Acumatica vs. Business Central Webinar

Posted on: June 11, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Logan Consulting recently hosted a webinar on the differences between Acumatica and Business Central, two of the leading cloud-based ERP software choices for businesses today. In the presentation, a Logan expert will take you through the similarities between the two solutions. Additionally, you will be able to understand the major differences between the two software choices. This includes different CRM offerings, functionality, and approaches. Reporting functionality and customization capabilities will...


Creating a Demand Forecast in Business Central

Posted on: May 29, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Business Central allows your business the ability to accurately forecast demand and align production capacity that is crucial for optimizing resources, improving customer satisfaction, and reducing costs. In this blog post, we will discuss important elements of creating accurate forecasts using Business Central, and explore how it can improve your businesses production planning.  Configuring Forecast Setup:  Business Central allows you to define your various parameters such as the forecast horizons...


Adding Office 365 Users to Business Central

Posted on: May 18, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Users of Office 365 can be easily added directly to Business Central, allowing them to enhance their experience. This allows for organizations to assign specific roles to each user. Both the user information and the license assignments will be important into Business Central from Office 365. In the video below, a Logan consultant will walk you  through a quick, step by step tutorial of adding Office 365 users directly to...


Licensing Agreements in Business Central

Posted on: May 10, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Microsoft’s Business Central is a powerful management solution to help businesses streamline their operations and increase efficiency. Business Central has a range of functionalities including financial, supply chain, sales, and service management. These functions are available in different capacities depending on the chosen licensing agreement. In this blog, we will go over which licensing plan best suits your business needs. Essential Versus Premium User Companies must choose between either Essential...


On-Premise Versus Cloud-Based Software

Posted on: May 9, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

To determine the most suitable solution for your company's needs, it is important to assess whether on-premise or cloud-based software will work best for you. Each solution has its own strengths and weaknesses, so the decision depends on what will be the most advantageous for your company.  Logan Consulting values providing our clients with the knowledge to make sound business decisions. In the video below, we detail the differences between...


Production Order Statuses in Business Central

Posted on: May 8, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Managing production orders effectively is critical for any business that relies on manufacturing processes. To help businesses achieve this, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing production orders. One essential aspect of managing production orders is understanding the different statuses that a production order can have. In this blog post, we'll provide an overview of the different production order statuses in Business Central, namely...


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...