Illustrative previewLightweight mobile barcode scanning for receiving, counting,
picking and shipping that connects handheld scanners and phones directly to your Business Central documents — built and installed by
ECOSIRE as a per-tenant AL extension.
What is Barcode Scanning & Data Collection App?
Lightweight mobile barcode scanning for receiving, counting, picking and shipping that connects handheld scanners and phones directly to your Business Central documents — built and installed by ECOSIRE as a per-tenant AL extension. Built to order by ECOSIRE for Dynamics 365 BC (build-to-order) — indicative price from $999.00 USD; request a quote for a scoped proposal.
Key Features
Built to order, done for you
No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.
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You order
Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.
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We build & install
ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your Dynamics 365 Business Central.
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Go live + support
You go live in about one working week, with two weeks of go-live support. Defects in the code we deliver are fixed free of charge.
About this Product
This is a build-to-order Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central extension, not an instant AppSource download. ECOSIRE builds it in AL, installs it as a per-tenant extension on your Business Central environment (cloud or on-prem), and supports it after go-live.
The app gives warehouse and operations teams a fast, focused scanning experience without the cost and complexity of a full WMS. Operators scan barcodes during receiving against open Purchase Orders, picking and packing against Sales Orders and Warehouse Shipments, inventory counts, and bin transfers — every scan validates in real time against the underlying BC document, item, lot/serial and bin before it posts.
Under the hood we extend the standard tables and pages (Purchase Line, Warehouse Activity Line, Item Ledger, Bin Content) with AL table extensions and page extensions, and wire posting logic through event subscribers so we never patch base application code. Handheld devices and phones connect over the Business Central REST/OData v4 API (or a lightweight scan page in the BC mobile/web client), so there is no separate middleware server to babysit. Scan workflows are configurable per warehouse location: define which steps require lot/serial capture, bin confirmation, or over-receipt tolerance.
Because it is delivered as source you own per tenant, we can tailor field mappings, document flows and validation rules to how your team actually works, scope permission sets to scanner-only roles, and integrate with the Power Platform / Dataverse if you want a Power Apps front end later. Pricing is a transparent one-time build fee; ongoing support and BC-update compatibility are available as an optional retainer.
What you get
- A per-tenant Business Central AL extension (.app) installed on your environment, with the AL source provided to you
- Configuration of scan workflows per warehouse location and document type (receive, pick, count, transfer)
- Scanner-only permission sets and user/role assignment in Business Central
- Connection setup for your handheld devices/phones via the BC REST/OData API or in-client scan pages
- Validation rules tailored to your item tracking, units of measure and bin setup
- Deployment to your sandbox for UAT, then promotion to production after sign-off
- Admin and operator quick-start documentation
- Optional support and BC-update compatibility retainer
Who this is for
Operations / Warehouse Lead
Wants accurate receiving, picking and counts without funding a full WMS rollout. Needs operators scanning against real BC documents day one, with mistakes caught before they post.
Business Central Administrator
Cares about a clean per-tenant extension that survives BC's monthly updates, scoped permission sets, and no patched base code or fragile middleware to maintain.
Finance / Inventory Controller
Needs inventory accuracy and an auditable trail — correct quantities, bins, lots and serials in the Item Ledger so stock valuation and reconciliations stop drifting.
How Barcode Scanning & Data Collection App Compares
| Criterion | ECOSIRE | Custom Build | Competitor | Dynamics 365 Business Central Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connects scanners directly to live BC documents (PO, Sales Order, Warehouse Shipment) | Included | Included | Partial support | Partial support |
| Real-time validation of scans against item, UoM, lot/serial and bin | Included | Partial support | Included | Partial support |
| Scan workflows configurable per warehouse location | Included | Partial support | Partial support | Not included |
| Delivered as per-tenant AL source you own and can tailor | Included | Included | Not included | Not included |
| No separate middleware server (uses BC REST/OData API) | Included | Partial support | Partial support | Included |
| Built, installed and supported on your environment by the vendor | Included | Not included | Partial support | Not included |
| Optional Power Apps / Dataverse front end | Included | Partial support | Partial support | Not included |
| Low one-time cost without full WMS licensing | Included | Not included | Partial support | Included |
Frequently Asked Questions about Barcode Scanning & Data Collection App
Is this an instant download from Microsoft AppSource?
No. This is a build-to-order extension. ECOSIRE builds it in AL and installs it as a per-tenant extension directly on your Business Central environment. You are not downloading a generic app — you get one configured to your warehouse, document flows and item tracking setup.
How long does delivery take after I order?
A typical build is delivered in about one working week: a short discovery on your scan workflows, locations and devices, then development, then deployment to your sandbox for UAT, and promotion to production after your sign-off. Heavily customized lot/serial or multi-location setups can take longer; we confirm the timeline before work starts.
What about ongoing support and Business Central updates?
Business Central ships monthly/major updates, and per-tenant extensions occasionally need recompilation against new platform versions. We offer an optional support retainer that covers compatibility testing against new BC releases, bug fixes, and small enhancements. Without a retainer you still own the AL source and can maintain it yourself or re-engage us per change.
Does it need a separate server or middleware?
No. Scanners and phones talk directly to Business Central over the REST/OData v4 API (or through scan pages in the BC web/mobile client). There is no extra integration server to host, patch or monitor — the logic lives inside your BC tenant.
Can it capture lot and serial numbers, and work across multiple warehouses?
Yes. Scan steps validate against your item tracking setup so lot and serial capture is enforced where you require it, and workflows are configurable per warehouse location — different bins, tolerances and confirmation rules per site.
Do we own the code, and can it integrate with Power Platform?
You own the AL source for your tenant. Because it extends standard tables and pages cleanly via event subscribers, it coexists with other extensions. If you want a fully custom mobile UX, we can add a Power Apps front end backed by Dataverse and the BC API.
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Barcode Scanning & Data Collection App
Lightweight mobile barcode scanning for receiving, counting, picking and shipping that connects handheld scanners and phones directly to your Business Central documents — built and installed by ECOSIRE as a per-tenant AL extension.
- Scan-driven receiving against open Purchase Orders with quantity and over-receipt tolerance validation
- Pick and pack against Sales Orders and Warehouse Shipments using Warehouse Activity Lines
- Inventory count and physical inventory journals populated by scan with variance flagging
- Bin-to-bin transfers and inventory moves confirmed by scanning source and destination bins