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ERP for the Chemical Industry: Why you need more reporting than just financials

by Gunther Coppens
Examining several examples of the kind of questions that chemical manufacturers and distributors must answer about their products - for regulators and to manage the bottom line
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The Challenge of Integrating WMS Systems to ERP Platforms: Utilizing EDI-Style Messages

by Glenn McPeak
When no native integration between ERP and the warehouse exists, architecting the right EDI approach is key to minimize risk and cost.
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Microsoft Dynamics NAV product team aiming for broad appeal, growth in SMB space

by Linda Rosencrance
Software improvements, standardization can improve appeal in both low and high end of the market, Microsoft program managers believe
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How chemical producers turn ERP into a competitive advantage

by Gunther Coppens
How Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 can boost a chemical company’s accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: NAV Food Manufacturing; ChemDis CfMD for NAV 2015; AX advanced supply chain win; Patient management with CRM Online

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of recent announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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From the Microsoft Dynamics AX blogs: Direct Delivery Sales Orders; Using Surrogate Keys; Retail Inventory Data; Configuring the CRM Connector

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of the latest insight from the Dynamics AX blogs
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Is your organization ready for an inventory management shakeup?

by Bridget McCrea
Business improvement consultant offers advice on creating a viable inventory management process
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From the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Blogs: Drop shipments; Scrap in Production; Connector troubleshooting; Powershell commandlets

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of the latest insight from the Dynamics NAV blogs
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Accellos and HighJump Software merge to offer broader supply chain product line

by Jason Gumpert
Analyst sees resulting firm as ‘very consequential’ for competing in supply chain, transportation, warehouse management market
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM ISV strategic hire; AX 2012 R3 solution readiness; AX cloud support

by Jason Gumpert
A selection of announcements from around the Dynamics partner channel
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