Dynamics ERP Partners
Focused On Distribution

Updated November 2026

Which Microsoft Dynamics ERP is best for distribution?

Microsoft sells two Dynamics 365 ERP products for distributors. Dynamics 365 Business Central fits most small and midsize wholesale distributors, and the lower-cost Essentials license already includes multiple locations, transfers, bins, warehouse receipts, shipments, picks and put-aways, item tracking, drop shipments and item charges. Distributors do not need Premium unless they also manufacture or run service orders. Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (usually licensed with Dynamics 365 Finance) fits larger, multi-site or high-volume distributors that need advanced warehouse management with configurable location directives, waves and work templates (Microsoft licensing guidance).

	Business Central Essentials	Supply Chain Management
Typical fit	Small and midsize wholesale distributors, one or a few warehouses	Mid-size to enterprise distributors, many sites, high order volumes
Warehousing	Basic (order-by-order) to advanced flows, up to directed put-away and pick with bin ranking	Full warehouse management configured through location directives, work templates and waves
Inventory	Multiple locations, transfers, stockkeeping units, item tracking, cycle counting	Multi-site inventory with storage and tracking dimensions
Scanners	Automated Data Capture System; device licenses for shared handhelds	Warehouse Management mobile app
US list price	$80 per user/month (Premium $110)	$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.

The partners below are Microsoft Dynamics ERP partners with distribution experience who publish on the ERP Software Blog. For our editorial picks, see the Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners for Distribution Companies and the Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Tools for Supply Chain.

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.

Microsoft Dynamics Product Icons Legend....
Dynamics GP	Dynamics SL	Dynamics 365 Business Central
Dynamics NAV	Dynamics AX	Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Company Name	Focus	Case Study
360 Visibility View Profile	3pl, accounting & distribution software, ai for warehouse distribution, azure for logistics & distribution, business intelligence, cloud erp for wholesale distributors, distribution erp, durable goods, dynamics 365 business central for distributors, dynamics 365 supply chain management, ecommerce, integrations, inventory and warehouse management, microsoft copilot, microsoft for distribution companies, microsoft partner, non perishable goods, power platform, supply chain management systems	Case Study
Elliot Clark Consulting View Profile	consumer products distribution, food distribution, industrial distribution, medical device distribution	Case Study
Ace Micro, LLC View Profile	brick stone & related materials, consumer packaged goods, durable goods, furniture, industrial machinery & equipment, industrial supplies, medical & hospital equipment	Case Study
ArcherPoint View Profile	consumer packaged goods, ecommerce, equipment, erp software and consulting, food and beverage, inventory and warehouse management, manufacturing, retail, supply chain management	Case Study
iCepts Technology Group, Inc. View Profile	consumer packaged goods, durable goods, electronic equipment, erp systems, food equipment, industrial equipment, industrial supplies, non durable goods, sporting goods, warehouse management	Case Study
Western Computer View Profile	automated tax calculations, business intelligence, consumer packaged goods, counter sales, demand planning, ecommerce retailer, inbound container tracking, multi-state compliance and reporting, real-time inventory and warehouse management, supply chain management, vendor rebates, wine & spirits distribution	Case Study
Syvantis Technologies, Inc. View Profile	business intelligence, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, industrial equipment, manufacturing distribution, medical equipment, office supplies, supply chain management, warehouse management
Crestwood Associates LLC View Profile	auto parts, food and beverage, industrial equipment, medical devices, office supplies, specialty chemicals
ICON Business Consulting View Profile	automotive parts, consumables, food and wine, industrial equipment, medical equipment, specialty chemicals, tires	Case Study
Velosio View Profile	consumer packaged goods, high tech, medical equipment	Case Study
CAL Business Solutions, Inc. View Profile	food and beverage, industrial equipment, medical devices, office supplies, speciality chemicals, sports equipment	Case Study

Add On Partners
Focused On Distribution

Company Name	Focus	Case Study
Truvio View Profile	Agriculture, Auto Parts, B2B eCommerce, B2C eCommerce, eCommerce for Wholesale Distribution, Food & Beverage, Horticulture, Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Packaging, Wine & Spirits	Case Study
Cavallo View Profile	CRM, customer experience, customer relationship management, Inventory Control, Order management, return on assets, Sales Management	Case Study
NMB Solutions View Profile	AES, Compliance, Drop Shipping, Hazardous Materials, Parcel, Rate Shopping, Shipping, TMS, WHS, WMS	Case Study
Insight Works View Profile	Barcode, Barcoding, Inventory Management, Physical Inventory Count, Stock Control, Warehouse Management, WMS	Case Study

How do you choose between Business Central and Supply Chain Management?

Business Central is the usual starting point for distributors moving off QuickBooks or an older on-premises system. See the hidden cost of staying on QuickBooks when your distribution business outgrows it. Look harder at Supply Chain Management when one or more of these is true:

You run many warehouses or legal entities that share inventory, purchasing and replenishment.
Your warehouses need rule-based put-away and picking, wave processing and replenishment beyond what bin ranking provides (Microsoft Learn: warehouse management overview).
You want to run warehouse management only alongside another financial system.
Order volumes, users and integrations are large enough that a single global ERP is cheaper than several regional ones.

If none of these apply, Business Central usually costs less to license and implement. Its common gaps, such as barcode apps, EDI and advanced shipping, are filled with supply chain add-ons.

What distribution features should a Dynamics ERP include?

Multi-location inventory and transfers with stockkeeping units per location.
Warehouse receipts, picks, put-aways and shipments, with bins and, for busy sites, directed put-away and pick (Business Central warehouse management).
Barcode scanning at receiving and picking. See how to reduce picking errors by scanning the bin and the item and barcode receiving without a warehouse receipt.
Lot and serial tracking for recalls and warranty.
Item charges to put freight and duty into landed cost.
Drop shipments, order promising and requisition management for replenishment.
B2B ordering and EDI for repeat customers. See what distributors should look for in B2B e-commerce software for Dynamics.

Frequently asked questions

Does Business Central Essentials include warehouse management?

Yes. Microsoft's licensing guidance lists bin set-up, warehouse receipt, warehouse shipment, pick, internal picks and put-aways, warehouse management systems and the Automated Data Capture System under Essentials. Premium adds manufacturing and service management, not extra warehousing. Most distributors can license Essentials for every full user.

Do warehouse workers on scanners need full Business Central licenses?

Not always. Microsoft offers Business Central Device licenses, which give limited access to a subset of capabilities from a shared device such as a handheld scanner. Users who also enter purchase or sales orders still need a full user license. See putting warehouse workers on handhelds with device licenses.

Can Business Central handle landed cost?

Yes. Item charges are included in Essentials and let you assign freight, insurance and duty to the items received, so inventory value and margin reflect the true cost. Distributors with complex import costing often add a landed cost app for estimates on in-transit containers.

How long does a Dynamics distribution ERP implementation take?

It depends on the number of warehouses, integrations (EDI, e-commerce, shipping carriers) and the quality of item and customer data. A single-warehouse Business Central project is usually measured in months; multi-site Supply Chain Management projects take longer. A partner from the list above can scope it after a discovery session.

What happens to Dynamics GP, NAV and AX distributors?

Microsoft's path for Dynamics NAV and GP users is Business Central, and for Dynamics AX users it is Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Many of the partners listed above specialize in those migrations, including moving item, customer, vendor and open-transaction data and rebuilding warehouse processes in the new system.

Dynamics ERP Partners Focused On Distribution