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Dairy ERP Showdown: Dynamics 365 FinOps vs Business Central – TCO, Modules, and Industry Fit
Which ERP is Right for Your Dairy Business?
Comparing Dynamics 365 FinOps vs Business Central
In the dairy industry, operations are perishable, compliance is strict, and margins are slim. From milk procurement to distribution, your ERP must be as agile as your supply chain.
Microsoft offers two ERP platforms that serve the dairy industry well:
Each comes with its own strengths, limitations, and ideal business fit. This blog will help you decide which one aligns best with your growth, complexity, and operations
Functional Comparison: What Modules Matter for Dairy
Pros and Cons of Each ERP
When to Choose What – Based on Real Dairy Scenarios
Your ERP Adoption Roadmap (for Dairy Businesses)
You don’t need to go “all-in” on day one. A phased ERP adoption strategy helps reduce disruption and maximize ROI.
Phase 1: Discovery & Readiness
- Process mapping for procurement, distribution, inventory
- Identify “as-is” vs “to-be” states
- License sizing and team readiness assessment
Phase 2: Core Module Rollout
- Start with Finance, Procurement, and Inventory
- Focus on SKU tracking, compliance, and batch management
Phase 3: Add Operational Depth
- Integrate van sales, dealer billing, shelf-life tracking
- Include IoT or cold chain monitoring tools
Phase4: Scale with Analytics & AI
- Activate Power BI dashboards
- Enable Azure ML forecasting and D365 Copilot for planning
Final Takeaway
Why BaffleSol?
Webring strategy-first ERP to dairy operations.
- We co-create your ERP roadmap—not just install software
- Plant-by-plant, phased rollout minimizes downtime
- Experts in dairy use cases, from farmer payments to IoT
- Balanced focus on both technology and change management
- Certified in FinOps, Business Central, Azure, Power BI
Let’s design your ERP roadmap, together: Reach out to us at sales@bafflesol.com Or request a discovery workshop tailored to your supply chain.
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