{"id":10405,"date":"2025-06-13T08:30:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T06:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connamix.com\/work-smarter-with-the-power-platform-how-to-expand-business-central-efficiently-and-practically\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T08:38:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T06:38:48","slug":"work-smarter-with-the-power-platform-how-to-expand-business-central-efficiently-and-practically","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connamix.com\/en\/work-smarter-with-the-power-platform-how-to-expand-business-central-efficiently-and-practically\/","title":{"rendered":"Work smarter with the Power Platform: How to expand Business Central efficiently and practically"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the backbone of many medium-sized companies. But in combination with the Power Platform &#8211; consisting of Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI &#8211; a solid ERP becomes a highly flexible, modern system that automates processes, makes data intelligently usable and raises the user experience to a new level. <br\/><br\/>In this article, we show how the individual components of the Power Platform work together in a targeted way &#8211; from mobile data capture and automated approvals to data-based analyses &#8211; and how companies can save time, money and stress.<\/p>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Power Platform at a glance<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. power apps &#8211; customised apps for every business situation<\/h2>\n\n<p>Power Apps is a low-code environment that companies can use to create customised business applications &#8211; without traditional development effort. The apps can be fully integrated into Business Central and are available on mobile devices, tablets and desktops. <br\/><br\/>Possible applications:<br\/>&#8211; Digital forms for on the go<br\/>&#8211; Recording of project times, e.g. via CX Time, travel expenses or construction site data<br\/>&#8211; Access to Business Central data in a simplified, role-based interface<br\/><br\/>The recorded data is either transmitted directly to Business Central or stored temporarily via Dataverse.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. power automate &#8211; automate processes intelligently<\/h2>\n\n<p>Power Automate is used to create workflows that perform repetitive tasks automatically. Processes can be controlled, data exchanged between systems and notifications sent without a single line of code. <br\/><br\/>Examples of automation:<br\/>&#8211; Approval processes (e.g. holiday requests, approval of working hours)<br\/>&#8211; Automatic import\/export of data from Excel, SharePoint or Outlook<br\/>&#8211; Escalation workflows in the event of missing feedback<br\/><br\/>Thanks to the deep integration with Business Central, bookings, checking processes and data changes can be triggered automatically &#8211; completely transparently and traceably.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. power BI &#8211; understand data, make informed decisions<\/h2>\n\n<p>Power BI transforms data from Business Central and other sources into visual, interactive dashboards and reports. Users gain real-time insights into operational processes, recognise patterns and deviations and make better decisions. <br\/><br\/>Advantages:<br\/>&#8211; Real-time analyses from various data sources (e.g. project status, costs, sales development)<br\/>&#8211; Drill down to document level<br\/>&#8211; Can be shared with different teams and roles<br\/>&#8211; Can be embedded directly in Business Central, Microsoft Teams or your own apps<br\/><br\/>With Power BI, Business Central becomes a strategic platform.<\/p>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> The interaction &#8211; real added value<\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Tool<\/td><td>Function<\/td><td>Benefits in the process<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power Apps<\/td><td>Mobile data capture<\/td><td>Saves time, prevents paperwork<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power Automate<\/td><td>Automated release and processing<\/td><td>Avoids manual processes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power BI<\/td><td>Evaluation, analysis, basis for decision-making<\/td><td>Visualises costs and trends<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Practical, flexible, scalable<\/h1>\n\n<p>The Power Platform is not an abstract &#8220;technology platform&#8221;, but a real productivity booster for SMEs. The combination of Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI can achieve tangible efficiency gains, especially in industries with a high level of coordination &#8211; such as construction, project services or facility management. <br\/><br\/>Companies that use Business Central can create customised extensions with little effort &#8211; and thus work faster, more transparently and more intelligently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the backbone of many medium-sized companies. But in combination with the Power Platform &#8211; consisting of Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI &#8211; a solid ERP becomes a highly flexible, modern system that automates processes, makes data intelligently usable and raises the user experience to a new level. 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