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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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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: PSA for CRM; ECM Integration; AX Retail Win; Manufacturing Fellow Appointed

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of recent announcements from around the Dynamics partner channel
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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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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM telephony; RMS payment; Fresh food partnership; Microsoft’s new social selling campaign

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from around the Dynamics partner channel
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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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Pharma braces for new regulations that test ERP's quality, manufacturing tools

by Bridget McCrea
Recent US legislation on drug quality and security puts new demands on pharmaceutical companies, especially their ERP and other production systems
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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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Retail 2015 Perspective: Microsoft Dynamics AX aligns with retailers' need to boost customer, operational insight

by Jason Gumpert
Last week's NRF BIG Show 2015 demonstrated that retailers are driven by brand loyalty and customer experience, not buzzwords
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: BI Food ERP; AX for Higher Ed; NAV Retail expansion; AX 2012 retail go-live

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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To-Increase acquires ERP mobility ISV Dynamics Anywhere

by Jason Gumpert
To-Increase moves forward on strategy to invest in mobility, apps, e-commerce
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Booklet | The definitive guide to usage-based pricing

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This booklet will guide you through usage-based pricing strategies to help you determine if this model is right for your business

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Transforming Bespoke Manufacturing with Insight Works’ Solutions

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The integration of Insight Works’ solutions with Dynamics 365 Business Central has transformed Sotech’s manufacturing operations.
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Overcoming Operational Complexity: How AGIS Streamlined Multi-Site Production

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The successful deployment of Wiise ERP, Jet Reports, and Shop Floor Insight empowered AGIS to meet the demands of its expanding operations. Insight Works’ Shop Floor Insight played
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MB2 Dental Scales Monthly Invoicing for 250 Locations Without Adding Overheads

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MB2 Dental needed a way to process thousands of monthly invoices across 250 locations without adding additional overhead

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Equipment Manufacturer, Hamilton Company Scales with Dynamics 365 ERP from Sikich

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Hamilton Company expanded its business during the pandemic after deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Ope...

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AMF Bakery Systems Implements D365

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Achieved tangible costs savings by reducing their investment in on-premises hardware.

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