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Logistics & 3PL Billing for Business Central
A build-to-order Business Central (AL) extension that turns warehouse activity into accurate, per-client storage, handling and value-added-service invoices for third-party logistics providers.
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Key Features
Owner-of-Goods (client) master data added as a table extension and propagated across items, warehouse entries, receipts and shipments via a custom dimension so every movement is attributable to a billable client
Per-client storage rate cards (per pallet / per cubic metre / per SKU / per bin) with effective-dated rates, minimum charges and free-storage day windows
Activity-based billing engine that captures inbound, outbound, pick, pack, cross-dock and value-added-service events as priced billable lines via event subscribers on warehouse and posting routines
Inbound and outbound charge capture wired into Warehouse Receipt and Warehouse Shipment posting, plus item-tracking aware handling fees
Per-client inventory views as a filtered page extension over item ledger entries and warehouse entries, showing on-hand, aging and storage exposure by owner of goods
Value-added-service (VAS) catalog — labelling, kitting, repacking, returns processing — billed by unit, by hour or flat rate
Job queue entry that aggregates a billing period into draft sales invoices per client using native G/L accounts, dimensions and tax setup
Storage accrual snapshot that periodically measures on-hand by owner of goods for accurate per-day or per-period storage billing
Permission sets (read / billing operator / admin) so warehouse staff capture activity without access to financial posting
OData v4 / REST API endpoints exposing rate cards, billable events and per-client balances for WMS, EDI or customer-portal integration
Built as table extensions, page extensions and event subscribers only — zero base-app modification, so it survives Microsoft's continuous platform updates
Optional Dataverse / Power Platform connector to surface per-client billing and inventory in Power BI dashboards or a Power Apps customer portal
About this Product
Third-party logistics providers run someone else's inventory and bill for the privilege — but core Business Central has no concept of an "owner of goods", a storage rate card, or activity-based handling charges. Teams end up rebuilding this every month in spreadsheets, then re-keying totals into sales invoices, with revenue leaking on un-captured movements.
Why Choose Logistics & 3PL Billing for Business Central
Owner-of-Goods (client) master data added as a table extension and propagated across items, warehouse entries, receipts and shipments via a custom dimension so every movement is attributable to a billable client
Per-client storage rate cards (per pallet / per cubic metre / per SKU / per bin) with effective-dated rates, minimum charges and free-storage day windows
Activity-based billing engine that captures inbound, outbound, pick, pack, cross-dock and value-added-service events as priced billable lines via event subscribers on warehouse and posting routines
Inbound and outbound charge capture wired into Warehouse Receipt and Warehouse Shipment posting, plus item-tracking aware handling fees
Per-client inventory views as a filtered page extension over item ledger entries and warehouse entries, showing on-hand, aging and storage exposure by owner of goods
Value-added-service (VAS) catalog — labelling, kitting, repacking, returns processing — billed by unit, by hour or flat rate
Logistics & 3PL Billing for Business Central is a per-tenant AL extension that ECOSIRE designs, builds, installs and supports directly on your Business Central environment (cloud SaaS or on-prem). It is not an instant Microsoft AppSource download — it is custom-built to your rate structure and contract terms, then deployed as a tenant-specific extension so it survives Microsoft's monthly platform updates.
The extension adds an Owner of Goods dimension across items and warehouse documents, storage and handling rate cards per client, and activity-based billing that captures inbound receipts, outbound shipments, pick/pack lines and value-added services as billable events. A scheduled job queue entry aggregates the period's activity into a draft Business Central sales invoice per client — using native G/L, dimensions, tax and posting so your accountants keep one source of truth.
Built with table and page extensions, event subscribers on warehouse and posting routines (so no base-app code is touched), permission sets, and OData/REST endpoints for WMS or portal integration. Optional Power Platform / Dataverse hooks let you surface per-client inventory and billing in Power BI or a customer portal.
ECOSIRE scopes the build with you, delivers in a defined lead time, installs to sandbox first for UAT, then promotes to production — and supports it afterward, including fixes when Microsoft ships a breaking platform release.
What you get
- A per-tenant AL extension (.app) built to your storage, handling and VAS rate model, installed on your Business Central environment
- Sandbox-first deployment with a structured UAT pass against your real client list and rate cards before production promotion
- Configured rate cards, VAS catalog and Owner-of-Goods master data seeded from your current spreadsheets / contracts
- Job queue setup for automated period-end draft invoice generation, mapped to your G/L accounts, dimensions and tax groups
- Permission sets and a role walkthrough separating warehouse capture from financial posting
- OData/REST endpoint configuration plus integration notes for your WMS, EDI or portal (optional Dataverse/Power BI wiring on request)
- Admin and operator documentation, plus source AL handover so you are never locked to a single vendor
- Post-go-live support window covering bug fixes and Microsoft platform-update compatibility
Who this is for
3PL Finance Lead
Owns monthly client billing and is tired of reconciling warehouse activity in spreadsheets before re-keying into invoices. Wants storage, handling and VAS charges to flow into Business Central sales invoices automatically, with native G/L, tax and dimensions intact.
Warehouse Operations Manager
Needs every receipt, shipment, pick and value-added service captured as a billable event at the moment it happens, so nothing leaks. Wants per-client inventory and storage-exposure visibility without touching financial postings.
3PL IT / Systems Owner
Responsible for the Business Central tenant and integrations. Wants a clean per-tenant extension (no base-app hacks), OData/REST endpoints for the WMS and portal, proper permission sets, and assurance it survives Microsoft's monthly release cadence.
Installation overview
Download from ECOSIRE
Buy the license on ecosire.com and download the Logistics & 3PL Billing for Business Central module ZIP from your account dashboard.
Upload to Odoo
Extract the ZIP into your Odoo custom addons folder on the server (or upload via Apps > Install from file on Odoo.sh / runbot).
Install the module
Activate Developer Mode, open Apps, click Update Apps List, search for Logistics & 3PL Billing for Business Central, and press Install.
Configure settings
Open the new menu, paste your ECOSIRE license key, connect any external credentials (Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, etc.), and save.
Verify & go live
Run the built-in connection test, sync your first 10 records, and schedule the recurring cron. Contact support if anything fails.
How Logistics & 3PL Billing for Business Central Compares
| Criterion | ECOSIRE | Custom Build | Competitor | Odoo Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-of-goods / per-client inventory attribution | ||||
| Activity-based storage, handling & VAS rate cards | ||||
| Automated period-end draft invoices via native G/L, tax & dimensions | ||||
| Built to your exact contract & rate model (not generic) | ||||
| Installed, UAT-tested and supported by the builder | ||||
| Survives Microsoft monthly updates (extension-only, no base-app edits) | ||||
| OData/REST endpoints + optional Dataverse/Power BI integration | ||||
| Source AL handover (no vendor lock-in) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Logistics & 3PL Billing for Business Central
+Is this an instant download from Microsoft AppSource?
No. This is a build-to-order extension. ECOSIRE scopes your storage, handling and value-added-service billing model, builds the AL extension to fit it, and installs it directly onto your Business Central environment as a per-tenant extension. It is not a one-click AppSource listing, and we never claim a download link that doesn't exist.
+What is the delivery lead time?
After we confirm scope (your rate cards, VAS catalog, client list and integration needs), a typical build is delivered in roughly 3 to 5 weeks. We install to a sandbox first for your UAT, then promote to production once you sign off. Larger or heavily integrated builds (EDI, WMS, custom portal) are scoped with their own honest timeline before any work starts.
+How are ongoing support and updates handled?
Every build includes a post-go-live support window for bug fixes. Because the extension is built only with table/page extensions and event subscribers — no base-app modification — it is designed to survive Microsoft's monthly platform updates; if a future Business Central release ever breaks compatibility, we fix it under support. Longer-term maintenance and enhancement plans are available.
+Will it interfere with our existing accounting and financial postings?
No. The extension generates draft sales invoices using your native Business Central G/L accounts, dimensions, tax setup and number series. Your finance team reviews and posts them as normal, keeping one source of truth. Permission sets separate warehouse activity capture from financial posting.
+Can it integrate with our WMS, EDI or a customer portal?
Yes. The extension exposes OData v4 / REST endpoints for rate cards, billable events and per-client balances, so your WMS or EDI flow can feed activity in and pull billing out. We can also wire optional Dataverse / Power Platform connectors to surface per-client inventory and billing in Power BI or a Power Apps customer portal.
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Logistics & 3PL Billing for Business Central
A build-to-order Business Central (AL) extension that turns warehouse activity into accurate, per-client storage, handling and value-added-service invoices for third-party logistics providers.
- Owner-of-Goods (client) master data added as a table extension and propagated across items, warehouse entries, receipts and shipments via a custom dimension so every movement is attributable to a billable client
- Per-client storage rate cards (per pallet / per cubic metre / per SKU / per bin) with effective-dated rates, minimum charges and free-storage day windows
- Activity-based billing engine that captures inbound, outbound, pick, pack, cross-dock and value-added-service events as priced billable lines via event subscribers on warehouse and posting routines
- Inbound and outbound charge capture wired into Warehouse Receipt and Warehouse Shipment posting, plus item-tracking aware handling fees