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CPQ: The ultimate sales enabler for Microsoft Dynamics users

by Lou Washington
Configure-price-quote capability, backed up by Dynamics AX or Dynamics CRM, means salespeople doesn’t have to say “I’ll check with the office and get back to you.”
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High-tech manufacturing: The case for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to reach beyond four walls

by Karen Kroll
With both ERP and CRM, Dynamics 365 uniquely suits the high-tech industry and its lengthy supply chains, says Armanino.
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AXMentor, Microsoft plan Dynamics 365 event on verticals, licensing, upgrades

by Linda Rosencrance
Evolve event aimed at preparing users, prospects for industry-specific needs from Dynamics 365
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From the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Blogs: Flow and Facebook; Item attributes; Simpler user permissions; Big item descriptions

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of the latest insight from the Dynamics NAV blogs
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Financials for Dynamics 365; CRM for giving; Supply chain partnership; NAV test vendor

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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Manage Consigned Inventory Using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations (AX7)

by Scott Hamilton
Manufacturers that use consigned inventory for production components, and can benefit from new capabilities in Dynamics 365.
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Whats new in project accounting and management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations (AX7)

by Rahul Mohta
Project management and accounting demands laser intelligence for resource management, billable-versus-nonbillable hours and detailed intercompany accounting (among other comp...
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The MSDW Podcast, December 5, 2016: The Case for Digital Transformation

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Panorama Consulting Managing Partner Eric Kimberling on digital transformation – why it’s more a strategy than a solution, and Microsoft's role and influence.
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Columbus acquires UK firm, bolstering Microsoft Dynamics 365, Office 365, cloud offerings

by Linda Rosencrance
Columbus’ UK footprint grows with acquisition of well-established Cambridge Online Systems
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM Silver Cloud competency; NAV for healthcare; CPQ for Dynamics 365; Warehouse voice-enablement

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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The Compliance Time Trap: Why Companies Are Compliant and Still Get It Wrong

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Why products that pass every audit can still fall out of compliance, and how managing compliance over product time closes the gap.
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7-Step Guide to Implementing a PLM System

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A practical guide for manufacturers: from setting goals and building the team to training users and measuring results after go-live.
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10 Reasons Manufacturers Need ERP-Based PLM in Microsoft Dynamics 365

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Why embedded PLM in Dynamics 365 can reduce rework, errors, and disconnected product data.
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The Business Central Warehouse Barcode Guide

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How to build a scalable barcode scanning process for Business Central warehouses.
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How Copilot Is Transforming Manufacturing Supply Chains

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How manufacturers can use Copilot to improve planning, procurement, maintenance, and traceability.
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BMZ Germany GmbH: Standardizing Engineering and Production with Bluestar PLM in Dynamics 365

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How BMZ Germany, a maker of rechargeable battery systems, unified engineering and production in Dynamics 365 F&SCM with Bluestar PLM.
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Digital Transformation for a Food Manufacturer and Distributor

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How Manufacturers Are Using Dynamics 365 to Improve Efficiency and Scale

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See how manufacturers are using Dynamics 365 to improve operations and support growth.
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Adrian Steel Unified CRM and Marketing Data Across Five Platforms with Inner Join's Power BI Expertise

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Unified reporting turns fragmented data into actionable intelligence. See what's possible when your data works together!
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Bluestar PLM: PLM Embedded in Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management

Bluestar PLM is a product lifecycle management application that runs natively inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and...
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Fifty-four questions across seven domains. Answer them the way things actually work today, not the way they are supposed to...
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Is your ERP foundation ready to support international scale?

Is Your ERP Ready for International Growth? As companies expand across countries, legal entities, and currencies, ERP...
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Integrity Data HRP for Business Central Overview

Payroll embedded within Business Central as part of a comprehensive HR solution provides a unified workforce management tool...
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