This is an exclusive case study for the ERP Software Blog based on an interview with Andrea Hall, Information Systems Director, Stonewall Kitchen, at Convergence 2013. The Company Just over 21 years ago, two friends were selling homemade food items at local farmers’ markets. Fast forward to 2013 and their business, Stonewall Kitchen, is a [...]
continue reading...About Microsoft Dynamics NAV
3 Keys to ERP and CRM Success After Go-Live
I recently wrote a post commenting on data which demonstrates that Dynamics NAV represents the majority share of the Dynamics pie, with 45% of the total installed license base globally. While I think it’s easy to explain NAV’s success because of the many great features and functions, I believe that successfully getting the benefits from an [...]
continue reading...Dynamics NAV Videos from Microsoft Convergence
What does the Microsoft Dynamics customer conference - Microsoft Convergence offer for Dynamics NAV clients? It’s a big investment, but considering the commitment you have in Microsoft Dynamics, it’s a worthwhile event. Over 10,500 attendees came to New Orleans in March to meet with their partners, peers, Microsoft and industry vendors to ensure they were [...]
continue reading...Five Things a Business Analyst Is (and Isn’t) in an ERP Project
Any good project manager will tell you that a successful ERP project begins with good business analysis. However, there is a wide range of opinions of what, exactly, a “business analyst” does. This is not surprising, since there has not been a standardized definition of business analysis until relatively recently. The International Institute of Business [...]
continue reading...New Enhancements in Microsoft Dynamics 2013: RoleTailored User Interface
RoleTailored User Experience Enhancements: expand RoleTailored functionality in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 for users through improved charting capabilities and other productivity enhancements. • End-User Charting: Take advantage of unique charting and visualization capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 to help users see and understand data from across your business, and then to take prompt, informed action. Flexible, configurable chart types [...]
continue reading...Why Should the Evolution in Business Intelligence Matter to You?
For many years, there was a wide chasm between traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and business intelligence. Anyone wanting to thoroughly analyze their data had to either write a number of complex reports or engage in a complex and very expensive data warehousing project. Most businesses simply walked away from either the challenge, or [...]
continue reading...Data Entry Efficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Data entry in any software solution is a critical component to creating important business data. If items are entered incorrectly, reports cannot be trusted and you will be bogged down cross-referencing data. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 has some new features available that allow you to customize pages by organizing fast tabs and creating quick entry [...]
continue reading...The Importance of Assumptions in Effective Project Management
We all know the old saying about assumptions… “They make an ?!? out of you and me”. As a PM I think assumptions are actually good, and an important part of my job. They key point is that assumptions must be written down, and reviewed with key stakeholders. In the early stages of projects there [...]
continue reading...How to Simplify the Non-Profit Budget Process
Each year I teach a course at Belmont University on financial management for future non-profit leaders— people who never thought they would have to deal with finance. Between arcane accounting rules, the pronouncements of standards boards, and the names of governing agencies, they have a lot of ground to cover. When we get to the section on [...]
continue reading...New Functionality in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013: Enhanced Warehouse and Inventory Movements
ENHANCED WAREHOUSE Enhanced integration between Manufacturing and Warehouse Management, Service Management and Assembly Management delivers key benefits for customers and partners. Through enhanced integration and better utilization of warehouse functionality, Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 enables companies to ensure more accurate inventory, confidence in processes and lower stock, thereby freeing capital for other investments. Better integration [...]
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