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Year-end is one of the most demanding times for accounting teams. Between month-end close, detailed reconciliations, audit schedules, and reporting deadlines, the workload increases while timelines shrink. In the middle of this pressure, it’s easy to lose track of which steps in QAD are required, which are optional, and most importantly why each step matters. This guide breaks down the year-end close process in QAD, providing clarity on module closing,...

While EDI is a standardized solution for data movement to and from business partners, there are different methods to integrating the solution into the back-end application (ERP, TMS, WMS, etc). Integration allows businesses to replace tediously sending paper documents and manual data entry that often requires additional resources to keep up with the growing demands between businesses. Integration allows for a cost reduction by reducing the number of resources required...

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re reflecting on a year defined by growth, new service offerings, and deeper partnerships with organizations working to get more from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Every initiative we launched this year had a single goal: help clients strengthen processes, reduce risk, and maximize value from their D365 investment. Here’s a look at the milestones that shaped our year, because they...

Getting Your ERP House in Order: How to Prepare QAD for Champions AI (For all QAD versions: Adaptive ERP, EE, SE, eB2) With the introduction of Champions AI, QAD has signaled a major shift toward AI-enabled decision-making and faster operational execution across manufacturing. The opportunity is real—but it is not automatic, and it is not evenly accessible across all environments. The message coming out of the Champions conference was clear:...

In today’s fast-moving business environment, companies running Microsoft D365 F&SCM need more than just a “go live,” they need scalable processes, controlled workflows, and built-in automation. That’s exactly the gap that Logan Consulting’s LaunchPad is designed to fill. Two LaunchPad offerings stand out for their potential to deliver rapid ROI and improved control: BankSync and ProcureFlow.  What is Logan LaunchPad (Briefly) LaunchPad is a curated suite of pre-scoped consulting modules...

As businesses grow and operations scale, data accumulates fast, transactional records, historical ledger entries, attached documents, logs, audit trails, and more. In an ERP world like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (F&SCM), uncontrolled data growth can lead to unexpected costs, performance lags, and compliance risks unless storage usage is carefully monitored and managed. To help admins and IT leaders stay on top of data growth, Microsoft provides...

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,...

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...

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....

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...