Manufacturing news & resources

forest-trees-240.jpg

Manufacturers gain operational efficiency, sacrifice improvements in supply chain visibility: New report

by Bridget McCrea
Global manufacturers lack supply chain visibility beyond their Tier 1 suppliers. Here’s what ERP users can do about it.
AP Automation Business Central Data Integration Distribution Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Dynamics SL Invoice Processing Manufacturing Procurement

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Retail BI for AX 2012; CRM, NAV Wins; Yoodle is CRM Certified

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of recent announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
BI and Reporting Business Central Commerce Data Warehousing Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics CRM Dynamics NAV Food & Beverage Manufacturing Product Lifecycle Mgmt Retail

Multi-channel management: The new age of commerce

by Jeff Grundey
Four key capabilities of a properly managed multi-channel sales strategy
Business Central Commerce Data Integration Distribution Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Dynamics RMS Dynamics SL E-Commerce Inventory Management
warehouse-shelves-220.jpg

Adding eCommerce to Dynamics GP: Unique benefits in manufacturing and distribution

by Archana Yenna
For manufacturers and distributors using Microsoft Dynamics GP, integrated eCommerce can help track information that does not stay in the back office
BI and Reporting Data Integration Distribution Dynamics GP E-Commerce Forecasting Inventory Management Magento Manufacturing Order Management

Best Practices: Managing the unique challenges of implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX for process manufacturing

by Thad Neal,
With a focus on quality and a complex set of transactions, the variations in process manufacturing pose extra implementation challenges
Bill Of Material Mgmt Dynamics AX Manufacturing Process Manufacturing Project Management Route Optimization

Leveraging ERP to preserve domestic manufacturing: How Microsoft Dynamics can help businesses adapt

by Bridget McCrea
Assessing the role that ERP solutions play in reshaping a changing manufacturing landscape, saving jobs along the way.
BI and Reporting Business Central Configuration & Development Demand Planning Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Forecasting Manufacturing Manufacturing Process Manufacturing

How Far Can Microsoft Take Dynamics AX in Supply Chain Execution This Year?

by Bridget McCrea
Dynamics AX’s 2013 updates promise improved warehousing and transportation capabilities, something they'll need more of to stay competitive
AX 2012 R2 Convergence 2013 Distribution Dynamics AX Manufacturing Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Management Transportation Transportation Management Warehouse Management

Leveraging Predictive Analytics in the Supply Chain: Pairing Best of Breed and ERP

by Bridget McCrea
Why companies should let the right data do the talking when it comes to predictive supply chain analytics.
BI and Reporting Business Central Demand Planning Distribution Distribution Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Forecasting Freight Management Inventory Management

ISVs Build Out Complex Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

by Jason Gumpert
Searching for More Competitive Industry Wins, Partners like I.B.I.S., Cincom Add Features for larger ERP customers
Configuration & Development Convergence 2013 Distribution Dynamics AX Manufacturing Order Management Product Lifecycle Mgmt Project Management

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Manufacturing, Cost Management for AX; Cloud Hosting Deals; Mobile WMS for NAV; Master VAR Growth

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of recent announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
AX 2012 BI and Reporting Business Central Cloud Consumer Goods Distribution Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics CRM Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Food & Beverage

LATEST VENDOR RESOURCES

Latest AI Updates at Bluestar PLM: Copilot Agents in Dynamics 365

Bluestar PLM

8 Free Business Central Apps for Warehouse, Shipping, Production, and Safety

Insight Works

Engineering Object Management in Dynamics 365 with Bluestar PLM

Bluestar PLM

Warehouse Insight 3.0: A First Look for Business Central Partners and End-users

Insight Works

From Quote to Production Floor: Configuring Any Product in Business Central

Insight Works
More Manufacturing Videos

The Compliance Time Trap: Why Companies Are Compliant and Still Get It Wrong

Bluestar PLM
Why products that pass every audit can still fall out of compliance, and how managing compliance over product time closes the gap.
Aerospace & Defense Automotive Construction Consumer Goods Dynamics 365 Electronics Engineering Fabless Semiconductor Finance and Operations Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Medical Devices

7-Step Guide to Implementing a PLM System

Bluestar PLM
A practical guide for manufacturers: from setting goals and building the team to training users and measuring results after go-live.
Aerospace & Defense Automotive Construction Consumer Goods Data Migration Dynamics 365 Electronics Engineering Fabless Semiconductor Finance and Operations Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

10 Reasons Manufacturers Need ERP-Based PLM in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Bluestar PLM
Why embedded PLM in Dynamics 365 can reduce rework, errors, and disconnected product data.
Aerospace & Defense Automotive Bill Of Material Mgmt Business Central CAD/CAM/CAE Construction Consumer Goods Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Electronics

The Business Central Warehouse Barcode Guide

Dynamics Square USA
How to build a scalable barcode scanning process for Business Central warehouses.
Business Central Data Warehousing Dynamics 365 Manufacturing Warehouse Management

How Copilot Is Transforming Manufacturing Supply Chains

AlfaPeople
How manufacturers can use Copilot to improve planning, procurement, maintenance, and traceability.
Business Central Copilot Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Finance and Operations Manufacturing Manufacturing Project Operations
More Manufacturing White Papers

BMZ Germany GmbH: Standardizing Engineering and Production with Bluestar PLM in Dynamics 365

Bluestar PLM
How BMZ Germany, a maker of rechargeable battery systems, unified engineering and production in Dynamics 365 F&SCM with Bluestar PLM.
Bill Of Material Mgmt Consumer Goods Dynamics 365 Electronics Energy Engineering Finance and Operations Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Master Data Mgmt Medical Devices Product Lifecycle Mgmt

Digital Transformation for a Food Manufacturer and Distributor

iTransition
Business Process Mgmt Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Financial Management Manufacturing Regulatory Compliance Supply Chain Management

Centralized Customer Engagement Platform

iTransition
Business Process Mgmt Customer Engagement Customer Service Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Field Service Field Service Healthcare Manufacturing Sales Sales & Marketing

How Manufacturers Are Using Dynamics 365 to Improve Efficiency and Scale

Western Computer
See how manufacturers are using Dynamics 365 to improve operations and support growth.
Business Central Dynamics 365 Manufacturing Power Automate Power BI Power Platform

Adrian Steel Unified CRM and Marketing Data Across Five Platforms with Inner Join's Power BI Expertise

Inner Join Technologies
Unified reporting turns fragmented data into actionable intelligence. See what's possible when your data works together!
Automated Data Collection Azure Business Central Copilot Studio Customer Engagement Customer Insights - Data Customer Insights - Journeys (Marketing) Customer Service Data Integration Databases Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM
More Manufacturing Case Studies

Bluestar PLM for Business Central: Embedded PLM for Dynamics 365 Business Central

Bluestar PLM for Business Central helps discrete manufacturers connect engineering and operations by managing product data...
Aerospace & Defense Automotive Bill Of Material Mgmt Business Central CAD/CAM/CAE Construction Consumer Goods Dynamics 365 Electronics Engineering Fabless Semiconductor Industrial Equipment

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...
Aerospace & Defense Automotive Bill Of Material Mgmt CAD/CAM/CAE Construction Consumer Goods Dynamics 365 Electronics Engineering Fabless Semiconductor Finance and Operations Industrial Equipment

Business Optimization Index

Fifty-four questions across seven domains. Answer them the way things actually work today, not the way they are supposed to...
Construction Copilot Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Dynamics Marketing Manufacturing Tax and Accounting

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...
Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Manufacturing Retail

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...
Business Central Construction Dynamics 365 HR Management Manufacturing Payroll Processing Staffing & Recruiting Tax Management Time & Attendance Transportation
More Manufacturing Solutions