PowerApps – when Business Central can reach anywhere

Microsoft Business Central is already an extremely versatile ERP system on its own. However, there are situations where daily operations don’t take place in the office – but in the field, in the warehouse, at machines, or even on a construction site.
This is where Microsoft PowerApps comes into play, enabling part of Business Central’s functionality to be extended to mobile devices, tablets, or browsers, allowing data entry, approvals, and feedback to happen exactly where the work is being done. Whether it’s a warehouse, a site, or a road under construction somewhere in the country.

What is PowerApps and why use it with Business Central?

PowerApps is one of the fastest-evolving tools in the Microsoft ecosystem. It allows you to quickly build custom business applications that connect directly to Business Central—even with real-time data integration.

The biggest advantages of PowerApps:

• Fast development
• Flexible customization
• Seamless fit into existing business processes

With PowerApps, you don’t build a new system—you extend the power of Business Central into the field.
Employees can access relevant data wherever they are—whether in a warehouse, on-site, on the production line, or far from headquarters—and record daily activities that are instantly reflected in Business Central.

Practical example: timesheets, machine handling, and refueling – all in one app

For one of our construction industry partners, we are currently developing a PowerApps solution fully integrated with Business Central, supporting daily operations in the field.

The system covers multiple processes:

• Timesheets: employees record who worked where and when, what type of task they performed, and can even validate the workday with a signature.
• Item and equipment management: tracking the movement of hundreds of machines and materials, including issuing and returning workwear and tools.
• Fuel management: logging which vehicle refueled, when, and how much, including recording seal data to prevent misuse.

All data is transferred to Business Central in real time—eliminating paperwork, avoiding duplicate administration, and ensuring up-to-date information at all times.

PowerApps = fast development, easy usage, real integration

PowerApps includes many built-in features that previously required custom development: barcode and QR code scanning, photo uploads, GPS data handling, digital signatures—all easily integrated with Business Central.

The Loginform expert team builds solutions based on these capabilities that:

• truly follow the client’s operations
• support work in a user-friendly way
• reduce administrative burden at every level

This way, Business Central becomes more than just an office ERP—it turns into a digital network connecting field and office processes.

Why consider PowerApps?

• Fast ROI: working applications in weeks, not months
• Flexible development: easily adaptable as needs change
• Real-time data synchronization: all data is instantly available in Business Central
• User-friendly interface: easy to use without extensive training
• Security and control: all processes run in the Microsoft cloud with controlled permissions

PowerApps at Loginform – human-centered digitalization

At Loginform, every project starts with understanding the business—not the technology. Our PowerApps developments aim to deliver real business value with Business Central—not just as a system, but as an easy-to-use, everyday digital partner.

Want to extend the power of Business Central to the field?

Whether it’s warehouse processes, production reporting, or service ticket digitalization, Loginform’s PowerApps solutions provide fast, secure, and tailored answers.

👉 Get in touch with us, and we’ll show you how to make Business Central truly accessible everywhere—simply and efficiently with PowerApps.