DCX - Project Forecast

Improve the accuracy and efficiency of your project planning with Resource Forecasting for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - a powerful extension designed to streamline how you forecast and track resource costs across payroll, agency, and subcontracting categories.

This app enables project-based businesses to create, manage, and report on target and actual forecasts for each resource type. By providing a centralized and intuitive forecasting solution, it eliminates the need for external spreadsheets or disconnected planning tools.

At the heart of the app is a comprehensive forecasting report that brings together three critical data points:

• Target Forecast – the baseline plan for each resource

• Actual Forecast – updated estimates based on current project realities

• Posted Project Ledger Entries – actual recorded costs from Business Central

This three-way comparison gives you clear visibility into forecast accuracy, helps identify cost variances early, and supports more informed resourcing and budgeting decisions.

Key Capabilities:

• Configure and manage forecasts by resource type: internal (payroll), external (agency), or subcontracted

• View real-time forecast data against actual costs from posted project ledger entries

• Generate variance analysis reports per project and per resource

• Improve cost control with actionable insights at the planning stage

• Use Business Central’s familiar interface with seamless data integration — no third-party tools required

• Enhance project governance with consistent forecasting processes across teams

Who It’s For:

This app is ideal for project-based companies in industries such as:

• Construction

• Manufacturers

• Professional services

• Engineering

• Field service

• Contracting & subcontracting industries

If your business relies on a mix of internal staff, agency resources, and subcontractors — this app gives you the clarity and control you need to manage them effectively.