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Simplifying Item Tracking in Business Central with Insight Works Apps

Efficient item tracking in Business Central is vital for businesses to maintain inventory accuracy, streamline warehouse operations, and optimize supply chains. While Business Central offers built‑in item tracking features, solutions like those from Insight Works take functionality to the next level.

Insight Works offers three robust apps—Warehouse InsightAdvanced Inventory Count, and License Plating—that make your item tracking more efficient, accurate, and user‑friendly. Let’s explore how these apps empower Business Central users to simplify their workflows and gain greater control.

What is Item Tracking in Business Central?

Item tracking in Business Central monitors inventory through serial and lot numbers, ensuring full traceability. While the system includes robust built‑in features, many users require tools to simplify processes, speed up workflows, and improve accuracy.

That’s where apps like Warehouse Insight, Advanced Inventory Count, and License Plating come in. These apps integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, providing enhanced functionality to meet specific business needs.

Simplify Tracking with Warehouse Insight

Warehouse Insight enhances Business Central by enabling real‑time inventory tracking via mobile devices and barcode scanners. This app helps users reduce errors and speed up processes across the warehouse.

What Warehouse Insight Offers:

  • Real‑Time Inventory Tracking: Instantly records movements like picks, put‑aways, and counts, so you always have accurate, up‑to‑date information.
  • Advanced Scanning Support: Works with 1D, 2D, and RFID scanners, offering flexibility for various operational needs.
  • Lot and Serial Number Tracking: Ensures complete traceability of items, meeting regulatory requirements and improving quality control.

Warehouse Insight is a must-have app for businesses seeking faster, more accurate item tracking in a warehouse environment.

Watch the Warehouse Insight Comprehensive Overview Video  

Streamline Counts with Advanced Inventory Count

Advanced Inventory Count takes the hassle out of full inventory and cycle counts, providing tools to make inventory counts faster and more reliable.

What Advanced Inventory Count Offers:

  • Multi‑User Count Entry: Enables several users to input data simultaneously, significantly speeding up the counting process.
  • Barcode Integration: The app automates data entry to minimize errors and improve accuracy during counts.
  • Recount Sheets: Automatically creates recount sheets for discrepancies based on pre‑set criteria, helping to ensure precise inventory records.

The Advanced Inventory Count app is ideal for businesses that want to simplify their inventory counts and ensure accurate tracking.

Watch the Advanced Inventory Count  Comprehensive Overview Video 

Effortless Mixed‑Item Tracking with License Plating

License Plating makes tracking mixed items easier by grouping them under unique License Plate Numbers (LPNs). This app streamlines processes for businesses managing pallets, boxes, or containers.

What License Plating Offers:

  • Single‑Scan Transactions: Enables users to process entire pallets or containers with one scan, saving time and effort.
  • Mixed Lot and Serial Number Tracking: Handles diverse inventory types within a single license plate, reducing complexity.
  • Direct Barcode Printing: Creates LPN barcodes directly from handheld devices, making labeling faster and more accurate.

The License Plating app is perfect for businesses needing an efficient way to track and manage mixed items.

Watch the License Plating Comprehensive Overview Video 

Which App Fits Your Needs?

Each app serves a distinct purpose in enhancing item tracking in Business Central. If you need real‑time tracking and mobile flexibility, Warehouse Insight is the best choice. Advanced Inventory Count offers streamlined processes and improved accuracy for those focused on simplifying inventory counts. Lastly, License Plating is ideal for businesses dealing with mixed inventory and looking for a more efficient way to track and label items.

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Regardless of your specific needs, all three apps integrate seamlessly with Dynamics 365 Business Central, making your workflows more efficient and your inventory management more reliable.

Transform Your Item Tracking in Business Central Today

Whether you’re managing real‑time inventory, counting stock, or tracking mixed items, Insight Works offers apps to optimize item tracking in Business Central. Combining Warehouse Insight, Advanced Inventory Count, and License Plating simplifies your workflows, reduces errors, and improves operational efficiency.

For more information, visit WMSforDynamics.com for Warehouse Insight, InventoryForDynamics.com for Advanced Inventory Count, or LPforDynamics.com for License Plating to see how these apps will transform item tracking, or contact your Microsoft Partner to learn more.

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