More and more, a remote workforce has become the norm in today’s business environment. This move to work from home (WFH) has increased employee satisfaction and, depending on which report you read, increased employee productivity. The trend to work from home was largely spurred on by the COVID pandemic when employers needed to quickly allow… Continue reading Cybersecurity and Remote Workers: Revisiting Your Company’s Security
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Protecting the Supply Chain from Nation-State Attacks
Cybersecurity aims to remain at least one step ahead of cybercriminals at all times. Cyberattacks are often considered to be the actions of bad actors motivated by monetary gain. However, nation-state attackers threaten to disrupt business, educational, and government operations and are often not motivated by money. What are nation-state attackers? Nation-state attackers are individuals… Continue reading Protecting the Supply Chain from Nation-State Attacks
SMBs Lag Behind in Security Compliance
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
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
Created by the same company, Jet Reports and Jet Analytics both serve as powerful tools for data reporting and analysis—but they are built for entirely different purposes. If you’re trying to decide which is best for your needs (or whether you should use both), this blog provides a clear comparison to help you make an… 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