Those of us who use Jet Reports are painfully aware that Jet does not have a ranking feature for replicated lists. However, there is a workaround: you can create an automatically sorted Jet report with nested Jet functions and use Excel’s rank function to give you a ranked Jet report. This blog will walk through… Continue reading Creating a Ranking Report in Jet Reports
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Sorry Prince: It’s Not You, It’s ArcherPoint
It did not seem that long ago that I discovered the small neighboring town of Chanhassen, MN. Home to the legendary Purple Rain artist, Prince, the suburb has a lot to offer. However, my reason for heading to Chanhassen wasn’t Prince. It was something (much) cooler… ArcherPoint’s intern program! After my first of many long… Continue reading Sorry Prince: It’s Not You, It’s ArcherPoint
Having Confidence to do the Right Thing
Once upon a time, while implementing an accounting program far less superior than NAV, I learned a very valuable lesson: when your instincts are telling you that something is a bad idea, it probably is. And you should stand up for what you think is right. Allow me to explain. As a young, green consultant,… Continue reading Having Confidence to do the Right Thing
Microsoft Announces MVP Award Recipients
MVPs — Most Valuable Professionals. Microsoft awards MVPs for their commitment to learning and making the most of Microsoft technologies as well as sharing their knowledge and technical expertise. This prestigious award has no set benchmarks, but instead evaluates nominees on a variety of criteria, highlighting in particular how they interact with online forums, conferences,… Continue reading Microsoft Announces MVP Award Recipients
Holacracy: A Book Review, Part 2
This is part two of a two-part review of Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World, by Brian J. Robertson. Read part one. SUMMARY In the first part of this review, we explored the first two chapters of Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World (Holacracy), as well as… Continue reading Holacracy: A Book Review, Part 2
Why Should I Upgrade Dynamics NAV and Why Is There a Cow in My Front Yard?
There are some things so unexpected that they are shocking. One morning many years back, I got up just like any other day. Stumbling into the kitchen to make coffee, I wandered to the front window, just to see the weather. What I saw stopped me cold in my tracks and left me silent! There,… Continue reading Why Should I Upgrade Dynamics NAV and Why Is There a Cow in My Front Yard?
Holacracy: A Book Review, Part 1
This is part one of a two-part review of Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World, by Brian J. Robertson. Read Part 2 here. In this post, I will be reviewing the foreword of the book as well as Part 1, which includes the first three chapters: “Evolving Organization,” “Distributing Authority,”, and… Continue reading Holacracy: A Book Review, Part 1
Foodie vs. “NAVie”: The Ingredients of a “Star” Project Team
I’m a foodie. I love everything about it. If I’m going to do something a minimum of three times per day, you’d better believe I’m going to make sure I get the most out of it. I love food so much that I actually almost chose it as my profession. There was a point towards… Continue reading Foodie vs. “NAVie”: The Ingredients of a “Star” Project Team
ERP Systems for Manufacturing
You feel as though you’re stuck in a time warp. Your ERP and supporting systems are ancient, disconnected, and more of a hindrance than a help when managing your business. However, while ERP systems have been around for a long time, many manufacturing and distribution companies’ current systems are either homegrown or so customized that… Continue reading ERP Systems for Manufacturing
ERP vs WMS: How to Make the Best of Both
As you search for software for your distribution company, you may begin to wonder if you should be looking for an ERP system or a WMS (Warehouse Management System). Many distributors have similar questions, as well as: what’s the difference, can one do the job of both, should we get both, and how do they… Continue reading ERP vs WMS: How to Make the Best of Both