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Business Intelligence and Reporting
with Dynamics 365 Business Central

Data-driven decisions are the foundation of modern business. Business intelligence in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP system enables centralized analysis of financial, sales, purchasing, inventory, production, project, and service data, providing a unified and real-time view of your business.

This is an integrated ERP functional area designed for companies seeking to make informed decisions faster, monitor performance indicators, and forecast future results.

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The difference you’ll notice immediately

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Business Central unifies all business areas into a single data model, where analytics are created directly from actual ERP data.
This means less manual work, more insights, and a clear operational view across the entire ERP system.

Without Business Intelligence in ERP

  • Fragmented Data

    Reports are prepared manually from different sources.

  • Delayed Decisions

    Data is analyzed after the fact, when correcting the situation is already difficult.

  • Limited Visibility

    Difficult to see a comprehensive view of finance, operations, and performance in one place.

  • Dependency on IT or Excel

    Analytics require additional manual work and technical knowledge.

With Dynamics 365 Business Central

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    Unified Data View

    Financial, sales, purchasing, inventory, and project data analyzed in one system.

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    Real-Time Analytics

    Reports and KPIs are updated automatically based on ERP data.

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    Flexible Analysis

    Users can analyze data without programming.

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    Faster Decisions

    Managers have clear insights for decision-making.

Business Value

Dynamics 365 Business Central integrates business intelligence with all ERP functional areas. The functionality covers the entire data-to-decision cycle—from operational data to strategic decisions.

Decisions Based on Real Data

Analytics are based on real-time updated ERP data, not separate reports.

Performance Monitoring

KPIs and key performance indicators are visible in one place, enabling quick situation assessment.

Financial Forecasting

The system helps forecast cash flows and financial results based on historical and current data.

User Flexibility

Data analysis is accessible through Business Central, Excel, or Power BI.

Unified Analytics Platform

Business Central provides analytics as a natural part of the ERP, without separate data copies or complex integrations.

The best place to start
is a conversation

A short discussion helps clarify what you actually need. No obligations—just a practical consultation focused on what matters most for your business today.

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Quick Check—Is It Worth Digitizing Business Intelligence?

Check what applies to your company. If at least one statement is true – Dynamics 365 Business Central may be the solution for you.

Dynamics 365 Business Central
Functionality Supporting Business Intelligence

Core analytics and reporting capabilities in one ERP system

Integrated Power BI Capabilities

Power BI reports are available for the following Business Central functional areas:
Finance, Inventory, Inventory Valuation, Manufacturing, Projects, Purchasing, Sales, Subscription Billing, and Sustainability.
This enables real-time performance monitoring through interactive dashboards.

Financial and Operational KPI Analysis

Reports in Excel and Word Formats

Business Central reports provide structured information that can be used in Excel or Word, printed, sent via email, or saved as files.

Ad-Hoc Data Analysis

Users can open almost any list in analysis mode, filter, group, and analyze data as needed, and export it to Excel.

External BI and Reporting Tools

Business Central enables data extraction to data warehouses or data lake solutions through prepared API interfaces, supporting advanced analytics and forecasting.

Interactive Dashboards

Data Export to BI Solutions and Data Warehouses

Frequently Asked Questions
About Business Central Business Intelligence

It is an integrated ERP system functional area that enables real-time analysis and visualization of business data.

Yes. Reports and KPIs are updated based on real ERP data.

Yes. Business Central has integration with Power BI and Microsoft Excel.

Yes. Business intelligence expands together with the entire Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP system.

Expand your capabilities
with Microsoft Business Central 365