In recent years, ransomware attacks have surged, coinciding with a notable trend of compliance challenges among organizations. A survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute found that 51% of small businesses in the United States experienced a cyberattack in the past year, and only 28% reported having a security strategy in place. These numbers suggest that… Continue reading SMBs Lag Behind in Security Compliance
Category: Business Process
8 Key Performance Indicators for 3PL Companies to Monitor for Peak Performance
As a third-party logistics (3PL) company, your customers rely on you as the lifeblood of their supply chain. That means you must maintain the highest service levels possible to move their products quickly, accurately, and efficiently. We’ve compiled the top eight Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) you should use to help you track your performance goals… Continue reading 8 Key Performance Indicators for 3PL Companies to Monitor for Peak Performance
Test before You Update: Custom Automated Testing in Business Central SaaS
Microsoft is continually updating Dynamics 365 Business Central code to optimize performance, improve security, and provide more built-in features in the product. Business Central has two major releases every year – one in Spring and one in Fall – plus minor releases throughout the year. However, enhancements made by Microsoft may break extensions written by… Continue reading Test before You Update: Custom Automated Testing in Business Central SaaS
Jet Reports and Power BI: Which Reporting Tool Is Right for You?
There are many business intelligence tools available that can be used to analyze data from Business Central. Two of the most popular among our clients are Jet Reports and Power BI. Both products can be used for reporting and analytics, but each has strengths that make them appropriate for specific tasks. In this blog, we… Continue reading Jet Reports and Power BI: Which Reporting Tool Is Right for You?
Understanding the Differences Between Jet Reports and Jet Analytics
While the same company created Jet Reports and Jet Analytics, they are two entirely different products (even though they both have “Jet” in their name). In this blog, we look at how each product is different and how they can be used together. Jet Reports is a reporting tool Jet Reports lets you query Microsoft… Continue reading Understanding the Differences Between Jet Reports and Jet Analytics
Transform Your Business with Microsoft Copilot Studio
Microsoft is expanding its Copilot capabilities with Copilot Studio, which was announced last year at Ignite 2023. Copilot Studio lets businesses develop their own copilots as standalone applications using a low-code graphical interface. Copilot leverages generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accept natural language prompts and produce responses that emulate how a human would react. Generative… Continue reading Transform Your Business with Microsoft Copilot Studio
What Is an eTailer? The Essential Elements for Success
What is an eTailer? “eTailer,” short for “online retailer,” is a term used to describe a business that earns a significant portion of its income from online sales. Online sales are booming While online retail has steadily grown for over a decade, COVID-19 disrupted consumers’ ability to purchase from a physical brick-and-mortar storefront. In response,… Continue reading What Is an eTailer? The Essential Elements for Success
Top 7 Challenges Facing the 3PL Industry in 2024
Third-party logistics (3PL) companies play a vital role in today’s supply chain. The rise in eCommerce and persistent consumer demand has led to many new opportunities for the industry. And yet, as we start a new year, 3PL companies face many challenges in today’s complex and dynamic business environment. Key 3PL challenges and solutions 1.… Continue reading Top 7 Challenges Facing the 3PL Industry in 2024
Choosing the Best Warehousing Style for Your Business
On the face of it, warehouses are a simple concept: it’s where you store the items you will sell. But for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, warehouse management and logistics are integral to their business. Warehouses are used for various purposes: storing raw materials and components for manufacturing, holding inventory before it is sold or distributed,… Continue reading Choosing the Best Warehousing Style for Your Business
Navigating the Complexities of Automated Data Collection in Warehousing
Implementing automated data collection into your warehouse management is essential for efficient and accurate inventory management. However, there are several considerations to consider before making your final decision. Do you choose barcoding or RFID? Which scanner works best for your warehouse? What information do you put into the barcodes? This article discusses some of the… Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Automated Data Collection in Warehousing