As organizations continue investing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, many are exploring automation tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and increase system visibility. Microsoft offers powerful platforms for building automated workflows: Power Automate and Azure Logic Apps. Both are part of Microsoft’s broader cloud ecosystem and can integrate seamlessly with Business Central—but they’re… Continue reading Logic Apps vs. Power Automate: Choosing the Right Automation Tool for Dynamics 365 Business Central
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Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part II: Security Groups
In the first part of this series, Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part I, we discussed how to define your own permission sets in Business Central. Our focus in this series concerns granting users permission to view, edit, and delete Table Data, since this is a critical area where… Continue reading Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part II: Security Groups
Unlocking the Full Potential of Business Central with the Microsoft Power Platform
By integrating the capabilities of Microsoft’s Power Platform with Dynamics 365 Business Central, companies can streamline their operations, enhance staff productivity, and empower decision-makers with the data-driven insights they need. What is the Microsoft Power Platform? The Power Platform is a low-code/no-code suite of tools designed to connect, automate, and analyze data across the Microsoft… Continue reading Unlocking the Full Potential of Business Central with the Microsoft Power Platform
Managing Scrap Effectively in Manufacturing with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Scrap is an unavoidable reality in manufacturing. Whether it’s material waste, defective outputs, or inefficiencies during production, scrap needs to be carefully tracked and accounted for. Properly managing scrap helps manufacturers improve costing accuracy, plan more effectively, and uncover opportunities for process improvements. Traditionally, scrap can occur at two stages: input scrap—loss or wastage of… Continue reading Managing Scrap Effectively in Manufacturing with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
10 Great New Features You’ll Find in Business Central 2025 Wave 1
Microsoft continues to enhance Business Central and add new capabilities. The latest release, Business Central 2025 Wave 1, was introduced last month and has several exciting new features that will help users of every stripe, including developers, administrators, and general users. Our 10 favorite new features of BC 1. Copilot will help you autofill fields… Continue reading 10 Great New Features You’ll Find in Business Central 2025 Wave 1
4 Techniques to Optimize Jet Reports for Faster Run Times
Oh, if only there were a set of steps that, if followed, would guarantee a fast Jet Report. Given the nuances and intricacies in the design of many reports, combined with other factors, like the more complex database structure of BC compared to NAV, the size of your data, and your network or internet speed,… Continue reading 4 Techniques to Optimize Jet Reports for Faster Run Times
Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part I: Permission Sets
Managing security in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is one of the most critical—and often overwhelming—tasks for administrators. Giving users too much access to data can lead to errors or fraud, while giving them too little access can prevent employees from performing essential job functions. Whether you’re preparing for an implementation, cleaning up after go-live,… Continue reading Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part I: Permission Sets
GP to BC: Why Business Central Is the Right Fit Over D365 Finance
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) will be discontinued after September 2029. While that deadline may seem far away, companies still using GP should begin thinking about transitioning to their next enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. There are many advantages of staying with a Microsoft ERP offering over other, non-Microsoft ERP solutions. However, there has been confusion about which… Continue reading GP to BC: Why Business Central Is the Right Fit Over D365 Finance
Comparing Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central
A NAV/BC Feature Comparison If you’re on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you should have a plan for moving to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. There are many benefits of a modern, cloud-based ERP system. There are many more reasons beyond the technical benefit and cost savings — namely, the surprisingly long list of features and capabilities… Continue reading Comparing Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central
Debunking 5 Myths About Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central are similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). However, they differ in terms of licensing, updates, and functionality. Another crucial consideration is that Microsoft announced it will no longer sell new Dynamics GP licenses as of April 1, 2025. They will discontinue Dynamics… Continue reading Debunking 5 Myths About Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central