NOTE: This blog is part one of a two-part series. Be sure to read Part 2, Options for Entering Package Dimensions Using Lanham E-Ship. Beginning January of 2015, UPS and FedEx will be requiring package dimensions for 100% of packages shipped. Previously, the dimensions were only required on Air shipments; however, the requirement is being… Continue reading Package Dimension Requirements when Shipping with Lanham E-Ship
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Regenerative versus Net Change MRP Planning in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Dynamics NAV gives us the option to run Regenerative or Net Change MRP Planning (NAV Planning Worksheet). The question is: Which one should you use? From the APICS Dictionary: Regenerative MRP: An MRP processing approach where the master production schedule is totally re-exploded down through all bills of material, to maintain valid priorities. New requirements… Continue reading Regenerative versus Net Change MRP Planning in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Dynamics NAV 2015: Create Reports in Word and Party Like a Rock Star!
In every implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) I have worked on, it has been requested that we change the way that the customer facing invoice looks. This is not an unusual request as every business is unique, so it is natural to want your invoice to look the way you want it to. Now,… Continue reading Dynamics NAV 2015: Create Reports in Word and Party Like a Rock Star!
Happy New Year…Well, at Least Prepare for a Happy New Year
As most of us go through all of our preparation for the holidays, we often forget several things, work wise. I would like to jot them down to remind all Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) users, so you can make sure that you are aware of them as you prepare for the new year: Pay particular… Continue reading Happy New Year…Well, at Least Prepare for a Happy New Year
How to Customize a Fast Tab in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2
Fast Tabs in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 allow users to “roll up” information pertinent to the screen being viewed at the time. Users can customize the fields in a Fast Tab so that the information is: Promoted – Viewed even when the tab is collapsed, used for access to information at all times (in previous… Continue reading How to Customize a Fast Tab in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2
Using Pivot Tables to Verify Posting Group Setup in Dynamics NAV
In the early stages of a Dynamics NAV implementation, it is essential to verify your Posting Group Setup through testing. Excel Pivot Tables are ideal for this analysis. We will use a Dynamics NAV Finished Production Order to illustrate this concept. What we want to find out is: Did postings go to the correct General Ledger Accounts?… Continue reading Using Pivot Tables to Verify Posting Group Setup in Dynamics NAV
Rework Production Orders in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
There are times in manufacturing, particularly process manufacturing, where the quality of the output doesn’t meet specifications and needs to be returned to manufacturing for rework. To accomplish this in Dynamics NAV, you will need to manually create a production order that consumes the batch of output plus any other needed material. In the example… Continue reading Rework Production Orders in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Using Alternate Production BOM Versions for Production Orders
The scenario: Your company produces bicycles and uses Dynamics NAV Production Orders. The Production Orders feature automatically uses the “Current Version” of the Production BOM, but in this instance we want to use an “Alternate Version” of the Production BOM. First, we set up the Versions of the Production BOM. When we open up the… Continue reading Using Alternate Production BOM Versions for Production Orders
Tracking Employee Absences in the NAV RoleTailored Client
When it comes to tracking absences at a company, there are multiple solutions to make this happen. You could use Excel, a third party payroll system, or one of many other tools. Today I am going to go over using the Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) RoleTailored Client for tracking absences. Some reasons to track absences:… Continue reading Tracking Employee Absences in the NAV RoleTailored Client
The Good, the Bad, and the Cue Stack
The cue stack is the area on your role center that indicates the number of documents that need to be addressed by the user. There is a new feature in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 that allows a user to identify what is good, bad, and simply OK on the cue stacks. In the picture below,… Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Cue Stack