What’s New in Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1? 🚀

Microsoft is rolling out exciting new features in Business Central’s 2025 Release Wave 1, making the system more powerful, efficient, and user-friendly. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates that will benefit your business:

🔹 Smarter Financial Reporting

• Hide empty rows in reports for a cleaner look.
• Display negative numbers in an easy-to-read format.
• Schedule financial reports to run automatically.
• New Power BI apps provide better insights into finances, sales, inventory, and projects.

💡 Why this matters: No more manual adjustments—get clearer reports faster and automate tedious tasks.

🔹 Better Supply Chain & Warehouse Management

• Improved tracking and analytics for manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Store production output directly in warehouse storage for smoother logistics.
• Attach important documents (like drawings or inspection reports) to work orders for easier reference.

💡 Why this matters: More control over your inventory, production, and warehouse operations means fewer errors and better efficiency.

🔹 AI-Powered Copilot Enhancements

• Automated Sales Order Agent: Reads emails, extracts item requests, prepares quotes, and checks availability—all with AI assistance.
• Summarized Data Insights: Get quick summaries on customer, vendor, or transaction data, saving time spent digging through information.

💡 Why this matters: Less manual data entry, faster order processing, and smarter insights with AI doing the heavy lifting.

🔹 Sustainability & Compliance

• New reports for sustainability compliance (CSRD) help businesses meet regulatory standards.
• Track Scope 3 emissions in assembly and transfers to stay on top of sustainability goals.

💡 Why this matters: If your business prioritizes sustainability, these features help ensure compliance and track environmental impact.

🔹 Improved User Experience

• Resize standard pages and panes to customize your workspace.
• Preview PDFs directly in Business Central without needing to download them.

💡 Why this matters: A smoother, more personalized experience means better productivity and less frustration.

💡 What’s Next?

These updates will be rolling out between April and September 2025. If you’re using Business Central, now is the time to start preparing to take advantage of these enhancements.

Need help adapting your system to the latest features? Our team is here to assist!

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