Food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers operate in some of the most demanding production environments in manufacturing. Recipes change frequently. Ingredient precision is critical. Production must remain consistent while balancing capacity limits, labor qualifications, equipment availability, and regulatory expectations.
Through our work with food, beverage, and nutrition teams, we see these challenges firsthand. As companies grow, production becomes more multi-stage, planning becomes more constrained, and the margin for error narrows. Systems must support this complexity without slowing operations or introducing unnecessary workarounds.
At Custom Systems, we implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as the core ERP for small and mid-sized food and nutrition manufacturers. Business Central provides a strong foundation across finance, supply chain, and operations. In real-world production environments, manufacturers often benefit from additional, industry-specific capabilities that extend this foundation.
This is where our partnership with COSMO Partner Solutions comes into play.
Recipe-Driven Production That Mirrors the Shop Floor
Food and nutrition production is rarely a single-step process. Many manufacturers manage multi-stage recipes, batch-based production, and strict requirements around yield, consistency, and traceability.
From our client work, these needs are best addressed when recipe logic and production execution live directly within the ERP. COSMO’s functionality supplements Business Central by supporting:
- Multi-stage recipe structures aligned with real production flows
- Accurate ingredient calculations across batches and formulation changes
- Batch-oriented production management designed for quality and compliance
This enables manufacturers to manage complex production without relying on spreadsheets or disconnected tools.
Planning That Reflects Operational Reality in Food Manufacturing
As food and nutrition manufacturers scale, production planning must account for real constraints. Capacity, equipment availability, sequencing requirements, and qualified labor all influence what can actually be produced.
COSMO Partner Solutions’ planning capabilities enhance Business Central by enabling:
- Finite-capacity production planning aligned with available resources
- Scheduling based on equipment, certifications, and labor availability
- Visual planning tools that support ongoing adjustments
This results in plans that align more closely with execution on the shop floor.
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This partnership is grounded in real-world food and nutrition manufacturing scenarios. Business Central remains the core ERP. Custom Systems brings implementation expertise and long-term support. COSMO contributes specialized manufacturing capabilities that reflect how production actually runs.
Regardless of your level of complexity, we are always open to conversations around food and nutrition manufacturing use cases. If you are evaluating systems, exploring improvements, or simply want to talk through challenges, feel free to reach out and start the conversation. Contact us today.
