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We have just moved our UK manufacturing operation from Microsoft NAV to Business Central and, while the technical migration went smoothly, we are not yet exploiting the new functionality it offers. Our goal is to replace the patchwork of NAV customisations and spreadsheets with clean, native BC processes so every department—sales, production and accounting—can work from one reliable source of truth. I’m looking for a consultant who can walk us through each workflow in turn, show us how the standard features should be configured, and then coach our team until the new routine feels natural. The immediate priority is system efficiency, specifically streamlining workflows: cutting out duplicate entry, tightening hand-offs between departments and removing unnecessary bespoke code wherever the base product can cope. Here’s how I see the engagement unfolding: • Start with a discovery session to map our current process and pinpoint friction points. • Configure Business Central accordingly, making sure we stay within standard functionality whenever possible. • Produce concise documentation and quick-reference guides for staff. • Train key users and stay on call during the first live runs. • Hand over an improvement log so we can tackle the next workflow together. Success will be measured by a noticeable reduction in manual steps, faster transaction turnaround and clear user adoption across all three departments. If you have a strong functional grasp of Business Central, understand manufacturing flows and enjoy turning complexity into simple, repeatable processes, I’d love to hear how you would approach this first phase.
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Hi there, I’ve carefully reviewed your project and understand you need to turn your NAV-to-Business Central migration into a genuinely efficient operating system, replacing spreadsheet workarounds, duplicate entry and unnecessary NAV customisations with clean, native BC processes across sales, production and accounting. I’m confident I can help simplify these workflows while preserving the controls your manufacturing operation depends on. My approach is to start by mapping the current workflows and identifying exactly where data is being re-entered, where departmental hand-offs slow transactions, and which customisations can now be retired. I’ll then configure standard Business Central functionality across Sales, Manufacturing, Inventory and Finance, using production orders, BOMs, routings, sales orders, approvals, workflows, dimensions and posting processes where appropriate. I’ll prioritize native configuration over bespoke development. I’ll test each workflow end-to-end across departments, validate transaction flow and user permissions, document the final process, provide concise quick-reference guides and coach key users through the first live runs. I’ll also maintain an improvement log so future workflows can be optimized systematically. Which workflow currently creates the most duplicate entry or manual intervention, or should I identify the highest-impact opportunity during discovery? I’m ready to start immediately. Warm Regards, Aneesa.
£36 GBP in 40 days
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Hi, That gap you're describing technically live on BC but still running NAV habits and spreadsheet workarounds is the part most migrations skip. Everyone celebrates go-live; almost nobody comes back to ask "are you actually using what you paid for?" We recently ran a similar arc for a beverage manufacturer moving off legacy systems: mapped their intercompany and production hand-offs first, then deliberately fought the urge to customise checking standard BC functionality at every friction point before writing a line of code. Result: fewer moving parts, not more. One Business Central client on Freelancer summed it up simply: "quality of work delivered in short time was outstanding." For your three-department challenge (sales → production → accounting), here's how I'd open Phase 1: Week 1 — shadow each department for a day, not a workshop. Duplicate entry usually hides in the hand-off moment, not the process document. Week 2 — configure against standard BC only; flag anything that seems to need custom code for a second look before we build it. Week 3 — quick-reference guides + live coaching during your first real transactions, not a training room simulation. One question before I go further: is the friction worse at the sales-to-production hand-off, or production-to-accounting? That'll tell me which workflow to map first. Appreciate your response. Best Regards Team Solutionzhere
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Hi, This is exactly the kind of Business Central engagement I’ve handled with businesses that have moved from legacy processes or heavily customized systems and then needed help making BC work properly for day to day operations. I’d start by mapping the current sales, production and accounting workflows, identifying duplicate entry, spreadsheet dependencies and unnecessary NAV style customizations. From there, I’d prioritize what can be handled through standard Business Central configuration before recommending any extensions. My approach is practical and user focused: configure one workflow at a time, test it with the people actually using it, document the process clearly, then train key users and support the first live runs. I also have experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and operational process consulting, so I can bridge both the system and business side. Happy to discuss which workflow you want to tackle first and how success is currently being measured.
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Hi, I’m a Digital Strategist and Engineer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in projects similar to yours. I am confident that my expertise aligns well with your needs. Please review my profile for more details. I’m available for a discussion at your convenience and can begin work immediately. Looking forward to your response. Best regards, Furqan
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Hi, I’ve reviewed your requirements and understand that you need to **optimize your newly migrated Business Central environment** rather than simply replicate the old NAV processes. With 11+ years of experience across **Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NAV, Power Platform, and business process automation**, I can help your sales, production, and accounting teams move toward clean, native BC workflows. I can support you with: * Discovery and mapping of current workflows. * Identifying duplicate entry, manual steps, and unnecessary customizations. * Configuring standard Business Central functionality wherever possible. * Streamlining sales, manufacturing, and accounting hand-offs. * Reviewing where existing NAV customizations can be replaced with native BC features. * User training, quick-reference documentation, and post-go-live support. * Maintaining an improvement log for future workflow optimization. **My approach:** Discover → Process Mapping → Native BC Configuration → User Testing → Training → Go-Live Support → Continuous Improvement. A few quick questions: * Which manufacturing processes are currently causing the most manual work? * How many NAV customizations are still being used in BC? * Are sales, production, and finance users already working in the new BC environment? I’m available to start with a discovery session and can work phase-by-phase. Best regards, Nidhi
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Greetings! I can help your UK manufacturing operation move from patched processes to clean, native Business Central workflows. I would start with discovery sessions to map your current processes and identify friction points, then configure Business Central to streamline hand offs between sales, production, and accounting while removing unnecessary bespoke code. I would produce concise documentation and quick reference guides, train key users, and stay on call during the first live runs. I would also provide an improvement log for future workflows. Success would be measured by reduced manual steps, faster transaction turnaround, and clear user adoption. I understand manufacturing flows and Business Central functionality. Let me know your preferred start date and I can share a phased approach. Thanks, Revival
£36 GBP in 40 days
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With years of experience as a Corporate Trainer and Technical Support Specialist, I have honed my skills in process automation, project management, and training. I am confident in my ability to deliver concise and effective documentation that will serve as quick-reference guides for your team throughout your workflow optimization with Business Central. My knowledge of Manufacturing flows and functional grasp of Business Central will be invaluable in identifying friction points in your current processes and configuring the base product to streamline those workflows. As a troubleshooter, I am adept at identifying root causes of system inefficiencies and will ensure that we replace bespoke codes with clean, native BC processes whenever possible without compromising functionality. Furthermore, my commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction coupled with my quick turnaround on bug fixes aligns perfectly with your need to reduce manual steps and improve transaction turnaround time. I genuinely believe that by working together, we can build simple, repeatable processes from the complexity that exists within your organization. Your success measures are paramount to me; Let's get started on this impactful journey!
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Hello, I’m Stefan from WebAIProTech, based in Australia. I can help streamline your Business Central environment and replace unnecessary NAV customisations and spreadsheet-based processes with cleaner, standard BC workflows. I would start with a discovery session across sales, production and accounting to map the current processes, identify duplicate entry and bottlenecks, and determine where standard Business Central functionality can replace custom solutions. From there, I can configure the workflows, document the new processes, prepare quick-reference guides, and work with your key users through testing and the first live runs. I would also maintain an improvement log so the next workflow can be addressed systematically. My focus would be practical: fewer manual steps, better hand-offs between departments, cleaner data and a process the team can confidently maintain. Available to discuss the first workflow and start immediately. Best Regards, Stefan
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Drawing from my vast experience in designing and building robust, automated systems, I can seamlessly guide your team through the entire transition process to Microsoft Business Central. I understand the unique challenges that come with embracing new technology, having seen and tackled similar difficulties faced by previous clients. My core stack which includes applications like GoHighLevel, Zoho, Kajabi, and Shopify has honed my ability to translate complex processes into simple, repeatable workflows - a skill that would be essential in streamlining your manufacturing operations. My analytical skills will find those key friction points in your current workflows and propose tailored solutions using Business Central's native functionalities where feasible. I'm particularly interested in helping businesses like yours maximize the full potential of their software so we can strategically dismantle unnecessary bespoke code and establish a centralized source of management across all departments. As a project manager myself, I understand the importance of concise documentation and comprehensive training materials. Upon completion, not only will your team be comfortable with the system but you'll also benefit from an improvement log for future optimization. Together, we can achieve a noticeable reduction in manual tasks, faster turnaround times, and overall improved efficiency in your UK manufacturing operation.
£36 GBP in 40 days
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I am a strong fit for this engagement because I bring a practical, process-driven approach to technology transformation, with a strong focus on simplification, efficiency and user adoption. I would start by mapping your current workflows across sales, production and accounting to identify duplicate entries, manual steps, spreadsheet dependencies and unnecessary customisations. I would then align each workflow with Business Central’s standard functionality wherever possible, avoiding bespoke solutions when the base product can deliver the required outcome. My approach goes beyond configuration. I focus on making processes simple and repeatable through concise documentation, quick-reference guides, hands-on user training and support during the initial live runs. My objective is to deliver measurable improvements: fewer manual activities, faster transaction processing, smoother departmental hand-offs and greater user adoption—ultimately helping your team get significantly more value from Business Central
£36 GBP in 40 days
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Hello, I got that you need to turn your NAV-to-Business Central migration into efficient native BC processes, particularly by removing duplicate entry and tightening hand-offs across sales, production, and accounting. This is what I can help you with, let's chat. My approach is to start with a discovery workshop mapping each workflow, then configure Business Central using standard manufacturing, sales, purchasing, inventory, and accounting capabilities wherever possible. I’ll identify spreadsheet dependencies and bespoke NAV logic that can be retired, redesign unnecessary manual steps, and validate each workflow with key users. The outcome will be faster transactions, clearer ownership, and one reliable process across departments without adding unnecessary customisation. As final deliverables you will receive workflow mapping, configured Business Central processes, concise documentation, staff quick-reference guides, key-user training, support during initial live runs, and an improvement log prioritising the next optimisation opportunities. One thing I'd like to confirm before we start: which workflow currently causes the most manual entry or delays across the three departments? I’d be happy to discuss that process first and outline the quickest improvements. Best Regards, Imran
£36 GBP in 40 days
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As an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Techno-Functional Consultant with strong manufacturing and process expertise, I can review each workflow, identify bottlenecks and duplicate activities, and configure standard Business Central functionality to minimise customisation. I will provide clear documentation, practical user training, and hands-on support during the initial live runs. My goal is to simplify processes across all three departments, improve hand-offs, accelerate transaction turnaround, and ensure confident user adoption, while maintaining an improvement log for the next phase.
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Having spent a significant part of my career optimizing processes and improving operations, I am adept at grasping complex workflows and simplifying them into easily repeatable processes. As a PM professional, I understand the value of effective project coordination, documentation, communication, tracking and execution. This will allow me to seamlessly navigate your Business Central optimization project from start to finish. My experience spans finance and customer service industries, providing me with rich exposure to diverse stakeholder environments and varied challenges. I am confident that this breadth of experience has sharpened my ability to find creative solutions adapted specifically to your given context. Additionally, my familiarity with Agile operations would lend itself well to the iterative improvement process we envision for your project. I am thrilled about the possibility of leveraging Microsoft NAV's power for your UK manufacturing operation, streamlining your workflows and bolstering efficiency. My end goal is always noticeable improvements and user adoption, which aligns perfectly with what you're aiming for in this phase of the project. Allow me the opportunity to make these goals our shared success story!
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Hi, I’m a Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant with hands-on experience in Manufacturing, SCM, Inventory, Warehouse, Sales and Purchasing. I’ve worked on NAV-to-BC upgrades, BC implementations and process optimisation, so I can help review your current workflows and identify where standard BC can replace manual steps, spreadsheets or unnecessary customisations. I’d be happy to start by reviewing one workflow, understand the current pain points, and propose a simpler BC-based approach. Happy to discuss the details and see if I’m a good fit for the project.
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