Category: Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Payroll often causes headaches and compliance issues for corporations, so it has become quite common for companies to outsource their payroll. ADP is the most commonly used payroll service for users. Because the financial transactions associated with payroll impact the general ledger for businesses, it’s important to have a well-integrated payroll system with your ERP.  Users are now able to integrate HCM and ERP systems in order to utilize employee...

When deciding what solution is right for your unique business needs, you must consider whether you would prefer on-premise or cloud-based software. Both kinds of solutions have their advantages and disadvantages, so it really comes down to what makes the most sense for your company.  At Logan Consulting, we value providing our clients with the knowledge necessary to make sound business decisions. That’s why we have had one of our...

Microsoft recently released the first of its two annual updates, 2022 release wave 1. Included in the update are many new features for Business Central. Today, we are going to highlight a new function in the Outlook add-in tool that allows users to add email attachments to Business Central records. Because almost all business correspondence is conducted via email, the inbox houses important information and files. It can be tedious...

With 2022 almost a quarter of the way through, Microsoft is gearing up for the full release of wave 1 for their Dynamics 365 applications. The release will be available to the general public on April 1, 2022.  Today, we are going to go over some of the things that Business Central users can expect when the update launches.  Overview Microsoft is focusing on providing small and midsized organizations with...

It’s very common for online Business Central users to use an authentication service when logging in to ensure security. Microsoft has recently announced that they will be removing the ability to authenticate users using a basic authentication. Instead, users are being recommended to use modern authentication. This can be set up using SmartConnect. In today’s blog post, we are going over how to integrate modern authentication using SmartConnect. Creating the...

Having a reliable system to manage and track your company’s financial transactions is a necessary component to running a successful business. The general ledger can become confusing when done manually because of the numerous flows of assets and liabilities that businesses experience on a daily basis.  Business Central has a comprehensive general ledger module built into its software so that users can confidently track transactions and stay vigilant on the...

Routings are one of the fundamental aspects of operations for manufacturers. The routing gives companies a visualization of the assembly process and helps to direct how a product comes together by outlining process scheduling, capacity scheduling, scheduled assignment of necessary materials, and pertinent manufacturing documentation. The routing houses all of the data that details how to cultivate an end product.  Business Central aids manufacturers by providing a tool that simplifies...

A production bill of material, also known as a BOM, is one of the most important components of production operations. The BOM outlines the individual parts that make up the final product and helps manufacturers correctly assemble massive amounts of the final product through having precise inventory control by relying on BOMs.  Steps for Creating a Production BOM Business Central aids manufacturers in creating and utilizing BOMs. Here is a...

Microsoft’s Dynamics GP is a classic software that has been around for decades. Users are accustomed to the system, and it has proven to be reliable and secure. However, in an evolving business world, on-premise software with little customization can no longer meet many companies’ unique needs.  Now, businesses are opting towards implementing cloud-based software that allows for remote access, more comprehensive applications, and more cohesive communication between users.  Because...

With many businesses wrapping up their fiscal year on December 31st, January is now the month of closing out that year in software systems so that these companies can be freshly reset for the upcoming fiscal cycle.  Having precise and accurate records of your company’s yearly activities is crucial when pursuing growth in profits and efficiency. These records not only allow for you to gain insight on your company’s current...