AppSource App — Industry Vertical
Chemicals & Metals
Ferroalloys Business Solution
A vertical integration for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, purpose-built to streamline inventory management, production optimization, traceability, and supply chain processes in the ferroalloys, metals, steel, and chemicals industries.
Capabilities
Built for chemical and metals trading
A comprehensive suite of features designed to simplify operations and improve efficiency across your entire value chain.
Inventory Management
Manage inventory across multiple locations with real-time visibility into stock levels. Ensure efficient order fulfillment from the most optimal warehouse or yard.
Production Optimization
Plan and schedule production orders, track work in progress, and monitor production costs. Maximize throughput and minimize waste across your alloy blending or processing lines.
Traceability & Compliance
Track and trace materials throughout the supply chain. Meet industry regulations for hazardous materials, environmental reporting, and certificate of analysis requirements.
Mobile Access
Access your ERP from any device — smartphones, tablets, or desktop. Enable on-the-go business management, field sales operations, and warehouse scanning.
Vendor Management
Manage supplier relationships, track performance scorecards, and monitor payment terms. Negotiate better contracts backed by data.
Multi-Currency & Multi-Language
Conduct international business with native support for multiple currencies, exchange rate management, and multilingual operations across all modules.
Real-time Analytics
Monitor inventory levels, pricing trends, and operational KPIs in real time. Power BI dashboards deliver the insights needed for fast decision-making in volatile commodity markets.
Automated Order Processing
Streamline sales and purchase order workflows. Automate order creation from contracts, reduce manual data entry, and optimize material resource planning.
Financial Management
Industry-tuned billing, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting. Handle provisional pricing, price adjustments, and hedging settlements.
Contract Management
Structure commercial agreements alongside operational flows. Manage long-term supply contracts, spot deals, and pricing formulas tied to market indices.
Why Chemicals & Metals
A complete ERP solution for the ferroalloys industry
Designed to help businesses in the metals, steel, and chemicals industries increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the bottom line — without leaving Business Central.
- ✓Streamlined operations across procurement, inventory, production, and sales
- ✓Full supply chain visibility — from mine to customer
- ✓Reduced operational costs through automation and error elimination
- ✓Industry-grade traceability and compliance reporting
- ✓Better decision-making with real-time analytics and Power BI
- ✓Seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- ✓Available on Microsoft AppSource — certified and supported
Available on Microsoft AppSource
Certified extension. Installs in minutes. Automatic updates with every Business Central release.
View on AppSource →Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Which industries does Chemicals and Metals support?
The solution is built for ferroalloys, metals trading, steel distribution, chemical manufacturing, and commodity brokerage. Any business that buys, processes, or resells materials in bulk — with lot tracking, contracts, and multi-currency — is a fit.
Does it work with standard Business Central?
Yes. Chemicals and Metals is a certified AppSource extension that installs on top of standard Business Central Online or On-Premises. It does not modify the base application and receives automatic updates alongside the platform.
Can I try it before buying?
Absolutely. A free trial is available directly on Microsoft AppSource. You can install it in a sandbox environment and test all features with your own data before committing.
How long does implementation take?
For companies already running Business Central, the app can be installed and configured in days. A full ERP implementation including Chemicals and Metals typically takes 2–6 months depending on the number of entities, integrations, and data migration complexity.
Does it handle provisional pricing and price adjustments?
Yes. The solution supports provisional purchase and sales pricing, subsequent price adjustments tied to market indices, and the corresponding financial postings — a common requirement in commodity trading.
Ready to transform your metals or chemicals business?
See Chemicals & Metals in action with your own data. Free trial available on AppSource.
