How 3PL companies are using automation to thrive Third-party logistics (3PL) companies face challenges on all sides, including economic uncertainty, demanding customers, and new low-cost competitors. Many of these companies struggle to address these challenges and remain competitive while others thrive by making strategic investments in technology that help them automate key areas of their… Continue reading The Hidden Benefits of Automation in 3PL
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Six Game-Changing Benefits of Unified Commerce for Your Student Union
Managing a student union involves handling a complex web of services, from food and drink to retail, clubs, events, and even bike rentals. Balancing all these operations can feel overwhelming in a fast-paced environment where students expect seamless service and cutting-edge technology. But what if there was a way to unify and streamline everything under… Continue reading Six Game-Changing Benefits of Unified Commerce for Your Student Union
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
Considerations When Integrating a POS System with Business Central
As a retailer, integrating your Point of Sale (POS) system with Business Central is crucial for maintaining seamless operations. The right integration can help improve customer satisfaction, inventory management, and financial reporting. While you are narrowing your choices for POS solutions, make sure you consider the following: Real-time inventory and data synchronization Real-time access to… Continue reading Considerations When Integrating a POS System with Business Central
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
Managing Cold Chain Logistics: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions for a Growing Sector
Cold chain logistics is an enormous sector that is continuing to grow, currently sitting at $249 billion worldwide and predicted to surpass $340 billion by 2031. This growth is driven by several key developments and trends that are reshaping the industry landscape and presenting both opportunities and challenges for stakeholders. Key trends shaping the cold… Continue reading Managing Cold Chain Logistics: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions for a Growing Sector
Common (and Some Uncommon) Scenarios for Service Management in Business Central
Service Management in Business Central provides features to help businesses maintain warranty and service contracts, including inventory tracking for the parts and supplies needed to fulfill maintenance contracts. Service Management can be used to maintain high service levels in warranty commitments and maintenance contracts, including on-site and remote service, spare and replacement part tracking, and… Continue reading Common (and Some Uncommon) Scenarios for Service Management in Business Central
Winning the Cross-Docking Race: 5 Tips for 3PL Companies
In the fast-paced world of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) companies, reducing storage volumes and associated costs has become a necessity, especially in the context of omnichannel or air freight. This has led to a surge in demand for cross-docking. Cross Docking: “An efficient distribution concept in which articles are moved directly from inbound to outbound without… Continue reading Winning the Cross-Docking Race: 5 Tips for 3PL Companies
Enhancing Dynamics 365 Business Central to Maximize Order Fulfillment
Prompt, accurate order fulfillment is essential to maintaining customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Yet many businesses continue to struggle in this area. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a comprehensive set of order fulfillment capabilities, such as: While these native capabilities address the requirements of most small to mid-sized businesses, some companies have more specialized… Continue reading Enhancing Dynamics 365 Business Central to Maximize Order Fulfillment
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. To dive deeper into Business Central’s… Continue reading Understanding the Reordering Options in Business Central and When to Use Them