ERP SoftwareBlog - NAV

ERP SoftwareBlog - NAV
  • 10 Reasons To Buy Microsoft Dynamics NAV

    Microsoft Dynamics NAV has taken many by surprise when called "the biggest piece of the Dynamics pie". However, when it's created just for you it's no surprise at all. It works the way you want it to, driving and supporting your business...
  • Hosted and Cloud Based ERP and CRM Solutions Triumph in Times of Emergency

    View of flood in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada in June 2013 The value of having offsite computer systems was seen during the flood of 2013 Many Canadian businesses suffered extensive physical damage from the  Alberta Flood of 2013 .  Others, while...
  • NAVUG Forum 2013 Manufacturing Deep Dive for Non-Accounting Professionals

    The NAVUG Forum 2013 will be held Tampa, Florida, on October 22-24. I will be conducting a 2-hour, deep dive session on Manufacturing Accounting for non-accounting professionals. As Manufacturing and Material Management Professionals, we are graded...
  • CRM and ERP Integration

    The benefits of integrating CRM and your ERP system: Superior customer service is a direct result of a well-executed integration of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and is the best way to stand out...
  • Exploring ERP: Sales and Marketing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

    Campaign Management is used with  Sales and Marketing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013  to organize campaigns based on segments of your contacts that you define. Define segments based on specific criteria, such as sales, contact profiles, and interactions...
  • 6 Advantages of NAV ERP Hosting

    Now used by more than 300,000 clients across 42 countries, Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP hosting software provides the control and visibility needed to help companies make important decisions affecting margins, cash flow, and business growth as a whole....
  • Keys to Success when Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Costing

    People often ask, “What are the Keys to Success when implementing a Dynamics NAV Costing System”? While my answers may seem simple and straightforward, they are easily overlooked. My thoughts on Keys for Success when implementing Microsoft Dynamics...
  • Exploring ERP: Project & Job Management in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

    Functionality in NAV 2013 effectively keeps track of resources and prices for your Project  & Job Management requirements. Project & Job Management in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013  has Multiple Cost Functionality for managing alternative costs...
  • Project-Based Manufacturing (or ETO) with Microsoft Dynamics NAV

    Many custom manufacturing companies today are experiencing growing production demands from their clients that overload their current job cost accounting software. Jobs take longer, and there are more costs associated with production than can be easily...
  • Exploring ERP: Enhanced Manufacturing Capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

    In addition to enhancements in both Financial and Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013’s capabilities expand also into Manufacturing Enhancements such as Production Orders in which you can create and manage production orders, and post...
  • Distribution Software for Microsoft Dynamics NAV

    By Mark Chinsky NAV-X is an industry vertical solution set designed to take Microsoft Dynamics NAV straight into high volume wholesale and other distribution environments. Designed to compete with 'heavy hitters" like Prophet 21, VAI, Distribution...
  • Exploring ERP: Warehouse Management Functionality in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

    With  Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, supply chain management functionality  extends into the warehouse. With NAV 2013’s warehouse management functionally you can manage items down to a bin level and easily set up and maintain your bins by defining both...
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Now Available on Windows Azure

    Great news!  The release of Feature Pack 1 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 last week now enables Dynamics NAV to be deployed on the Windows Azure platform. What are the benefits of deploying Dynamics NAV on Windows Azure? Secure, private, enterprise...
  • How to Trade…the Right Way

    Strengthening relationships with suppliers and vendors can improve the profitability of your business, as well as impress your customers.  Knowing where to buy the raw materials or products needed for your customers is an important first step in strengthening...
  • Exploring ERP: Sales Order Management in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

    With  Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Sales Management  is one part of the entire supply chain management functionality within the ERP system. Sales Invoicing allows you to set up, post, and print customer invoices and sales credit memos. This granule is...
  • Transforming Your Business with Dynamics NAV

    Is your business today failing to live up to all that you dream it could be?  Does your senior leadership have a vision for the future of your organization, but you aren’t sure how to make it a reality?  Do the systems you have in place hold you back...
  • Stonewall Kitchen Goes From Farm Stand to International Distributor with Microsoft Dynamics NAV

    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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...