Rand Group’s EDI 365 named a top Microsoft Dynamics ERP supply chain tool for 2026

We’re excited to share that Rand Group has been recognized on ERP Software Blog’s Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Tools for Supply Chain 2026 list. Specifically, our EDI 365 solution earned a spot alongside some of the most trusted tools in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. This recognition is not a paid placement. Instead, it is an editorial selection based on solution capabilities, Microsoft platform alignment, thought leadership, and real-world customer outcomes. For our team, this recognition reflects the work we do every day to help manufacturers, distributors, and supply chain organizations operate more efficiently inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

“Being recognized on this list is really meaningful to our team. EDI is critical within the day-to-day operations for many of our manufacturing and distribution customers. With EDI 365, our goal has always been to provide a simple, turn-key solution to automate workflows and create a more connected experience directly inside Dynamics 365 Business Central.” said Adam MacIntosh, Director of Emerging Technologies at Rand Group.

About ERP Software Blog’s supply chain selection

ERP Software Blog is one of the most respected independent voices in the Microsoft Dynamics community. The organization brings together more than 190 verified Microsoft Dynamics partners across North America and regularly evaluates technology solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.

For the Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Tools for Supply Chain 2026 list, the editorial team evaluated solutions based on several important criteria. These included supply chain functionality, integration capabilities with Microsoft Dynamics applications, industry expertise, educational content, and documented customer success.

As a result, inclusion on the list reflects more than product marketing. It recognizes solutions that deliver measurable operational value for organizations managing complex supply chain processes.

Why distributors and manufacturers rely on EDI 365

EDI 365 is Rand Group’s proprietary electronic data interchange (EDI) solution built specifically for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The solution helps manufacturers, distributors, and supply chain organizations automate document exchange with retailers, vendors, third-party logistics providers, and trading partners directly inside Business Central.

Instead of relying on disconnected middleware or manual data entry, EDI 365 centralizes EDI processing inside the ERP environment your team already uses every day. Consequently, organizations can reduce operational delays, improve order accuracy, and maintain compliance with increasingly complex retailer requirements.

EDI 365 supports the critical transaction sets supply chain teams depend on, including:

• 810 – Sales Invoice/Returns/Credit Memo
• 820 – Payment/Order Remittance
• 830 – Planning Schedule
• 846 – Inventory Advice
• 850OB/943 – Purchase Orders
• 855 – Order Acknowledgement
• 856 – Advanced Shipment Notice
• 861/944 – Receiving Advice / Acceptance Certificate
• Additional transaction sets are also supported based on trading partner requirements

For many distributors and manufacturers, EDI compliance is no longer optional. Large retailers and trading partners often enforce strict formatting, timing, and validation requirements. Even small errors can result in chargebacks, rejected orders, delayed shipments, and strained customer relationships.

EDI 365 helps organizations reduce those risks through automated validation, centralized transaction visibility, and proactive error management. When issues occur, teams can quickly identify failed transactions, troubleshoot problems faster, and maintain smoother communication across the supply chain.

Because EDI 365 is designed specifically for Dynamics 365 Business Central, organizations also gain tighter integration between finance, purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, and fulfillment operations. This creates a more connected workflow from order intake through shipment and invoicing without requiring users to leave the Business Central environment.

Additionally, the solution is designed to scale alongside growing operations. Whether an organization manages a handful of trading partners or dozens across multiple retail channels, EDI 365 provides a flexible framework that supports long-term supply chain growth.

Real results: AGT Products Inc.

AGT Products Inc., a building materials manufacturer and distributor, needed a better way to manage growing order volumes and improve operational visibility across the business.

Before working with Rand Group, the organization relied on a legacy ERP environment that created inefficiencies across order processing and reporting workflows. Manual entry slowed operations, information lived in disconnected systems, and scaling became increasingly difficult.

After implementing Dynamics 365 Business Central with EDI 365, AGT Products automated 90% of daily order entry while improving visibility across finance, warehouse, and production teams. Automated order processing reduced manual workloads, accelerated fulfillment operations, and created a more connected operational environment across the organization.

You can read the full story in the AGT Products Inc. case study.

Why Rand Group for supply chain transformation?

Rand Group has helped manufacturers, distributors, and supply chain organizations modernize operations with Microsoft Dynamics solutions for more than 20 years. Our team specializes in helping organizations optimize inventory management, warehousing, purchasing, fulfillment, forecasting, and EDI integration inside the Microsoft ecosystem.

Beyond EDI 365, Rand Group also develops a growing suite of Business Central applications designed to solve common supply chain challenges. These include solutions for inbound container handling, landed cost validation, and more.

Together, these tools help organizations create a more connected supply chain operation inside Dynamics 365 Business Central. Instead of managing disconnected spreadsheets and third-party systems, teams gain greater visibility from purchase order through final delivery.

To explore additional customer success stories and supply chain transformation projects, visit our Dynamics 365 case studies page.

A continued commitment to supply chain excellence

For organizations evaluating Microsoft Dynamics ERP tools for supply chain management, this recognition reinforces the importance of choosing solutions built specifically for operational complexity, scalability, and long-term growth.

ERP Software Blog evaluated tools based on functionality, Microsoft integration capabilities, customer outcomes, and industry expertise, not advertising spend. EDI 365 earned recognition because it helps organizations solve real supply chain challenges inside the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem.

Contact Rand Group to learn how EDI 365 can help streamline your supply chain operations and support long-term business growth.