Cold chain logistics requires transporting and storing goods that require precise temperature control, such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food, or biotech products, and is notoriously complex. For 3PL providers and their customers, the stakes are high: Product spoilage, regulatory infractions, reputational damage, and financial loss all loom large. These challenges are compounded when multiple stakeholders are… Continue reading Overcoming Cold Chain Logistics Challenges with Business Central + Boltrics 3PL ERP
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Managing Multiple Hospitality Services for Exceptional Customer Experiences
Boutique hotels thrive on their ability to deliver curated, personalized guest experiences. However, behind the scenes, these experiences rely on smooth coordination between multiple service areas — from reservations and front-desk operations to dining, retail offerings, spas, and housekeeping — all while maintaining accurate inventory, financial records, and guest information. Managing these diverse service lines… Continue reading Managing Multiple Hospitality Services for Exceptional Customer Experiences
Get Ready for Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Wave 2 (BC27): Smarter, Faster, More Connected
Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 (BC27) will be released between October 2025 and March 2026, with general availability beginning October 1, 2025. This release offers features for intelligent automation, AI-driven productivity, enhanced e-document workflows, fintech-friendly extensibility, compliance tools, and refined quality controls. Here are some standout features that will empower both users and developers to achieve more with less… Continue reading Get Ready for Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Wave 2 (BC27): Smarter, Faster, More Connected
What Dynamics NAV Can’t Do That Business Central Can
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
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