The Key to Increasing Productivity in the Manufacturing Sector: Proper Planning, Proper ERP One of the key determinants of profitability in the manufacturing sector is effective cost management . Given rising raw material prices, supply chain fluctuations, and labor costs, businesses now need not only to produce, but to produce in the most efficient way possible. This is precisely where Dynamics 365 Business Central , with its integrated manufacturing infrastructure that goes beyond classic ERP systems, provides businesses with a cost advantage. In this article, we examine how Business Central's manufacturing-focused features, such as raw material tracking , route management , and capacity planning, contribute to cost analysis.