Introducing Logan Launchpad: Get to Value on Microsoft D365 Without the Guesswork

Posted on: August 25, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365, Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing

If you’ve ever tried to modernize ERP while running a business, you know the paradox: you need results quickly, but “go fast” without a plan usually means “go slow” later. Logan Launchpad solves that tension. It’s our suite of packaged Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) consulting offerings that deliver crisp scope, proven assets, and measurable outcomes—without the months of wandering in a requirements desert. What Launchpad is (in plain English) Launchpad...


The Hidden Costs of Manual Inventory Tracking, and How Microsoft D365 SCM Fixes Them

Posted on: December 1, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

For many organizations, manual inventory tracking feels “good enough.” Spreadsheets, paper logs, disconnected systems, and tribal knowledge often hold operations together, until they don’t. What looks simple and inexpensive on the surface can actually create major inefficiencies, errors, and financial losses throughout the supply chain. Manual processes may seem manageable day-to-day, but as volume grows and customer expectations rise, the cracks widen. Hidden costs accumulate in the form of mispicks,...


Driving Efficiency in Transportation: How Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM Streamlines Logistics Operations

Posted on: November 24, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

In the transportation industry, margins are thin, customer expectations are high, and logistics networks are more complex than ever. To stay competitive, carriers and logistics providers need real-time visibility, agile financial controls, and data-driven decision-making. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (D365 F&SCM) delivers exactly that, connecting finance, fleet operations, warehouse workflows, and transportation planning in one unified platform. 1. Eliminating Blind Spots With Real-Time Data Transportation companies...


Cold Storage & Warehouse Controls in Microsoft D365 Supply Chain Management for Food Processors

Posted on: November 19, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

Managing cold storage operations is one of the most challenging aspects of the food and beverage supply chain. From strict regulatory requirements to temperature-sensitive products, food processors must maintain full control of their inventory environment while keeping costs in check. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365 SCM) provides an integrated, data-driven approach that helps organizations streamline cold storage workflows, strengthen compliance, and ensure product quality from dock to door....


Accelerate Your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Success: Spotlight on LaunchPad’s ItemWise & ReadyClose

Posted on: November 17, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

In the fast-moving world of enterprise ERP, speed to value matters. That’s why Logan Consulting’s LaunchPad suite is designed to deliver focused, high-impact consulting in short timeframes. With pre-scoped engagements, reusable assets, and a clear deliverable structure, LaunchPad helps organizations move from planning to performance without the guesswork. In this installment of our Spotlight series, we shine a light on two LaunchPad offerings that tackle foundational challenges: ItemWise (product master...


From Shelf to System: How Microsoft D365 Finance Simplifies Retail Operations

Posted on: November 12, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

In the retail industry, every second, and every cent, counts. Between managing multiple sales channels, tracking inventory across locations, and keeping margins healthy, retailers face constant operational challenges. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance offers the visibility, automation, and control retailers need to stay competitive in today’s complex landscape. 1. Unifying Financial and Operational Data Retailers often rely on multiple systems to track store performance, manage vendor relationships, and process payments. This...


Introducing Tech Medic Hours: Fast, Focused Support for Microsoft D365 F&SCM Users

Posted on: November 10, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

At Logan Consulting, we know that even the best Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments need a tune-up now and then. Whether it’s a workflow that isn’t running smoothly, a reporting issue that won’t resolve, or a question about new functionality, small issues can pile up and slow your team down. That’s why we’re introducing Tech Medic Hours: quick, hands-on troubleshooting and optimization sessions designed to help you resolve Dynamics 365 Finance &...


Period 13 Posting for Year-End Closing Adjustments in Microsoft D365 Finance

Posted on: November 5, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

Written By Kimia Minafar As organizations prepare for fiscal year-end, one critical process in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (D365 F&SCM) is managing year-end adjustment entries. D365 has a useful option to allow companies to post their closing period adjustments as ‘closing’ transactions in a separate period, called Period 13, instead of posting the adjustments as ‘operating’ transactions in an operating period, Period 12. This special posting...


From Manual to Modern: How Microsoft D365 Finance Transforms Energy Accounting Operations

Posted on: October 30, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Uncategorized, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

In the energy sector, accounting teams face increasing pressure to manage complex financial processes while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance. From joint venture accounting to asset management and regulatory reporting, traditional manual systems often create bottlenecks that slow down operations and increase the risk of error. That’s where Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance comes in, bringing automation, integration, and real-time insight to help energy companies modernize financial management from the ground...


Budget Control and Grant Tracking for Healthcare Organizations with Microsoft D365 Finance

Posted on: October 22, 2025 | By: Maya Ikenberry | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365, Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing

Healthcare organizations face unique financial management challenges, from managing tight budgets and complex funding streams to maintaining compliance with strict regulations. To achieve financial transparency and operational efficiency, leaders in the healthcare sector are turning to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance. D365 Finance provides powerful tools for budget control, grant management, and financial reporting, helping healthcare organizations optimize resources and meet their mission-driven goals. 1. Strengthening Budget Control and Oversight Budget...