Author: Jim Bertler

A drop shipment is a type of order fulfillment where the supplier ships the product directly to the customer, rather than the retailer holding inventory and fulfilling the order themselves. This can be an efficient and cost-effective way for retailers to do business, especially if they are working with a large number of suppliers or offering a wide variety of products. In this blog post, we'll take a look at...

Companies often miss out on the full benefits of their chosen ERP solution because they aren't utilizing every single tool available to them. This lack of knowledge gets in the way of maximizing true efficiency and reducing costs effectively. Logan Consultant knows this, which is why we've put together a series of videos on Acumatica to teach clients on how to expertly navigate the system and tools. Check out the...

A common question amongst GP users these days is, "what is the future of the software?" Dynamics GP has been around for decades and has built a reputation of being a reliable, comprehensive on-premises solution for manufacturers. However, with the rise of the Cloud, many companies are shifting away from on-premises solution in order to have greater accessibility to data and resources. In the video below, a Logan consultant provides...

Being able to expertly navigate and utilize reporting tools in Business Central is crucial in order to harness the full potential of the software. Accurate and multi-dimensional reporting can elevate business performance and help companies make better informed decisions through the power of data analysis.  Check out the video below to hear from a Logan consultant on how to best use Business Central’s reporting features. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.loganconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/yt5s.io-Microsoft-D365_-Reporting.mp4"][/video] Next...

Acumatica offers a robust Payroll Management module for users of the cloud-based ERP solution. The application can help companies minimize staffing costs and ensure accuracy of accounting and reporting by streamlining the process and reducing requirements of manual data entry.  Let’s look at the three main benefits of the Payroll Management module. Simplify the Payroll Process Because Acumatica is based in the cloud, users can easily set up, modify, and...

The future of Dynamics GP seems to come up every year or two. And every year or two the same cycle happens. Rumors start that Dynamics GP is going away. There is concern and confusion amongst the partners and users. Then Microsoft clarifies. This cycle occurred again in late October with the same result as always…… Dynamics GP is not going away!! This time people at the Microsoft Dynamics Communities...

When fulfilling orders for customers, it is common practice for companies to communicate what the anticipated order delivery date is for the specific order. Business Central has an Order Promising Lines page that aids companies in calculating order promising dates from different sales orders. The software looks at each item’s known and expected availability dates when determining shipment and delivery dates. The Order Promising tool relies on two fundamental concepts...

Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Field Service platform offers users a mobile application, which is a great tool for service technicians who require constant access to work orders while onsite at a job. The Field Service mobile app is included with the Field Service license for Microsoft users, and offers a robust set of features to bring field service work to the next level. Camera Capture Technicians can use their device cameras...

Acumatica’s cloud based ERP is a great product for companies in the manufacturing industry because of its Manufacturing Management platform, an entire application dedicated to enhancing daily operations and inventory control.  The software provides users with real-time insights from all sectors of the business, as well as end-to-end control over production, and support for many different manufacturing methodologies. In today’s blog post, we are going to continue exploring the different...

Acumatica’s cloud-based ERP solution comes equipped with a robust Manufacturing Management module, designed to increase productivity and efficiency for users. The Manufacturing Management software is a comprehensive cloud-based application that focuses on the visibility and planning within management through the usage of multiple manufacturing methodologies, such as make-to-stock, make-to-order, and project-centric jobs. In today’s blog post, we are going to take a closer look at some of the applications of...