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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

There are some great new features in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 (BC25). Here are some of the most exciting features that users and power users of Business Central will find useful: Subscription billing and revenue recognition Many companies have adopted a subscription-based service model. The Essential License now includes templates that… Continue reading What’s New in Business Central 2024 Wave 2 (BC 25)?

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes Q&A on migrating BC to the cloud, Tackling the Full-Text Search requirement in BC 25, and advice on using NuGet. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to share valuable insights. At… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 509

Technologies used in businesses evolve quickly, and companies must adapt to these changes to stay competitive. Instead of using multiple software or systems for different departments, organizations that pay attention to their efficiencies use solutions that integrate various aspects of their operations into one platform. One solution is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, which combines… Continue reading Maximizing the Benefits of Business Central Across Departments