Manufacturing ERP Modernization – Business Central for Steel Fabrication 

Implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for end-to-end material tracking, procurement, and production management. 

A regional steel manufacturer operating warehouses and fabrication units wanted better visibility into raw material usage, procurement timelines, and delivery SLAs. 

Group

Business Challenges

  • No structured procurement or approval tracking
  • Manual stock adjustment and material logs
  • Inefficient BOM handling and costing
  • Fragmented delivery tracking

Plenum’s Solution

  • Implemented Business Central with MRP and production modules 
  • Mapped end-to-end material lifecycle from GRN to delivery 
  • Enabled approval workflows, vendor analysis, and production cost forecasting
  • Created real-time dashboards for warehouse stock and job status 

Key Capabilities Used

  • Procurement workflows
  • Production & MRP planning
  • Job order costing
  • Role-based dashboards 

Outcomes & Impact

Improved raw material forecasting accuracy

Enabled real-time tracking from PO to delivery

40%

Reduced procurement turnaround by

60%

Reduced data entry effort by

Technologies

Implemented

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 

Power BI

Production & MRP Module

Procurement Automation

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Plenum showcases deep knowledge and a thorough understanding of every project they undertake. Their expertise allows them to anticipate challenges and provide effective solutions, ensuring smooth progress. This strong foundation, combined with clear communication, enables them to deliver high-quality results well ahead of schedule.

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CTOO SCB Bahrain

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CTOO SCB Qatar 

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