Industry Shipping Complexity Increases the Need for Integrated Shipping in Business Central
As manufacturers and distributors face rising cost pressure and execution variability, Insight Works’ Dynamic Ship delivers integrated shipping, rate shopping, package management, and tracking directly within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Manufacturers and distribution organizations continue to experience increasing complexity across logistics and fulfillment operations as supply chain networks evolve and cost pressures intensify. Shipping teams are often required to manage multiple carriers, service levels, and shipment types while working across disconnected systems that sit outside core operational processes.
Recent industry research highlights the structural nature of these challenges. Deloitte has noted that global supply chain networks are becoming more fragmented and more complex to align, particularly as organizations attempt to coordinate planning, execution, and logistics activities across increasingly complex operating environments. At the same time, Boston Consulting Group’s 2025 manufacturing research emphasizes that cost variability and execution-level decisions—such as transportation and fulfillment—are now central to maintaining operational control as margins tighten.
The Dynamic Ship app from Insight Works addresses these realities by providing Business Central users with an integrated shipping application that connects carrier selection, real-time rate shopping, package management, and shipment tracking directly within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. By keeping shipping execution inside Business Central, organizations can reduce reliance on external carrier portals and disconnected tools while maintaining alignment with standard Business Central shipping agents and services.
Built exclusively for Business Central, Dynamic Ship supports parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), and full truckload (FTL) shipping through a unified interface. Users can retrieve carrier rates, generate shipping labels, and record tracking information without leaving Business Central. The app also supports package-level detail capture, including dimensions, weights, and contents, which is required for international shipping, EDI processes, and lot or serial number traceability.
The Package Worksheet serves as the primary operational workspace for shipping teams, presenting shipment details, packages, labels, and tracking information in a structured, system-aligned view. Optional capabilities such as scale integration, freight pricing rules, and automated shipment notifications further support consistent shipping execution.
“As cost pressure and operational variability increase, shipping execution becomes harder to manage when it’s disconnected from the rest of the system,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “Dynamic Ship enables Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users to manage carrier rates, labels, and package data directly within Business Central, keeping shipping aligned with core operational data.”
As organizations continue to adapt to evolving supply chain structures and tighter cost scrutiny, Dynamic Ship provides Business Central users with a practical, integrated approach to managing shipping across parcel, LTL, and FTL scenarios. More information is available at ShippingForDynamics.com.
About Insight Works
Insight Works is a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) dedicated to creating apps exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Insight Works specializes in the manufacturing and distribution industries and provides innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity for businesses worldwide. With a vast reseller network comprising over 750 global Microsoft Partners, Insight Works ensures its apps are accessible and supported wherever businesses operate. Headquartered in Canada, Insight Works also maintains a regional office in the Netherlands, strengthening its global reach and commitment to localized support. Learn more at https://dmsiworks.com.