How to Cycle Count in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Part 2

In a previous blog, How to Cycle Count in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Part 1: Counting by ABC Classification, we discussed how to cycle count using Classification codes in Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This blog walks through the cycle count process when using the count by warehouse location and how to use NAV to do so. To… Continue reading How to Cycle Count in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Part 2

Microsoft Dynamics NAV: KeyRef and Working with Keys in RecordRef Variables

There are several variable types in Microsoft Dynamics NAV where you look at them and wonder, “What is this? How did it get here? When do I use it?” And you may never find the answers to that on your own, unless you find something or someone who explains it. One of these variable types… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV: KeyRef and Working with Keys in RecordRef Variables

How to Cycle Count in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Part 1

This blog walks through the concepts of cycle counting and how to use Microsoft Dynamics NAV to perform cycle counts using the ABC Classification method. Part 2 of this blog series will discuss how to use the physical location method of cycle counting. First, let’s discuss the concepts and philosophy behind cycle counting. The concepts… Continue reading How to Cycle Count in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Part 1

Deferral Posting Suggestion in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016

Editor’s Note: Saurav Dhyani is proposing an enhancement to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016. If you think this feature should be part of the base application, please vote for it on Microsoft Connect or iLoveNAV. If you have a suggestion of your own, feel free to propose it on these resources. When you are posting any… Continue reading Deferral Posting Suggestion in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016

Microsoft Dynamics NAV Video Demo

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 is an ideal ERP solution for manufacturers. It is easy to use, is highly configurable, and contains nearly all the functionality manufacturers need to get up and running quickly. This short 15-minute video walks through a typical scenario from basic setup to cost calculations to production, including inventory planning and purchase… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV Video Demo

Purchases and Direct Cost Applied Accounts in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

When working on new Dynamics NAV implementations (and for that matter, existing NAV solutions), we get a lot of questions about the Purchases and Direct Cost Applied Accounts—namely, what are they used for? We were trained in accounting that, when an inventory purchase receipt is invoiced (vouchered), we would debit the Inventory Account and credit… Continue reading Purchases and Direct Cost Applied Accounts in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Considerations for Setting Up Base Unit of Measure in Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is very flexible when it comes to setting up Units of Measure for items. But careful consideration should be used before setting up the Base Unit of Measure. Once the Base Unit of Measure is established and there are transactions recorded for the item, the Base Unit of Measure cannot be changed.… Continue reading Considerations for Setting Up Base Unit of Measure in Dynamics NAV

How to Set Optional Services in Lanham E-Ship

Options like Saturday Delivery and Signature Required are additional options that can be applied to a main Shipping Agent Service in Lanham’s E-Ship. However, the Shipping Agent Options are specific to the carrier, so FedEx options are different than those for UPS. This blog gives an example of how to set optional services for FedEx.… Continue reading How to Set Optional Services in Lanham E-Ship

What Version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV Should I Use for This Database?

Suppose you are walking down the street, a stranger quietly trades briefcases with you, and your new briefcase contains a Microsoft Dynamics NAV database inside of a SQL backup. The stranger slips off into the foggy night. This sort of thing happens to me all of the time, and then I am left with this… Continue reading What Version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV Should I Use for This Database?