There’s a growing misconception in the market that moving from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central should be fast simply because both carry the Microsoft name. Let me be clear: Business Central is not Dynamics GP in the cloud. It is a modern ERP platform with a different architecture, design philosophy, extensibility model, and… Continue reading Dynamics GP to Business Central Migration: What a Quick Start Really Takes
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 548
ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. With all the attention on AI, agents, and MCP in Business Central, this week’s Dev Digest features a roundup of some of the stellar blogs on the subject. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 548
Addressing Warehouse Management Challenges in Manufacturing with Real-World Solutions
Warehouse management challenges in manufacturing environments are rarely simple. Warehouse teams must balance daily execution tasks with more advanced operational requirements—all while maintaining speed, accuracy, and visibility across the organization. When warehouse processes break down, the effects ripple across production, purchasing, and customer service. For manufacturers, unresolved warehouse management challenges can directly impact production flow,… Continue reading Addressing Warehouse Management Challenges in Manufacturing with Real-World Solutions
How the Boltrics WMS Inbound Process Works: Scanner Receiving and Directed Putaways
For 3PL warehouses and distribution operations, inbound efficiency sets the tone for everything that follows. If receiving is inaccurate or delayed, inventory visibility suffers, putaways stall, and downstream fulfillment is impacted. Boltrics WMS for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central streamlines the entire inbound process using scanner-based workflows, structured status controls, and system-generated warehouse activities. In… Continue reading How the Boltrics WMS Inbound Process Works: Scanner Receiving and Directed Putaways
AI Over 40 Series – Week 19: Why You’re Still Waiting (and What That’s Costing You)
When everyone’s waiting for “the thing” that will finally make AI worth their time. I keep having the same conversation. We’ve been reaching out to clients to help them get started on their AI journeys. They’re interested. They’ve seen the demos. They’ve experimented with ChatGPT for vacation planning or homework help. They believe AI will… Continue reading AI Over 40 Series – Week 19: Why You’re Still Waiting (and What That’s Costing You)
Different Approaches to Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
There are several ways to transition from Dynamics GP to Business Central. Based on over 20 years of implementation experience, I’ll outline the methods I’ve seen in practice — along with some candid insights. You may have come across programs promising Dynamics GP to Business Central migration in as little as one week. In certain… Continue reading Different Approaches to Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
Manufacturing ERP Modernization: Preparing for Business Central
Perma-Chink Systems is a niche manufacturer in the construction industry, producing specialized materials used in log and timber homes—products where reliability, timing, and operational stability are critical. Like many manufacturers running legacy Dynamics NAV systems, Perma-Chink had reached a turning point. While NAV continued to support day-to-day operations, the environment had become increasingly difficult to… Continue reading Manufacturing ERP Modernization: Preparing for Business Central
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 547
ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes rec.truncate() vs DeleteAll(), monitoring client infrastructure in BC, and two new blog series on AI agents and the BC MCP Server. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 547
How to Receive Goods Through the Scanner in Boltrics 3PL Software
Warehouse receiving sets the tone for everything that follows—inventory accuracy, billing, putaway efficiency, and customer satisfaction. When done correctly, it creates a clean, traceable inbound process. When done manually or inconsistently, it creates downstream issues that are hard to untangle. In this walkthrough, Daniel Feltham-Lauzon demonstrates how to receive goods using a scanner in Boltrics… Continue reading How to Receive Goods Through the Scanner in Boltrics 3PL Software
The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Business Systems — and How a Unified ERP Unlocks Growth
Most companies don’t realize how much fragmentation is costing them. Disconnected ERP systems, standalone eCommerce platforms, CRM silos, and spreadsheets used as workarounds may seem manageable on the surface. But behind the scenes, they create duplicate work, slow decision-making, and limit a company’s ability to grow. The real cost of fragmented business systems isn’t just… Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Business Systems — and How a Unified ERP Unlocks Growth