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Recent disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and environmental disasters have highlighted vulnerabilities in traditional supply chain models. As a result, the supply chain is increasingly diversifying to mitigate these risks and remain resilient during times of crisis. This diversification promises to increase the demand for 3PL companies to offer additional services, which, in… Continue reading How 3PL Companies Can Seize the Opportunity of Supply Chain Diversification

Businesses face many cybersecurity threats, ranging from ransomware attacks to sophisticated phishing schemes. The cost of a cyberattack can extend far beyond financial loss, including an adverse impact on the company’s reputation and brand, the imposition of regulatory fines, and an erosion of customer trust. One effective strategy for identifying and mitigating these risks is… Continue reading Understanding the Benefits of Internal and External Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes using DataAccessIntent, making custom Tables and Pages visible in search, “What-if” analysis, and performance features in BC v25. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to share valuable insights. At ArcherPoint, we… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 512

Sometimes, our customers want to know how Business Central calculates an item’s average cost. We provide a simple example to illustrate how this calculation is applied to inventory. Microsoft explains how it calculates Average Cost as follows: The calculated average cost is then applied to the inventory decreases for the item (or item, location, and… Continue reading Calculate Average Cost in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft solutions partners can help scale your business, streamline your digital processes, & increase productivity, but what if yours isn’t meeting your needs? Switching to a better option is easier than you think and only takes a few minutes.  Below, we are exploring everything you need to know about finding the right partner to benefit your… Continue reading Microsoft Solutions Partner Guide

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes using ChatGPT inside VS code, setting isolation levels in automated tests, news from Directions EMEA 2024, and the move to Agentic AI. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to share valuable… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 511

Retailers continue to face challenges moving into 2025 — from a high turnover of staff to disruptions in the supply chain. In addition to inflation, these factors have led to a sudden, transformational evolution of the sector. Businesses continue to shift their strategy towards diverse, changing customer needs, impacting how they present, sell, and deliver… Continue reading 5 Leading Retail Trends to Watch for in 2025

A common issue when getting a client ready to go live in Business Central is Production Work in Progress (WIP). Normally, we ask the client to complete all in-process Production Orders because it can be difficult to account for open transactions. The process below describes a proven method for setting initial WIP balances on Released… Continue reading How to Initialize Production WIP for a New Business Central Implementation

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes date formats in Report Builder, using GitHub Copilot in VS Code, a little “this” and that, and debugging from 15 billion miles away. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to share… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 510

Cyber Monday has become one of the most anticipated shopping events for shoppers and retailers. However, the surge in online activity also makes Cyber Monday a prime target for cybercriminals. Threats like phishing, data breaches, and fraud spikes highlight the need for robust security measures. While the advice might seem repetitious, it is always a… Continue reading Top Security Threats and Solutions for Cyber Monday