Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in developing cutting-edge Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications, has announced its return as a Platinum Sponsor for the BC TechDays event, to be held on June 22nd and 23rd, 2023, in Antwerp, Belgium. 

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Insight Works is thrilled to launch MxAPS 4.7, an advanced finite production planning and scheduling solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This update boasts robust new features, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and enhanced user experience in manufacturing and distribution. 

Edmonton, AB, Canada, June 7, 2023– Insight Works, a leading provider of manufacturing and distribution apps for Dynamics 365 Business Central, is pleased to announce the release of MxAPS 4.7. MxAPS is an advanced finite production planning and scheduling solution integrated with Business Central to drive manufacturing excellence through optimized resource allocation and efficient production control. The latest update reinforces the company's commitment to revolutionizing production planning and scheduling by offering more robust capabilities and enhanced flexibility.

Building on the success of the MxAPS platform, Version 4.7 introduces several significant features. The enhanced version now allows for the definition of secondary constraints at the Production Order Routing Line and Routing Line (operation) level, providing users with an added layer of customization to better accommodate unique operational requirements.

MxAPS 4.7 also introduces gap control groups, enabling users to manage maximum allowable gaps within a production segment (RUN, SETUP, etc.) and delays between production segments. This innovative feature adds an extra dimension of control for improved production efficiency.

Taking configuration, a step further, MxAPS 4.7 enables users to define their values for resource groups, resource kits, and alternate IDs. This flexibility gives businesses greater control over scheduling, facilitating a more tailored and efficient production planning process.

The latest version maintains Insight Works' focus on compatibility and user accessibility, now supporting Business Central 13.3 (web GUI only), ensuring a smooth and seamless user experience. Further, secondary constraint maintenance enhancements provide more direct access to manage secondary constraints from various routing lines, streamlining operations and reducing administrative overhead.

Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works, said of the new release, "Our goal with MxAPS 4.7 is to provide our customers with more control and precision in their production planning and scheduling. These latest features reflect our dedication to continual improvement, innovation, and user satisfaction. We believe that with MxAPS 4.7, we empower manufacturing companies to achieve even greater manufacturing excellence."

To learn more about MxAPS 4.7 and how it can transform your production planning and scheduling, visit http://SchedulingForDynamics.com/ or reach out to your Microsoft Partner.

About Insight Works

Insight Works is an established Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in developing cutting-edge Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications. By focusing on end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries, we create apps that extend the functionality of Business Central, empowering users to enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. With a global network of over 400 Microsoft Partners, we can provide unparalleled service and support to clients worldwide while directly catering to end-users.

Headquartered in Canada and supported by remote offices in the United States and the Netherlands, Insight Works has garnered numerous accolades for outstanding company growth and commitment to excellence. Our international presence enables us to understand and address the evolving demands of the global market, reaffirming our dedication to offering exceptional value to our customers and partners across the globe. Visit www.dmsiworks.com for more information.

Insight Works unveils Quality Inspector app to revolutionize quality assurance in manufacturing and distribution industries for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users.

Edmonton, AB, Canada, June 19, 2023 – Insight Works, a global leader in productivity solutions for manufacturers, distributors, and supply chains, is proud to announce the launch of Quality Inspector, a comprehensive quality control app designed for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users. The app is now available on Microsoft AppSource. It aims to streamline quality assurance processes, reduce rework, and maximize customer satisfaction for businesses in both manufacturing and distribution sectors using Business Central.
Quality Inspector integrates seamlessly with Business Central and offers a wide range of features, including customizable entry forms, various inspection types, real-time visibility into quality issues, and Microsoft Teams integration. The app also supports mobile optimization, enabling users to use phones and tablets to capture test data on the go.
In addition to its robust feature set for manufacturing, Quality Inspector addresses the needs of the distribution industry by offering inbound receiving inspections. This functionality enables thorough inspection of purchased items during the inbound receiving process, ensuring product quality and compliance while minimizing the risk of issues related to supplier-provided materials.
"Quality Inspector represents a significant leap forward in quality control solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries," said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. "By integrating with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and providing an extensive array of features, this app empowers businesses to improve product quality, reduce costs, maintain compliance, and make data-driven decisions, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement."
Quality Inspector is designed to cater to various user roles within the manufacturing and distribution sectors, including quality control inspectors, quality assurance managers, production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, regulatory compliance officers, and supply chain professionals. The app offers a competitive advantage over existing quality control solutions through its seamless integration, comprehensive feature set, and ability to scale to businesses of all sizes. Read the Quality Inspector blog to learn more.

Quality Inspector is available for subscription and can be obtained through Microsoft Partners, with pricing details available upon request. For more information about the Quality Inspector app, please visit https://QCforDynamics.com.

About Insight Works
Insight Works is an established Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in developing cutting-edge Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications. By focusing on end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries, we create apps that extend the functionality of Business Central, empowering users to enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. With a global network of over 400 Microsoft Partners, we can provide unparalleled service and support to clients worldwide while directly catering to end-users.
Headquartered in Canada and supported by remote offices in the United States and the Netherlands, Insight Works has garnered numerous accolades over the past six years for outstanding company growth and commitment to excellence. Our international presence enables us to understand and address the evolving demands of the global market, reaffirming our dedication to offering exceptional value to our customers and partners across the globe. Visit www.dmsiworks.com for more information.

Insight Works unveils the global launch of Order Ship Express, a license-free shipping app for Dynamics 365 Business Central users, offering seamless carrier integration, real-time rates, and streamlined shipping management to businesses worldwide.

Edmonton, AB, Canada, June 5, 2023 – Insight Works, a leading provider of solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is excited to announce the launch of Order Ship Express, the license-free shipping app for anyone shipping parcels domestically. Initially released in the United States, the latest release of Order Ship Express is now available worldwide due to its overwhelming popularity in the US.

Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing for Insight Works, said, "We're thrilled to introduce Order Ship Express, a game-changer for businesses worldwide. This license-free app simplifies shipping management, reduces costs, and improves customer communication with its user-friendly features and seamless carrier integration."

Order Ship Express offers real-time shipping rates, customizable carrier integration, efficient label printing, and real-time shipment tracking, among other features. Designed for businesses of all sizes, including warehouses, Shopify merchants, and retail outlets, Order Ship Express is tailored to streamline shipping operations and enhance customer communication.

Order Ship Express differentiates itself from competitors by offering a cost-effective, user-friendly, and scalable solution for shipping management. With its license-free access, seamless integration with major carriers, and real-time shipping rates, Order Ship Express provides a budget-friendly solution that caters to businesses with varying technical abilities and adapts to growing shipping demands.

To learn more about Order Ship Express, visit http://OrderShipExpress.com/. Join the conversation on social media with the hashtags #msdyn365bc, #businesscentral, and #streamlinedshipping.

About Insight Works

Insight Works is an established Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in developing cutting-edge Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications. By focusing on end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries, we create apps that extend the functionality of Business Central, empowering users to enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. With a global network of over 400 Microsoft Partners, we can provide unparalleled service and support to clients worldwide while directly catering to end-users.

Headquartered in Canada and supported by remote offices in the United States and the Netherlands, Insight Works has garnered numerous accolades over the past six years for outstanding company growth and commitment to excellence. Our international presence enables us to understand and address the evolving demands of the global market, reaffirming our dedication to offering exceptional value to our customers and partners across the globe.

Visit www.dmsiworks.com for more information

Insight Works Releases Free Import Export PowerTool for Dynamics 365 Business Central Data Migration at Lightning-Fast Speeds. 

Insight Works, a leading provider of apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, has announced the release of a new app, the Import Export PowerTool, which provides lightning-fast data migration capabilities to Business Central users – and it’s completely free.

The Import Export PowerTool app is designed to help integrators, consultants, and developers efficiently perform data imports and exports. Unlike RapidStart, which can take a long time to migrate data, Import Export PowerTool performs data imports and exports at lightning-fast speeds, regardless of the volume of data.

“Import Export PowerTool is a free tool that turbocharges data migration tasks and helps integrators, consultants, and developers save time and effort. It’s designed to provide flexibility and speed for those who need to migrate data from legacy systems to Business Central, from sandboxes to production, or from company to company,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works.

The app was initially released in 2014 for Microsoft NAV and has ranked in the top 100 NAV forum downloads. It has been helping integrators, consultants, and developers efficiently migrate data for almost a decade. Now for Business Central, the Import Export PowerTool app enables users to import and export data easily. It is an ideal solution for businesses looking to move their data quickly and efficiently.

The app’s key features include importing data up to 30+ times faster than RapidStart Configuration Packages, exporting data hundreds of times faster than RapidStart, and using existing Configuration Packages to perform quick exports. The app also allows users to automatically insert specified lot numbers and serial numbers on item journal imports, create record links and notes for new or existing records, bulk edit data quickly and easily, and optionally disable Change Log during imports.

Users will create, store, and execute batches to perform specific tasks such as deleting all item journal lines and serial numbers, importing items, running code to post to the journal, or exporting existing and new sales prices.

The Import Export PowerTool app is now available for free download from the Microsoft AppSource. Visit ImportExportforDynamics.com to learn more.

About Insight Works

Insight Works is an established Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in developing cutting-edge Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications. By focusing on end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries, we create apps that extend the functionality of Business Central, empowering users to enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. With a global network of over 400 Microsoft Partners, we can provide unparalleled service and support to clients worldwide while directly catering to end-users.

Headquartered in Canada and supported by remote offices in the United States and the Netherlands, Insight Works has garnered numerous accolades over the past six years for outstanding company growth and commitment to excellence. Our international presence enables us to understand and address the evolving demands of the global market, reaffirming our dedication to offering exceptional value to our customers and partners across the globe. Visit www.dmsiworks.com for more information.

In today's fast-paced and digitally connected world, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has become crucial for businesses seamlessly exchanging data with their partners. This article will outline how the SPS Commerce EDI solution integrates with Dynamics 365 Business Central, the Dynamic Ship app, and the Warehouse Insight app from Insight Works to optimize the entire EDI process and provide a streamlined business experience.

The Power of EDI in Dynamics 365 Business Central

SPS Commerce, the market leader in EDI solutions, has been working with the Dynamics community for over 25 years, focusing on Microsoft implementations. The company's EDI solution boasts more than 1,000,000 pre-mapped connections, allowing businesses to connect easily with trading partners such as Walmart, Amazon, and Target.

By leveraging the SPS Commerce EDI solution with Dynamics 365 Business Central, businesses will streamline their processes and achieve better visibility into their EDI transactions. This is made possible through external SQL databases in Azure that maintain a light footprint and do not modify the core code within Business Central.

Integration with Insight Works Apps

SPS Commerce's EDI solution integrates seamlessly with Insight Works' Dynamic Ship and Warehouse Insight apps. These apps enable businesses to automate their shipping and warehouse processes, saving time and reducing errors.

When processing orders in Business Central, the Dynamic Ship app allows businesses to quickly rate shop, generate shipping labels, and prepare packages for shipment. This integration ensures that as soon as an order is released or a shipment is posted, the corresponding EDI transactions are automatically triggered and sent to the trading partner.

The Warehouse Insight app streamlines the pick, pack, and ship process by allowing users to easily manage their inventory through barcode scanning and real-time inventory updates. This integration ensures that all relevant EDI transactions are up-to-date and accurate.

Management by Exception

The SPS Commerce EDI solution for Dynamics 365 Business Central features a "management by exception" concept, where businesses can focus on their core processes. The EDI system automatically handles transactions and alerts relevant team members when exceptions occur. This ensures businesses can quickly address and resolve issues without disrupting their workflows.

EDI Dashboard and Document Explorer

The EDI solution also provides an intuitive dashboard that displays key performance indicators (KPIs) related to EDI transactions. Users can toggle between multiple languages and companies while filtering data based on trading partners and document groups.

The Document Explorer feature allows users to view all inbound and outbound documents, drill down into transaction details, and track the status of each document. This comprehensive view ensures businesses can efficiently manage their EDI transactions within Dynamics 365 Business Central.

In conjunction with Dynamics 365 Business Central and Insight Works apps, the SPS Commerce EDI solution provides a powerful and streamlined approach to managing EDI transactions. By automating processes, increasing visibility, and offering a management-by-exception approach, businesses will save time, reduce errors, and better serve their trading partners.

To learn more, visit https://www.dmsiworks.com/apps/edi-compatible-apps/ or contact Judy Weston (jweston@spscommerce.com), Strategic Microsoft Channel Manager at SPS Commerce.

Insight Works announces the addition of six Microsoft Partners to its reseller program, enhancing its global network of manufacturing and distribution app integrators. 

Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 11, 2023 – Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications, is proud to announce the onboarding of six new Microsoft Partners to its reseller program in April. This strategic expansion extends Insight Works' global network of manufacturing and distribution app integrators, further enhancing the value of Business Central for end-users.

The new partners joining the program are:

• Cyco Business Solutions Ltd – Kenya
• Dynamics 360 – Pakistan
• UniverseIT LLC - United States
• Endeavour Information Solutions - United Kingdom
• Probitas Enterprise Solutions Ltd - United Kingdom
• MB 365 Consultancy - United Kingdom

Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works, expresses his enthusiasm for the new partners: "We are delighted to welcome these six new partners into our reseller program. Their expertise and understanding of the needs of manufacturers and distributors will significantly benefit end-users, helping them optimize their use of our Dynamics 365 Business Central applications."

The partnership between Insight Works and its global network of Microsoft Partners is crucial in providing end-to-end manufacturing and distribution solutions for clients. These partners possess the expertise to understand the unique requirements of these industries and can effectively integrate Insight Works' apps to extend the value of Business Central for their clients.

By working closely with its partners, Insight Works ensures that end-users receive the best possible service and support, ultimately enhancing efficiency, productivity, and growth within the manufacturing and distribution sectors.

About Insight Works 

Insight Works is an established Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in developing cutting-edge Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications.  By focusing on end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries, we create apps that extend the functionality of Business Central, empowering users to enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. With a global network of over 400 Microsoft Partners, we can provide unparalleled service and support to clients worldwide while directly catering to end-users. 

Headquartered in Canada and supported by remote offices in the United States and the Netherlands, Insight Works has garnered numerous accolades over the past six years for outstanding company growth and commitment to excellence. Our international presence enables us to understand and address the evolving demands of the global market, reaffirming our dedication to offering exceptional value to our customers and partners across the globe. Visit www.dmsiworks.com for more information. 

Insight Works announces Product Configurator 3.7, packed with features to optimize Dynamics 365 Business Central users’ BOM and routing creation process.

Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 3, 2023 – Insight Works, a leading provider of add-on solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is excited to announce the release of Product Configurator version 3.7. This latest version of the popular app boasts numerous feature enhancements designed to streamline further the creation of production BOMs and routings for businesses of all sizes.

Typical users of Product Configurator include sales and customer service representatives, production planners and engineers, product managers, business owners, and IT professionals. The app is designed to empower these users with the tools they need to create accurate quotes and orders, develop production BOMs and routings, define product categories and options, and improve productivity and profitability through automation.

Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works, explains the impact of the new release: “We’re committed to delivering solutions that help our customers improve their operations and boost productivity. The new features in Product Configurator 3.7 are a testament to our dedication to continuous innovation, ensuring that our clients remain ahead of the curve in a competitive market.”

Key features in Product Configurator 3.7 include:

• Smart Item Numbers: Users can now configure smart item numbers when creating configured items, making item identification more efficient and organized.

• Option Text in BOM Designer: This enhancement allows users to capture free-form text for options on the BOM designer page, offering greater flexibility during the configuration process.

• Configured Item Costs: The ability to specify unit costs for category option choices and calculate the rolled-up cost for configured or quoting items has been added, enhancing cost management and accuracy.

• Configured Item Weights: Users can now specify net and gross weights for category option choices and calculate the rolled-up weights for configured or quoting items, providing better control over product specifications.

• More Columns in Bulk Editor: With support for up to 30 options on the bulk editor page, this feature enhancement increases efficiency and flexibility during the configuration process.

• Calculate Standard Cost: The new ability to control when the standard cost calculation is performed for the configured item further improves cost management and control.

Product Configurator is an app for Dynamics 365 Business Central that simplifies the creation of production BOMs and routings by enabling an easy selection of product options and variations. Seamlessly integrating with standard Business Central MPS and MRP, Product Configurator reduces manual input and increases accuracy in sales quotes and orders, providing a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking to enhance their sales process and productivity.

For more information about Product Configurator or to request a demo, please visit the app page.

About Insight Works

Insight Works is an established Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in developing cutting-edge Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central applications. By focusing on end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries, we create apps that extend the functionality of Business Central, empowering users to enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. With a global network of over 400 Microsoft Partners, we can provide unparalleled service and support to clients worldwide while directly catering to end-users.

Headquartered in Canada and supported by remote offices in the United States and the Netherlands, Insight Works has garnered numerous accolades over the past six years for outstanding company growth and commitment to excellence. Our international presence enables us to understand and address the evolving demands of the global market, reaffirming our dedication to offering exceptional value to our customers and partners across the globe. Visit www.dmsiworks.com for more information.