Choosing a Reordering Policy in Business Central
Reading Time: 11 minutesThis is the one that ties the other three together. Over the last few weeks I wrote about Safety Stock […]
Inventory & Costing
Inventory valuation, standard cost, safety stock, EOQ, costing methods.
Reorder Point in Business Central: When to Trigger Replenishment, for Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order
Reading Time: 11 minutesA free, MIT-licensed Business Central extension that calculates the Reorder Point — (Average Daily Demand × Lead Time) + Safety Stock — from real Item Ledger Entries, purchase-receipt history and the item’s safety stock, then writes it into the Reorder Point field so MPS/MRP triggers correctly. The post covers the formula, where the inputs come from in BC, and the crucial make-to-stock vs make-to-order distinction that decides which items should have a reorder point at all.
Safety Stock in Business Central: From Theory to a Free Extension You Can Install Today
Reading Time: 7 minutesMost BC implementations have a problem with safety stock — either the value is zero, or it’s a number someone wrote during training three years ago. This post walks through the statistical theory (Z-score method, demand variability, lead time variability), then shows you a free open-source BC extension that does the calculation properly using actual Item Ledger Entries and Purchase Receipts.
EOQ in Business Central: From the Wilson Formula to a Free Extension That Writes the Number Into Your Planning Worksheet
Reading Time: 9 minutesA free, MIT-licensed Business Central extension that computes the Wilson Economic Order Quantity from real Item Ledger Entries and writes the result into Reorder Quantity (or Order Multiple), so the Planning Worksheet uses the economic batch size directly in MPS and MRP runs. The post covers the formula, the three inputs and where they come from in BC, full MPS/MRP integration, and practical setup guidance.
How to Troubleshoot Inventory Valuation Issues in Business Central (v27)
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Introduction Inventory valuation errors in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can lead to serious financial misstatements, compliance issues, and operational confusion. This guide provides a detailed framework for investigating, diagnosing, and resolving these issues. It’s designed for finance managers, controllers, IT administrators, and power users who need a deep technical understanding of how inventory […]
Standard Cost Updates in Business Central Manufacturing
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Updating standard costs in Business Central is one of the most misunderstood processes across manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain environments. It affects inventory valuation, margins, production variances, and financial reporting. Yet many companies avoid updating their standard costs or perform the process incorrectly, resulting in inaccurate financials and difficult reconciliations. This guide explains how to […]
Business Central Costing for Manufacturing
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Applies to: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (SaaS & On‑Prem). Screens and labels may vary slightly by version. The concepts are stable across recent versions. Suggested Blogger Labels: Business Central, Dynamics 365, Manufacturing, Costing, Standard Costing, FIFO, Average Costing, Work Centers, Machine Centers, WIP, Variances, Subcontracting, Month-end Close, Reporting 1) What this guide covers […]