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Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations manage operations, analyze data, and make decisions. While many companies are still exploring how AI fits into their business strategy, Oracle NetSuite is already delivering practical AI capabilities directly within its ERP platform. Recent updates and demonstrations from NetSuite's AI leadership team showcase how organizations can use AI not only to gain insights, but also to automate work, improve reporting, and drive operational efficiency.  A New Approach...

Procurement has always had a communication problem. Not because buyers don’t communicate. Quite the opposite. Buyers communicate constantly: purchase order confirmations, delivery delays, price changes, partial shipments, “checking in,” “following up,” “circling back,” and the occasional supplier email that somehow contains three date changes, two quantities, and zero punctuation. That’s the problem. A lot of procurement work still happens in email, while the real commitments live in Microsoft Dynamics 365...

For organizations still running Microsoft Dynamics GP, the idea of migrating to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can seem daunting. Concerns around cost, disruption, complexity, and data migration often cause businesses to postpone modernization initiatives. As a result, many companies continue relying on aging ERP systems even as their operational needs evolve.  As Microsoft continues focusing its innovation efforts on cloud-based solutions, more GP users are evaluating Business Central as their next ERP...

As manufacturers and distributors continue focusing on operational efficiency and product consistency, quality management has become an increasingly important part of ERP strategy. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is expanding its manufacturing and operational capabilities with a new Quality Module designed to help organizations improve product quality, streamline inspections, and strengthen process control directly within the ERP system.  Bringing Quality Management into the ERP Environment  Traditionally, many organizations have managed quality processes outside of their...

When companies evaluate Microsoft Dynamics 365, the conversation often starts in the feature aisle. Can it automate approvals? Does it support advanced warehousing? How strong is forecasting? Can reporting handle multiple entities? Can AI help planners, buyers, and finance teams move faster? All fair questions. Features matter. Nobody buys enterprise software because the buttons are charming. But in most ERP projects, the harder question is not “Can Dynamics 365 do...

Manufacturers are under constant pressure to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and respond quickly to changing customer demand. As production environments become more complex, traditional scheduling methods often struggle to keep up. Acumatica addresses these challenges through its Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) capabilities, helping manufacturers create more accurate, efficient, and flexible production schedules.  What is APS in Acumatica?  Acumatica’s APS functionality is designed to improve production planning by considering real-world manufacturing constraints such as labor...

For many manufacturers, QAD becomes deeply embedded into daily operations. From production reporting and inventory transactions to purchasing, shipping, EDI, and financial close, QAD often serves as the operational backbone of the business. However, even well-implemented QAD environments can become less effective over time. As organizations grow, acquire new facilities, change supply chain models, introduce automation, or expand customer requirements, the processes originally designed during implementation may no longer align...

The Role of Internal Controls in QAD Finance Processes Strong internal controls are no longer optional. As organizations face increasing regulatory scrutiny, tighter audit requirements, and growing cybersecurity and fraud risks, having effective internal controls embedded into daily operations is essential. The right controls not only protect the business—but also improve accuracy, accountability, and confidence across the organization.  Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems play a critical role in enforcing internal...

One of the biggest headaches for small manufacturers is the "waiting game." You finish a production run, report it as finished, and then—and only then—does the Quality department step in to pull samples. If there’s a deviation, you’ve already produced an entire batch of scrap. Microsoft has recently addressed this bottleneck with Sample Management features in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Specifically, Inline Sampling is changing the game by allowing...

Logan Consulting was excited to attend and present at DynamicsCon 2026 in Las Vegas, joining the broader Microsoft Dynamics community for several days of learning, collaboration, and innovation. The event brought together users, partners, and experts across the Microsoft ecosystem to explore the latest developments in ERP, AI, reporting, and operational strategy. During the conference, Logan Consulting’s senior consultants led multiple breakout sessions focused on practical applications within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central....