Ever scrambled to find a missing shipment only to discover it was sitting on a back-order pile? Or spent hours reconciling purchase orders and invoices, wondering if you’ll ever catch up? Supply chain headaches waste time, money, and energy—and they can make even the most seasoned operations manager lose sleep.
Supply chain management matters because it’s the backbone of your entire business. If your materials don’t arrive on time or your orders get bungled, your customers won’t wait around. You need reliable processes that keep you one step ahead, not buried under spreadsheets and frantic phone calls.
At WMS, our philosophy is simple: technology should free you from operational hassles, not add to them. Whether it’s a full ERP implementation or a custom software add-on, we streamline your processes so you can focus on growth, innovation, and serving your customers. In this blog, we’ll explore the top five supply chain challenges and show you exactly how Microsoft Business Central can fix them.
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Why it matters: Without up-to-date information on inventory levels, shipments, and production status, you’re guessing—and guesses lead to stockouts, overstock, and angry customers.
Why it matters: Data entry mistakes cost at least 1%–3% of revenue every year. Manually updating dozens of spreadsheets just multiplies that risk.
Why it matters: Guess too low and you lose sales; guess too high and you tie up cash in unsold stock.
Why it matters: Picking, packing, and shipping represent up to 50% of distribution costs. Every wasted minute adds up.
Why it matters: Multiple disconnected tools force you to switch contexts, reconcile data manually, and trust that every system is up to date.
| Myth | Reality |
|---|---|
| ERP is only for big companies. | Business Central scales from small businesses to enterprises. |
| Implementation takes years. | A core deployment can go live in as little as 8–12 weeks with the right partner. |
| Customizations break upgrades. | Extensions in Business Central keep custom code separate and safe during updates. |
| You need an army of consultants. | A small project team plus a trusted partner like WMS can handle your entire rollout. |
| Cloud ERP isn’t secure. | Microsoft Azure provides enterprise-grade security, compliance, and 24/7 monitoring. |
Our clients range from family-owned distributors to national manufacturers. We understand your challenges because we’ve faced them ourselves. At Work Made Simple (WMS), we believe in clear communication, realistic timelines, and delivering value from day one. Whether you need a full ERP implementation or a custom add-on, our team stands by you every step of the way.
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Common challenges include lack of real-time visibility, manual and error-prone processes, inaccurate demand forecasting, inefficient warehouse operations, and disconnected systems.
It offers a unified dashboard showing inventory, sales, purchase orders, and production schedules, automated alerts, and mobile access for real-time status updates.
Yes, it integrates workflows, enables barcode scanning, and applies role-based permissions to minimize manual errors and streamline operations.
It uses machine learning to analyze sales history and seasonality, provides what-if scenarios for planning, and facilitates vendor collaboration to improve reorder accuracy.
Features include optimized picking routes, warehouse bin tracking, and real-time task management to reduce distribution costs and improve efficiency.
It integrates sales, purchasing, manufacturing, warehouse, and finance into a single ERP platform with seamless integrations to tools like Power BI and Office 365.
Yes, it scales from small businesses to enterprises, supports both cloud and on-premises deployment, and offers customizable modules.
A core deployment can go live in as little as 8 to 12 weeks with the right implementation partner.
Yes, it uses Microsoft Azure’s enterprise-grade security, compliance standards, and 24/7 monitoring to ensure data protection.
Regularly review reorder points, set automated alerts, train cross-functional teams, use built-in analytics, and document your processes for continuous improvement.
