Terms and definitions
ERP Glossary
Collection of key concepts, acronyms and terms used in the world of ERP systems and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
A
API
Application Programming Interface - programming interface for system integration.
AL
Application Language - programming language used to extend Business Central.
AppSource
Microsoft AppSource - marketplace with applications extending Microsoft products.
B
Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - ERP system for mid-sized businesses, successor to Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
BOM
Bill of Materials - material specification, list of components needed for production.
C
CRM
Customer Relationship Management - managing customer relationships.
D
Dimension
Analytical dimension in BC - additional field for classifying transactions (e.g., department, project).
E
ERP
Enterprise Resource Planning - an integrated software system for managing enterprise resources.
Extension
Add-on application that extends Business Central functionality without modifying base code.
G
G/L
General Ledger - the central part of the financial system.
I
ISV
Independent Software Vendor - third-party software provider creating solutions for platforms like Business Central.
M
MRP
Material Requirements Planning - planning material requirements for production.
N
NAV
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) - predecessor of Business Central, one of the most popular ERP systems.
S
SaaS
Software as a Service - cloud-based software delivery model.
W
WMS
Warehouse Management System - system for managing warehouse operations.
Workflow
Workflow - automation of approval and document circulation processes.