ERP365 ISV Extensions for Business Central
Enterprise Modules Tailored for New Zealand & Australian FMCG, Wholesale, and Manufacturing
ERP365 develops high-performance, AL-native ISV extensions designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Engineered to solve complex operational challenges across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), our proprietary suite eliminates costly third-party middleware overheads.
By embedding deep localised automation directly into standard Business Central pages, we enable FMCG suppliers, distributors, and enterprise teams to achieve seamless EDI compliance, secure banking workflows, and sophisticated trade margin management.
1. Native eDocuments EDI for ANZ FMCG
Traditional EDI solutions rely on expensive third-party translation portals and middleware, complex subscriptions, and external mapping servers.
ERP365’s eDocuments EDI Extension runs 100% natively inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, extending BC’s core eDocuments framework to deliver seamless, automated document exchanges with major retail chains (Foodstuffs AU/NZ, Woolworths AU/NZ, Coles, Metcash, and independent distributors).
Key Technical Advantages of Native eDocuments EDI
- Zero Third-Party Middleware: Direct, securely encrypted protocol transport API built into Business Central without per-transaction translation fees from Business Central.
- Full ANZ FMCG Schema Support: Out-of-the-box mapping templates for Purchase Orders (850/ORDERS), Order Acknowledgement (XXX), Picking Instructions (XXX) , Despatch Advice / SSCC Pallet Barcode ASN (856/DESADV), and Invoices (810/INVOIC).
- Automated Order Exception Handling: Real-time validation against Business Central item cross-references, unit-of-measure conversions, and promotional pricing prior to order creation.
- Native SSCC Label Generation: Built-in GS1-compliant SSCC barcode label generation for outer carton and pallet logistics without requiring external labeling software.
2. ANZ EFT Banking & Payment Automation
Managing vendor payments and direct debits across New Zealand and Australian banking networks requires total security, strict file compliance, and streamlined reconciliation.
ERP365's ANZ EFT Extension extends Business Central’s Payment Journal to support all major trading bank formats across both countries.
Region / Jurisdiction | Supported Bank Formats | Core Feature Highlights |
|---|---|---|
New Zealand Banks | ANZ (Direct via CSV/TXT), BNZ, ASB, Westpac NZ, Kiwibank. | Direct AP vendor file generation, AR direct debit processing, and automated remittance emailing. |
Australian Banks | ABA File Format (CBA, Westpac AU, ANZ AU, NAB, Macquarie). | Strict AP CA/AP ABA file validation, self-balancing transaction entries, and BSB code verification. |
Security & Governance | Dual-control approval workflows & encryption. | Audit logging on Vendor Bank Account changes to prevent internal payment fraud and unauthorised alterations. |
3. Trade Promotions & Hierarchical Term Discount Module
FMCG suppliers operating in ANZ face complex trade spending structures, including multi-tiered customer hierarchy discounts, co-op advertising allowances, and scan-back promotions.
Standard Business Central pricing rules lack the depth needed for multi-tiered customer rebate structures.
ERP365's Trade Promotions & Hierarchical Discount Extension embeds advanced pricing logic directly into sales document processing.
Key Functional Features:
- Hierarchical Discount Cascading: Define multi-level discounts across Customer Head Office → Regional Buying Group → Individual Store Branch without manual calculation.
- Trade Promotional Campaigns: Manage promotional date windows, off-invoice allowances, scan-back rebates, and bill-back claims seamlessly.
- Automated Margin Safeguards: Real-time gross margin checking at order entry with automated block/approval holds if promotional pricing violates minimum profitability thresholds.
- Accrual & Rebate Settlement: Automated background GL posting for trade spend accruals, generating accurate rebate credit notes based on actual claimed volume.
Summary Comparison: Native Extensions vs. External Middleware
Solution Dimension | Legacy External Middleware / Portals | ERP365 Native Business Central Extensions |
|---|---|---|
Data Synchronisation | Delayed batch sync via external APIs or flat file exports. | Real-time inside Business Central SQL database with zero latency. |
User Experience | Staff must log into separate web portals to troubleshoot EDI or rebates. | 100% native BC interface; staff work inside familiar Role Centers. |
Transaction Costs | Ongoing per-document or per-kilo-character translation fees. | Fixed subscription model with zero per-document transaction penalty. |
Upgrade Path | Custom API integrations frequently break during BC platform updates. | Clean AL extensions fully compliant with Microsoft's bi-annual BC updates. |
Ready to Transform Your FMCG & Banking Workflows?
Schedule a live demonstration of our eDocuments EDI, ANZ EFT, and Trade Promotion modules inside Business Central.
