In 2018, Microsoft began offering Dynamics 365 Business Central in two versions: Business Central Essentials and Business Central Premium. If your company has manufacturing and/or assembly as part of your business, it is important to understand the difference between these two versions to ensure you get the solution that addresses your needs. This blog post discusses the differences between the… Continue reading Manufacturing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: How to Choose between Premium and Essential Licensing
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Why Cysiv Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Doesn’t Require Tricky Modifications to Fit the Bill Finding the right solution to solve business problems is a challenge nobody is immune from. Even sophisticated technology companies struggle with issues around business processes, customer service, security…the list goes on. Regardless of the challenge, a modern ERP solution should be the… Continue reading Why Cysiv Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
The Right ERP Can Be Exciting! Just Ask Superior Fireworks
When you talk about business software–like ERP, “exciting” is not the first adjective that comes to mind. But when it comes to fireworks, things get interesting. Here’s a story about how a major fireworks company was able to deliver more excitement with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and LS Retail’s unified commerce software. Who doesn’t get energized… Continue reading The Right ERP Can Be Exciting! Just Ask Superior Fireworks
Choosing a Partner for Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics Business Central
Although Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) will be around for a while, it’s clear that Microsoft is putting emphasis on development of Dynamics 365 Business Central. If you’re a GP user, you’ve probably heard of many reasons why it’s time to move to another ERP, specifically Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and the advantages of doing… Continue reading Choosing a Partner for Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics Business Central
Deciding Between Microsoft Business Central SaaS, On-Premises, Or Hybrid
If you’re ready to upgrade from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central—or you are looking at moving to Business Central from another ERP system—you already know you have the choice of the cloud (SaaS), on-premises, or hybrid. What is the right choice? We get that question from many of our customers and prospects—and it is… Continue reading Deciding Between Microsoft Business Central SaaS, On-Premises, Or Hybrid
How To Control The Cost Of Your ERP Implementation
If you’re thinking of purchasing a new ERP solution, cost is a major consideration. But when you think of cost, you think in terms of the cost of the software itself and the services involved in customizing and implementing it. You probably assume you don’t have much input on the cost; the manufacturer of the… Continue reading How To Control The Cost Of Your ERP Implementation
Effective Change Management is the Key to a Successful ERP Implementation
Ask anyone who has experienced the failure of an ERP implementation the primary reason for the failure, and they’re very likely to point to poor change management. Only 54% of change initiatives succeed, which is pretty dismal, especially when you think about the impact, which not only includes not achieving results but also wasting resources… Continue reading Effective Change Management is the Key to a Successful ERP Implementation
ERP Software Cannot Run Your Company
Commercial ERP solutions purport to do a lot of things. Among other capabilities, ERP vendors claim their solutions can handle your accounting, manage your inventory, satisfy your customers, guide your business practices, and bring about world peace. This is all fine and dandy. However, ERP cannot run your company. But isn’t that what these solutions… Continue reading ERP Software Cannot Run Your Company
Upgrades vs Re-Implementation when Updating Microsoft Dynamics
While technology is a crucial tool in our lives and businesses, the reality is that it frequently changes faster than we can keep up, and the ERP software industry is no exception. To many, it feels like once you have gotten the latest version, the next is already being developed or released. This likely explains… Continue reading Upgrades vs Re-Implementation when Updating Microsoft Dynamics
Has Your ERP Implementation Gone Awry?
As we have talked about in previous blog posts, purchasing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software can be an expensive endeavor and implementations can be lengthy with a myriad of hurdles to overcome. Unfortunately, by the time an implementation fails entirely, problems have been permeating for a while. However, there are signs to look for and… Continue reading Has Your ERP Implementation Gone Awry?