Three New Free Apps for Business Central: Forecasting, Planning & Safety Logging
Insight Works released three new free apps for Dynamics 365 Business Central to help users prevent stockouts, optimize purchasing, and track workplace safety, without extra cost or complexity.
Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, has expanded its suite of free productivity tools with the release of three new apps:
- Enhanced Forecasting Worksheet: Precise, customizable inventory forecasting to prevent stockouts and optimize stock levels. The app is free for one user.
- Enhanced Planning Worksheet: Align inventory with demand and optimize vendor-driven purchasing. The app is free for one user.
- Safety Logbook: Streamline incident tracking and compliance, enhancing workplace safety and reducing risk.
These new apps address long-standing challenges in demand planning, procurement, and workplace safety—all areas where many Business Central users rely on manual processes or disconnected tools.
“Business Central is a strong platform, but forecasting, planning, and safety tracking often fall back on workarounds,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “These apps are purpose-built to remove those gaps—without adding cost or complexity.”
What the New Apps Deliver
Each app adds powerful functionality while preserving the familiar user experience. Operations teams gain tools that:
- Forecast inventory with confidence: using AI-driven insights and flexible filtering
- Align purchasing strategies: with vendor lead times, stock trends, and historical data
- Log, track, and follow up on workplace incidents: all from within Business Central
The solutions are especially valuable for manufacturers, distributors, and other operations-driven businesses seeking tighter control over planning and compliance without relying on external systems or manual entry.
Other Free Apps from Insight Works
In addition to the newly released forecasting, planning, and safety solutions, Insight Works continues to support the Business Central community with a full suite of free apps that address common operational challenges:
- Barcode Generator PowerTool: Add 1D and 2D barcodes to your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central reports.
- DocXtender: A free app that enables users to attach documents to any Business Central record with a simple drag and drop.
- Graphical Scheduler: Visualize each workstation, enabling managers & staff to manage production scheduling more effectively.
- Import Export PowerTool: Turbocharge your data migration and management tasks with lightning-fast imports & exports, updates, and deletes.
- Order Ship Express: The Business Central license-free shipping app for anyone shipping parcels domestically.
- PrintNode Connector PowerTool: Connect your local or network printers to Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud.
- WMS Express: Improve warehouse accuracy and boost efficiency with mobile device and barcode integration.
All apps are seamlessly integrated with Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring a consistent user experience and reliable performance.
Available Now
All apps are free to download and available now on Microsoft AppSource. Learn more and access the full suite at https://dmsiworks.com/apps/free-apps.
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 600 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.