For 3PL warehouses and distribution operations, inbound efficiency sets the tone for everything that follows. If receiving is inaccurate or delayed, inventory visibility suffers, putaways stall, and downstream fulfillment is impacted. Boltrics WMS for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central streamlines the entire inbound process using scanner-based workflows, structured status controls, and system-generated warehouse activities. In… Continue reading How the Boltrics WMS Inbound Process Works: Scanner Receiving and Directed Putaways
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AI Over 40 Series – Week 19: Why You’re Still Waiting (and What That’s Costing You)
When everyone’s waiting for “the thing” that will finally make AI worth their time. I keep having the same conversation. We’ve been reaching out to clients to help them get started on their AI journeys. They’re interested. They’ve seen the demos. They’ve experimented with ChatGPT for vacation planning or homework help. They believe AI will… Continue reading AI Over 40 Series – Week 19: Why You’re Still Waiting (and What That’s Costing You)
Different Approaches to Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
There are several ways to transition from Dynamics GP to Business Central. Based on over 20 years of implementation experience, I’ll outline the methods I’ve seen in practice — along with some candid insights. You may have come across programs promising Dynamics GP to Business Central migration in as little as one week. In certain… Continue reading Different Approaches to Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
Manufacturing ERP Modernization: Preparing for Business Central
Perma-Chink Systems is a niche manufacturer in the construction industry, producing specialized materials used in log and timber homes—products where reliability, timing, and operational stability are critical. Like many manufacturers running legacy Dynamics NAV systems, Perma-Chink had reached a turning point. While NAV continued to support day-to-day operations, the environment had become increasingly difficult to… Continue reading Manufacturing ERP Modernization: Preparing for Business Central
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 547
ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes rec.truncate() vs DeleteAll(), monitoring client infrastructure in BC, and two new blog series on AI agents and the BC MCP Server. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 547
The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Business Systems — and How a Unified ERP Unlocks Growth
Most companies don’t realize how much fragmentation is costing them. Disconnected ERP systems, standalone eCommerce platforms, CRM silos, and spreadsheets used as workarounds may seem manageable on the surface. But behind the scenes, they create duplicate work, slow decision-making, and limit a company’s ability to grow. The real cost of fragmented business systems isn’t just… Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Business Systems — and How a Unified ERP Unlocks Growth
AI Over 40 Series – Week 18: When You Realize You Can Build What Doesn’t Exist
In week 16 of this series, I shared a diagnostic framework for untangling process problems — seven steps adapted from medical differential diagnosis to help you understand issues you don’t have time to think about. This week, I decided to apply that framework to myself. I challenged myself to identify something in my own work… Continue reading AI Over 40 Series – Week 18: When You Realize You Can Build What Doesn’t Exist
Improve Efficiency and Guest Experience with these Must-Have Features in Modern Restaurant POS Software
The role of restaurant point-of-sale (POS) software has evolved dramatically. What was once simply a payment processing tool is now the operational command center that connects ordering, kitchen workflows, guest engagement, inventory, analytics, and financial reporting. Restaurants that rely on outdated POS systems often experience slower service, operational inefficiencies, and limited visibility into performance. In… Continue reading Improve Efficiency and Guest Experience with these Must-Have Features in Modern Restaurant POS Software
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 546
ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes tips on upgrading from Business Central on-premises to SaaS, breaking down GitHub’s chat modes, using Claude Code to access the BC MCP Server, and open source BC escape rooms. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 546
AI Over 40 Series – Week 17: How You Organize Your AI Work Matters More Than You Think
During a week at Directions EMEA in Poznań, Poland, where I presented ‘AI for the Over 40: From Skeptic to Evangelist,’ I had dozens of conversations with business leaders about their AI journeys. What struck me wasn’t what tools they were using — it was how they were organizing their AI work. Or more accurately,… Continue reading AI Over 40 Series – Week 17: How You Organize Your AI Work Matters More Than You Think