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Automation opportunities abound for manufacturers' direct materials Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes: New study

by Linda Rosencrance
Low adoption of P2P automation, whatever the cause, means missing out on potential efficiency and financial gains, analyst says
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Lifecycle Services coming to Microsoft Dynamics CRM, NAV

by Jason Gumpert
Microsoft is accelerating marketing investments for Dynamics ERP and CRM in the cloud, execs told partners
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Absolute Process Partners is the new vertical, virtual, global Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM alliance

by Linda Rosencrance
Process manufacturing specialists in the US, Belgium, Germany, New Zealend create new “virtual company” to take on international opportunities
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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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Gartner estimates Microsoft Dynamics CRM revenue rose 23 percent in 2013

by Linda Rosencrance
Microsoft remains fourth in market share behinds Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, report states
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The low-key launch of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3: Reviewing a year of news

by Jason Gumpert
May 1 marks the official launch date for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, a quiet day following a busy year of preparation
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Dynamics Profile: MVP Denis Macchinetti motivated by passion for AX technology and its community

by Linda Rosencrance
After eight years working with Dynamics AX, Denis Macchinetti set a goal of becoming a Microsoft MVP and attained it through hard work and community involvement
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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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Goodbye to custom ERP? Making the case for standard features with new Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions

by Bridget McCrea
As AX 2012 has grown its feature set and legacy customizations have become more painful, experts see standard AX features as a better option for more organizations
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Quiz: Is Remote Payment Services (RPS) right for your business?

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Check out this quiz and find out if RPS is the right fit for your team
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2024 Manufacturing Industry Trends: Survey Report and Analysis

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This report will help equip manufacturers with greater insight into the forces shaping their industry and help them better plan for 2024 and beyond
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SKsoft Unlocks Treasury Automation Suite benefits for Lippert

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Identified the 10% of ACH emails experiencing delivery failure
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Hamamatsu Corporation Improves Internal Processes and Increases Efficiencies with SKsoft

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Successfully streamlined a number of its internal financial processes
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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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Infographic: How Learning Resources Leverages Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Expand and Drive Future Growth

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Discover how Learning Resources and Hand2Mind transformed their operations and achieved operational excellence with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
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