Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part IV: Permission Recording, Auditing, and Troubleshooting

In our previous blogs in this series, we discussed managing user permissions with permission sets, security groups, and effective permissions. We also looked at viewing permissions by user and by security group. You can catch up on these blogs here: The takeaway from these blogs is that, whenever possible, it’s better to control user access… Continue reading Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part IV: Permission Recording, Auditing, and Troubleshooting

Event Recorder to AL Code: A VS Code Workflow in Business Central

New to the Event Recorder? Start with our guide on How to Use the Event Recorder in Dynamics NAV/BC for the basics, then come back here for the VS Code workflow. In Business Central you extend the standard application by subscribing to events, not by editing base code. The hard part is knowing which event… Continue reading Event Recorder to AL Code: A VS Code Workflow in Business Central

Operational Visibility: A Competitive Advantage for Business

Most organizations don’t suffer from a lack of data. They suffer from a lack of connected data. Sales knows what customers are ordering. Purchasing knows what is on order from suppliers. Operations knows what is happening on the plant floor, in the warehouse, or on customer projects. The problem is that those views often exist… Continue reading Operational Visibility: A Competitive Advantage for Business

How Nonprofits Can Plan When Funding Is Anything but Predictable

Nonprofit leaders are expected to plan for the future. The challenge is that they often have to do it without knowing exactly what the future will bring. A grant that supports a major program might end next year. Government funding priorities can change. Donor contributions can fluctuate. A corporate sponsor might shift its giving strategy.… Continue reading How Nonprofits Can Plan When Funding Is Anything but Predictable

How Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Analysis Mode Gives You Instant Answers

The everyday reporting problem nobody talks about It is 4:15 PM, and someone from leadership just asked a simple question: “How much do our customers owe us, and how much is due next month?” You know the drill: open Customer Ledger Entries, export to Excel, trim the columns you do not need, build a PivotTable,… Continue reading How Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Analysis Mode Gives You Instant Answers

Understanding Business Central for Industrial Equipment Manufacturers

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Industrial equipment manufacturing is marked by custom builds, long lead times, and tightly regulated quality standards. When tailored and implemented by ArcherPoint, Business Central helps facilities address these critical demands. What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing? Dynamics 365 Business Central is a scalable, cloud-based ERP platform for small and midsized businesses. For equipment manufacturers, Business… Continue reading Understanding Business Central for Industrial Equipment Manufacturers

Trust Is Your Nonprofit’s Most Valuable Asset: Why Financial Transparency Matters More Than Ever

Every nonprofit exists to make a difference. Whether your mission is feeding families, protecting natural resources, supporting education, advancing healthcare, or serving your local community, your organization is measured by the impact it creates. But impact alone isn’t enough. Today’s donors, grant-making organizations, board members, and regulatory agencies increasingly expect nonprofits to demonstrate not only… Continue reading Trust Is Your Nonprofit’s Most Valuable Asset: Why Financial Transparency Matters More Than Ever

Retail Real Estate: From Location to Operational Asset

For decades, one question decided retail success: Where should we open our next store? Location was everything. Prime mall space, busy shopping centers, and high-traffic intersections separated the retailers who thrived from the ones who struggled. Today, the conversation has changed. Retailers now ask a harder one: What role should our physical stores actually play… Continue reading Retail Real Estate: From Location to Operational Asset

Moving From Dynamics GP to Business Central? Here’s How to Handle Years of Historical Data

What to do with your Dynamics GP historical data when migrating to Dynamics 365 Business Central If you’re planning a move from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, one question always comes up: What do we do with all those years of Dynamics GP data? Do we move it over? Do we… Continue reading Moving From Dynamics GP to Business Central? Here’s How to Handle Years of Historical Data

The Biggest Challenges Facing Food Distributors – And How Business Central Helps Solve Them

Food distribution has never been a straightforward business. Sustained success requires balancing inventory, transportation, supplier relationships, regulatory compliance, customer expectations, and profitability — all within an industry known for thin margins. In recent years, that balancing act has grown considerably more demanding. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising transportation costs, heightened food safety requirements, and… Continue reading The Biggest Challenges Facing Food Distributors – And How Business Central Helps Solve Them