F&SCM versus Business Central: the Differences between Microsoft’s Two ERPs

Posted on: March 28, 2024 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics has two robust ERP systems for businesses looking to empower their operations. These two systems are “Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain (F&SCM)” and “Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.” While both of these systems are great for improving your business and include much of the same functionality each comes with specific advantages that are important to understand before selecting an ERP. In this blog, we will compare...


Relational Tables in Dynamics 365 Sales 

Posted on: March 14, 2024 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Dynamics 365 Sales is a powerful customer relationship management (CRM) tool that helps businesses manage their sales processes efficiently. One of the key features that sets Dynamics 365 Sales apart is its use of relational tables to store and manage data. Relational tables are a fundamental concept in database management. Understanding how they work in Dynamics 365 Sales can greatly enhance your ability to utilize the platform effectively.  What are...


What Staying on GP Means for the Long Term

Posted on: March 6, 2024 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Dynamics GP is an on-premises ERP solution for small- to mid-market businesses. Currently, Microsoft offers two ERP solutions for the mid-market Dynamics GP and Dynamics Business Central. Microsoft has made several announcements about the future of GP. The most notable announcement is that they have decided to stop new sales of the ERP starting in 2026. This means Microsoft is moving their interests towards Business Central. In this blog,...


Improving Customer Service with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Posted on: February 5, 2024 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a popular tool for small to mid-market businesses looking to improve their customer service. In this blog, we will discuss the top five biggest service reasons our clients have switched to Microsoft Dynamics CRM. 1. Increased Visibility Today, most organizations keep their customer feedback in various different places. Individual Email accounts or a general email account are quite common. Typically, when there is a customer service...


The Power of Dynamics 365 Sales: Video Tutorial

Posted on: December 19, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales is an excellent tool to help strengthen your business and increase your overall productivity. Dynamics Sales has several important features that your company can take advantage of. The tools within Dynamics Sales can help you foster a strong relationship with your clients, take action faster, and close deals quicker.  If you are interested in getting the most out of the software, check out the video below...


What is Dynamics 365? Video Explanation

Posted on: November 28, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

If you are interested in either an ERP or CRM solution, check out the video below for an explanation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its features. In the quick video, a Logan expert gives a comprehensive overview of Dynamics 365, what it entails, and what it can do for your business. Check it out here: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=21&v=I8CzLUTa9l4&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.loganconsulting.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title[/embed]   Next Steps Logan Consulting is a proud partner of Microsoft. We are committed...


Microsoft Dynamics Copilot: an AI Assistant

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft just released their latest AI product: Copilot. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot is an AI assistant meant to help every Microsoft user, no matter the industry. The AI will cut tedious tasks down, allowing you to focus more time and energy onto more important parts of your work. In this blog, we will discuss how the AI can support your business and what areas it can help in.  AI and...


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...


Integrating Microsoft Teams with Dynamics 365

Posted on: December 13, 2021 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics CRM

The global pandemic has forced the corporate world to restructure how it functions on a daily basis. Companies have discovered that working remotely is a possible, sustainable option, and more employees are opting for this method of working. This is made possible by the connectivity of coworkers through the internet via virtual conversations. More specifically, Microsoft Teams has become a popular method of communication for businesses and their clients.  The...


Key Components of Dynamics 365’s Marketing Module

Posted on: October 16, 2021 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Thorough, data-driven marketing is at the heart of any successful company, and having the software capabilities to target the right audience and create a personalized customer journey and experience is crucial for any marketing efforts. Microsoft Dynamics 365 comes equipped with a marketing module that allows you to do all of that and more. In this video, a Logan consultant reviews and shows some of the key components within the...