Cost transparency and accurate pricing decisions are fundamental to profitable business operations. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Cost Shares action provides powerful insights into item cost structures, enabling businesses to make informed decisions about pricing, profitability, and cost management. What the Cost Shares report does The Cost Shares action is a powerful analytical tool accessible… Continue reading Business Central: Leveraging the Cost Shares Action for Better Item Management
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Supply Planning in Business Central for Modern Manufacturers, Distributors, and Retailers
Maintaining the delicate balance between supply and demand is a challenge. Overstocking ties up capital and warehouse space; understocking leads to missed sales, unhappy customers, and strained supplier relationships. Whether you’re a manufacturer managing raw materials, a distributor coordinating product movement, or a retailer planning seasonal inventory, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s supply planning tools… Continue reading Supply Planning in Business Central for Modern Manufacturers, Distributors, and Retailers
How Nonprofits Are Streamlining Operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Now more than ever, nonprofit organizations are expected to do more with less—serve more constituents, deliver greater impact, and maintain complete transparency—while operating under tight budgetary and staffing constraints. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a modern, cloud-based ERP solution that provides nonprofits with the tools they need to manage finances, track grants, ensure accountability,… Continue reading How Nonprofits Are Streamlining Operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Using Business Central to Solve the Inventory Puzzle for Manufacturers
For many manufacturers, inventory is both the lifeblood of the operation and one of its biggest headaches. Balancing supply with demand, avoiding costly stockouts or overages, and tracking fast-moving items across multiple locations can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can help. As a comprehensive, cloud-based ERP solution,… Continue reading Using Business Central to Solve the Inventory Puzzle for Manufacturers
How Student Unions Are Transforming Retail Operations with Business Central
From bustling campus bookstores to busy cafés, from event ticketing to student health services, student unions and associations operate in a unique hybrid space—part retail enterprise, part service organization. Managing these diverse operations with tight budgets, high turnover, and seasonal fluctuations is no small feat. Yet many student unions still rely on legacy systems, spreadsheets,… Continue reading How Student Unions Are Transforming Retail Operations with Business Central
Why Food & Beverage Distributors Are Turning to Business Central
Food and beverage (F&B) distributors face tight margins, volatile demand, and stringent regulatory compliance. Outdated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and manual processes hinder growth and profitability; yet, many distributors hesitate to undertake a full ERP transformation due to concerns about cost, complexity, or operational disruption. That’s why moving to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central… Continue reading Why Food & Beverage Distributors Are Turning to Business Central
Tackling the Ticketing Challenge: Smarter Event Management for Student Unions
Student Unions are at the heart of campus life—bringing students together for everything from society socials and club nights to career fairs, charity events, and guest speakers. However, with so many different event types, venues, and audiences to manage, event ticketing can quickly become one of the most complex and time-consuming parts of a Union’s… Continue reading Tackling the Ticketing Challenge: Smarter Event Management for Student Unions
Data Visualization for Decision-Making in Distribution and Logistics
Distribution and logistics operations generate vast amounts of data, from inventory levels and shipping times to route efficiency, fuel usage, and warehouse performance. Without effective visualization, this data remains trapped in spreadsheets, databases, or siloed systems, making it difficult for decision-makers to spot trends, risks, and opportunities. This is where data visualization for distribution and… Continue reading Data Visualization for Decision-Making in Distribution and Logistics
Managing Scrap Effectively in Manufacturing with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Scrap is an unavoidable reality in manufacturing. Whether it’s material waste, defective outputs, or inefficiencies during production, scrap needs to be carefully tracked and accounted for. Properly managing scrap helps manufacturers improve costing accuracy, plan more effectively, and uncover opportunities for process improvements. Traditionally, scrap can occur at two stages: input scrap—loss or wastage of… Continue reading Managing Scrap Effectively in Manufacturing with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
The Big Chill: Managing Technology Challenges in Cold Storage Logistics
Whether transporting fresh seafood, frozen produce, or pharmaceuticals, cold storage logistics providers must balance speed, accuracy, and temperature control. While advancements in automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are helping to modernize the cold chain, many providers still grapple with significant technology challenges that threaten profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Real-time temperature monitoring is… Continue reading The Big Chill: Managing Technology Challenges in Cold Storage Logistics