It is quite common in processing industries, like chemical production, that the cost of Labor is not the primary cost of production. In chemical processing, the cost of energy or depreciation may be the largest cost component. While Centers and Routings in Dynamics NAV are typically thought of in terms of Direct Cost (Labor) and… Continue reading Work Center Units of Measure in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
Month: August 2014
ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 15
The ArcherPoint technical staff—made up of developers, project managers, and consultants – is constantly communicating internally, with the goal of sharing helpful information with one another. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them companywide on Yammer for everyone’s benefit. We in Marketing watch these interactions… Continue reading ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 15
Sales and Assembly Order Quantity Change in Dynamics NAV 2013
We came across a situation using Dynamics NAV 2013 Assembly Orders that, at first, we didn’t know how to handle. The scenario: You have set up a Dynamics NAV Item with the Replenishment System set to “Assembly Order” and the Assembly Policy set to “Assemble to Order”. For some reason, you have some of that… Continue reading Sales and Assembly Order Quantity Change in Dynamics NAV 2013
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013R2 – Creating Recurring General Journals
In my last blog, Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2: How to Create Recurring General Journals, I explained how to create a recurring general journal in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2. This week’s blog explains how to create one in NAV 2013 R2. If you need instructions for another version of NAV, please contact ArcherPoint. The… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013R2 – Creating Recurring General Journals
Handling the Production BOM When ECN Effectivity is Used to Exhaustion
There are times when an ECN effectivity says to use up existing parts before using the new parts (Use to Exhaustion). In Dynamics NAV, we have the option to phase in using “starting dates” and “ending dates” in Production BOM’s, but that is based on an estimated usage rate that may not be accurate. There… Continue reading Handling the Production BOM When ECN Effectivity is Used to Exhaustion
3 Ways Collaboration with Key Clients is Powerful with Integrated ERP
Providing the right level of service to key customers can feel like a never-ending race. But information such as advance ship notices to trading partners does more than build loyalty; it can set you apart from your competitors. Data sharing with key customers strengthens your relationship and ultimately increases profits for both you and them.… Continue reading 3 Ways Collaboration with Key Clients is Powerful with Integrated ERP
Changing Production Order to Finished Posts Additional Output in NAV
We frequently get the question, “Why does Dynamics NAV post additional output when I change a Production Order status to Finished?” The scenario: You create a Released Production Order for Quantity = 10. During the course of production, you record the output of 5. When you change the Production Order to Finished, NAV automatically records… Continue reading Changing Production Order to Finished Posts Additional Output in NAV
Microsoft Dynamics NAV: Where is My Landscape Account Schedule
For users who have been working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) for years, one of the key features available was to create an account schedule with up to 12 columns of data for analysis. This Schedule report was called the Landscape Account Schedule. In Dynamics NAV 2013, the report for Landscape Account Schedule does not… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV: Where is My Landscape Account Schedule
ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 14
The ArcherPoint technical staff—made up of developers, project managers, and consultants – is constantly communicating internally, with the goal of sharing helpful information with one another. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them companywide on Yammer for everyone’s benefit. We in Marketing watch these interactions… Continue reading ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 14
Can I Apply Item Charge Invoices to a Subcontracting Purchase Receipt?
We received a call from a client who is running Dynamics NAV 2013 and was getting an error when trying to post an Item Charge Invoice to a Subcontracting Purchase Receipt. The short answer is that you cannot post an Item Charge Invoice to a Subcontracting Purchase Receipt The system is not programmed to do that.… Continue reading Can I Apply Item Charge Invoices to a Subcontracting Purchase Receipt?