For many organizations, Microsoft Dynamics NAV has been a reliable workhorse for years, effectively managing their accounting, inventory, and operations. But, as great as it might be, the reality is that Dynamics NAV was built for a different era. As businesses have grown more digital, collaborative, and cloud-centric, NAV’s limitations are becoming more obvious. Microsoft… Continue reading What Dynamics NAV Can’t Do That Business Central Can
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Managing User Permissions in Dynamics 365 Business Central
Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part III In previous blogs, we have discussed techniques for managing permission sets and security groups in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The main idea is to define permission sets and security groups that will enable all job-related functions to be performed, and then… Continue reading Managing User Permissions in Dynamics 365 Business Central
Staying on Top of Outstanding Invoices is Critical for 3PL Cash Flow
For third-party logistics (3PL) companies, cash flow is the lifeblood of operations. The ability to pay carriers, manage warehouse operations, invest in technology, and scale services all depends on a steady flow of revenue. Yet one of the most common pain points for 3PLs is delayed customer payments. Even a few late invoices can ripple… Continue reading Staying on Top of Outstanding Invoices is Critical for 3PL Cash Flow
Business Central: Leveraging the Cost Shares Action for Better Item Management
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
Why ArcherPoint’s Power Approvals App Outperforms Business Central’s Base Approval Engine
Approvals are the backbone of process control in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC). Whether you’re validating a purchase order, reviewing a sales quote, or ensuring that a production BOM is ready for use, the approval step safeguards quality, compliance, and budget. But if you’ve tried using or customizing BC’s out-of-the-box approval workflow—or even set… Continue reading Why ArcherPoint’s Power Approvals App Outperforms Business Central’s Base Approval Engine
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
A Smarter Way to Test: Using Page Scripting to Accelerate User Acceptance Testing in Business Central
Let’s face it—testing in Business Central has always been kind of a pain. Whether you’re dealing with a big upgrade or just validating a small customization, someone always ends up clicking through a bunch of screens manually, trying to make sure nothing is broken. It’s tedious, it’s time-consuming, and it’s easy to miss things. That’s… Continue reading A Smarter Way to Test: Using Page Scripting to Accelerate User Acceptance Testing in 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
Economic Impact of Business Central in the Cloud: A View from Forrester
Even today, companies continue to run their ERPs on premises. We understand – your staff is accustomed to the system, your processes are running smoothly, you have a significant investment in software customizations and the hardware required to run them, and you don’t have the time or budget to make the transition to the cloud.… Continue reading Economic Impact of Business Central in the Cloud: A View from Forrester