The ArcherPoint technical staff—made up of developers, project managers, and consultants—is constantly communicating internally, with the goal of sharing helpful information with one another. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them companywide on Yammer for everyone’s benefit. We in Marketing watch these interactions and never… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 62
Ancient Knowledge or Rotting Garbage?
A long time ago, I worked for a furniture company doing NAV development. This was back when I was young and learning the ways of NAV, whereas now I am simply learning the ways of NAV. (One never stops learning the ways of NAV; it is an unending search for knowledge, like mastering a martial… Continue reading Ancient Knowledge or Rotting Garbage?
How to Use “Item Type” for Non-Stock Items
One of the least known features in Microsoft Dynamics NAV is the “Type” field on the item card. This is a new field that provides some functionality that did not previously exist in NAV. Most of us aren’t aware of this field because you don’t see it on the item card page. You can identify… Continue reading How to Use “Item Type” for Non-Stock Items
B2B E-Commerce Project Management Best Practices
Have you ever wondered how businesses successfully do business, with other businesses? Sounds messy doesn’t it. Well that’s because it is. Today’s consumers have grown accustomed to the ability to make purchases online quickly and efficiently. Now, the trend has turned towards B2B e-commerce: businesses have begun searching for a similar user experience to make… Continue reading B2B E-Commerce Project Management Best Practices
ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 60
The ArcherPoint technical staff—made up of developers, project managers, and consultants—is constantly communicating internally, with the goal of sharing helpful information with one another. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them companywide on Yammer for everyone’s benefit. We in Marketing watch these interactions and never… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 60
Get Lean with Data Automation
Technology has come a long way from disparate legacy systems with inconsistent programming languages to Manufacturing Resource (or Requirements, depending on how far back in history we are talking) Planning (MRP) systems designed as an organizational and scheduling tool for manufacturers, to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Nonetheless, even with the most current and robust systems… Continue reading Get Lean with Data Automation
The Cost of Legacy Systems or “If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It”
As the technologically based world of today becomes increasingly more invested in IT, manufacturers’ costs in this area continue to rise. One of the largest segments of this investment is the cost of maintaining legacy systems. For those manufacturers who have not yet made the transition to a state-of-the-art ERP system, you may be burning… Continue reading The Cost of Legacy Systems or “If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It”
How to Choose Your ERP Project Team
An ERP implementation requires an investment in human and financial resources, regardless of size or scope of the project. Assembling a highly productive team is absolutely essential for the success of any ERP project, which requires building a healthy team structure and choosing the right team members. This blog’s focus is on the most common… Continue reading How to Choose Your ERP Project Team
ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 58
The ArcherPoint technical staff—made up of developers, project managers, and consultants—is constantly communicating internally, with the goal of sharing helpful information with one another. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them companywide on Yammer for everyone’s benefit. We in Marketing watch these interactions and never… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 58
How Long Should an ERP Implementation Take?
When it comes to ERP implementations, “How long?” is usually the one question that rivals “How much?”. These questions are tied closely in a business culture to a “Time is money” kind of mentality. If you are looking to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, however, this result-driven thought process might need to shift… Continue reading How Long Should an ERP Implementation Take?