Online retail has dramatically impacted brick-and-mortar stores, leaving many traditional retailers struggling to find new ways to attract buyers. One strategy gaining popularity is to create a unique buying experience for the customer, something that will make the retailer shine among its competitors. This strategy has caught the attention of high-end retailers who seek to… Continue reading Creating a Unique Retail Experience to Increase Sales
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How Do Retailers Stay Competitive? Six Questions to Ask
Customers are a moving target, especially in retail. Their needs and expectations are in constant flux, depending on trends, technology, the economy, and other factors. Retailers’ biggest challenge is how to respond and adapt quickly to stay competitive. Ask these six questions to keep your finger on the pulse of customer needs. 1. How are… Continue reading How Do Retailers Stay Competitive? Six Questions to Ask
Order Fulfillment in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Order fulfillment can be challenging for any business. When orders cannot be filled accurately and efficiently the potential consequences are serious: The Answer: Optimize Order Fulfillment with Technology To avoid these issues and reduce a serious threat to your business, you need to optimize your order fulfillment process. One way to do this is… Continue reading Order Fulfillment in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Why Today’s Retailers Are Using Mobile to Increase Customer Engagement
By now, most retailers understand the importance of having an online presence. Unfortunately, too many of these companies are still underestimating the importance of mobile. It’s more than making your company website responsive on mobile devices. It means understanding mobile’s role in the buyer’s journey, from initial research to final purchase. A few statistics compiled… Continue reading Why Today’s Retailers Are Using Mobile to Increase Customer Engagement
Missing Planning Lines When Running Master Production Scheduling/Material Requirements Planning
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central manufacturing module offers demand forecasting via Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS). This short video teaches you how to set demand forecasting parameters using the Master Production Scheduling functionality in Business Central. Common mistakes with demand forecasting include not setting up SKU requirements and designating demand forecasting… Continue reading Missing Planning Lines When Running Master Production Scheduling/Material Requirements Planning
Optimizing Inventory Reconciliation with a Retail Software Solution
You look at the shelf and then double-check the tablet in your hand. The retail software system says you should have five widgets in stock, but the shelf’s empty. If this kind of discrepancy occurs frequently in your business, you may have an inventory management problem: a setup problem in the point-of-sale software, incorrect barcodes, operational… Continue reading Optimizing Inventory Reconciliation with a Retail Software Solution
Streamlining Bills of Materials Management in Dynamics 365 Business Central
With the Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central platform, manufacturers have the tools to streamline their bills of materials (BOM) management processes. Companies can craft efficient BOMs tailored to their unique needs and enable more agile operations. Accurate and up-to-date BOMs are essential for efficient production, compliance with regulations and standards, and ensuring the quality of… Continue reading Streamlining Bills of Materials Management in Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Shopify Connector
In 2021, Microsoft announced a new partnership with Shopify and the goal was to offer a comprehensive solution between the eCommerce platform and Dynamics 365 Business Central. This partnership produced the Business Central connector in 2022, and this video provides an overview of the tool and its capabilities. This how-to video walks you through the… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Shopify Connector
Point of Sale Experiences are Changing in the Luxury Retail Segment
Luxury retailers are continuously making technology investments to enhance the consumer experience, be it online or at physical stores. Consumer satisfaction in the luxury retail segment is strong but brands are evaluating how to improve point of sale (POS) experiences in stores. Brands are now considering new ways to use POS tools for in-store checkout,… Continue reading Point of Sale Experiences are Changing in the Luxury Retail Segment
Calculating Low Level Code in Business Central for MRP
This how-to video addresses the Bill of Materials (BOM) hierarchy in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and provides an overview of the low-level code operations for Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Plus, the how-to video focuses on the new Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) card feature released in 2021 and how it offers routing for… Continue reading Calculating Low Level Code in Business Central for MRP