Business Central is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that helps businesses manage their financials, operations, sales, and customer service. A business analytics service called Power BI offers interactive visualizations and business intelligence features with a user-friendly interface. When you combine Power BI with Business Central, you get a powerful tool that can help you make data-driven decisions and transform your business.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of using Power BI with Business Central and how it can help you unlock the full potential of your business.
What is Power BI?
Power BI is a business intelligence tool developed by Microsoft that allows you to analyze and visualize data from different sources. With Power BI, you can connect to various data sources, create interactive reports and dashboards, and share them with your colleagues.
Power BI provides a variety of functionalities, such as:
- Data modeling and analysis
- Custom visuals and themes
- Real-time data streaming
- Natural language processing
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
What is Business Central?
Business Central is an all-in-one business management solution that helps businesses manage their financials, operations, sales, and customer service. It is a cloud-based ERP system that is easy to set up and use.
With Business Central, you can:
- Automate and streamline your financial processes
- Track your inventory and supply chain
- Manage your sales and customer service
- Access real-time insights into your business performance
How Power BI and Business Central work together?
When you combine Power BI with Business Central, you can create powerful reports and dashboards that provide real-time insights into your business performance. Here’s how it works:
1. Connect Power BI to Business Central
You can connect Power BI to Business Central using the Business Central content pack. The content pack includes pre-built dashboards and reports that you can use to get started quickly.
2. Create Reports and Dashboards
Once you have connected Power BI to Business Central, you can create reports and dashboards using the data from BC. You can use the pre-built visuals in Power BI or create custom visuals using the Power BI developer tools.
3. Share Reports and Dashboards
You can share your reports and dashboards with your colleagues by publishing them to the Power BI service. You can also embed them in other applications, such as SharePoint or Teams, or share them via a direct link.
Benefits of using Power BI with Business Central
There are several benefits of using Power BI with Business Central, including:
1. Real-time insights into your business performance
Power BI with Business Central provides real-time insights into your business performance. You can monitor your financials, inventory, sales, and customer service in real-time and make data-driven decisions based on the latest information.
2. Customizable reports and dashboards
Power BI with Business Central allows you to create customizable reports and dashboards that are tailored to your business needs. You can choose from a wide range of pre-built visuals or create your own custom visuals using the Power BI developer tools.
3. Easy to use and share
Power BI with Business Central is easy to use and share. You can create reports and dashboards with just a few clicks, and share them with your colleagues via a direct link or by embedding them in other applications.
4. Predictive analytics
Power BI with Business Central allows you to use predictive analytics to forecast future trends and identify potential issues before they occur. You can use this to remain ahead of the competition and make proactive decisions.
5. Scalability
Power BI with Business Central is scalable and can grow with your business. You can connect to multiple data sources, and the system can handle large amounts of data, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes.
6. Mobile access
Power BI with Business Central allows you to access your reports and dashboards from anywhere using the Power BI mobile app. This means you can stay connected to your business performance even when you’re on the go.
7. Cost-effective
Power BI with Business Central is a cost-effective solution for business analytics. It is included in your BC subscription, so there are no additional costs for licensing or implementation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, combining Power BI with Business Central can provide real-time insights into your business performance, allow you to create customizable reports and dashboards, provide predictive analytics, and be easily scalable, all at a cost-effective price.
With these benefits, businesses can make data-driven decisions to stay ahead of the competition and grow their business. If you haven’t already, consider adding Power BI to your BC subscription to take advantage of this game-changing tool.