Strengthen your business with a connected value chain

AI across your entire business

A strong data foundation is essential for making informed business decisions. When purchasing, sales, inventory, and financial data are connected across Business Central, Trade365, e-commerce, and PIM, you create the foundation needed to put AI to work in your business. 

An AI agent with access to your business data can provide clear answers in natural language, backed by full transparency into the underlying numbers and sources. The insights you need are available in seconds. 

This enables you to: 

• Understand what drives revenue and profitability 

• Identify risks and bottlenecks sooner 

• Make faster, better-informed decisions 

• Improve operational efficiency and allocate resources more effectively 

When systems hold your business back

Many distributors and wholesale businesses operate with disconnected systems that fail to work together. The result is fragmented data, manual processes, and decisions made without a reliable foundation. 

Common challenges include: 

• Product information scattered across Excel, ERP, and e-commerce platforms 

• Manual synchronization of pricing, inventory, and orders between systems 

• Complex pricing agreements and discount structures that are difficult to manage and maintain 

• Limited visibility across purchasing, inventory, and sales 

• Reporting and analytics that depend on manual data exports and consume valuable time 

A good example is returns management. In standard Business Central, data and documents are often spread across multiple areas, creating gaps in visibility and process control. By extending Business Central with Trade365, the entire returns process is brought together in one place, providing complete insight into status, ownership, and financial impact.

How ERP, e-commerce, and PIM create digital connectivity 

Each solution delivers value on its own. However, the real transformation happens when the entire value chain is connected. That is why you need an industry-specific solution that brings everything together, from procurement to sales, while providing the visibility and insights needed to drive growth. 

A powerful ERP platform, structured product data, an effective sales channel, and access to actionable insights are all important. But without integration, businesses often struggle with data silos, manual work, and limited visibility. 

When Business Central, Trade365, e-commerce, and PIM work together, the result is a stronger, more resilient operation: 

• Higher profit margins 

• Faster decision-making 

• Greater scalability 

You gain a single source of truth across sales, inventory, and finance, creating a foundation that supports future growth. 

Start where the need is greatest and expand at your own pace. But the direction is clear: move from disconnected applications to a connected business that operates as one. 

Gain insight into how connected data and processes can strengthen your business.