AGROFEED modernizes finance and manufacturing with Dynamics 365 Business Central

AGROFEED, a Hungary-based agribusiness, migrated from an on-premises Dynamics NAV environment to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to unify finance and manufacturing operations, speed up reporting and create a direct connection to its head office. Awara IT led the implementation with a focus on end-to-end process optimization, automation of routine tasks and delivering real-time visibility across production, inventory and financials.

The project brought together finance, production and IT stakeholders to simplify month-end close, eliminate manual report preparation and enable HQ access to operational KPIs. The result was a cloud-native platform that supports compliance with Hungarian tax requirements, integrates with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, and provides a foundation for continuous improvement across AGROFEED’s operations.

Müşteri / Sektör / Ülke

AGROFEED is an agriculture company based in Hungary (Western Europe). The organization operates agricultural production and processing facilities and required an ERP fit for combined finance and manufacturing responsibilities at an enterprise-SME scale.

İş zorluğu

AGROFEED had been running Microsoft Dynamics NAV on-premises with fragmented process execution across finance, procurement and production. Key pain points included slow, manual month‑end reporting, limited visibility for the HQ office, disconnected inventory transactions on the shop floor and multiple ad‑hoc spreadsheets that increased reconciliation work and errors.

Operationally, production scheduling and inventory accuracy were affected by paper-based tasks and delayed data capture. The IT landscape lacked modern connectivity for centralized reporting and secure remote access, which made it difficult for the head office to monitor KPIs and support decentralized production units. The organization wanted a cloud ERP that reduced manual tasks, standardized processes and provided timely financial and operational insight.

Neden Dynamics 365 seçildi

Business Central was selected because it provides continuity from Dynamics NAV while delivering a cloud-first, Microsoft-integrated ERP suitable for combined finance and manufacturing needs. The SaaS model reduced overhead for infrastructure and enabled secure, role-based access for the head office and plant locations. The platform’s native compatibility with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform made it straightforward to automate report generation and approvals.

Selection criteria also prioritized localization for Hungary (VAT, e-invoicing and statutory reporting), support for production and inventory modules, and the ability to integrate with existing bank and payroll systems. Awara IT was chosen as the implementation partner for their Dynamics NAV/BC migration experience and a pragmatic approach to process optimization and change management.

Uygulanan modüller

• Financial Management (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)
• Inventory & Warehouse Management (locations, batch/lot tracking)
• Production / Manufacturing (BOMs, routings, production orders)
• Purchasing & Sales Order Processing
• Job/Project Accounting for plant projects
• Workflow & Approvals (purchase, invoice, production orders)
• Reporting & BI (Power BI dashboards, automated reporting)
• Document Management (SharePoint integration, Electronic documents)

Entegrasyonlar

• Migration and data consolidation from Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Azure AD SSO with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Power BI for operational and financial dashboards
• Bank and payment gateway integration for automated bank reconciliation
• Hungarian tax and e-invoicing reporting (NAV / online invoice system)
• Barcode/mobile scanning for warehouse and shop-floor data capture

Yerelleştirme ve uyumluluk

Awara IT implemented Hungary-specific localization: VAT rules and reporting, integration with the Hungarian Online Invoice (NAV) system, statutory financial reporting formats and a localized chart of accounts. Language adjustments, date formats and statutory document templates were configured to meet local requirements. Data handling and deployment followed EU data residency expectations and GDPR controls, with role-based access defined to meet audit and compliance requirements.

İş değeri

The implementation delivered immediate improvements in transparency and decision-making. With Business Central and Power BI, HQ now accesses real-time KPIs for finance and production, enabling proactive support to plant operations and faster corrective actions. Automated workflows and integrations reduced repetitive tasks in finance and procurement, freeing up staff for analysis and value-added activities.

Operational benefits included improved inventory accuracy, shorter lead times and a faster month-end close. The cloud deployment reduced infrastructure overhead and positioned AGROFEED to extend capabilities using Power Platform for future process automation. Overall, the project established a standardized, auditable platform that supports compliance and scales with the company’s growth plans.