Bridget

McCrea

Bridget McCrea covers business and technology topics for various publications. She can be reached at bridgetmc@earthlink.net.

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2015 ECM Predictions: Greater investment, more upgrades, a focus on adoption

by Bridget McCrea
An economy on the upswing should drive more focus on upgrades and investments that drive adoption
Business Central Content Management Document Management Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Dynamics SL Enterprise Content Mgmt

New report predicts $50.8 Billion in SaaS enterprise applications by 2018

by Bridget McCrea
Growth from $22.6B in 2013 will be driven by accelerating demand; ERP and accounting will lag
Business Central Cloud Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics CRM Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV SaaS Supply Chain Management

What's next for warehousing and transportation with Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Bridget McCrea
As standard WMS and TMS features have improved in AX, Microsoft and ISVs both look for more improvements and sophistication
AX 2012 AX 2012 R2 AX 2012 R3 AX 7 Distribution Dynamics AX Manufacturing Supply Chain Management Transportation Management Warehouse Management

Azure SQL database update V12 preview boosts performance, compatibility: Good news for Microsoft Dynamics ERP cloud plans?

by Bridget McCrea
Improvements in the V12 preview provide ‘nearly complete compatibility’ with SQL Server engine – progress Dynamics ERP in Azure may benefit from to leverage the service
Business Central Cloud Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Dynamics SL PaaS Power Automate

Planning to customize your WMS? Your reasons may not impress the experts

by Bridget McCrea
As Microsoft improves its warehouse capabilities with Dynamics AX, users might can learn from veterans of top-tier WMS implementations
Commerce Distribution Dynamics AX Manufacturing Retail Warehouse Management

$14 Billion Pension Fund Chooses Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Bridget McCrea
Why the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund decided on AX to modernize its financial management
AP Automation Accounting Business Performance Mgmt Dynamics AX Financial Management Financial Services Government Procurement Purchasing

New Embedded Dynamics ERP Solution from Microsoft, Retail Realm targets SMB Retailers

by Bridget McCrea
SMB-focused retail capabilities to be delivered on top of stripped down Dynamics AX architecture
Commerce Dynamics AX Dynamics RMS Retail Retail POS

Do You Really Need a Separate WMS? The case for Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) with Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Bridget McCrea
With improved native warehouse management in AX 2012, companies can examine the value of adding a WCS
AX 2012 AX 2012 R2 AX 2012 R3 Distribution Dynamics AX Inventory Management Manufacturing Warehouse Management

Ready, Set, Go: Shoring Up Supply Chains for the 2014 Holiday Season

by Bridget McCrea
Overcoming supply chain challenges this year depends on strategic planning based on current and historical data
BI and Reporting Business Central Commerce Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Dynamics SL Forecasting Retail Sales & Ops Planning Supply Chain Execution

How We’re Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM: A journey of continuous, measured improvement for one global services firm

by Bridget McCrea
Grant Thornton's global Dynamics CRM success hinges on managing adoption, maintaining agile development process
Customer Engagement Customer Relationship Mgmt Customer Service Customer Service Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Financial Services Marketing Professional Services Sales Sales & Marketing