Microsoft Partner · Dynamics NAV & Business Central
Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant
Helping manufacturers and distributors upgrade, support, customize, and integrate Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central.
20+ years of hands-on experience with Dynamics NAV upgrades, custom AL development, manufacturing, warehousing, and system integrations — with AI solutions available where they add real value.
About AL Development and Consulting
AL Development and Consulting Inc. is a Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central consulting practice built on more than 20 years of hands-on ERP experience — as a Dynamics NAV consultant, developer, and architect delivering upgrades, custom development, integrations, and ongoing Business Central support.
We work directly with manufacturers, distributors, and warehousing organizations, and alongside other Microsoft partners who need experienced Business Central resources on a project, with no layers of project managers in between.
- Microsoft Partner (Reseller & AI Cloud Partner)
- Active engagements across manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, oil & gas, and construction sectors in Canada and the United States
Our senior consultant holds a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University and has delivered Business Central and Dynamics NAV implementations, upgrades, and AppSource-published extensions, including prior experience at a Microsoft Gold Partner.
Services
NAV to Business Central Upgrades
A structured Business Central migration path from legacy Dynamics NAV (3.x through 2018) — on-premises or SaaS — that protects your existing customizations and data.
Business Central Consulting
Get a senior Dynamics NAV consultant's read on your Business Central implementation, processes, and roadmap — straight answers, not a sales pitch.
Custom AL Development
Business Central customization built by a hands-on Business Central developer — extensions and functionality designed around your processes while remaining upgrade-friendly.
Manufacturing & Warehousing
Manufacturing ERP configuration and extension — BOMs, routings, MRP, production scheduling, bins, picks, put-aways, and barcode workflows for real shop-floor and warehouse operations.
System Integrations
Business Central integrations that connect your website, logistics providers, banking systems, and third-party applications — eliminating duplicate data entry.
Business Central Troubleshooting & Rescue Projects
Brought in when projects stall, environments become unstable, performance degrades, or customizations become difficult to maintain. We diagnose root causes and restore confidence in the system.
Solution Architecture
Technical leadership, code governance, and architectural review that keeps Business Central deployments stable through every upgrade.
AI Solutions
Add AI where it earns its keep — automated expense reports, bank reconciliation, AP invoice processing, and document handling built on top of your existing Business Central setup.
Representative Projects
A sample of the work we take on for Business Central and Dynamics NAV customers.
Manufacturing Upgrade
- Dynamics NAV 2018 to Business Central SaaS
- Multi-company environment
- Custom manufacturing extensions
- Data migration and cutover support
Warehouse Automation
- Barcode scanning implementation
- Warehouse bins and directed picks
- Improved inventory accuracy and reduced manual entry
Business Central Website Integration
- Customer portal integration
- E-commerce integration
- Real-time inventory and order synchronization
Financial Process Automation
- Automated AP invoice processing
- Document capture and approval workflows
- Reduced manual accounting effort
Performance and Stabilization
- Troubleshooting slow Business Central environments
- Resolving customization issues
- Improving upgrade readiness
Business Central Extension Development
- Custom AL development
- AppSource-ready design patterns
- Long-term upgrade-friendly architecture
Why Work With AL Development and Consulting
- 20+ years of experience with both legacy Dynamics NAV and modern Business Central
- Direct access to experienced technical resources — no layers of account managers
- Comfortable working alongside existing Microsoft partners and internal IT teams
- Practical, hands-on consulting approach
- Experience across multiple industries — manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, healthcare, oil & gas, and construction
- Canada and USA service coverage
- Long-term support and maintenance capabilities, with an upgrade-focused approach
AI Solutions for Business Central
AI is one of the tools we bring to a Business Central engagement — worth using when it removes real manual work, not because it's trendy.
Expense Report Automation
AI reads receipts and expense submissions, applies policy rules, and posts approved expense reports directly into Business Central.
Bank Reconciliation
AI-assisted matching, exception handling, and posting — collapsing days of work into minutes.
AP Invoice Processing
Automatically extract, validate, and post vendor invoices and supporting documents using Azure OpenAI.
We've also built natural language query tools, predictive insights, deposit automation, and AI-assisted reporting workflows for clients who wanted to take it further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with both Dynamics NAV and Business Central?
Yes. Most engagements involve moving a company from Dynamics NAV onto Business Central, but we also support customers who are staying on NAV for now.
Can you help with NAV upgrades?
Yes. We handle NAV upgrades from any version back to 3.x, including moving straight from NAV 2018 to Business Central SaaS.
Do you provide ongoing Business Central support?
Yes. Ongoing Business Central support is a regular part of the work — not just new implementations and upgrades.
Can you develop custom Business Central extensions?
Yes. Custom AL development and Business Central customization are core services, built to stay upgrade-friendly.
Do you work with Canadian and US companies?
Yes. We serve clients across Canada and the United States.
Contact
Whether you're planning a NAV upgrade, looking for Business Central support, building an integration, implementing manufacturing processes, or need help stabilizing an existing environment, we'd be happy to discuss your project.
AL Development and Consulting Inc.
Alberta, Canada
Phone: +1 (403) 393-4521
Email: contact@alextdev.ca