For many small to midsize manufacturers, spreadsheets are the default tool for managing inventory, production, and warehouse tasks. At first, they’re convenient. But as order volumes increase, product lines expand, and customer expectations rise, these manual tools start creating more problems than they solve.

If you’re running Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, your business is already set up for digital transformation. But to fully capitalize on your ERP’s potential, you need a real-time warehouse management system (WMS) like RF Plus™—purpose-built by Portable Intelligence to extend Business Central’s visibility and control across your entire warehouse floor.

Spreadsheets vs Warehouse Reality

Spreadsheets weren’t designed to manage the speed, complexity, and real-time decisions required in today’s manufacturing and distribution environments. As operations scale, here’s where they fall short:

• Inventory inaccuracies: Delayed updates and manual entry increase the risk of stockouts, overstocking, and lost parts.
• No real-time visibility: Managers can’t see what’s happening now—only what was recorded hours or days ago.
• Disjointed workflows: Receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping often rely on tribal knowledge and handwritten notes.
• Limited traceability: Tracking lot numbers, serialized parts, and compliance workflows becomes error-prone and stressful.

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to shift from spreadsheets to smart automation.

Why Business Central Needs RF Plus™

While Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central centralizes your data, it doesn’t capture what happens at the warehouse level in real time. That’s where RF Plus™ comes in.

Portable Intelligence’s RF Plus™ solution extends your ERP by enabling:

• Real-Time Inventory Tracking: Use barcoding and mobile data capture to record every transaction as it happens—from receiving through to shipping—keeping your inventory 100% accurate.
• End-to-End Workflow Visibility: Eliminate paper processes. RF Plus™ captures putaway, inventory movements, QC releases, counts, picks, and shipments in Business Central without delay.
• Faster, Error-Free Operations: Reduce manual entry and avoid costly mistakes. With handheld devices, warehouse staff complete tasks faster with fewer errors.
• Scalable Efficiency: Whether you’re adding SKUs or opening a new warehouse, RF Plus™ adapts to your growth. Automated workflows and real-time ERP integration prevent bottlenecks.

Built for Business Central. Backed by Expertise.

RF Plus™ is not a one-size-fits-all system. It’s built specifically to support Business Central environments, with:

• Seamless deployment on cloud or on-prem
• Intuitive handheld and desktop interfaces
• Fast, guided implementation—often in under 90 days
• Full integration with popular label printing software (NiceLabel, Bartender)

And with 25+ years of experience, Portable Intelligence ensures your warehouse runs smarter from day one.

Ready to Leave Spreadsheets Behind?

Outgrowing spreadsheets is a sign of growth—and an opportunity to take control of your warehouse. Discover how RF Plus™ for Business Central gives you the visibility, traceability, and speed you need to scale efficiently.