For technology service providers, customer churn is a top challenge as we move towards 2024. According to Gartner, through 2025, technology service providers must adapt to changing buyers and buying conditions driven by transformed organizations and technology buyers within them. Business-driven and line of business (LOB)-resident technology buyers will drive more purchases, hastening moves to…
For software developers and publishers, the increased complexity of software projects, time constraints, and lack of resources often lead to frustration for developers on the job. Developers need clear instructions to be able to do their job effectively, and if they’re left in the dark, it can lead to chaos and confusion. This can cause…
Background Fin Feather and Fur, a regional sporting goods retailer, found themselves managing their business with Oracle’s JD Edwards ERP solution, a system not inherently designed for retail. Set up to fit the solution instead of their business processes, they were able to operate their retail business, but it was clear the solution was not…
Engineers will continue to face challenges in 2024 including rising material costs, inflation, supply chain volatility, and skilled-labor shortages, while still needing to respond quickly to customer demands. Speed and quality are the two top priorities that customers expect from their engineering and construction partners. To meet these demands, engineering firms must invest in Industry…
Closing the fiscal year is a task generally performed after your auditor has received your trial balance, and perhaps after they’ve returned adjustments. There’s no requirement that the fiscal year be closed at a specific time, but once it’s done, you can’t reopen it or adjust the accounting periods. Follow these steps to close the…
Since the role of an architect is inherently creative, it is hard to put a price on every dash. However, to keep utilization and billable hours high, architects need to understand how much what they’re designing will cost so that they’re not setting client expectations too high or having to fix blueprints later. Homegrown or…
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of your organization, supporting and streamlining processes across the board. However, the intricate nature of these systems means that they require careful handling. A misstep in implementation can quickly escalate into a full-blown operational crisis. To steer clear of such pitfalls, it’s crucial to recognize the early…
The lifecycle of software is a critical aspect for businesses relying on technology solutions like Microsoft Dynamics SL. With Dynamics SL 2018 transitioning from Mainstream Support to Extended Support in January 2024, it’s essential for users to understand what this change entails and how it impacts their business operations. This shift marks a significant milestone…
The Dynamics 365 Warehouse Management (D365 WMS) application provides an excellent user interface to process inventory transactions. Historically in D365 WMS, if a user was limited to working in one menu item at a time. For example, if I am counting a large location, and am midway through the count, I need to finish the…
For project-driven organizations, every hour lost from designing or planning projects impacts the bottom line. Even so, many project-driven organizations still operate with a bevy of spreadsheets in a siloed environment. Homegrown or legacy solutions do not allow these organizations to consolidate and analyze data, stay on top of change orders, or collaborate effectively. Many…
