Better Quality, Less Downtime: Why Your Small Manufacturing Shop Needs Inline Sampling in D365

Posted on: May 20, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

One of the biggest headaches for small manufacturers is the "waiting game." You finish a production run, report it as finished, and then—and only then—does the Quality department step in to pull samples. If there’s a deviation, you’ve already produced an entire batch of scrap. Microsoft has recently addressed this bottleneck with Sample Management features in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Specifically, Inline Sampling is changing the game by allowing...


Using Active Batch Periods in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to Improve System Performance

Posted on: May 19, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

Active Batch Periods in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) are a powerful, often overlooked tool for fine-tuning system performance. By defining specific windows for batch job execution, you can ensure high-priority processes have the resources they need during business hours while deferring heavy data-crunching tasks to off-peak times. Why Use Active Batch Periods? Many organizations face a common paradox: they need batch jobs to run frequently to...


AI Agents Are Bringing Dynamics 365 Closer to the Work

Posted on: May 11, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

Our team recently attended the Dynamics user community Roadshow in Chicago, and one presentation in particular stood out. Not because it treated AI like magic. Thankfully, no one promised that a robot would close the month by lunch. What made the presentation impressive was how practical it was. The discussion centered on how Microsoft is bringing AI, Copilot, and agents directly into the systems where finance, supply chain, sales, service,...


Last Call to Join Logan Consulting at DynamicsCon 2026!

Posted on: April 30, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

Logan Consulting is excited to return to DynamicsCon 2026 as an Advocate Sponsor, bringing our expertise and insights back to one of the most influential gatherings in the Microsoft Dynamics community. DynamicsCon brings together users, partners, and industry leaders for several days of learning, collaboration, and innovation across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem. We invite you to visit Booth #435 to connect with our team and explore how organizations are...


MRP in the Age of Volatility: Why Planning Fails Without Discipline in D365

Posted on: April 28, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

Most organizations don't question whether they have MRP. They question why it doesn't work. Planned orders get ignored. Expedite messages accumulate. Buyers override system suggestions. Production schedules shift daily. And in the background, MRP keeps running—technically functional, operationally irrelevant. This is not a system failure. It is a design failure. In Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, MRP is not simply a calculation engine. It is a reflection of how well...


Tech Medic Sessions at DynamicsCon 2026

Posted on: April 22, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

DynamicsCon is a valuable opportunity to explore new ideas across the Microsoft ecosystem—but some of the most impactful conversations happen when you can address your own system challenges directly. That’s the goal of our Tech Medic Sessions. What to Expect Logan Consulting will be hosting free Tech Medic Sessions at Booth #435, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with experienced Dynamics 365 consultants for focused, practical discussions. Whether you’re troubleshooting...


Balancing Complexity: When (and When Not) to Use Advanced Warehousing in D365

Posted on: April 21, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

This article was written by Sean Killalea Advanced warehousing in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain (D365 F&SC) is one of the most powerful capabilities in the platform. It can transform warehouse operations—improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. But it can also do the opposite. If implemented in the wrong business, or with the wrong approach, advanced warehousing can introduce unnecessary complexity, slow down operations, and frustrate users. The real question...


What Your DynamicsCon 2026 Schedule Could Look Like

Posted on: April 15, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

DynamicsCon has become one of the most practical, content-driven events in the Microsoft ecosystem. It’s not just about product updates, it’s about how organizations are actually using Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI to solve real operational challenges. If you’re planning to attend DynamicsCon 2026 in Las Vegas, the biggest question isn’t whether there’s value, it’s how to make the most of your time. Here’s an example of what a...


AI That Actually Works: Where Copilot Fits Inside Dynamics 365 Operations

Posted on: April 13, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

AI in enterprise software has developed a familiar stage routine. The demo is slick. The summary sounds brilliant. The assistant appears to know everything. Then Monday arrives. And the organization discovers something mildly inconvenient: AI does not remove operational friction. It reveals exactly where it has been hiding. That is why Copilot inside Dynamics 365 is most useful not as a digital mascot for “innovation,” but as a very practical...


DynamicsCon 2026 Logan Consulting Speakers and Sessions

Posted on: April 8, 2026 | By: Ashley Xue | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

Logan Consulting is proud to have several team members presenting at DynamicsCon in Las Vegas. These speakers bring deep expertise across Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, ERP implementation, and business transformation, sharing real-world insights and practical strategies drawn from years of client experience. Be sure to stop by Booth #435 to start a conversation, ask questions, and discover how Logan Consulting helps organizations modernize operations and scale with confidence. Register today...