Insight Works announces Quality Inspector v7.23 for Business Central, delivering enhanced automation, visibility, and flexibility for quality assurance.

Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in manufacturing and distribution apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is pleased to announce the release of Quality Inspector v7.23. The latest version introduces new features designed to streamline your quality control process to reduce rework and maximize customer satisfaction.

The Quality Inspector app enables companies to transition from a paper-based quality assurance system to a fully digital one. By centralizing inspections inside Business Central, the app simplifies data collection, automates workflows, and ensures consistent monitoring of product and process quality.

“With version 7.23, we’re giving users more flexibility in how they structure tests, greater visibility into inspection data, and better tools for proactive quality management,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “These updates help organizations reduce rework, strengthen compliance, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.”

New Features in Quality Inspector v7.23:

• Barcode Label Report: Print a barcoded item label report directly from the Quality Test page, simplifying physical tracking of items being tested.
• Simplified Transfer Handling: Navigate direct and non-direct transfers with greater ease when using transfers as a disposition.
• Flexible Sample Sizing: Define sample size using fixed quantities or percentages in addition to Acceptable Quality Level (AQL), giving more control over how tests are structured.
• Deeper Document Integration: View FactBoxes on key documents to see the number of tests tied to the document, its lines, and its items at a glance.
• Proactive Purchase Order Testing: Trigger quality tests automatically when a purchase order is released, ensuring earlier visibility into quality checks.

Elevating Quality Management in Business Central

The launch of Quality Inspector v7.23 underscores Insight Works’ commitment to helping manufacturers and distributors foster a culture of continuous improvement. By digitizing inspections and expanding automation capabilities, the latest version enables easier compliance with industry standards, reduces operational risk, and delivers consistent product quality.

Whether used by quality inspectors, production supervisors, or regulatory compliance officers, Quality Inspector v7.23 is a vital tool for companies seeking to manage inspections efficiently and ensure customer satisfaction.

To learn more about Quality Inspector or upgrade to the latest version, visit QualityForDynamics.com or contact your Microsoft Partner today.

About Insight Works

Insight Works is a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) dedicated to creating apps exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Insight Works specializes in the manufacturing and distribution industries and provides innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity for businesses worldwide. With a vast reseller network comprising over 600 global Microsoft Partners, Insight Works ensures its apps are accessible and supported wherever businesses operate. Headquartered in Canada, Insight Works also maintains a regional office in the Netherlands, strengthening its global reach and commitment to localized support. Learn more at https://dmsiworks.com.

Inventory counts can often be a headache—manual entry, disjointed spreadsheets, outdated paper sheets, and missed items all lead to delays and insufficient data. The result? Frustrated staff, inaccurate stock levels, and lost time.

This webinar is for Business Central users who are tired of chaotic count days and unreliable numbers.

Date and Time: October 15, 2025, 11:00 am CET (Europe)
Register: https://dmsiworks.com/events/inventory-counts-in-business-central-how-to-overcome-common-pitfalls

We’ll show how you can:

• Cut down count times with flexible, filter-based count sheet generation
• Enable multi-user count entry to finish faster—without stepping on each other’s work
• Use barcodes to eliminate manual errors and track items down to the bin, lot, or serial number
• Reconcile discrepancies easily and post counts with confidence
• Handle everything from simple stockrooms to complex warehouse setups (yes—even WIP and advanced warehousing)

Whether you’re prepping for a year-end physical count or fine-tuning your cycle count process, this session will help you take control and stop dreading inventory time.

You’ll learn how to:

• Create smart count sheets tailored to how your team counts
• Speed up data entry with real-time collaboration and mobile barcode support
• Analyse and resolve count differences before posting
• Improve audit trails and recount accuracy for compliance and confidence

If your current process is clunky, error-prone, or just exhausting—this session will show you a better way to count.

Can’t join live? Register anyway, and we’ll send the recording.

Efficient sales operations start at the counter. Whether you’re managing a trade desk, parts counter, or small outlet, fast and accurate order processing is essential. You can simplify your daily sales tasks—right at the counter—using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with no need for external systems or complex workarounds.

Date and Time: October 15, 2025, 1:00 pm EDT (North America)

Register: https://dmsiworks.com/events/optimize-counter-sales-workflows-with-counter-sales-in-business-central

Join this webinar to see how to streamline order entry, improve transaction accuracy, and manage flexible payment workflows. From barcode scanning to lost sales tracking and real-time pricing adjustments, you’ll learn how to give your sales team the tools they need to work faster and smarter.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how native integration with Business Central improves workflow efficiency and data accuracy.
• See how barcode scanning and advanced item search reduce manual steps and errors.
• Learn how flexible payment handling—including deposits and split payments—supports real-world sales scenarios.
• Explore features that help recover lost sales and identify upsell opportunities.
• Evaluate Counter Sales as a practical, scalable solution for frontline sales operations.

Can’t attend live? Register now and we’ll send you the recording after the session.

What’s New in Business Central’s Product Configurator v4.0?

The Product Configurator app from Insight Works is a trusted tool for manufacturers and distributors using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The app simplifies creating BOMs and routing to make quote and order generation more efficient.

Product Configurator streamlines how companies create and manage production and assembly BOMs, routings, and quotes for configurable products, making it easier to deliver precisely what the customer wants, without creating manual overhead for sales or production teams.

Whether you’re configuring a custom desk, a mountain bike, or a complex machine, Product Configurator ensures every option is valid, priced accurately, and production-ready—automatically generating the required BOMs, routings, and item data right inside Business Central.

With the release of v4.0, Product Configurator introduces several enhancements designed to increase flexibility, speed up configuration, and give developers more power.

Why Product Configurator Stands Out

Product Configurator brings advanced CPQ-style (Configure, Price, Quote) capabilities into your Business Central environment, with benefits including:

• BOM & Routing Automation: Instantly create Assembly or Production BOMs and routings based on user-selected options.
• Smart Sales Configurations: Configure directly from sales quotes or orders without creating permanent items using quoting items.
• Advanced Rule Builder: Enforce product logic, hide/show options, and guide users through valid configurations.
• Bulk Configuration Builder: Configure multiple products at once in a spreadsheet-style view for large or complex orders.
• Live Pricing & Costing: Dynamically calculate unit price, net weight, and standard cost based on selected options.
• Seamless Integration: Fully integrated with Business Central’s MPS and MRP systems for clean production planning.
• Developer-Friendly: Extend the app with APIs, public events, and procedures to match your unique business processes.

What’s New in Product Configurator v4.0?

The v4.0 update introduces several powerful enhancements focused on customization, usability, and developer extensibility. These highlights represent just a selection of over 40 new features introduced in Product Configurator v4.0.

• Enhanced Flexibility for Extended Text and Template Variables: Numerous new events, options, and text variables like unit price and net weight have been added to create detailed Extended Text and comment entries.
• New Lookups Functions: Use expressions in the Rule Builder to look up values from generic lookup tables or existing Business Central tables to simplify rule creation.
• Smarter Option Choice Lookups: Apply rules to hide or show option choices dynamically in lookups, tailoring visibility based on configuration logic.
• Expanded Developer Extensibility: Numerous new events and public procedures for managing choices, attributes, assembly orders, and more to improve developer access to core Configurator capabilities.
• Reusable Option Choice Sets: Define option choice sets once and apply them across multiple categories and configuration options for simplified configuration and consistency.
• On-Hand Visibility in Lookups: Display on-hand item inventory directly in option choice lookups, aiding in selection decisions.
• Relaxed Item Category Requirement: Allow configurations without requiring a linked Business Central item category.
• Faster Bulk Editing: Copy selected configuration lines into new lines directly from the Bulk Editor for quicker adjustments.

Upgrade to Product Configurator v4.0 Today

Product Configurator v4.0 brings real, functional improvements to one of the most widely used configuration tools for Business Central. With better rule logic, expanded developer access, cleaner user interfaces, and more intelligent bulk editing, v4.0 helps teams configure products faster, with fewer errors and more flexibility.

To learn more or upgrade to the latest version, visit CPQforDynamics.com or contact your Microsoft Partner today.

Insight Works (DMS) has received recognition again in The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. The 2025 list showcases Canadian businesses that have achieved significant three-year revenue growth, and Insight Works secured the 350th spot out of 400 companies with a 68% three-year growth rate.

The recognition marks the sixth time in seven years that Insight Works has been named to the list, underscoring the company’s sustained expansion and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for manufacturers and distributors working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

“Being recognized year after year reflects more than just growth in numbers—it demonstrates the trust our partners and customers place in us,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “We’re proud to consistently deliver value that helps SMBs in manufacturing and distribution succeed.”

“Our annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies reflects the sector-spanning ingenuity of this country’s entrepreneurs and corporate leaders,” says Dawn Calleja, Editor of Report on Business magazine. “And we think it’s important to tell their stories, to help inspire the next generation of up-and-comers across the country.”

Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranking celebrates entrepreneurial achievement by identifying and amplifying the success of independent businesses across the country. Companies are ranked on three-year revenue growth, with the 2025 list representing firms from a wide range of industries and regions.

Insight Works’ recognition is fueled by the adoption of its expanding portfolio of apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. These apps, including solutions for manufacturing, distribution, shipping, and warehouse management, help SMBs streamline processes, improve efficiency, and stay competitive in global markets.

About The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With our award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 6.1 million readers every week in our print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.7 million readers in print and digital every issue. Our investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.

About Insight Works (DMS)

Insight Works is a global leader in developing applications for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with a focus on manufacturing and distribution. From shop floor data collection and advanced scheduling to warehouse management and shipping, Insight Works provides SMBs with the tools they need to run smarter, more efficient operations. Headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with offices and partners worldwide, Insight Works (DMS) continues to support businesses in optimizing their operations.

Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, continues to enhance its suite of operational tools with Counter Sales. This purpose-built app brings fast, accurate, and fully integrated point-of-sale functionality to the Business Central platform.

Counter Sales is a point-of-sale solution designed for parts counters, trade desks, and smaller outlet stores. The app enables sales teams to process orders quickly, locate inventory instantly, capture customer data, and complete transactions with minimal effort—all without leaving Business Central.

“Counter Sales gives front-line teams the speed and control they need to manage orders without leaving Business Central,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “Whether you’re scanning barcodes or entering items manually, this app keeps transactions moving.”

Purpose-Built for the Sales Counter

Standard Business Central order screens often fall short in high-traffic retail or industrial sales environments. Counter Sales replaces these screens with a fast, user-focused interface tailored for quick checkouts, intuitive item searches, and simplified workflows.

Sales reps can launch orders using the Quick Sale feature for walk-in customers or the Take Order Wizard for more detailed, account-based transactions. Barcode scanning adds speed and accuracy, while manual entry supports flexible, real-world scenarios—including serialized items and complex product configurations.

Why Sales Teams Choose Counter Sales

Counter Sales helps teams move faster and serve customers better by enabling:

• Rapid order entry using barcode scanning or item search
• Real-time pricing and inventory visibility across locations
• Upsell prompts based on related or frequently paired items
• Streamlined customer lookup and new contact creation
• Integrated deposit and payment handling at the point of sale
• Reduced training time with an intuitive user experience

Key Features Include

• Purpose-built POS interface optimized for counters
• Barcode scanning and manual entry support
• Quick Sale and Take Order Wizard for flexible order types
• Enhanced item and contact search
• Customer creation and sales history tracking
• Payment and deposit management
• Support for receipt printers, cash drawers, and mobile use
• Seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Available Now

Counter Sales is Microsoft AppSource and installs easily using the built-in setup wizard. Learn more or get started at POSforDynamics.com.

About Insight Works

Insight Works is a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) dedicated to creating apps exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Insight Works specializes in the manufacturing and distribution industries and provides innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity for businesses worldwide. With a vast reseller network comprising over 600 global Microsoft Partners, Insight Works ensures its apps are accessible and supported wherever businesses operate. Headquartered in Canada, Insight Works also maintains a regional office in the Netherlands, strengthening its global reach and commitment to localized support. Learn more at https://dmsiworks.com.

The Maintenance Manager app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central helps manufacturers reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and streamline maintenance with integrated scheduling, mobile access, and data-driven planning.
 

Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, continues to enhance its structured approach to maintenance management with Maintenance Manager. This purpose-built solution transforms how teams manage equipment maintenance inside Business Central.

Maintenance Manager streamlines maintenance, maximizes uptime, and ensures assets last longer by replacing disconnected tools and outdated processes. The app centralizes preventive and corrective maintenance planning, execution, and tracking—all within the same system used to run daily operations.

“With Maintenance Manager, companies take full control of maintenance without leaving Business Central,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “They can plan, execute, and track tasks in one place while aligning maintenance with production schedules and resource availability.”

Keep Maintenance Moving Forward

Maintenance Manager simplifies complex maintenance workflows. Planners schedule tasks based on runtime, distance, output quantity, or calendar intervals. Each work order includes spare parts, routing steps, work instructions, and safety documentation.

Technicians access and complete tasks using the Business Central mobile app, whether they’re on the shop floor or in the field. When a work order involves production equipment, the app blocks off machine capacity to prevent scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth operations.

Why Teams Use Maintenance Manager

Downtime impacts output, costs, and customer trust. Maintenance Manager helps organizations:

• Catch Problems Early – Trigger maintenance before failures occur.
• Reduce Downtime – Align maintenance with production to avoid disruptions.
• Extend Equipment Life – Apply consistent, preventive care.
• Enable Technicians – Access real-time tasks, manuals, and safety docs from any device.
• Track Parts and Labor – Log usage and time for accurate cost tracking.
• Plan Proactively – Analyze historical data to improve future maintenance planning.

Key Features Include

• Time-, runtime-, output-, or distance-based scheduling.
• Corrective and preventive task management.
• Auto-scheduling and planning worksheet
• Spare parts BOMs and routing
• Mobile-friendly task access and updates.
• Maintenance calendar with drag-and-drop scheduling.
• Barcode scanning and document attachments.
• Compatible with MxAPS, Shop Floor Insight, and more.

Available Now

Maintenance Manager is available on Microsoft AppSource and installs easily using the built-in setup wizard. Learn more or get started at MaintenanceForDynamics.com.

About Insight Works

Insight Works is a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) dedicated to creating apps exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Insight Works specializes in the manufacturing and distribution industries and provides innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity for businesses worldwide. With a vast reseller network comprising over 600 global Microsoft Partners, Insight Works ensures its apps are accessible and supported wherever businesses operate. Headquartered in Canada, Insight Works also maintains a regional office in the Netherlands, strengthening its global reach and commitment to localized support. Learn more at https://dmsiworks.com.

Maintenance delays and equipment failures don’t just disrupt operations—they drive up costs and reduce productivity. For teams using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, there’s a better way to manage maintenance without relying on spreadsheets, disconnected systems, or manual follow-ups.

Register: https://dmsiworks.com/events/manage-equipment-maintenance-in-business-central-plan-smarter-prevent-downtime

Date & Time: September 24, 2025, 1:00 pm EDT (North America)

Join this webinar and learn to streamline maintenance tasks, stay ahead of equipment issues, and keep everything in sync—right inside Business Central.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to manage maintenance workflows directly in Business Central.
• Automate preventive maintenance schedules to avoid costly breakdowns.
• Track assets, tasks, and parts in one connected system.
• Give technicians mobile access to assignments, documents, and time tracking.
• Use data to improve maintenance planning and reduce operational risk.

If you’re looking to reduce unplanned downtime, extend asset life, and simplify day-to-day maintenance, this session is for you.

Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording.

Insight Works welcomed nine Microsoft Partners into its reseller program in August, expanding its global footprint and delivering more value to Business Central users.

Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in manufacturing and distribution apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is excited to announce the addition of nine new Microsoft Partners to its reseller program. The onboarding, completed in August, supports Insight Works’ mission to help businesses worldwide get more out of their Business Central systems through regional expertise and purpose-built solutions.

The newly added partners are well-versed in the challenges faced by manufacturers and distributors. With their deep industry knowledge and localized support, these companies will help organizations streamline processes like production scheduling, warehouse management, and order fulfillment using Insight Works’ suite of Business Central apps.

“We’re excited to welcome these nine new partners into the Insight Works’ reseller program,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “Their local expertise and industry-specific focus will help manufacturers and distributors unlock greater value from Business Central. Together, we’re helping businesses work smarter and achieve more with the tools they already use.”

Nine New Resellers:

• MVP FIRST – United States
• BrightCom – Sweden
• BLUACE – Netherlands
• Navtech Group – Bulgaria
• PKF Digital – Australia
• Advaiya Solutions – United States
• X-link – Denmark
• West Beach Dynamics – Germany
• Daxperience – Belgium

These new partnerships reflect Insight Works’ continued focus on growing a strong, reliable network of resellers who understand the local market and the practical needs of Business Central users. By working closely with partners, Insight Works ensures that end-users receive personalized support and tools that solve real operational challenges.

Visit dmsiworks.com/resellers for a complete list of Insight Works’ resellers.

About Insight Works

Insight Works is a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) dedicated to creating apps exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Insight Works specializes in the manufacturing and distribution industries and provides innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity for businesses worldwide. With a vast reseller network comprising over 600 global Microsoft Partners, Insight Works ensures its apps are accessible and supported wherever businesses operate. Headquartered in Canada, Insight Works also maintains a regional office in the Netherlands, strengthening its global reach and commitment to localized support. Learn more at https://dmsiworks.com.

Quality control shouldn’t slow you down or live outside your system. But for many teams, inspections still rely on paper checklists, disconnected spreadsheets, and after-the-fact data entry. The result? Missed tests, inconsistent results, and delayed decisions.

Register: https://dmsiworks.com/events/transforming-quality-inspections-in-business-central-from-paper-to-automation

Date & time: September 17, 2025, 11:00 am CET (Europe)

This webinar is for Business Central users who want to integrate inspections into the workflow without introducing unnecessary friction.

We’ll show you how to:

• Trigger inspections automatically during receiving, production, or returns
• Replace paper forms with mobile-friendly test templates
• Define pass/fail or graded outcomes and block transactions based on results
• Capture inspection data in real time and tie it to lots, serials, or work centers
• Use Teams and Power Platform to notify, report, and act on issues instantly

Whether you manage receiving, production, or quality assurance, this session will help you move from reactive quality checks to a proactive, automated process.

Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send the recording.