-order and mixed-mode plants, I’ve mapped gaps in inventory parity, refined MRP/MPS parameters, corrected BOMs and routings, and aligned costing with real-time data. I deliver concrete fixes, AL code tweaks, configuration adjustments, and automated workflows, tested in sandbox, then promoted with minimal downtime. I also document processes clearly and run a concise hand-off so your team stays self-sufficient. I can take on your rapid health check, craft a precise remediation plan, implement and validate the fixes, and provide updated documentation plus a short training session. Based on your scope, I’d target a compact 5-day engagement to reduce disruption while ensuring solid outcomes. Best regards, Billy Bryan
$25 USD in 26 days
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Let’s stabilize your Business Central setup and make it work the way your shop floor needs it to. I’ve handled similar cases where systems went live but didn’t align with real manufacturing operations. Issues like inventory mismatch, planning gaps, and financial misalignment are usually due to configuration and process gaps—and can be resolved with a structured approach. With 10+ years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem at MCT IT Solutions Pvt, we focus on fixing post-go-live Business Central environments, especially in manufacturing where accuracy and reliability are critical. Approach Start with a focused health check across posting groups, costing, BOM/routing, and planning setups. Then define a clear remediation plan covering configuration fixes, workflow improvements, and system adjustments. All changes are tested in sandbox before production rollout. Outcome Accurate inventory aligned with physical counts Reliable production planning based on demand Clean BOM/routing without manual fixes Financials that reconcile without delays We also provide clear documentation and a short handover for your team. If this sounds aligned, I’d be happy to review your setup and suggest next steps. Best regards,
$38 USD in 40 days
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I am expert in Manufacturing and Inventory Management inside Business Central and implemented different manufacturing industries with smooth and efficient manufacturing and shop floor operations.
$45 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’ve worked on Business Central manufacturing setups facing similar issues—inventory mismatches, unstable MRP, and financials not reconciling—and have successfully stabilized them. I can quickly assess your current configuration, identify the root causes, and implement clean, practical fixes that align with real shop-floor operations. My focus is always on making the system reliable, automated, and easy for your team to manage. I’m comfortable working US Eastern Time and can start with a quick health check to outline the exact improvements needed. Let’s connect and discuss.
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