ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes BCTechDays 2024 workshops, potential problems when automated filtering on obsolete fields, calculating table sizes and counts, and using IncludedFields to optimize SQL queries. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community comprises professionals devoted to advancing the success of their customers. Developers, project… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 470
AI Takes Center Stage at NRF 2024: Our Top 5 Takeaways from Retail’s Big Show
The National Retail Federation (NRF) held Retail’s Big Show last week, with over 40,000 attendees and more than 1000 exhibitors filling the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year, the event did not disappoint with great sessions led by industry heavyweights like FedEx, Walmart, and Saks Fifth Avenue. New technologies were… Continue reading AI Takes Center Stage at NRF 2024: Our Top 5 Takeaways from Retail’s Big Show
How to Use Filters in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
This brief video shows Business Central users how to set filters, save, and remove them for increased productivity and work focus. The steps are: Discover more How-To articles for Business Central from ArcherPoint. Video transcript Hello, my name is Matthew Dusenberry, and I am one of our project managers here at ArcherPoint. I wanted to… Continue reading How to Use Filters in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
The Broken Windows Theory: The Key to Tackling Software Entropy
This year marks the 25th anniversary of one of my favorite development books, The Pragmatic Programmer. To commemorate the occasion, I thought I would share summaries of some of my favorite pragmatisms throughout the year, starting with this one: the “broken windows” theory. Software development is a unique field where the laws of physics might… Continue reading The Broken Windows Theory: The Key to Tackling Software Entropy
Cybersecurity Challenges in the Retail Industry
Retailers handle valuable information, specifically customer data (including personally identifiable information or PII) and credit card numbers. As a result, they are prime targets for cybercriminals, who then sell this valuable information on the dark web. To protect themselves and their customers, it is vital that retailers consider the risks associated with a cyber attack… Continue reading Cybersecurity Challenges in the Retail Industry
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 469
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes using actionable errors, data type limitations, managing latency, and more in Business Central. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community comprises professionals devoted to advancing the success of their customers. Developers, project managers, and consultants collaborate to share helpful information across blogs,… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 469
Improving Prompt Engineering for Copilot: Content Creation, Code Development, and More
As generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more commonplace, businesses are leveraging them for content creation, code development, image creation, and process automation. Microsoft is continuing to add AI capabilities and development tools to Business Central. For example, Microsoft has partnered with OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, to make generative AI available for Business Central with… Continue reading Improving Prompt Engineering for Copilot: Content Creation, Code Development, and More
Navigating the Complexities of Automated Data Collection in Warehousing
Implementing automated data collection into your warehouse management is essential for efficient and accurate inventory management. However, there are several considerations to consider before making your final decision. Do you choose barcoding or RFID? Which scanner works best for your warehouse? What information do you put into the barcodes? This article discusses some of the… Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Automated Data Collection in Warehousing
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 468
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes useful Telemetry resources, setting up interfaces in Business Central, new capabilities for Excel Layouts, and using JSON tokens in Business Central. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community comprises professionals devoted to advancing the success of their customers. Developers, project managers, and… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 468
Demand and Supply Planning for Efficient Business Operations
Businesses are constantly challenged to provide a seamless flow of products from manufacturing to the consumer. To meet this challenge, companies use Demand and Supply Planning, two disciplines that involve a complex study of the supply chain and consumer behavior to ensure that a sufficient supply of products is on hand to meet consumer demand,… Continue reading Demand and Supply Planning for Efficient Business Operations