Digitize manufacturing.
Strengthen processes.
Secure competitiveness.

Transparency and control, integrated into Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Get to know our solutions!

Digitize manufacturing.
Strengthen processes.
Secure competitiveness.

Transparency and control, integrated into
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Get to know our solutions!

Dynamics 365 for Industrial & Manufacturing

Industrial companies face the challenge of reliably managing complex processes across production, planning, and the supply chain.

With Microsoft Dynamics 365, we create an integrated solution for the manufacturing industry that enables transparency and control in day-to-day operations.

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xalution ist der Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner für agile ERP-, Supply Chain- und Finance & Operations-Lösungen
xalution ist der Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner für agile ERP-, Supply Chain- und Finance & Operations-Lösungen

Industrial &
Manufacturing

xalution delivers agile ERP solutions for the manufacturing industry that work in day-to-day operations

The manufacturing industry is under constant pressure to change: rising raw material costs, volatile supply chains, increasing regulatory requirements, and the push for digitalization. At the same time, customer demands are becoming more individualized, batch sizes smaller, and time-to-market shorter.

At the same time, processes are becoming more complex, while an ERP system must enable fast and well-informed decision-making.

Solutions and Key Benefits for the manufacturing industry

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management provides the central platform for your business processes, from planning and production to financial evaluation.

We ensure that these processes are not only technically integrated, but also functionally aligned and manageable in day-to-day operations.

What matters is not the mapping of individual functions, but processes that run reliably and remain controllable in everyday business.

  • End-to-end processes instead of system breaks
    Planning, production, warehousing, and finance are seamlessly integrated.
  • Reliable planning based on up-to-date data
    Better decisions through transparent and consistent data across the entire supply chain.
  • Greater control in production
    Early detection of deviations and targeted intervention in ongoing processes.
  • Fewer manual reconciliations
    Less coordination effort, less Excel, clearly structured processes.
  • Scalable ERP structure for growth
    A system that grows with increasing complexity and international requirements.

ERP challenges in the manufacturing industry –
and how we solve them with Dynamics 365

Five typical challenges we repeatedly see in ERP projects in the industry.

Fragmented System Landscape

Many industrial companies work with non-integrated systems for production, warehousing, finance, and sales. This leads to data silos, manual interfaces, and a lack of transparency.

 

Our solution:
Centralized processes based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 that connect planning, production, and finance within an end-to-end setup.

Complex Manufacturing Processes

Industrial companies manage a range of manufacturing strategies, from make-to-stock to engineer-to-order. This leads to high coordination effort, limited transparency, and reduced control.

 

Our solution:
Mapping different manufacturing models in Microsoft Dynamics 365, bringing together planning, material flow, and capacities within an integrated control framework.

Supply Chain Resilience

Global supply chains are characterized by uncertainty, fluctuating availability, and increasing demands. This leads to delays, planning uncertainty, and limited responsiveness.

 

Our solution:
Transparent supply chain processes based on Microsoft Dynamics 365, linking inventory, demand, and suppliers within a consistent end-to-end view.

Quality Management and Compliance

Increasing regulatory requirements and quality standards put pressure on processes and documentation. This leads to error-prone workflows, high manual effort, and risks in traceability.

 

Our solution:
Integrated quality management in Microsoft Dynamics 365, mapping inspection processes, batch traceability, and documentation within a consistent and auditable structure.

Lack of real-time Transparency

Many industrial companies still make decisions based on delayed or incomplete data. This leads to limited control and slow response times in day-to-day operations.

 

Our solution:
Real-time data and integrated analytics in Microsoft Dynamics 365, bringing together operational KPIs and developments into a consistent basis for decision-making.

What xalution provides for industrial companies:

ERP Implementation
& Migration

  • Implementation of Dynamics 365 as a greenfield project or migration from SAP, AX, or NAV
  • Clear project structures for predictable timelines and controlled budgets
  • Stable go-lives, even in complex industrial environments

Production Planning
& MES Integration

  • Mapping your production processes directly in Dynamics 365
  • Integration of MES and shop floor systems
  • Seamless processes between planning and production

Supply Chain
Optimization

  • End-to-end visibility of your supply chain, from planning to transportation
  • Connecting demand planning, warehousing, and procurement
  • Greater transparency and faster responsiveness across all processes

Integration
& Interfaces

  • Seamless integration of your system landscape with x4connect and the Power Platform
  • Connection of CAD, MES, EDI, and e-commerce systems
  • Stable and scalable interfaces without isolated solutions

Data
& Analytics

  • Real-time KPIs for operational management with Power BI
  • Data-driven decisions across all business areas
  • Predictive analytics for maintenance and planning

Finance Processes
& Intercompany

  • Automated closing processes for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Intercompany reconciliations without manual effort
  • Clear and consistent financial structures in international organizations

Processes we map in the industry

Discrete Manufacturing

  • Bills of materials and routings
  • Production orders and variants
  • Co-products and by-products

Procurement & Purchasing

  • Supplier evaluation and selection
  • Framework agreements and planning
  • Automated purchase proposals

Make-to-order Manufacturing (MTO/ETO)

  • Project-based manufacturing
  • Configuration management
  • Reliable delivery dates

Quality Management

  • Incoming goods and in-process inspections
  • Complaint management
  • End-to-end documentation

Warehouse & Logistics

  • Warehouse strategies and processes
  • Picking, packing, and shipping
  • Inventory counting and stock management

Maintenance

  • Preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Asset management
  • IoT-enabled integration

Why industrial companies choose xalution:

1
Cross-industry process expertise
Experience from retail, supply chain, and finance applied to manufacturing processes.
4
Agile project methodology
Clear milestones, fast results, and visible progress from the very beginning.
2
Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365
Certified Microsoft Solutions Partner (top 1% worldwide) with experience ranging from standard to custom development.
5
A partner that stays
From consulting and implementation to support and managed services, even beyond go-live.
3
International project experience
Multi-country rollouts in 5+ countries, multilingual teams, and reliable implementation of complex regulatory requirements.
6
Clear communication on equal footing
No hidden costs, no empty promises – but honest consulting with realistic timelines.

Typical use cases in the industry

This is how our clients use Dynamics 365 in practice.

Further industries at a glance

Electronics & High Tech

  • Short product lifecycles and high innovation speed reliably managed
  • Integrated global supply chains and procurement
  • Transparency across availability and demand

Mechanical & Plant Engineering

  • Project-based manufacturing and high product variability managed in a structured way
  • Close integration of costing, engineering, and production
  • Transparency across costs, progress, and delivery dates

Chemicals & Pharma

  • Formulations and batches fully documented
  • Regulatory requirements reliably met
  • Quality and release processes seamlessly integrated

Automotive & Suppliers

  • Just-in-time and just-in-sequence processes reliably executed
  • Stable integration of EDI connections and delivery schedules
  • Aligned planning and production across the supply chain

Food & Fresh Produce

  • Perishable goods and short shelf lives under control
  • Integrated batch traceability and quality assurance
  • Close alignment between planning and logistics

Consumer Goods

  • Changing assortments and product variability reliably managed
  • Integrated alignment between production, sales, and distribution
  • Reliably scalable, even for highly variant discrete manufacturing

xalution – your Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner for the manufacturing industry

xalution supports industrial companies with scalable ERP solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 – from analysis to operations.

Around 140 experienced consultants and developers deliver projects reliably, with locations in Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner in the top 1% worldwide, we combine technological expertise with industry know-how.

Ready for the next step?

Get in touch with us.

Let’s talk about your requirements – in a non-binding conversation, we’ll show you how Microsoft Dynamics 365 can future-proof your production and supply chain.