Automation within functions and sectors: How Micro Apps improve your business.

2. Inventory management.

Problem:
Manually tracking inventory levels often leads to surpluses or shortages, affecting both customer satisfaction and profitability.

Solution:
The Rolecenter App provides real-time inventory alerts directly on your dashboard, allowing you to proactively respond to changes in inventory levels.

Real-world example:
A wholesale company in Eindhoven discovered that 20% of their customer data contained errors, often leading to failed deliveries. Since implementing the KVK Check App, these errors have been reduced by 90%, resulting in more efficient operations and higher customer satisfaction.

3. Customer management.

Problem:
Outdated customer information leads to errors in quotes, invoices, and deliveries, harming customer satisfaction.

Solution:
The KVK Check App validates and updates customer data directly from the Chamber of Commerce.

Real-world example:
A wholesale company discovered that 20% of their customer data was incorrect. With the KVK Check App, they were able to automatically update this data, significantly reducing delivery issues.

4. Document management.

Problem:
Documents such as invoices and shipping labels are often misplaced or not properly linked to transactions, causing inefficiencies.

Solution:
With the Drag & Drop App, you can directly link documents to transactions in Business Central, improving organization and accessibility.

Real-world example:
A logistics company digitized their document management with the Drag & Drop App, resulting in a 50% time savings when processing shipping documents.

5. Subscription management.

Problem:
Manually managing recurring invoices is time-consuming and increases the risk of errors.

Solution:
The Contract Management App automates subscription management and recurring invoices, ensuring consistent and error-free billing.

Real-world example:
An IT service provider saw their recurring revenue increase by 15% after the Contract Management App eliminated errors in their billing process.

6. Warehouse management.

Problem:
Manually managing incoming and outgoing goods leads to delays and errors in inventory updates.

Solution:
The Rolecenter App gives warehouse managers real-time insights into deliveries and inventory statuses, streamlining processes.

Real-world example:
A manufacturing company used the Rolecenter App to plan warehouse activities more efficiently, resulting in 20% faster processing of incoming deliveries.

Automation by industry: Where can Micro Apps help?

Each industry has unique challenges that require efficient solutions. Micro Apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provide tailored automation to streamline processes, reduce costs, and minimize errors. In this chapter, you'll discover how these tools support different sectors.

Logistics.

Problem:
Manually matching shipping documents with orders often causes errors and delays. This leads to inefficient processes and dissatisfied customers.

Solution:
The Drag & Drop App enables shipping labels and other documents to be directly linked to orders in Business Central. This prevents errors and speeds up the process.

Real-world example:
A logistics company shipping hundreds of packages daily used separate folders and Excel to manage shipping documents. Since implementing the Drag & Drop App, documents can be directly linked to orders, reducing processing time per order by 40%.

Retail.

Problem:
Inventory shortages lead to missed sales opportunities, while surpluses result in unnecessary storage costs. Manual inventory management makes it difficult to find a balance.

Solution:
The Rolecenter App provides real-time inventory alerts and insights into orders, allowing retailers to quickly respond to changes in demand.

Real-world example:
A fashion store with multiple locations often ran out of popular items. By using the Rolecenter App, the team received immediate warnings for low stock, resulting in a 15% increase in revenue due to faster restocking.

Manufacturing.

Problem:
Delays in the delivery of raw materials disrupt production processes and cause downtime, costing both time and money.

Solution:
The Rolecenter App provides manufacturers with real-time insights into raw material inventory and alerts them when levels are too low.

Real-world example:
A furniture manufacturer frequently experienced downtime because essential raw materials were not replenished in time. Thanks to the Rolecenter App, they were able to proactively place orders and achieve 25% less production loss.

Professional services.

Problem:
Manual invoicing leads to errors and delays, negatively impacting cash flow and straining client relationships.

Solution:
The Contract Management App automates recurring invoices and ensures all payments are processed accurately and on time.

Real-world example:
A consultancy firm selling subscriptions used spreadsheets to track recurring payments. With the Contract Management App, invoicing time was cut in half, allowing the team to focus more on client relationships.

Financial services.

Problem:
Time-consuming month-end closings due to manual reconciliation of bank transactions cause delays in financial reporting.

Solution:
The Banking App automates bank transaction reconciliation, making financial reporting faster and more accurate.

Real-world example:
An investment company had to manually reconcile hundreds of transactions every month. Thanks to the Banking App, they automated this process, saving 20 hours per month and gaining real-time insights into cash flow.