ERP + Business Applications: The Almakom Advantage
- Elise Dejour
- Jun 19
- 2 min read
A Sector in the Midst of Digital Transformation
The distribution industry faces major challenges: multiple sales channels, real-time inventory management, automated workflows, and logistics traceability. For SMEs in this sector, often struggling with outdated or fragmented tools, transitioning to a modern ERP solution has become a strategic necessity.
This is where the combination of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Almakom’s business applications makes a difference: a comprehensive management solution.
Why Business Central Is a Strong Foundation for Distribution SMEs
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a robust cloud ERP, ideal for SMEs. It centralizes all your business processes (sales, purchasing, inventory, accounting, projects) into a single, scalable information system, offering:
An intuitive and collaborative interface
Unified management of sales, finance, and logistics
Native integration with Microsoft 365
GDPR and nLPD compliance
Secure cloud access and guaranteed mobility
Additionally, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is designed to connect seamlessly with other applications in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 suite: human resources module, marketing module, CRM, Power BI, and more. This interconnected ecosystem ensures that your applications provide.
Customize Your ERP to Your Needs with Industry-Specific Software
Business Central is a powerful, interconnected ERP, but when used alone, it remains generic. However, every SME has its own unique processes: customer contract management, specific logistics workflows, production planning, digitalization of delivery notes, import of complex data, and more.
This is where our dual expertise as both integrator and software publisher truly makes a difference: we develop business applications fully connected to Business Central that adapt to your specific needs.
Spotlight on a Few Almakom Business Applications for Distribution
SignBL – Digitalized Deliveries with Electronic Signature
Streamline your shipments with a SaaS application connected to Business Central. Your drivers collect customer signatures via tablet or smartphone, and your teams benefit from a secure, real-time, paperless delivery workflow.
Compliant electronic signature
Automatic synchronization with the ERP
Delivery note tracking in the dashboard
Import Data – Easy Import of Excel or CSV Files
No more tedious manual entries! With Import Data, you can upload structured files in just a few clicks into any Business Central entity: items, orders, customers, suppliers.
Customizable templates
No technical skills required
Secure imports and full traceability
Production Planning – Clear Overview of Workshop Workloads
Anticipate bottlenecks and align your planning with actual capacities. Our module offers visual scheduling of manufacturing orders with drag-and-drop, real-time load/capacity views, and rescheduling in case of disruptions.
Almakom: More Than an Integrator — Your Local Business Partner
At Almakom, we are both a certified Microsoft integrator and a developer of industry-specific applications. We support SMEs with an agile approach, from project scoping to deployment, including change management, training, and support.
To meet your needs, we combine:
Proximity: We stay close to you and understand your on-the-ground realities
Expertise: Our specialists are certified in their fields
Consulting: Our approach is grounded in change management
Our solutions comply with local requirements (VAT, accounting, GDPR, nLPD) and are designed for SMEs in Switzerland, France, and internationally.
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