In this 2-part blog, ArcherPoint’s Dara Daly provides some background on Microsoft Dynamics NAV for others who might be new to NAV or just curious about its history—and the evolution of the name. Click here to read Part 1. Did you know Microsoft Dynamics NAV was originally called Navision and was invented in Denmark? And… Continue reading What is NAV, Part 2: A Brief History of Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Variable and Fixed Overhead Absorption in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
There are Dynamics NAV clients that would like to separate Variable and Fixed Overhead. If we look at a Dynamics NAV Work Center Card, we see that we can put in a Direct Unit Cost and an Indirect Cost % or Overhead Rate. However, there is no place to indicate if this cost is Variable… Continue reading Variable and Fixed Overhead Absorption in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Phasing in ECN for Bill of Material Changes in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
As with most if not all manufacturing companies, product engineers will make changes to the product Bills of Material (BOM). One possible reason for an Engineering Change Notice (ECN) change is to use up the existing inventory of component parts before switching to the new component part. Another possibility would be the introduction of new… Continue reading Phasing in ECN for Bill of Material Changes in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 25
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… Continue reading ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 25
What is NAV Part 1: Microsoft Dynamics NAV, NAV, Navision – what’s what!?
In this 2-part blog, ArcherPoint’s Dara Daly provides some background and history on Microsoft Dynamics NAV for others who might be new to NAV or just curious about its history—and the evolution of the name. I’m not going to lie. Before I started with ArcherPoint, I had no clue what Microsoft Dynamics NAV was. I… Continue reading What is NAV Part 1: Microsoft Dynamics NAV, NAV, Navision – what’s what!?
Lead time vs Safety Lead Time Using Microsoft Dynamics NAV
If you’re a Microsoft Dynamics NAV user and deal with process flows, you might ask yourself what the difference is between safety lead time and lead time. At first, you would think the word “safety” is self-explanatory, meaning the state of being safe or to protect against. When you think of safety in terms of… Continue reading Lead time vs Safety Lead Time Using Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Using a Frozen BOM to Roll up Standard Cost in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
When you are rolling up Standard Costs at the beginning or end of a Fiscal Period, it is often desirable to keep a copy of the “Frozen BOM” for reference purposes. This will help answer the question, “What was the composition of the BOM when the Standard Costs were rolled up?” To do this, create… Continue reading Using a Frozen BOM to Roll up Standard Cost in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 24
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… Continue reading ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 24
Some Thoughts on Pumpkin Carving and NAV Development
Autumn is my favorite time of year, especially October. Not only is it home to big events like my birthday, but we have all four of the major U.S. sports going at once, and it seems like everyone has some sort of holiday to celebrate. Canadian Thanksgiving, Diwali (Indian festival of Lights), and my favorite:… Continue reading Some Thoughts on Pumpkin Carving and NAV Development
Using Custom NAV Permission Sets to Lock Down Special Activities
Sometimes, my phone rings, and one of my customers has a specific type of request. I’ve heard this request multiple times throughout my long and storied career of development, and I’ll share the solution with you, so you can do it, too. The request goes like this: The customer needs to have certain activities restricted… Continue reading Using Custom NAV Permission Sets to Lock Down Special Activities