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Strengthening Journal Entry Controls in QAD: How Sarbanes-Oxley Shaped Today’s Approval Workflows When the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was enacted in 2002, finance organizations across the U.S. were pushed into a new era of internal control scrutiny. Designed to restore trust after high-profile corporate accounting scandals, SOX introduced sweeping requirements for financial transparency, accountability, and auditability. For CFOs, Controllers, and accounting teams, this translated into stronger controls around the creation, approval,...

As organizations invest in digital platforms to support growth, customer engagement, and operational efficiency, confusion often arises between CRM and CMS systems. While both play important roles in modern business technology stacks, they are designed for very different purposes. Understanding the distinction between a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and a Content Management System (CMS) is critical to selecting the right tools and maximizing their value. Below are several key ways CRM and CMS platforms differ and how...

Cash flow has always mattered. In 2026, it’s the difference between “we can” and “we can’t.” Volatility turned cash from a monthly metric into a daily operating constraint. Logan Consulting’s quick take: most organizations don’t have a forecasting problem. They have a control problem. The spreadsheet forecast becomes an emotional support animal—comforting, familiar, and only loosely connected to what’s happening in the business. The good news: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance...

Rolling out a new ERP like NetSuite is a major strategic decision and a significant investment. When implementations go smoothly, businesses gain better visibility, streamlined processes, and a foundation for scalable growth. Unfortunately, many organizations experience a very different reality when projects stall, timelines slip, and internal teams struggle with adoption or misaligned partners. When that happens, an ERP Rescue approach can be the difference between failure and long-term success. In this blog, we’ll outline our NetSuite ERP Rescue approach and how...

The Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management 10.0.47 release continues Microsoft’s push toward a more scalable, high-performance ERP—particularly for organizations running high transaction volumes, global tax complexity, and advanced warehouse operations. Rather than introducing major net-new modules, this release focuses on: Performance baked directly into the platform Fewer feature toggles and legacy behaviors Stronger audibility and operational controls Below is a breakdown of new features, enhancements, and removed functionality...

As organizations expand across regions and legal entities, financial operations become more complex, making it time-consuming and error-prone to manage intercompany transactions, reconcile balances, and produce accurate consolidated financials without the right tools. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Multi-Entry and Intercompany Financials are designed to simplify these challenges by automating intercompany transactions and supporting efficient, scalable financial management across international operations. Below are several ways Business Central helps organizations streamline intercompany accounting and maintain financial clarity across the enterprise.  Single-Entry Intercompany Transactions ...

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,...

A Logan Consulting POV on synchronizing inventory, production, and quality — for today’s distributed manufacturers In the modern supply chain, manufacturers rarely run a single plant with a single set of constraints. Whether it’s a domestic headquarter site plus regional facilities, contract manufacturers on the other side of the world, or a blend of owned and third‑party production, the multi‑site paradigm is now the norm, not the exception. But while...

As supply chains grow more digital and interconnected, EDI security in 2026 has moved far beyond basic transport encryption. For organizations running Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Supply Chain Management, EDI is a core system of record—not a peripheral integration. That makes EDI security a critical component of operational resilience, compliance, and customer trust. In a D365 F&O environment, one failed or compromised EDI transaction can ripple directly...

At Logan Consulting, we know that even the best Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments need a tune-up now and then. Whether it’s a workflow that isn’t running smoothly, a reporting issue that won’t resolve, or a question about new functionality, small issues can pile up and slow your team down. That’s why we’re introducing Tech Medic Hours: quick, hands-on troubleshooting and optimization sessions designed to help you resolve Dynamics 365 Finance &...