How To Use the Dynamic Ship Add-On for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Both Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central come with pack and ship functionality out of the box. However, for companies that need more sophisticated functionality, particularly for packing, the Dynamic Ship add-on from Insight Works fills the gap. This packing functionality is of particular interest to manufacturers that need to track the packing… Continue reading How To Use the Dynamic Ship Add-On for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 373

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development and Dynamics NAV development. In Developer Digest Volume 373, we ask for your votes on upcoming versions of Business Central, discuss creating sound alerts in BC, debate on the best development tools for BC projects, and learn how to avoid a “messy visibility. The… Continue reading Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 373

Does Your Dynamics GP Partner Have What It Takes To Move You To Business Central?

While Microsoft Dynamics GP is a powerful ERP that has performed well for many years, at some point, you will need to consider whether to remain on GP or to another ERP solution. One choice is Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC), which many GP users (and Microsoft) have decided is the right move (If you… Continue reading Does Your Dynamics GP Partner Have What It Takes To Move You To Business Central?

How To Import Account Schedules in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or NAV

This blog explains how to import account schedules into a database in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Important steps include: Export Customer Data Export Default Cronus data Export Default Cronus Package Import Cronus package into Customer database Import Cronus data Let’s get started with a backup. Normally, you do a backup of… Continue reading How To Import Account Schedules in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or NAV

Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 372

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development and Dynamics NAV development. In Developer Digest Volume 372, we discuss how to find out who is connected to a server and developer-only tools. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and… Continue reading Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 372

The Point Of Sale Of The Future: 4 Reasons Retail Is Going Contactless, Mobile, More Personalized

Even though online sales are inevitably rising, the demand for in-person retail experiences remains strong: customers still want the opportunity to walk into a physical space and see, touch, test and discover new products, all while having the possibility to ask an associate for product purchasing guidance. Point of Sale systems have developed over the… Continue reading The Point Of Sale Of The Future: 4 Reasons Retail Is Going Contactless, Mobile, More Personalized

How To Set Up and Use Order Promising In Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central

Order Promising in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a very helpful feature, especially for industries like manufacturing in which customers place orders and customer service reps or salespeople need to provide the customer with a promised delivery date. In the scenario where the customer wants a promise date, typically they… Continue reading How To Set Up and Use Order Promising In Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central

Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 371

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development and Dynamics NAV development. In Developer Digest Volume 371, we discuss merging PDFs, issues with RDL reports, job queues, and more. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are… Continue reading Dynamics NAV / Business Central Developer Digest – Vol 371

Manufacturing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: How to Choose between Premium and Essential Licensing 

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