Dynamics 365 Business Central
data unlocked with Titan
Business Central data flow
From Dynamics 365 Business Central integration to dashboards and AI
Source
Sales, purchase, stock, finance, production, inventory and master data from Business Central APIs, OData web services and custom extensions
Trusted data layer
One governed model across administrations
Outcome
Group reporting, dashboards and Ask Titan
Connect Dynamics 365 Business Central to Titan and make ERP, MES, WMS and shopfloor data usable for Power BI, reporting, dashboards and AI.
Struggling to get reliable data out of Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Food For Analytics connects Dynamics 365 Business Central to Titan, so ERP, MES, WMS and shopfloor data become usable for Power BI, cross-administration reporting, dashboards and AI without replacing Business Central.
The Business Central data problem
Business Central contains the data. Turning it into one trusted reporting layer is the hard part.
Business Central has valuable data, but reporting becomes complex when APIs, OData, custom extensions and operational systems must work together.
OData reporting is fragile
Power BI can connect to Business Central, but reports based on OData pages can break when pages, apps or tenant extensions change.
Custom data needs AL work
Standard APIs do not expose every table, field or extension. Custom food logic often needs API pages or AL extensions before it is reusable.
Multi-company views are limited
Business Central supports financial consolidation, but group reporting across stock, production, sales, logistics and sites still needs a governed data layer.
Refreshes hit limits
High-volume reporting through APIs or OData must handle paging, request limits, timeouts and throttling when dashboards query many entities.
The standard Titan Dynamics 365 Business Central integration
From Dynamics 365 Business Central to trusted Data & AI.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central stays your operational ERP. Titan connects Business Central APIs, OData web services, custom extensions, MES, WMS and shopfloor data, then makes it ready for Power BI, management reporting and chat with your data.
System of record
Your existing Business Central data
We start with the data already inside Business Central: customers, items, sales orders, purchase orders, inventory, finance, production, pricing, master data and custom business-specific logic.
Titan Data and AI foundation
Governed Data & AI layer
Titan connects the required Business Central APIs, OData web services and custom extensions, aligns business definitions and creates reusable datasets for reporting and analytics.
Trusted data
Data & AI people trust
Teams use the same trusted Business Central data in Power BI dashboards, management reports and questions in Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Power BI
Reusable datasets instead of manual exports.
Group reporting
One view across companies, sites and entities.
Chat with your data
Ask questions in Microsoft Teams using governed Business Central data.
Do not worry
Titan does not replace
Business Central.
Ask Titan
AI assistant for Dynamics 365 Business Central data.
Ask Titan lets you chat with governed Business Central data in Microsoft Teams. It uses the Titan foundation, not raw tables, disconnected API calls or local Excel logic, so answers follow the same definitions used in Power BI and management reporting.
Governed answers
Ask Titan uses the trusted Titan model, not isolated exports or disconnected ERP tables.
Answers explained
Users can see why the answer was given, which logic was used and which Business Central, MES or WMS data supports it.
Microsoft Teams AI agent
Chat with your own Dynamics 365 Business Central data in your Microsoft Teams environment.
Controlled access
Use AI on your own ERP and MES data with role-based access, governed definitions and business context.
Top drivers
Explanation: calculated from Business Central sales orders, purchase invoices, inventory movements and production data and the Titan margin definition. You can expand each step.
Products to review
- Product group A: lower selling price and higher input cost
- Product group B: yield loss compared to standard recipe
- Product group C: discount campaign impact
Gross margin
24.8%
-1.6% vs last week
Stock value
€4.2M
Across 3 sites
Yield loss
2.7%
Production output
Margin by product group
Powered by governed Business Central data
Reusable reporting foundation
Same foundation for Power BI
Dynamics 365 Business Central Power BI integration.
Titan turns Business Central, MES, WMS and shopfloor data into reusable Power BI datasets for stock, sales, finance, production and margin reporting, without rebuilding the same business logic in every dashboard.
Reusable datasets
Build Power BI reports on governed Business Central datasets instead of repeated exports, OData workarounds and custom endpoint work.
Trusted dashboards
Use shared KPI definitions for stock, margin, sales, finance and production reporting.
Cross-administration reporting
Compare companies, sites or entities using aligned Business Central and master data.
Same foundation for AI
Reuse the same governed data foundation for Power BI dashboards and Ask Titan answers.
The missing value layer
Business Central is the ERP backbone. Titan unlocks its data value.
Dynamics 365 Business Central remains the system where your core business processes run. We connect Business Central APIs, OData web services, custom AL extensions, MES, WMS and shopfloor systems to Titan, then add a secure Azure Data and AI foundation for dashboards, analytics and Ask Titan.
Business impact
Move from slow exports, OData workarounds and endpoint-specific reporting to one trusted Business Central data layer for reporting, dashboarding and AI. Management gets faster insight. IT keeps control. Teams work from the same numbers.
Use standard Business Central connectors
Connect Business Central API endpoints, OData web services, custom AL extensions and operational sources into a secure Azure foundation.
Create one truth
Align KPI logic for margin, yield, revenue, stock, purchasing and production so teams use the same definitions.
Dashboards that fit routines
Deliver Power BI dashboards for management reporting, daily standups, month-end close and operational steering.
Make it AI-ready
Prepare trusted data for Ask Titan, so teams can chat with their own data, ask follow-up questions and understand the answer.
What we unlock
From siloed Business Central data to group-wide reporting, dashboarding and AI use cases.
Start with the business problem that hurts most, then expand the same standard Business Central connectors and governed Titan model step by step.
Sales
Customer performance, pricing, margin, order patterns and commercial signals.
Procurement
Supplier performance, purchase spend, lead times, price changes and buying signals.
Production
Yield, waste, throughput, bottlenecks, production orders and shopfloor performance.
Inventory
Stock position, stock risk, movements, counts, FEFO logic and working capital signals.
Finance
Group reporting, month-end close, margin definitions, cost and reconciliation checks.
MES
Operational signals from MES, WMS and shopfloor systems, combined with ERP and finance context.
Master data
Customer, product, supplier and price data checks with audit trails and exceptions.
Administrations
One governed view across administrations, business units, sites and reporting routines.
Business Central customer proof
Proven with a food company using a Business Central-based ERP.
A customer story showing how Titan turns ERP and operational data into trusted OEE dashboards, sales insights and AI-ready foundations.
Business Central customer proof
Titan turns ERP and operational data into trusted dashboards.
Mola uses Titan to create real-time OEE dashboards and on-demand sales insights from ERP and operational data, giving production and commercial teams faster access to trusted numbers.
Fast first value
Get your first Business Central integration use case live in weeks.
Start with one clear business problem, prove value quickly and expand from there.
Fast first value
Get your first Business Central integration use case live in weeks.
Start with one clear business problem. Validate the standard Business Central API, OData and custom extension connectors for that use case, then expand the same Titan foundation across more domains, administrations, MES systems and Ask Titan use cases.
Data & AI scan
Define the first use case, scope and delivery plan before the project starts.
During the scan, we identify the first high-value Dynamics 365 Business Central use case, validate the Business Central API endpoints, OData web services, custom extensions and possible MES/WMS sources, then define the acceptance criteria.
The exact scope, timing and acceptance criteria are defined during the scan.
Rollout speed
Live in 4 to 8 weeks
Typical first delivery: one governed Business Central domain, one dashboard pack or one Ask Titan use case.
Scalable foundation
Start small. Expand easily
Reuse the same Titan foundation for more domains, administrations, dashboards and AI use cases.
Guarantee
If we do not deliver the agreed first scope on time because of us, we keep working at no extra service fee until it is live.
FAQ
Questions about Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and AI assistants.
Clear answers for food manufacturers that want to connect Business Central data to Titan for Power BI, trusted reporting, dashboards, AI assistant and AI agent use cases with Ask Titan.
What is the Titan Dynamics 365 Business Central integration?
The Titan Dynamics 365 Business Central integration is a standard Food For Analytics integration that connects Business Central data and related operational sources to Titan, the Data and AI platform for food manufacturers.
Does Titan replace Business Central?
No. Business Central remains the operational ERP. Titan unlocks the data inside and around Business Central and makes it reusable for reporting, dashboards and Ask Titan.
Why can Business Central data be difficult to use for reporting and AI?
Reporting and AI often require data from Business Central APIs, OData web services, custom AL extensions, published pages, MES, WMS and other operational systems. Titan brings those sources together into one governed model for Power BI, reporting and Ask Titan.
Can Titan connect to Business Central APIs and OData web services?
Yes. Titan can connect to standard Business Central API endpoints, OData web services and custom endpoints, then model the data into reusable datasets for Power BI dashboards, management reporting and AI use cases.
Can Titan work with Business Central custom extensions?
Yes. When relevant data is stored in custom tables, AL extensions or exposed pages and queries, Titan can include those sources in the governed data model.
Can Business Central data be combined with MES, WMS and shopfloor systems?
Yes. Titan can combine Business Central data with MES, WMS, production, warehouse, shopfloor, machine and other operational sources.
Can we use an AI assistant with Business Central data?
Yes. Ask Titan can work as an AI assistant and AI agent on top of governed Business Central data once the data has been connected, modeled and secured through Titan.
Can we build an AI agent on top of Business Central data?
Yes. Titan can connect and govern Business Central and operational data so Ask Titan can work as an AI agent on top of trusted operational data.
How is Ask Titan different from an ERP-only AI assistant?
An ERP-only AI assistant usually works inside one operational system. Ask Titan works on top of the governed Titan Data and AI foundation, so it can combine Business Central data with Power BI models, MES systems, multiple administrations and agreed KPI definitions.
Can Business Central data be used in a Microsoft Teams AI agent?
Yes. Ask Titan can be used in Microsoft Teams once Business Central data has been connected, modeled and governed through Titan.
What data domains can be unlocked?
Common domains include sales, procurement, finance, production, inventory, warehouse, quality, traceability, master data, pricing, planning, MES, WMS and multiple administrations.
Can this work across multiple companies or administrations?
Yes. Cross-administration reporting is one of the core use cases. Titan aligns entities, master data, business definitions and reporting structures into one governed model.
How fast can the first Business Central integration use case go live?
A practical first rollout is typically 4 to 8 weeks, depending on scope, data access and existing domain logic. The best starting point is usually one domain, one dashboard pack or one Ask Titan use case.
Is this only for Power BI dashboards?
No. Dashboards are often the first visible output, but the same Titan foundation also supports management reporting, forecasting, automated checks, operational alerts and Ask Titan as an AI assistant and AI agent for chat with your own Business Central data.
Is Food For Analytics ISO 27001 certified?
Yes. Food For Analytics is ISO 27001 certified. The Titan and Ask Titan delivery approach is designed around secure access, controlled data use, governance and information security practices.
Which customer case is relevant for Business Central-based ERP data?
Mola is the customer case connected to a Business Central-based ERP landscape. You can view the case at /cases/mola/.
What is the role of the Data and AI scan?
The Data and AI scan helps identify the first reporting, dashboard, Power BI, AI assistant or AI agent use case to validate through the standard Titan Dynamics 365 Business Central integration.