Category: Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Business Central is a great application for companies looking to have greater visibility and control over their financials. The ERP solution comes equipped with many different modules to help users gain greater insight into company data as it pertains to financial.  Specifically, in today’s blog post we are going to take a closer look at costing methods in Business Central. Costing methods are a necessary part of managing inventory. These...

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...

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...

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...

One of the key benefits of implementing an ERP solution is the ability to streamline and automate different business processes. Namely, in Business Central users have the ability to automate the process of approving purchase order requests by creating workflows that outline steps for the specific approvals.  In order to create these approval workflows, users must assign approver rights to the desired users. Moreover, you can customize these permissions by...

With the cloud becoming the preferred mode of operating ERPs through, many companies are looking to transition away from on-premises, but aren’t sure where to begin. Microsoft has introduced the Bridge to the Cloud promotion for current Business Central users that are operating on-premises, giving them the opportunity to receive Business Central online licenses at 60% off. This promotion allows for current on-premises customers to continue using their on-premises solution...

While a lot of businesses select great solutions for their company needs, many often fail to utilize the full capabilities of the software because they don’t know how to properly navigate the system. Logan Consulting prioritizes the education of our employees and clients on all of the ins and outs of their chosen solution so that they can harness the full potential of their platforms, In the video below, a...

Business Central has been a popular upgrade option for companies currently using Dynamics GP because it has almost all of the capabilities that GP has, while operating through the cloud and being a product at the forefront for Microsoft, while GP has switched to the Modern Lifecycle Policy and is less supported. The primary difference between the two solutions is that Dynamics GP is on-premise while Business Central is cloud-based....

Microsoft’s 2022 release wave 2 will begin becoming available to the public in October, with new features continuing to roll out until March 2023. Included in this massive biannual update are enhancements to Business Central, making the application more efficient and effective for users. Having a seamlessly integrated e-commerce platform and ERP solution is a necessity for sellers in the modern marketplace, where consumers are commonly opting to conduct their...

Microsoft recently revealed to the public the various features and updates users can expect to see with the roll out of 2022 release wave 2. The second of Microsoft’s two annual releases will become available beginning in October 2022 until March 2023. Business Central received an array of updates to enhance the user experience, including a more efficient system for bank reconciliation regarding checks as well as better reporting. Feature...