If you are a supply chain company of any size still running Microsoft Dynamics GP, you are likely considering modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. GP was and still is a powerful ERP solution. Unfortunately, it was not built for the web, and Microsoft is phasing it out in favor of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — GP support and updates end December 31,… Continue reading Is Business Central a Good Fit for a Supply Chain Company Running GP?
Category: Inventory Management
ArcherPoint’s Ten Most Popular Blogs of 2024
As a leading Microsoft partner specializing in implementing and upgrading Dynamics 365 Business Central, we try to support the community with blog content that informs and explains. This year, ArcherPoint team members have been super busy with content covering topics such as security, reporting, upgrades, and much more. We close out the year with our… Continue reading ArcherPoint’s Ten Most Popular Blogs of 2024
Understanding the Planning Parameters in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Additional Settings
Previously, we discussed Business Central’s reordering options (Order, Lot-for-Lot, Fixed Reorder Quantity, and Max Reorder Quantity). We also discussed several general planning parameters in Business Central that apply to your reordering policies. Business Central offers additional settings that apply to specific planning and reordering situations: Lot-for-Lot Parameters Lot-for-lot is a reordering policy that replaces the… Continue reading Understanding the Planning Parameters in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Additional Settings
Understanding the Planning Parameters in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: General Settings
In our previous blog, Understanding the Reordering Options in Business Central and When to Use Them, we discussed the four reordering policies available in Business Central – Order, Lot-for-Lot, Fixed Reorder Quantity, and Max Reorder Quantity – and the circumstances when each policy is typically used. Going deeper, we see that there are Reordering Policy… Continue reading Understanding the Planning Parameters in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: General Settings
Understanding the Reordering Options in Business Central and When to Use Them
Our clients frequently ask, “Which reordering option should I use?” Since every business is different, there is no single correct answer. But there are situations where one option is better than another. Let’s outline Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s reordering options and when they are typically used in manufacturing. ABC inventory classifications The ABC inventory… Continue reading Understanding the Reordering Options in Business Central and When to Use Them
Using Phantom BOMs in Business Central to Streamline Manufacturing
In manufacturing, the Bill of Materials (BOM) defines the items, parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies required to create a finished product. These components are often discrete items and sub-assemblies purchased or manufactured and placed in inventory for later use. A phantom BOM represents the elements that are used to create a sub-assembly that is an essential… Continue reading Using Phantom BOMs in Business Central to Streamline Manufacturing
8 Key Performance Indicators for 3PL Companies to Monitor for Peak Performance
As a third-party logistics (3PL) company, your customers rely on you as the lifeblood of their supply chain. That means you must maintain the highest service levels possible to move their products quickly, accurately, and efficiently. We’ve compiled the top eight Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) you should use to help you track your performance goals… Continue reading 8 Key Performance Indicators for 3PL Companies to Monitor for Peak Performance
Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System to Implement
A Warehouse Management System (WMS) helps a business organize and control activity in its warehouse(s). A WMS can help increase the efficiency of warehouse operations and inventory accuracy. This blog discusses the factors to consider when choosing the best WMS for your business. What does a WMS do? At its core, a WMS helps companies:… Continue reading Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System to Implement
What Is an eTailer? The Essential Elements for Success
What is an eTailer? “eTailer,” short for “online retailer,” is a term used to describe a business that earns a significant portion of its income from online sales. Online sales are booming While online retail has steadily grown for over a decade, COVID-19 disrupted consumers’ ability to purchase from a physical brick-and-mortar storefront. In response,… Continue reading What Is an eTailer? The Essential Elements for Success
Top 7 Challenges Facing the 3PL Industry in 2024
Third-party logistics (3PL) companies play a vital role in today’s supply chain. The rise in eCommerce and persistent consumer demand has led to many new opportunities for the industry. And yet, as we start a new year, 3PL companies face many challenges in today’s complex and dynamic business environment. Key 3PL challenges and solutions 1.… Continue reading Top 7 Challenges Facing the 3PL Industry in 2024