Leading the Future of Manufacturing & Distribution: Insight Works to Showcase Cutting-Edge Business Central Solutions at Directions NA in Las Vegas, April 7-9, 2025

Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions for manufacturing and distribution, is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor at Directions North America 2025. As an 11-time sponsor, Insight Works continues strengthening its relationship with the Dynamics community by providing cutting-edge apps to improve operational efficiency and drive business success.

“Directions North America is an essential event for Microsoft Partners, and we’re thrilled to support it for the 11th consecutive year,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “This year, our focus is on delivering even more value to partners by introducing solutions that enhance productivity, improve supply chain operations, and maximize the capabilities of Business Central.”

Insight Works Sessions

A key highlight of the event, a distinguished team from Insight Works, will lead two ISV sessions. These sessions will focus on helping partners unlock new revenue opportunities and enhance their Business Central implementations with robust, easy-to-deploy solutions.

1. Fill Gaps in Business Central: Essential Apps for Distribution & Manufacturing
2. Win More Deals: Boost Business Central with Free Apps from Insight Works

Connect with Insight Works at Directions NA 2025

Insight Works looks forward to connecting with its valued network of resellers and meeting Microsoft Partners at Directions NA 2025. Join Insight Works’ sessions to discover what’s new within the community. Be sure to visit the Insight Works team at their premier exhibit booth, 131, and exp booth, 216, to engage with them directly during the expo.

For more information about Directions North America 2025 and to register for the conference, please visit Directions NA 2025.

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.

Reliable point-of-sale systems are vital for trade desks, parts counters, and small outlets. Insight Works’ Counter Sales app seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to simplify sales transactions, enhance customer experiences, and improve operational efficiency.

Date & Time: March 12, 2025, 11:00 am CET (Europe)

Register: Streamline Sales Checkout with Counter Sales for Business Central

Join this webinar to see how Counter Sales simplifies sales checkout, enables flexible payments—including credit card processing with hardware or virtual terminals—and boosts cash flow with a user-friendly solution for professional salespeople at trade desks and sales counters.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how integration with Dynamics 365 Business Central ensures data accuracy and efficiency.
• Discover how barcode scanning and lost sales tracking boost revenue.
• Learn how flexible payments improve customer satisfaction and cash flow.
• Explore Counter Sales as a cost-effective, robust POS solution.

Can’t attend live? Register today to receive the recording after the session!

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a strong foundation for managing inventory, stockrooms, and warehouses. However, no ERP system addresses every business need right out of the box—especially in the fast-paced distribution sector. Process gaps can hinder efficiency, accuracy, and scalability if left unaddressed.

Webinar: Optimizing Distribution with Business Central: Bridging Operational Gaps

Register: https://dmsiworks.com/events/optimizing-distribution-with-business-central-bridging-operational-gaps

When: March 12, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT (North America)

Join this webinar to unlock the full potential of Business Central. Learn how third-party apps can bridge gaps in warehouse and inventory management to elevate your operations. Topics include:

• Eliminating Manual Errors: Streamline receiving, picking, and shipping with real-time mobile solutions and barcode scanning.
• Optimizing Inventory Counts: Enhance efficiency and accuracy with advanced tools for inventory and cycle counting.
• Improving Forecasting: Leverage AI-driven tools to align inventory with demand and reduce stockouts.
• Enhancing Order Fulfillment: Automate workflows to meet customer expectations and maintain satisfaction.
• Streamlining Shipping Logistics: Gain real-time rate comparisons, automate labels, and improve shipment tracking.

This session is perfect for distribution professionals looking to enhance their operations and make the most of their Business Central implementation. Discover practical strategies to optimize your workflows, increase accuracy, and scale your business with confidence.

Empowering Modern Warehousing

The white paper addresses common challenges such as manual processes, complex setups, scalability issues, and gaps in data visibility within Business Central. By leveraging Insight Works’ suite of apps, businesses can enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and achieve operational precision.

Key Highlights from the White Paper

• Optimizing Business Central Configurations: Navigate the setup of basic and advanced warehousing features, from bin configurations to inventory tracking.
• Closing Functional Gaps with Apps: Discover how solutions like Warehouse Insight, Dynamic Ship, Advanced Inventory Count, and License Plating bridge the limitations of Business Central’s native functionality.
• Practical Best Practices: Learn strategies for evaluating needs, implementing advanced tools, and empowering teams with mobile and barcoding solutions.

Why It Matters

The white paper serves as a roadmap for businesses seeking to modernize warehouse operations. It provides insights for achieving efficiency and accuracy by integrating Business Central with Insight Works’ tools.

Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works, stated, “Our goal is to help businesses optimize their warehouse operations by addressing the gaps in Business Central’s native features. This white paper offers practical solutions and showcases how our apps can drive success.”

Featured Apps

The white paper showcases Insight Works’ most impactful solutions:

• Warehouse Insight: Real-time inventory tracking and barcode scanning for streamlined operations.
• Dynamic Ship: Integrated shipping with rate shopping, tracking, and automated documentation.
• Advanced Inventory Count: Simplified and accurate inventory and cycle counts.
• License Plating: Efficient tracking of pallets, containers, and boxes with consolidated License Plate Numbers (LPNs).

Download the White Paper

Download Mastering Warehouse Management with Business Central and Insight Works Apps to learn how to transform warehouse operations. Visit dmsiworks.com to access your copy and discover how Insight Works’ solutions can enhance your Business Central experience.

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.

Insight Works to support technical learning and innovation at Days of Knowledge UK 2025 on March 27-28, 2025.

Insight Works, a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) specializing in apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is proud to announce its sponsorship of Days of Knowledge UK 2025 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on March 27-28, 2025. This sponsorship underscores Insight Works’ commitment to fostering education, collaboration, and innovation within the Dynamics 365 Business Central community.

Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works, shared his enthusiasm for the event: “Days of Knowledge UK 2025 represents a unique opportunity for professionals to deepen their expertise and stay ahead in the evolving Business Central landscape. We are excited to support this initiative, which aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through smart, practical solutions.”

Insight Works ISV Session

As part of its involvement in Days of Knowledge UK 2025, a distinguished team member from Insight Works will lead an ISV session:

Mastering Warehouse Management with Business Central: Create Custom WMS Apps Without Complex Coding (Friday, March 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM GMT, Location: SCREEN 11):

• Attendees will gain valuable insights into optimizing warehouse management within Business Central and learn how to develop custom Warehouse Management System (WMS) applications without requiring extensive coding knowledge.

A Premier Business Central Event

Days of Knowledge UK 2025 is a premier training event dedicated to professionals working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The conference offers in-depth learning experience through expert-led sessions, technical workshops, and best-practice discussions, equipping attendees with future-ready insights on AI, cloud solutions, and Business Central advancements.

Insight Works will be on-site to share expertise on warehouse management, manufacturing, and distribution solutions, helping businesses optimize their operations and enhance productivity. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Insight Works booth to learn more about their innovative solutions and explore opportunities for collaboration.

For more information about Days of Knowledge UK 2025, including registration details, visit https://www.directionsforpartners.com/dokuk2025.

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 management is crucial for organizations seeking to maximize equipment uptime, extend asset lifespans, and reduce unexpected downtime. Insight Works’ Maintenance Manager app integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to streamline maintenance processes, ensure timely task execution, and optimize resource allocation. 

Join this webinar to explore how Maintenance Manager enables proactive maintenance, simplifies work order management, and enhances decision-making through comprehensive historical data. 

When: February 26, 2025, 1:00 pm EST (North America) 

Register: https://dmsiworks.com/events/manage-assets-with-maintenance-manager-for-business-central Learning Objectives

• Understand how Maintenance Manager integrates with Business Central to provide seamless maintenance management.
• Learn how proactive maintenance scheduling minimizes downtime and extends equipment lifespans.
• Discover how to optimize resource allocation and task management for enhanced productivity.
• Explore the benefits of on-the-go mobile access for field technicians.
• See how real-time data insights support informed decision-making and cost savings.

Can’t attend live? Register today to receive the recording after the session! 

Insight Works, a leading developer of apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, announces Maintenance Manager, a comprehensive solution designed to simplify and optimize maintenance processes for manufacturing, warehousing, and asset-intensive industries. Built to enhance work order execution, equipment tracking, and preventive maintenance planning, Maintenance Manager streamlines maintenance, maximizes uptime, and ensures assets last longer within Business Central’s familiar environment. By streamlining maintenance workflows, automating task scheduling, and integrating seamlessly with Business Central’s core functionalities, Maintenance Manager empowers organizations to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies. This results in better resource utilization, fewer equipment failures, and lower maintenance costs.

Optimizing Maintenance Management in Business Central

Maintenance Manager provides businesses with a structured approach to asset maintenance by leveraging real-time data, automated scheduling, and seamless integration with Business Central’s production and inventory modules. Whether managing equipment, fleet vehicles, or production assets, Maintenance Manager schedules maintenance tasks efficiently, tracks them accurately, and ensures minimal disruption to operations. As a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) designed specifically for Business Central, Maintenance Manager helps businesses centralize maintenance operations, reduce manual tracking, and optimize work order management. With Maintenance Manager’s ability to incorporate preventive maintenance, real-time work order tracking, and seamless mobile access, the app enables technicians to complete tasks faster, record maintenance activities on the go, and ensure critical assets remain operational.

Key Features and Benefits of Maintenance Manager

• Automated Preventive Maintenance Scheduling: Reduce downtime with automatic service alerts triggered by usage, runtime, or calendar-based intervals.
• Work Order Management: Streamline task creation, resource assignment, and tracking for efficient maintenance execution.
• Business Central Integration: Leverage existing Business Central data for maintenance planning, eliminating the need for external tools.
• Real-Time Mobile Access: Empower field technicians with mobile-friendly tools to update maintenance records anytime.
• Parts & Inventory Tracking: Ensure spare parts are available when needed by linking maintenance tasks with Business Central’s inventory system.
• Historical Maintenance Data: Analyze equipment service history to identify recurring issues and optimize maintenance schedules.
• Graphical Scheduling & MxAPS Integration: Easily schedule maintenance orders visually or automate planning using Advanced Planning & Scheduling (MxAPS).
• Customizable Workflows: Adapt maintenance processes with flexible configurations and task automation to meet business-specific needs.
• Warehouse & Fixed Asset Management: Track and manage maintenance-related assets efficiently within Business Central’s inventory and warehouse functions.

Enhancing Maintenance Efficiency for Manufacturers and Asset Managers

Integrating Maintenance Manager with Business Central enables organizations to automate maintenance planning, improve asset tracking, and eliminate inefficiencies. Businesses reduce operational disruptions and lower maintenance costs by replacing manual spreadsheets and outdated maintenance logs with a fully integrated, cloud-based solution. Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works, stated, “Maintenance management has always been a crucial aspect of operations, but with Maintenance Manager integrated into Business Central, it’s now more accessible than ever. Businesses of all sizes can leverage this powerful tool without the complexities and costs typically associated with third-party CMMS solutions.”

Why Choose Maintenance Manager?

The Maintenance Manager app is ideal for businesses looking to optimize maintenance operations, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency. Whether managing factory equipment, fleet vehicles, or warehouse assets, this app organizes, schedules, and executes maintenance tasks seamlessly.

• Minimize downtime with preventive maintenance alerts and automated scheduling.
• Increase asset longevity by ensuring timely servicing and tracking historical maintenance data.
• Enhance team productivity by providing technicians with mobile access and real-time work order updates.
• Improve spare parts management by integrating maintenance planning with Business Central’s inventory system.
• Boost operational efficiency by eliminating manual maintenance tracking and leveraging Business Central’s automation features.

To learn more about Maintenance Manager and how the app optimizes maintenance processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, visit MaintenanceForDynamics.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.

Nine Microsoft Partners joined Insight Works' reseller program in January 2025

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. This expansion, which took place in January 2025, further extends Insight Works’ global footprint, enabling businesses to gain enhanced access to localized expertise and industry-leading solutions.

Each of these partners brings significant experience in the manufacturing and distribution sectors, ensuring that organizations seamlessly integrate Insight Works’ suite of apps with Dynamics 365 Business Central. These partnerships enable businesses to enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and uncover the full potential of Business Central.

“We are delighted to welcome these new partners into the Insight Works reseller program,” said Brian Neufeld, Director of Marketing at Insight Works. “Their deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience will be invaluable in helping manufacturers and distributors get the most out of Business Central and our applications. We remain committed to working alongside our partners to drive success and deliver impactful solutions to end-users.”

Nine New Microsoft Partners

• MIG & Co. – United States
• Asttrum – Sri Lanka
• Dynamics eShop – United States
• Truly SMB – United Kingdom
• Done Informatic Services Inc. – Canada
• itm8 – Denmark
• Incite Automation – United States
• Davyn Limited – Trinidad and Tobago
• Innova Advanced Consulting – Spain

With these new partnerships, Insight Works continues strengthening its ability to offer reliable support for manufacturers and distributors, ensuring seamless implementation of Business Central applications and optimized system performance.

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.

Reliable point-of-sale systems are vital for trade desks, parts counters, and small outlets. Insight Works’ Counter Sales app seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to simplify sales transactions, enhance customer experiences, and improve operational efficiency.

European Webinar: Simplify Sales Checkout with Counter Sales for Business Central

Date & Time: February 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm EST (North America)

Register: https://dmsiworks.com/events/simplify-sales-checkout-with-counter-sales-for-business-central

Join this webinar to see how Counter Sales simplifies sales checkout, enables flexible payments—including credit card processing with hardware or virtual terminals—and boosts cash flow with a user-friendly solution for professional salespeople at trade desks and sales counters.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how integration with Dynamics 365 Business Central ensures data accuracy and efficiency.
• Discover how barcode scanning and lost sales tracking boost revenue.
• Learn how flexible payments improve customer satisfaction and cash flow.
• Explore Counter Sales as a cost-effective, robust POS solution.

Can’t attend live? Register today to receive the recording after the session!

Efficient product configuration is crucial for manufacturing businesses looking to enhance productivity and minimise errors. Insight Works’ Product Configurator app provides a robust, integrated solution for automating the creation of production BOMs and routings within Microsoft Business Central.

Join us and discover how to create tailored configurations effortlessly, ensure consistency across orders, and enhance customer satisfaction—all while maximising your team’s efficiency.

European Webinar: Streamline Product Configuration with Dynamics 365 Business Central

Date & Time: February 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am CET (Europe)

Register: https://dmsiworks.com/events/product-configurator-in-dynamics-365-business-central-february-2025

Learning Objectives:

• Explore how seamless integration with Business Central enables automated BOM and routing creation.
• Discover how to use the Advanced Rule Builder to create error-free and customer-specific product configurations.
• Learn how dynamic pricing ensures real-time cost and price updates, improving quote accuracy.
• Understand how Product Configurator supports customization with thousands of configurable options, from simple to highly complex products.

Can’t attend live? Register today, and we’ll send you the recording after the session!