Multi-Location Businesses

Multi-location businesses on Dynamics 365, one set of numbers.

Consolidated reporting and day-to-day visibility across branches, stores and companies in Business Central or Finance.

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Industry challenges

Challenges we solve for multi-location businesses

01
Consolidation takes days
Each location sends its numbers by email and finance stitches them together.
With Dynamics 365: Consolidation from each company in the same system, with eliminations.
02
Intercompany never balances
Charges between companies are entered twice and rarely match.
With Dynamics 365: Intercompany transactions posted once and mirrored automatically.
03
Locations set up differently
Different account codes and item numbers make comparison impossible.
With Dynamics 365: Shared setup and master data replicated to every company or location.
04
Stock is in the wrong place
One location runs out while another has surplus.
With Dynamics 365: Inventory by location with transfer orders between sites.

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Business Central for multi-location businesses

Usually fits: Groups of companies or branches that want shared setup, intercompany and consolidation without a large finance system.

Shared setup across companies
Chart of accounts, dimensions and master data kept consistent across companies.
Intercompany
Intercompany sales, purchases and journals posted once and mirrored automatically.
Consolidation
Group financial statements consolidated from every company, including other currencies.
Locations and transfers
Stock by location, with transfer orders moving inventory between sites.

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TSL Labs add-ons for Business Central

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Finance & Operations for multi-location businesses

Usually fits: Larger groups with many legal entities, currencies and shared services that need centralized processes.

Many legal entities, one system
Legal entities with shared data and centralized payments and collections.
Consolidation and elimination
Consolidated reporting with eliminations and currency translation.
Intercompany trade
Intercompany orders created automatically between entities.
Financial reporting
Group and location reports from the same dimensions in every entity.

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TSL Labs add-ons for Finance & Operations

Not sure which one fits?

Our advisory service compares both against your processes, size and growth plans.

FAQ

Questions from multi-location businesses

Business Central or Finance & SCM for multi-location businesses?

Dynamics 365 Business Central usually fits groups of companies or branches that want shared setup, intercompany and consolidation without a large finance system. Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM usually fits larger groups with many legal entities, currencies and shared services that need centralized processes. Our advisory service compares both against your processes.

Which TSL Labs extensions are most relevant?

For this sector we usually start with Financial Planning & Analysis, Xero Bills Connector, Business Integrations and Multisource Exchange Rate Management. Every extension has its own page with features, documentation and a demo request.

Can you move us from our current system?

Yes. We upgrade from Dynamics GP, NAV and AX and move businesses off spreadsheets or older accounting systems, with a data migration plan agreed before cutover. See GP, NAV and AX upgrades.

How long does an implementation take?

A standard Business Central implementation typically goes live in 6–10 weeks, and Finance & SCM typically takes 13–17 weeks. We confirm scope and timeline before any configuration starts.

Free consultation

Talk to a consultant who knows multi-location businesses

Book 30 minutes, or send a short note about how you work today. We will tell you honestly whether Business Central or Finance & SCM fits, and which TSL Labs extensions are relevant.

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