If you want to gain an edge in today’s dynamic manufacturing world, your organization must be agile, resilient, and sustainable. In this shifting landscape, many manufacturers are investing in innovative solutions to make their products and operations smarter by tapping into advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, and digital twins for … Read more
After more than three years, we were excited to join global leaders and our manufacturing colleagues in Hannover, Germany at the world’s biggest trade show for industrial technology, Hannover Messe 2022. Since we last met, Microsoft has released new solutions and capabilities to help our customers and partners thrive through this disruptive era. Most notably … Read more
Supply chain resilience, or the ability of companies to adapt to unforeseen challenges in production and distribution, has come into the spotlight due to COVID-19. Manufacturers are under pressure to prevent and minimize disruptions, and as a result, almost 90 percent of supply chain professionals plan to invest in ways to make their supply chains … Read more
Manufacturing does not fit into one nice, neat little box. It’s a diverse industry. As such, although there are many manufacturing solutions on the market, by and large, they serve the needs of the discrete segment of the industry. Even with customizations and add-ons, much is left lacking to meet the needs of process and … Read more
The key to boosting your competitive advantage starts with understanding your financial data. While your Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system provides valuable customer insights, only financial data provides a comprehensive view of business and financial health, potential future growth, and industry and customer trends. The sheer amount of data available is staggering. However, simply collecting … Read more
The key to boosting your competitive advantage starts with understanding your financial data. While your Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system provides valuable customer insights, only financial data provides a comprehensive view of business and financial health, potential future growth, and industry and customer trends. The sheer amount of data available is staggering. However, simply collecting … Read more
The key to boosting your competitive advantage starts with understanding your financial data. While your Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system provides valuable customer insights, only financial data provides a comprehensive view of business and financial health, potential future growth, and industry and customer trends. The sheer amount of data available is staggering. However, simply collecting … Read more
Standard vs Actual Costing One of the most common questions I am asked about setting up manufacturing in Business Central is whether to use Standard or Actual (FIFO) costing. What is the difference? To decide which we should use, it’s useful to understand them. In the two examples below I am assuming that we created … Read more
To keep up with the fast pace of digital manufacturing trends, today’s manufacturers need to build a capable workforce that can adapt quickly to new ways of working. However, studies show that many manufacturers are concerned about the challenges of attracting, retaining, and training effective employees. Only 60 percent of manufacturing chief financial officers say … Read more
There are countless benefits of integrating your PLM and ERP systemssuch as cost savings, structured information, and high data quality. While you’ve realized the criticality of integrating the two systems, the pertinent question is, should you buy a standard solution from an independent software vendor (ISV) or build the integration solution on your own? With … Read more