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
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A Smarter Way to Test: Using Page Scripting to Accelerate User Acceptance Testing in Business Central
Let’s face it—testing in Business Central has always been kind of a pain. Whether you’re dealing with a big upgrade or just validating a small customization, someone always ends up clicking through a bunch of screens manually, trying to make sure nothing is broken. It’s tedious, it’s time-consuming, and it’s easy to miss things. That’s… Continue reading A Smarter Way to Test: Using Page Scripting to Accelerate User Acceptance Testing in Business Central
Economic Impact of Business Central in the Cloud: A View from Forrester
Even today, companies continue to run their ERPs on premises. We understand – your staff is accustomed to the system, your processes are running smoothly, you have a significant investment in software customizations and the hardware required to run them, and you don’t have the time or budget to make the transition to the cloud.… Continue reading Economic Impact of Business Central in the Cloud: A View from Forrester
Why Project Staffing for ERP Implementations Are Evolving—and How You Can Make the Shift
Modern ERP systems promise significant benefits to organizations: streamlined operations, data-driven decisions, and long-term scalability. But getting from outdated systems to a future-ready ERP platform is a complex journey, and, for many companies, the roadblocks aren’t just technical. They’re human. What the research says Gartner has stated that more than 70% of recently implemented ERP… Continue reading Why Project Staffing for ERP Implementations Are Evolving—and How You Can Make the Shift
Success Story: Why ivWatch Partners with ArcherPoint
In the dynamic world of medical technology, staying ahead with the latest software solutions is crucial. Chris Warren, the IT Director at ivWatch, shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from Dynamics NAV 2017 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with the expert guidance of ArcherPoint. This testimonial highlights the challenges faced, the solutions implemented, and… Continue reading Success Story: Why ivWatch Partners with ArcherPoint
Transformation at Phillip Jeffries: A Success Story with ArcherPoint
In the ever-evolving world of information technology, finding the right partner can make all the difference. At Phillip Jeffries, a leading wall-covering importer, manufacturer, and distributor based in Fairfield, New Jersey, the journey to IT excellence has been nothing short of transformative. Join us as we delve into the experiences of Lars Anderson, Vice President… Continue reading Transformation at Phillip Jeffries: A Success Story with ArcherPoint
Calculate Average Cost in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Sometimes, our customers want to know how Business Central calculates an item’s average cost. We provide a simple example to illustrate how this calculation is applied to inventory. Microsoft explains how it calculates Average Cost as follows: The calculated average cost is then applied to the inventory decreases for the item (or item, location, and… Continue reading Calculate Average Cost in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Solutions Partner Guide
Microsoft solutions partners can help scale your business, streamline your digital processes, & increase productivity, but what if yours isn’t meeting your needs? Switching to a better option is easier than you think and only takes a few minutes. Below, we are exploring everything you need to know about finding the right partner to benefit your… Continue reading Microsoft Solutions Partner Guide
How to Initialize Production WIP for a New Business Central Implementation
A common issue when getting a client ready to go live in Business Central is Production Work in Progress (WIP). Normally, we ask the client to complete all in-process Production Orders because it can be difficult to account for open transactions. The process below describes a proven method for setting initial WIP balances on Released… Continue reading How to Initialize Production WIP for a New Business Central Implementation
Going Live: Ensuring Success with Rigorous Business Central Testing!
Testing in Business Central. It’s not something many people get excited about, but it’s essential to any software implementation. In fact, thoroughly testing your system beforehand will significantly reduce the number of errors/issues you experience after going live. Why test? Rushing through the testing phase results in more errors and issues. Time spent fixing errors… Continue reading Going Live: Ensuring Success with Rigorous Business Central Testing!