Optimizing Reports in Business Central

Posted on: April 12, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Producing good reports in Business Central can optimize your company’s daily operations because it provides timely, accurate, and actionable information that helps decision-makers make informed business decisions. Without good reporting, you may miss important trends, opportunities, and potential risks that could impact your organization’s bottom line. Effective reporting helps business leaders track key performance indicators, measure progress towards goals, and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, clear and concise reporting can...


Overview of Microsoft’ 2023 Release Wave 1 Updates for Business Central

Posted on: April 12, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a popular ERP solution for small to mid-sized businesses. The 2023 release wave 1 plan includes updates and new features that improve application capabilities, development experiences, and integration with the Microsoft Power Platform. Here's a closer look at what's coming in each of these areas. Application Updates Enhancements to the user interface: Business Central will have a modern and more intuitive user interface that...


Business Central: A Powerful Tool for Daily Operations

Posted on: March 14, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Business Central Reports provide valuable insights into your company's financial performance, allowing you to make informed decisions and take corrective actions. This blog post will highlight some of the key ways you can use Business Central Reports in your daily work. Monitor Your Financial Performance Business Central Reports provide real-time data on your company's financial performance, allowing you to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, profit margin, and...


Reporting Capabilities in Business Central

Posted on: March 14, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a powerful ERP solution that helps businesses manage their financials, operations, and customer interactions all in one place. One of the key features of Business Central is its extensive reporting capabilities, which provide businesses with real-time insights into their operations. Here are some of the reports that are available in Business Central: Balance Sheet: This report provides a snapshot of a company's financial situation...


BOMs in Business Central

Posted on: February 27, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a critical document that specifies the components, sub-assemblies, and raw materials required to produce a finished product. There are two types of BOMs that are commonly used in manufacturing: Production BOMs and Assembly BOMs. In this blog post, we will describe what these BOMs are and how they differ from each other in Business Central. Production BOMs In Business Central, a production BOM is...


Business Central and Acumatica

Posted on: February 9, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

  Business Central and Acumatica Are you currently using a system that requires a lot of outside “systems” or manual effort? Or, are you running an old version of an ERP solution and are interested in making your company more efficient through advanced and upgraded technology? Have you heard of Business Central and Acumatica? Logan Consulting is hosting a webinar on Tuesday February 28th highlighting two of the leading cloud-based ERP...


Warehouse Management in Business Central

Posted on: February 9, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Warehouse management is a critical aspect of any business that handles physical goods. Whether you’re managing a small retail store or a large distribution center, the way you manage your inventory and stock can have a significant impact on your overall operations. In Business Central, there are two main approaches to warehouse management: basic and advanced. Basic Warehouse Management Basic warehouse management in Business Central provides the essentials for managing...


Business Intelligence and Reporting in Business Central

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Business intelligence (BI) and reporting are essential tools for any business looking to gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions. Business Central is a comprehensive business management solution that offers powerful BI and reporting capabilities to help businesses of all sizes make sense of their data and drive growth. Business Central provides a range of built-in BI and reporting tools, including: Dashboards: A visual representation of key performance...


Demo of Accounts Receivable in Business Central

Posted on: January 11, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

The Accounts Receivable module in Business Central is a powerful tool that allows businesses to manage their customer transactions and accounts. This module provides a centralized location to track customer activity, including invoicing, payments, and credit memos. With this module, businesses can easily create and manage customer invoices, credit memos, and other transactions. Accounts Receivable also provides various aging reports to track the status of customer balances and payments. In...


The Effects of Costing Methods on Valuing Inventory

Posted on: January 10, 2023 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

In Business Central, there are several costing methods that can be used to value inventory. Each method has a different effect on inventory values when prices are increasing or decreasing. In this blog post, we will discuss the effect of three common costing methods on valuing inventory in Business Central: First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO) and Standard Cost. First In, First Out FIFO is a...