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Planning Isn’t an Add-On: What Manufacturers Should Know Before Turning on MRP in Business Central

August 4th, 2026 | 1 pm CT/2 pm ET

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in Business Central is a powerful tool—but only when the right foundation is in place. Many manufacturers enable planning functionality expecting immediate value, only to discover that inaccurate data, unclear processes, and missing setup prevent meaningful results.

This webinar explores what manufacturers need to have in place before turning on MRP. Drawing from real-world implementations, we’ll break down the critical role of clean item data, accurate lead times, routing and BOM integrity, and alignment between planning and production processes. You’ll learn why planning is not a feature you simply activate, but a discipline that requires cross-functional ownership and preparation. Attendees will leave with practical guidance to ensure MRP delivers reliable recommendations that support better decision-making, improved inventory control, and more predictable production outcomes.

 

 

About the Presenter

Aldeen Simmonds-Thorpe

Aldeen Simmonds-Thorpe

Aldeen is a strategic and experienced Certified Microsoft D365 Business Central (BC) Consultant with 15 years experience working with small-to-medium sized businesses with North American and Global operations.  Working in the NAV/BC product for just over 12 years predominantly in manufacturing and distribution, Aldeen has worked with several extension applications including Insight Works, Tasklet, Lanham, and Continia. She's also led and supported the functional and technical design and integration of Payroll applications (Ceridian and ADP), e-commerce apps (Shopify, LS Retail)  , and bespoke EDI and API integrations between NAV/BC and 3rd party software.