Native Business Central App

Physical Inventory App for Dynamics 365 Business Central

Built Natively Inside Your ERP

Automates your entire counting process, from tag generation to GL posting. Eliminate clipboards, spreadsheets, and manual reconciliation.

Inventory Discrepancies Cost More Than You Think

The average business loses 1–3% of annual revenue to inventory inaccuracies, through over-purchasing, write-offs, stockouts, and undetected shrinkage. And most of that loss is entirely preventable.

The Old Way

  • Clipboards, spreadsheets, manual tally marks
  • Count results entered into one system, adjusted manually in another
  • Discrepancies flagged with no root cause visibility
  • Audit scramble to compile reports from multiple sources

The VLC Way

  • Automated tag generation and assignment
  • Real-time count entry via scanner or mobile
  • AI-powered discrepancy detection and anomaly flagging
  • Automatic GL posting and audit-ready reporting

From First Count to Closed Books

VLC Physical Inventory handles every step of the counting process, so your team counts confidently, reconciles instantly, and closes cleanly.

1

Count Initiated

Your inventory manager triggers a physical count in Business Central. The system automatically generates physical inventory tags for every location, control table, and work center in scope. No manual list-building. No missed locations.

Auto-generated tags by location, control table & work center
Tag generation screen showing auto-assigned tags
2

Tags Assigned to Team

Tags are assigned to specific team members for accountable, structured counting. Each counter knows exactly which locations they own. Physical inventory cards are created per item for line-level tracking. All stock movement in the warehouse pauses during the count window.

Structured accountability with individual assignments
Team assignment screen showing distributed tags
3

Count Entered

Team members enter count results directly into the system, or via integrated external data collection devices (barcode scanners, mobile devices). No paper transfer, no re-entry errors, no lost tally sheets.

Mobile Entry Barcode Scanners
Count entry screen with scan interface
4

Discrepancies Flagged by AI

The moment count data is submitted, VLC Physical Inventory compares it against system quantities. Every variance is displayed clearly, by item, location, and magnitude. The AI engine highlights outliers and patterns that may indicate systemic issues.

  • Receiving error detection
  • Recurring shrinkage point identification
  • Data entry problem alerts
Variance report with AI anomaly indicators
5

Adjustments Reviewed & Posted

Your team reviews the variances. Adjustments are approved and posted directly to the general ledger, inside Business Central, in real time. No export. No separate accounting entry. No reconciliation lag.

Result
GL accounts updated automatically
Adjustment posting screen with GL mapping
6

Reports Generated & Archive Created

VLC Physical Inventory automatically compiles a full inventory variance report, by item, location, dollar impact, and responsible counter. All mandatory reports are generated and ready to print or export. The full audit trail is timestamped, signed off, and stored.

Permanent audit trail for compliance
Report generation screen with audit trail

What Your Team Gets with VLC Physical Inventory

Real results, measurable impact, immediate ROI

Higher Inventory Accuracy

Physical records match system quantities across every location. Better counts mean better purchasing, forecasting, and fewer surprises.

Paperless, Structured Counting

No clipboards, no tally sheets, no re-entry. Count results go directly into the system via keyboard or scanner.

AI-Assisted Discrepancy Detection

The system doesn't just show variances—it flags anomalies suggesting theft, receiving errors, or process breakdowns.

Lower Holding Costs

Stop over-ordering and paying storage costs for stock that shouldn't be there. Stop writing off obsolete inventory.

Automatic GL Posting

Adjustments post directly to your Business Central generalledger—no manual entries, no reconciliation lag.

Audit-Ready Compliance

Every count and sign-off is timestamped automatically. Compliance reports are ready on demand—not assembled the night before.

Theft & Shrinkage Visibility

Recurring variances in specific locations are surfaced clearly so you can investigate and act, not just absorb the loss.

Dimensional Inventory Support

For industries like sheet metal and lumber, track by length, width, thickness, and material quality—not just quantity.

Everything You Need for a Complete Physical Count

Modular features designed for real warehouse workflows

Automated Tag Generation & Assignment

  • System creates tags for every location, control table, and work center
  • Tags assigned to specific team members for accountability
  • Physical inventory cards per item for line-level tracking
  • Re-count workflows for flagged locations

Data Entry & Device Integration

  • Direct entry into Business Central—no paper transfer
  • Barcode scanners, mobile devices, handheld terminals
  • Manual entry and scan-to-count workflows
  • Real-time validation catches input errors immediately

AI-Powered Discrepancy Detection

  • Automatic comparison of counts vs. system quantities
  • Variances displayed by item, location, and magnitude
  • AI identifies outlier patterns and recurring discrepancies
  • Drill-down to item history, last received date, team member

Reconciliation & GL Posting

  • Review and approve adjustments before posting
  • Automatic posting to correct General Ledger accounts
  • Cost of every adjustment captured instantly
  • Full posting log maintained for audit purposes

Compliance Reporting & Audit Trail

  • Automatic generation of mandatory inventory reports
  • Timestamped audit trail: who, what, when
  • Preventive audit checks before year-end
  • Assistance with physical year-end close procedures

Dimensional Inventory Tracking

  • Track by length, width, thickness, material quality
  • Ideal for sheet metal, lumber, fabric, glass
  • Inventory cards capture full dimensional data
  • Variance reports account for dimensional differences

Native Business Central Integration

Fully integrated with warehouse, purchasing, and finance modules
Real-time data sync—no exports or manual reconciliation
Multi-location, multi-warehouse counting from one platform

Built for Any Industry That Holds Physical Stock

If it sits on a shelf, a rack, a pallet, or a floor—we can count it

Manufacturing & Distribution

Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Dimensional tracking supports sheet metal, lumber, and variable-measure materials.

Dimensional tracking • Multi-location • Work center tagging

Retail & E-Commerce

Maintain accurate stock across stores and warehouses. Prevent overselling and reduce shrinkage with real-time sync.

Discrepancy detection • AI anomaly flagging • Scan-to-count

Government & Public Sector

Meet strict asset accountability with permanent audit trails and automated report generation for inspections.

Compliance reporting • Audit trail • Mandatory reports

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Track medical supplies and controlled substances with precision. Audit trails support regulatory compliance.

Audit trail • Preventive checks • Real-time GL posting

Logistics & 3PL Providers

Conduct cycle counts across multiple client warehouses with traceability and client-level reporting.

Multi-location • Variance reporting • Mandatory reports

Built for More Than Inventory

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Why VLC Physical Inventory and Not a Standalone Tool?

It Lives Inside Business Central

Not alongside it. No exports, no reconciliation across systems, no manual entry into your ERP. One system. One source of truth.

AI That Spots What Humans Miss

Beyond calculating variances—it analyzes patterns, surfaces outliers, and identifies potential theft or process failures.

Dimensional Tracking

When quantity isn't enough—track length, width, thickness, and material quality for variable-measure stock.

Comparison Snapshot: VLC vs. Standalone Tools vs. Manual

Capability VLC Physical Inventory Standalone Tools Manual/Spreadsheet
Native Business Central Integration
AI Discrepancy Detection
Dimensional Inventory Tracking
Automatic GL Posting
Real-time Variance Analysis
Barcode/Mobile Device Support

Full Capability Overview

Counting & Tagging

  • Auto-generated inventory tags by location, control table & work center
  • Tag assignment to individual team members
  • Physical inventory cards per item
  • Re-count workflow for disputed locations
  • External device integration (scanners, handhelds)
  • Dimensional inventory tracking (length, width, thickness, material)

Reconciliation & Financials

  • Real-time variance calculation vs. system quantities
  • AI-assisted discrepancy detection & anomaly flagging
  • Drill-down variance analysis by item and location
  • One-click GL posting, auto-mapped to correct accounts
  • Posting log for full financial traceability
  • Posting adjustments workflow with approval controls

Compliance & Reporting

  • Automatic variance report generation
  • Mandatory report printing for audit & regulatory requirements
  • Timestamped audit trail: who, what, when
  • Preventive audit check workflows
  • Physical year-end close assistance
  • Native Business Central module: no middleware, no exports

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about VLC Physical Inventory

Implementation is quick since it's native to Business Central. Most setups take a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on complexity and number of locations.
It goes beyond basic counting with barcode support, structured workflows, automated reconciliation, AI-powered discrepancy detection, dimensional tracking, and audit-ready reporting.
Pricing varies based on users and requirements. The solution scales easily from single locations to multi-site operations. Contact VLC for a tailored quote.
Yes. VLC Physical Inventory is a native app built for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It installs directly into your existing environment with no middleware or data migration required.
Yes. VLC Physical Inventory supports barcode scanners, handheld devices, and mobile data collection systems. Your team can perform counts directly on the warehouse floor.
Once counts are approved, inventory adjustments are automatically posted to the correct General Ledger accounts in Business Central. No manual accounting entries needed.
Yes. The system includes a built-in re-count workflow. If a location is flagged, users can perform a re-count while maintaining full records of both original and updated counts.
Every count, adjustment, and approval is automatically timestamped and recorded. The system generates audit-ready reports on demand with complete traceable history.