Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are reshaping industries, and the business community is abuzz with the opportunities they bring. Among these advancements, Microsoft’s Copilot stands out, offering tools to enhance productivity and automate repetitive tasks. This article provides an overview of the Copilot functionality available in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365 SCM) as…
Background In October 2024, an Industrial Supply organization attended a Copilot workshop by Velosio to explore its features, including meeting summaries, PowerPoint creation, and chatbots. Following the workshop, they deployed Copilot for meeting management, data analysis, and document creation. Meeting summaries and action items generated with Copilot improved accessibility and follow-up, while data insights from…
Improved planning capabilities help clients collaborate with vendors more efficiently Managing vendors effectively plays a critical role in delivering on client commitments on time and increasing margins on products and services. To solve this challenge, many businesses turn to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. The solution provides end-to-end processes to help manufacturers, distributors, consumer…
Successful ERP implementations have a few things in common. They launch on time, on budget, with all planned features and functionality optimized and ready for use. People, processes, and technology work together to drive specific outcomes upon launch. The similarities end there. “Outcomes” could be anything – enabling customer self-service, optimizing warehouse logistics, consolidating global…
Background Founded in 1994, the goal at NovaVision is to continuously improve its customer’s ability to protect their products and property from counterfeiting, tampering, and pilfering. NovaVision conducts business globally and has over 5,000 active customers for its tamper-proof products each year. Their major customer groups include governments (USA federal, state, county, municipal and international),…
Background Nelson Brothers is a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial explosives products and services to many of the largest mining and aggregate producers in the United States. It has supplied over 17 billion pounds of its flagship emulsion line, PowerNel™, into these markets, along with reliable electronic blasting systems and the latest technical applications.…
Data Challenge A large healthcare enterprise with over 140 on-premises virtual machines (VMs), faced the task of assessing their current workload and migrating it to Azure. The challenge included migrating more than 80 VMs and over 12 terabytes of data within a tight timeline due to office closure and limited employee resources. Maintaining the existing…
Growth and Change In 2019, an auto company experienced tremendous change. They were bought by an equity firm and many key individuals departed the company who were superusers on its Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP solution. Moreover, the organization was growing at a rapid rate—organically and via acquisition. Microsoft Dynamics GP was integrated with expense software…
Background Sunless, Inc. puts the consumers at the heart of everything they do to deliver healthier, better-looking skin. They use the highest quality ingredients and latest innovations to provide the most natural-looking color. Its founders created the original automated spray tan booth that continues to be the #1 booth on the market today. Its products…
Background Bargetto Winery has produced hand-crafted wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 1933 and through three generations. The family business specializes in estate grown varietals from its vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking Monterey Bay. The mountainous, cool climate region is host to low-yielding vineyards which produce wines of richness and intensity. Bargetto…
