ERPs are traditionally associated with supply chain management tasks—managing inventory, production schedules, suppliers, fleets, and so on. And yeah, ERPs dynamics do deal with all those things—but they can also do a whole lot more. At its core, an ERP is a shared database for managing resources—which covers an expansive list of business activities including…
If you’re a Dynamics GP user, perhaps you’ve heard rumors that Microsoft will drop support by 2025. While Microsoft has yet to confirm an official end-of-life plan for Great Plains, its eventual retirement is an inevitability. And, as it stands, GP users don’t have access to the latest features & enhancements already available in Dynamics…
If you’re gearing up for a Dynamics 365 cloud migration, you already know what you stand to gain from a successful implementation. Cloud ERPs represent an opportunity to break away from the limitations of traditional on-prem solutions. Think–fragmented systems, poor visibility, security issues, and growth constraints. Like any digital transformation project, your Microsoft Dynamics 365…
Selecting the right Dynamics 365 product begins with a choice between its two ERP solutions. There’s Business Central, or BC, Microsoft’s all-in-one, SMB-friendly ERP system. Then there’s the enterprise pick, Finance & Operations, or F&O, which adds advanced features and AI enhancements to the BC suite. It’s made to support large teams with complex financial…
Preparing for Growth When David Meyer joined Irrimax as Vice President of IT in 2018, the company was poised to more than triple in revenue, which as of 2021 it indeed has! His challenge, as he quickly saw, was the need to implement automation solutions, digitization, core accounting and supply chain systems that would accommodate…
There are many Dynamics 365 upgrade issues that can cause a migration to fail. Unruly, inaccurate datasets. A lack of internal knowledge or the technical skills needed to realize the promise of the new system. Migrating old, complex customizations. The list goes on. However, most Microsoft Dynamics issues can be avoided with proper planning and…
The cloud hardly feels disruptive in an era dominated by AI and big data. After all, migrating from on-premises hosting to the cloud has been an urgent matter for years—a critical first step in any digital transformation journey. COVID has further solidified the cloud’s place in the IT stack. We’ve seen organizations scramble to meet…
As wholesale distribution companies expand, it’s inevitable that with progress comes growing pains. Common tasks, procedures and workflows that were once easily manageable in a small environment become complex and challenging with the addition of staff and warehouses with siloed software solutions. Thankfully, advances in enterprise resource planning, or ERP solutions for distribution management, and…
Medical equipment and service companies operate in highly competitive markets where factors like effective spare parts management and field service automation (FSA) can have a significant influence on costs and contract pricing as well as overall customer satisfaction. In addition, tracking parts for work orders and repairs can have a direct impact on first time…
In a new report entitled, “Is Now the Time to Purchase a New ERP for Wholesale Distribution,” Jutras makes a compelling case for distributors to move forward with a software purchase, in spite of today’s economic environment. Based on the survey responses of more than 100 wholesale distributors, Jutras’s report sets the stage by stating…