Category: Microsoft Software

Microsoft’s Business Central Universal Code Initiative: What It Is and What It Means to You

Recently, Microsoft introduced a new program, called the Business Central Universal Code Initiative, which replaced the Registered Solution Program (RSP) and the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) programs. In short, the initiative is aiming for better quality solutions that will be future proof by supporting Microsoft’s cloud-first strategy. It does this by requiring add-ons or… Continue reading Microsoft’s Business Central Universal Code Initiative: What It Is and What It Means to You

Production Planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Production planning is an important part of inventory planning. In this video, ArcherPoint’s Robert Grainger discusses production planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including a high-level overview of the master data for production planning, and some advice on the strategy around the planning process—like advising users to hold on releasing production orders early because… Continue reading Production Planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 376

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development and Dynamics NAV development. In Developer Digest Volume 376, we discuss the call for reviving the AL guidelines initiative, Docker licensing with Business Central, changes in BC code history, and more. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is… Continue reading Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 376

10 Reasons Why Brick-and-Mortar Stores are Important for Retail

While eCommerce sales continue to grow, brick-and-mortar stores remain a popular, even lucrative, option for retailers. Nearly half of consumers primarily shop in physical stores, and more than 80% do so at least weekly. Here are 10 reasons why storefronts aren’t going anywhere: 1. Customers Who Pick up in a Store Buy Additional Items Click and collect, or BOPIS (buying online and picking… Continue reading 10 Reasons Why Brick-and-Mortar Stores are Important for Retail

Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 375

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development and Dynamics NAV development. In Developer Digest Volume 375, we cover the D365 Business Central Universal Code Initiative, problems with Option fields when writing BC code, the shortage of programming talent, and more. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical… Continue reading Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 375

Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 374

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development and Dynamics NAV development. In Developer Digest Volume 374, we discuss issues when updating to Service-to-Service (S2S) Authentication in Business Central, notifications of failed job queues via email, Azure AI for forecasting in Business Central, and more. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community,… Continue reading Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 374

Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience: What It Means for Customers

What Is Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience (NCE)? Microsoft has announced and will start rolling out in January 2022 its New Commerce Experience. What is NCE? Simply put, it is a new pricing model. Microsoft’s goal is to simplify the buying experience for all of their business customers. Over the years, as Microsoft has developed and acquired… Continue reading Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience: What It Means for Customers

Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 373

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development and Dynamics NAV development. In Developer Digest Volume 373, we ask for your votes on upcoming versions of Business Central, discuss creating sound alerts in BC, debate on the best development tools for BC projects, and learn how to avoid a “messy visibility. The… Continue reading Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 373

Does Your Dynamics GP Partner Have What It Takes To Move You To Business Central?

While Microsoft Dynamics GP is a powerful ERP that has performed well for many years, at some point, you will need to consider whether to remain on GP or to another ERP solution. One choice is Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC), which many GP users (and Microsoft) have decided is the right move (If you… Continue reading Does Your Dynamics GP Partner Have What It Takes To Move You To Business Central?

How To Import Account Schedules in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or NAV

This blog explains how to import account schedules into a database in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Important steps include: Export Customer Data Export Default Cronus data Export Default Cronus Package Import Cronus package into Customer database Import Cronus data Let’s get started with a backup. Normally, you do a backup of… Continue reading How To Import Account Schedules in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or NAV