Dynamics ERP Partners
Focused On Automotive
Updated November 2026
Which Microsoft Dynamics ERP is best for automotive companies?
Microsoft has no automotive-specific Dynamics product, so the choice depends on what you do. Dynamics 365 Business Central fits small and midsize parts makers, aftermarket distributors and dealers: Essentials covers inventory, item tracking by serial and lot, item substitutions and cross references for part interchange, and warehousing, while Premium adds production orders, routings and MRP. Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (usually with Dynamics 365 Finance) fits larger tier suppliers and multi-plant manufacturers that need quality orders and nonconformance management, mixed-mode and lean production, and advanced warehousing in one system (Microsoft licensing guidance).
| Business Central | Supply Chain Management | |
| Typical fit | Small and midsize parts manufacturers, aftermarket distributors, dealers | Tier suppliers and multi-plant manufacturers |
| Production | Premium: production orders, BOMs, routings, MRP/MPS | Discrete, process, lean (kanban) and project-based production |
| Quality | Serial and lot tracing for recalls; deeper quality through add-ons | Quality associations, quality orders, sampling and nonconformance |
| Parts data | Item substitutions, cross references, variants | Product variants and multi-site item data |
| US list price | $80 per user/month Essentials, $110 Premium | $210 per user/month |
Prices are Microsoft's US list prices, paid yearly, from the Business Central pricing page and the Supply Chain Management pricing page. A partner quote will add implementation, add-ons and support.
No partners are currently listed for the automotive industry. Partners serve many industries, so browse the full Microsoft Dynamics ERP partner directory, or start with the Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners for Manufacturing Companies and the Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners for Distribution Companies.
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Add On Partners
Focused On Automotive
Review this directory to find companies with proven expertise working with companies like yours. Keep in mind that these partners may focus on additional industries, so review their profile for full information.How do you choose a Dynamics ERP for an automotive business?
Start with your role in the supply chain. A parts distributor or dealer group needs strong inventory, pricing and B2B ordering. A supplier to vehicle makers needs production, quality and customer compliance. Look harder at Supply Chain Management when one or more of these is true:
- You run several plants or legal entities that share planning, costing or inventory.
- Customers require documented inspections, sampling and corrective actions tied to purchase, production and sales orders (Microsoft Learn: quality and nonconformance management). See using D365 SCM for automotive quality and regulatory compliance.
- You mix kanban and order-based production for high-volume, repetitive parts.
- You need advanced warehouse management for line-side and shipping operations.
If none of these apply, Business Central usually costs less to license and implement. Ask partners how they handle EDI with vehicle makers, customer-specific labels and quality documentation, because these are commonly delivered through add-ons.
What automotive features should a Dynamics ERP include?
- Serial and lot tracking traced forward and backward for recalls and warranty (Microsoft Learn: item tracking).
- Part interchange with substitutions and cross references to supplier and customer part numbers.
- Quality control with inspection plans, sampling and nonconformance records.
- Production planning with BOMs, routings and MRP, or kanban for repetitive parts.
- Serialized unit lifecycle for dealers of vehicles and equipment. See how dealers manage serialized equipment lifecycle in Business Central.
- B2B, dealer and direct-to-consumer ordering from one inventory. See how automotive aftermarket businesses unify B2B, dealer and D2C commerce.
- Dealer and customer portals for orders, warranty claims and documents. See how to build a customer portal that works for dealers.
Frequently asked questions
Does Microsoft sell a Dynamics 365 product for automotive?
No. There is no separate automotive edition. Automotive companies use Business Central or Finance and Supply Chain Management and add industry functions, such as EDI, dealer management or quality documentation, through partner add-ons and configuration. The partners in our directory can explain which add-ons they use and support.
Does Business Central include manufacturing for parts makers?
Only in Business Central Premium. Premium adds production orders, production BOMs, routings, machine centers and supply planning. Essentials includes assembly management for simple kits but not production orders. Every user in a Premium company needs a Premium license, so price the whole team, not only planners and production staff.
Can Business Central handle part supersessions and interchangeable parts?
Business Central Essentials includes item substitutions and item cross references, which let you offer an alternative part when one is out of stock and look up items by a customer's or vendor's part number. Complex supersession chains and catalog data are usually handled with an add-on.
Is Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management only for large suppliers?
It is built for complex, multi-site operations. At $210 per user/month plus Finance, it makes most sense when you need its quality, lean and warehouse depth across plants. Single-plant suppliers usually start with Business Central Premium and add quality or EDI apps as customers require them.