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How wholesale distributors can stay competitive with Microsoft Dynamics CRM marketing tools and techniques

by Linda Rosencrance
Distributors can benefit from a range of tools related to Dynamics CRM to reach the right customers and help sales teams take action
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Same Day Delivery: Viable or Not?

by Dave Carleton
Delivery times have been dropping for years, but what will it take to make same-day delivery succeed?
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What’s your company's S&OP game plan, and where does Dynamics ERP fit?

by Bridget McCrea
Current trends make forecasting and planning more challenging, but ERP fits into key elements of a game plan, experts say
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Supply Chain Control Towers: Progress yet to materialize, experts say

by Bridget McCrea
Despite high hopes a few years ago, the supply chain control tower ideal isn't yet realized
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: NAV Connector; REST for business rules; Master VAR affiliate; Auto dealer document management

by Linda Rosencrance
Recent announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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Innovate or Die: The 4 KPIs of 3PL You Need to Know

by Dave Carleton
3PL is expected to offer innovative solutions to the status quo, but what does this mean exactly in terms of logistics?
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ERP's place in the cloud: Measuring core and two-tier adoption

by Bridget McCrea
As companies look to replace or upgrade aging ERPs, an increasing number of them may be looking to the cloud for answers.
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Calculating Safety Stock Requirements using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

by Scott Hamilton
Examining the significance of the minimum quantity field as the basis for safety stock requirements
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Measuring Supply Chain Performance: The 3 KPIs You Need to Measure Inventory

by Dave Carleton
Manage risk and monitor performance by finding the answers to key supply chain questions
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Optimizing Distributor Profitability: The value of best practices

by Frank Hamelly
Examining a five step methodology for analyzing current business processes, benchmarking the processes against best practices, and determining the potential profit enhancement
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Closing the Execution Gap: How Distributors Can Apply Profit Intelligence to Achieve New Levels of Performance

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Add 3-5% to your annual revenue by closing the distribution execution gap.
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AI-Ready Enterprise: Unifying Dynamics F&SCM, CRM and Power Platform

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Break down silos and connect ERP, CRM, and Power Platform to enable real time visibility, streamlined lead to cash, and smarter decisions.
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D365 Maturity Health Assessment: A Roadmap to ERP Excellence

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Assess maturity across five critical categories that drive operational success.
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Modern Finance with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

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From Implementation to Impact, The Dynamics 365 ERP Maturity Model

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Reach Robotics: Achieving Real-Time Production Visibility and Traceability with Business Central and Insight Works Apps

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Reach Robotics replaced production spreadsheets with Business Central and four Insight Works apps, adding shop floor traceability and shortening reporting from days to hours.
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3PL Logistics Provider Cuts Monthly Invoicing from 25 Days to Just 1, Unlocks New Revenue Streams

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Global Marketing & Fulfillment Company Replaces Spreadsheet-Driven Billing With Automated, Contract-Based Invoicing

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VIPA Hellas: Achieving Container-Level Inventory Visibility and Warehouse Accuracy with Business Central and Insight Works

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Discover how VIPA Hellas unified their container-driven warehouse with Business Central and Insight Works to achieve real-time inventory traceability.
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TDL Canada Modernizes with Dynamics 365 & Insight Works Apps

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Business Central fulfillment helped TDL Canada triple shipments, boost warehouse speed, and scale with integrated, real-time tools.
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Dynamics Mobile Field Sales – Mobile Sales Execution for Microsoft Dynamics 365

Dynamics Mobile Field Sales extends Microsoft Dynamics 365 into the field, giving sales teams a mobile environment for...
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Safety Logbook

Streamline incident tracking and compliance, enhancing workplace safety and reducing risk. Website | AppSource | On-Demand...
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Dynamic Ship Analysis

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PrintNode Connector PowerTool

Connect your local or network printers to Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud. Website | AppSource | On-Demand Demo...
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Barcode Generator PowerTool

Add 1D and 2D barcodes to your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central reports. Website | AppSource | On-Demand Demo Insight...
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