Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an agile ERP platform that allows small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) to enhance, grow, and scale their operations, allowing for...Read More
Way back in 2015, Supply Chain Management Review claimed that warehouse automation is one of the few remaining areas where companies can still significantly reduce their...Read More
Anyone who has ever traveled by plane knows how stressful it can be to have a connecting flight. You must wait your turn to get off the first plane, figure out where your...Read More
Anybody who was paying attention knows what the biggest tech buzzword of 2023 was: AI. Recent innovations in machine learning and large language models led to a breakthrough...Read More
Conducting your Year-End Close in Microsoft Dynamics GP can be complex— if you don’t know all the ways to streamline it. At Enavate, we put together a webinar series and...Read More
Knowing how to close out your Microsoft Dynamics GP instance can be difficult if you don’t know best practices and how to streamline the process. At Enavate, we put together...Read More
These days, wineries find themselves in a tough spot: They need to cater to increasing customer demand for better wines, but they don’t want to raise prices and risk driving...Read More
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can make your end-of-year Accounts Payable duties more efficient. In this blog, we’ll cover: Computer Check & ACH payment...Read More
One of the best ways to streamline your internal processes in Business Central is by using approval workflows. Read on to learn how to set up approval workflows in order to...Read More
Problem Definition Data entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management (formerly Finance and Operations) and can be regarded as an abstraction...Read More
With the end of the year comes an assortment of critical accounting tasks. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central makes these tasks easier, but you still need to know what...Read More
According to Sante Magazine, 45% of wine companies surveyed have experienced staff shortages in recent years, and over one-third say they’ve had to abandon growth...Read More
Last year, Microsoft announced that it was extending the previously announced end of mainstream support for Dynamics SL by six months. Now, those extra six months are almost...Read More
You’ve probably heard the Cloud is safer and faster, but can it make your distribution business more productive? A decade ago, we wondered if the Cloud was secure. Now,...Read More
Some organizations approach their Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade with the attitude of “If it’s not broken, we’ll leave it alone.” However, that way of thinking can, at best,...Read More
The last few years have been chaotic for the supply chain, to say the least. Simply maintaining stability has been enough of a challenge, but distributors still need to grow...Read More
Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) have so much at risk during a software rollout, from workflow changes and stakeholder buy-in to the learning curve.Read More
In recent years, wineries have begun to make big, bold investments to modernize their field, supply chain and logistics operations. From smart irrigation systems to...Read More
The wine business has been around for centuries, and so have many of the challenges wineries face. But in recent years, new problems have emerged, and winemakers can’t lean...Read More
The proof is in: Cloud delivers on the promises you’ve heard about: Lowered costs, higher cybersecurity, immense scalability. That’s why, in 2023, Cloud spending will grow by...Read More
If you have processed payments in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, then you have also likely encountered a need to void a check. The process itself can be a little...Read More
Ready, Set, Summit! Community Summit North America 2023 is taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina this year, home of the NASCAR Hall of Fame! Enavate’s ERP and Cloud...Read More
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must constantly adapt to stay competitive. One key aspect of this adaptation is the migration of Legacy Workflows to...Read More
Enavate recently delivered a 20-minute session at MDM’s 2023 Virtual Profitability Summit. This post covers what we talked about during our session. If you’d like to tune in,...Read More
This is the next article in the series about the many benefits of moving from a legacy on-premises Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP to a Cloud-based system like Microsoft Dynamics...Read More
Enavate participated in a Wine Industry Network (WIN) panel alongside our client, Darioush Winery and partners InnoVint and Commerce7. In this post, we’ll touch on some of...Read More
This is the last article in our series about the many benefits and potential risks of moving your existing on-premises ERP system like Dynamics GP, NAV, SL or AX to Enavate’s...Read More
This is the next article in the series about the many benefits of moving from a legacy on-premises ERP system like Dynamics SL or GP to a Cloud-based system like Microsoft...Read More
This is the first article in a series about the many benefits and potential risks of moving from a legacy on-premises ERP system, such as Dynamics NAV, SL or GP, to a...Read More
We’re rapidly approaching the end of support for all editions of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. After October 10, 2023, these products will no longer receive...Read More
It’s stunning how much can change in a matter of months. Over the past couple of decades, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already revolutionized industries, technologies and...Read More
In Microsoft Dynamics GP, there are often multiple ways to perform the same task. At Enavate, we’re all about less clicks and working smarter, not harder. We regularly review...Read More
This is the first article in a four-part series Enavate has put together to help organizations currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP understand how and where they can get...Read More
If you use Microsoft Dynamics GP, you’re probably pretty happy with it overall. It’s a great platform that offers plenty of tools and features to help your business operate...Read More
Microsoft's commitment to customer satisfaction extends across its product portfolio, including Microsoft Dynamics GP. They take pride in communicating with customers...Read More
Directions North America 2023 wasn’t just a success. It was the most-attended in-person Microsoft Dynamics partner event in history. Over 1,100 people came to Orlando eager...Read More
Identifying the most critical KPIs to measure performance in your industry – and then leveraging the best tools to monitor, understand and act on those KPIs – isn’t cut and...Read More
If you have been using NetSuite for a while, you are likely very much aware that NetSuite regularly delivers software changes throughout the year.Read More
So, you’ve decided to upgrade your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Where do you start? Some businesses only need help setting up their software, and some ERP...Read More
In a webinar with Microsoft Dynamics World, Enavate presented, “Business Continuity in Times of Change: Explore Your Dynamics Cloud Options.” Watch the recording on-demand...Read More
If you love your legacy Microsoft Dynamics solution, we’re not surprised! Whether it’s GP, SL, NAV or AX, your business has likely benefitted quite a bit from using such a...Read More
Do you still store your servers in a closet and manually input data from one system to another? Are your teams working from home, but still using clunky workarounds to access...Read More
Founded in 2016, Tangicloud’s primary focus is to deliver best-in-class accounting solutions for nonprofits and governments. Tangicloud works with partners around the globe...Read More
Don’t look now, but Directions North America 2023 is right around the corner. The premier Microsoft Dynamics partner event is sure to be better than ever, and this year,...Read More
You’re likely in one of two tech boats: Your plan to modernize your business has been in the initial planning stages for years OR You started the process but still aren’t...Read More
If you have a long history of using Microsoft Dynamics SL, it is likely you have financial transactions that are well beyond set retention dates. These dates should coincide...Read More
Are you a Cloud holdout? Almost every business uses at least some Cloud services now. There are clear and measurable benefits to using the Cloud. But any transition comes...Read More
Both consumers and businesses use applications in their daily life and operations. Business applications are central to the success of companies, from supporting the...Read More
When our clients consider leaving their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP on-premises infrastructure to upgrade to Cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, they face a...Read More
With the 2023 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium (UWGS) wrapped up, our Enavation Cloud: VinPoint Wine Management team at Enavate is energized by the conversations we had with...Read More
Expectations around technology have risen fast these past few years. For small businesses, staying competitive and accessible has meant making strategic choices. As they’ve...Read More
Microsoft Power BI is known for being user-friendly; a tool that anyone can use to improve their business. However, to make the most of your experience and get the best...Read More
For 10 months, Ukraine has been living in a war-torn nightmare. The attack by Russia against Ukraine directly affects the Dynamics community, with over 700 Dynamics...Read More
We often forget that Sports and Entertainment organizations are also businesses! However, Sports and Entertainment organizations are disproportionally impacted by industry,...Read More
The year-end close can be scary, but it doesn't need to be! At Enavate, we’re focused on creating an efficient and streamlined process that reduces the stress and pressure of...Read More
Daily users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central have their routines down to a science, especially their month-end and year-end...Read More
There are three categories of runners: people who run only when they absolutely have to, those who run for fun and those who run to make a difference. At Enavate, our global...Read More
Businesses considering moving from Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC) have a lot of questions and concerns...Read More
2020 brought mayhem. 2021 continued the supply chain chaos. 2022 hasn’t yet concluded, but looking into the next year (or several) is murky. It’s hard to plan for the future,...Read More
We had a great time at Community Summit 2022! And it was an honor for Enavate to be a Premier sponsor this year. It was amazing to hear how companies adapted to equip...Read More
This is the final article in a four-part series Enavate has put together to help organizations currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP understand how and where they can get...Read More
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) is a robust, all-in-one ERP system for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). It enables companies to manage finance, supply...Read More
Enavate’s team of experts has an exciting lineup planned. As a Premier sponsor, Enavate will hold seven sessions around Cloud migration, Dynamics 365, the Power Platform and...Read More
This is the third article in a four-part series Enavate has put together to help organizations currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP understand how and where they can get...Read More
There are trends, like shag carpeting and fidget spinners, that briefly catch fire then quickly fizzle, leaving us wondering what we were thinking. And then there are trends,...Read More
This is the second article in a four-part series Enavate has put together to help organizations currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP understand how and where they can get...Read More
As one of the biggest software players in the market, Microsoft Power Platform boasts tens of millions of active monthly users. For independent software vendors (ISVs),...Read More
Analytics are the lifeblood of any organization; they help you see what is happening across every area of your business and enable teams to make intelligent, data-driven...Read More
The winery industry is experiencing a boom in direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipments. Yet solutions with limited functionality such as QuickBooks and Excel can inhibit your...Read More
Supply chain disruption continues to put pressure on distributors, particularly those that don’t have optimal technology and solutions in place to adapt and be resilient. But...Read More
Microsoft Dynamics Management Reporter (MR) is a nearly real-time financial reporting application that can empower users to quickly and easily design, generate, secure and...Read More
Microsoft ERPs have evolved over the past several decades to accommodate new business needs, technologies and opportunities. Greater access to and use of the Cloud has made...Read More
All good financial reporting starts with a well-designed chart of accounts. The chart of accounts in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) has key differences from...Read More
The Microsoft Dynamics Community is one of mutual respect, but it’s also highly competitive. Some would describe this group as “cutthroat” when it comes to stealing top...Read More
Whether you’ve been through an ERP implementation before or it’s your flagship voyage, planning and executing this enormous project successfully will always be a complex...Read More
The making of a good varietal is a fine art. It takes years of research and experimentation to get all the components just right to achieve that perfect blend of undertones...Read More
Not all technology implementations go swimmingly. In fact, many fail or fall short of expectations. The reasons vary, from choosing the wrong ERP partner, to implementing an...Read More
It can be difficult to keep up with the constant stream of new features and release updates from Microsoft for your Dynamics GP solution. But it’s critical to upgrade to the...Read More
Microsoft is constantly updating and enhancing their software to give administrators the best tools possible. This includes the Dynamics 365 Business Central Admin Center. Read More
Most businesses generally underutilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Admin Portal. However, this portal is critical to the effectiveness of Business Central.Read More
It’s time for Directions NA – the premier Microsoft Dynamics event by Partners for Partners. This year, Enavate is proud to be a Silver Sponsor. Our Partner Services team...Read More
One of the core benefits of migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in the Cloud is automatic updates to the platform.Read More
When was the last time you lost a keg? It was probably recently given industry trends. If you wait long enough, you might see it pop up for sale on a local marketplace.Read More
Why partner with Microsoft? Would you like help with capturing and expanding your market opportunities? Microsoft partners with independent software vendors (ISVs) because...Read More
For decades, Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly known as Great Plains), has been a reliable solution for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) to manage finance and accounting...Read More
Between skyrocketing can prices, raw ingredient shortages and environmental concerns, craft breweries and distilleries regularly contend with production obstacles and supply...Read More
Wine has been around for centuries. It is used in ceremonies, celebrations and as an accompaniment to a relaxing evening after a long day. It started from simple beginnings,...Read More
With the widespread adoption of new technologies, small and midsized businesses are beginning to see the benefits of migrating from legacy, on-premises systems to the Cloud...Read More
Apps are essential to companies, from supporting the organization and productivity of internal teams to helping customers find and purchase products.Read More
I want to share my thoughts on Dynamics F&SC changes Microsoft announces and on those technologies that will be in demand in the Dynamics world down the road.Read More
Professional services companies have faced pressures and changes due to the pandemic that is having ripple effects today. Firms must adapt and, in many cases, adjust their...Read More
Professional services firms have seen tremendous change because of the pandemic, including less face time with clients and an increasingly hybrid work environment. These...Read More
We had a great time at Community Summit 2021! It was quite a whirlwind considering the experiences business leaders and Dynamics users have had since 2020.Read More
Supposeyou’re part of an Accounts Payable team (or the single AP person) and use Dynamics 365 Business Central. In that case, you may be familiar with both the Suggest...Read More
The reality of how we work and the priorities of business leaders have shifted, bringing about interest in migrating from on-premises, legacy environments to the Cloud.Read More
It’s time for Community Summit North America! And Enavate is ready to deliver in person as a Platinum sponsor with four sessions around Cloud migration success.Read More
Get ready for a stellar virtual conference from Sept. 20-23, 2021, that will provide the ins and outs of the latest and greatest Microsoft tools and strategies: DynamicsCon.Read More
“Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up.” – James Belasco and Ralph...Read More
Behind every Cloud migration horror story lies an identifiable point of failure that originates in the planning phase. In some cases, it can start with choosing the wrong...Read More
We have heard many reasons why organizations hesitate to migrate their ERP solution in the Cloud. Cost, risk and change management are among the top. However, what they don’t...Read More
When considering Cloud options for your business, comparing the cost of on-premises infrastructure with a Cloud infrastructure is essential. Knowing how both options compare...Read More
Organizations saw the benefits of working with collaborative tools like Microsoft Office 365 and Teams when they shifted to remote work during the coronavirus pandemic.Read More
Are you leveraging the technology that can help you achieve greater efficiency in the professional services industry and capture more value from your resources? Professional...Read More
Manufacturers run complex operations, juggling supply chain, operational and financial functions that must work in harmony to deliver on promises to businesses and consumers....Read More
Ever been mesmerized by watching hundreds of packaged items moving along a conveyor belt on TV? You can envision their journey from the conveyor belt to a refrigerated truck...Read More
With many organizations moving to remote work and embracing Microsoft Teams as a crucial collaboration tool, opportunities to make Teams more useful to employees have become...Read More
In res ponse to the pandemic, workers were sent to work from home in droves to comply with government restrictions to curb the spread of the virus.Read More
Leading technology research firm Forrester recently interviewed seven Microsoft Dynamics 365 customers that implemented the cloud-based ERP to replace aging, siloed ERP...Read More
For decades, the programming behind the Stock Calendar Maintenance window in the Microsoft Dynamics GP Inventory module had a limitation on the Year drop-down list. This...Read More
If you invest in software (even software as a service) this year or are thinking about it, you’ve probably heard that your purchase may qualify for the Section 179 tax...Read More
Enavate would not be the company it is without our people, empowered to advocate for our clients, fellow team members and our communities. Our leadership style is unique and...Read More
It seems like the word of the day is "empowerment." You see it everywhere, from our work environments (including our own Enavate Empowerment Journey) to self-help resources....Read More
In today’s fast-paced world, organizations are expected to respond quickly to customers. How do you achieve that, considering that the COVID-19 pandemic has driven that...Read More
This blog is Part 2 of the "Own Your NetSuite" series, which focuses on features, functions and tricks every NetSuite user should know to get the most out of the platform....Read More
This is Part 5 in a series for Microsoft Dynamics SL year-end closing best practices. This post outlines the year-end closing for the General Ledger Module in Dynamics SL....Read More
This is Part 4 in a series for Microsoft Dynamics SL year-end closing best practices. This blog outlines the year-end closing for the Project Controller Module in Dynamics...Read More
This is Part 3 in a series for Microsoft Dynamics SL year-end closing best practices. This post outlines the year-end closing for the Flexible Billings, Order Management and...Read More
This is Part 2 in a five-part series for Microsoft Dynamics SL year-end closing best practices. (Click here for Part 1) Below you’ll find the year-end closing for the...Read More
Some gravitate to Microsoft Power BI to bring harmony to multiple data sets and others want to streamline their reporting processes. But above all, most want to tap into the...Read More
This blog is Part 1 of the "Own Your NetSuite" series, which focuses on features, functions and tricks every NetSuite user should know to get the most out of the platform.Read More
This is Part 1 in a five-part series for Dynamics SL year-end closing best practices. This post outlines year-end closing for the Inventory Module in Dynamics SL. It contains...Read More
Are you looking for REAL TALK about migrating your ERP to the Cloud? Join Enavate and MSDynamicsWorld.com for the Dynamics Enavation Cloud Expo, an interactive, virtual event...Read More
Reporting Trees, an optional component of the Management Reporter module in Microsoft Dynamics SL, can provide relevant financial information to all responsibility cost...Read More
You may know about augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) from the video gaming world. Augmented reality has a place in manufacturing and distribution, as well, and...Read More
When going about a day of seemingly endless data entry in Microsoft Dynamics SL, do you find yourself thinking, there must be an easier way to do this?Read More
Enavate is looking forward to participating in the upcoming 2020 Community Summit North America for Microsoft Business Applications as a Premier Sponsor and exhibitor. The...Read More
Microsoft Management Reporter is a robust program that offers diverse reporting with real-time data. It allows users to easily create, generate, secure and publish financial...Read More
Repost from Avalara The midyear update to our annual sales tax changes report takes stock of what’s transpired in the world of sales tax since the start of the year. It also...Read More
In a recent MDM Spotlight video, I spoke with MDM Publisher Tom Gale about how distributors are embracing analytics and why that is critical to success going forward.Read More
Sometimes in Dynamics GP, the SmartList Window does not open as it should, which can bring your productivity to a halt. Fortunately, there are simple ways to solve this on...Read More
Did you know Microsoft's Power BI can provide powerful business intelligence (BI) through easy to read dashboards created using data from Dynamics ERP, Excel, SQL Server, and...Read More
Fraudulent Accounts Payable (AP) activities — including malware, check tampering and Business Email Compromise (BEC) — continue to plague organizations across industries.Read More
Setting up a chart of accounts in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations requires prior analysis and planning for how accounts and dimensions will be set up.Read More
While moving to cloud-based HR and payroll offers significant advantages, bringing too much baggage will make the process more complex and less efficient.Read More
When working in Microsoft Dynamics AX, many tables are specified as company specific. That means data should be entered separately for each legal entity so users can only...Read More
The one constant thing in our lives is change. There are plenty of self-help books about this. We cannot avoid it and the more we resist change the tougher our life becomes.Read More
Updating and deleting Users in Dynamics SL are common maintenance items, as employees’ roles can change, or they may simply no longer be a part of the organization.Read More
Creating Users in Dynamics SL isn’t something that is done every single day. Because of this, one cannot always recall exactly how to complete the tasks.Read More
No business knew coming into 2020 that their plans for the year would go out the window just a couple months later. It’s an understatement to say these are unprecedented...Read More
Artificial Intelligence or AI could end up being an agent of change, providing an impetus to reignite growth in the world’s major economies by helping to greatly improve...Read More
Enavate recently sponsored a webinar with Modern Distribution Management, “How to Support Your Customers and Sales Team with COVID-19 Restrictions in Place.” The webcast was...Read More
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in the COVID-19 pandemic, but stories of kindness and compassion are coming from every direction, showing that we are all in this together.Read More
Many folks I talk to are monitoring the market, not sure about the future and when the recovery may begin. Hospitality businesses have had to lock their doors, schools are...Read More
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, spanning borders and industries, and disrupting personal and professional lives. Navigating this much change, this...Read More
One of the most common questions we see regarding Microsoft Dynamics SL is “Where did my AP Check Batch go?” This situation can manifest in many ways and has many disguises....Read More
We’re all facing a global crisis right now, and it’s affecting most companies in one way or another. Many have chosen to shift workers out of communal offices and into...Read More
The Internet of Things (IoT) is getting a lot of attention these days. But what are those “things,” and why does IoT matter to supply chain management?Read More
In today’s market, operational efficiency is a must-have, and for distributors, that begins in the warehouse. Distributors and their manufacturer partners all depend on solid...Read More
ERP is the software that you use to manage your business, integrating applications that manage and integrate your financials, supply chain, operations, reporting,...Read More
Sales leaders juggle many responsibilities at once, balancing company goals with the needs of both their team members and the consumer. The role requires empathy,...Read More
According to research by Catalyst.org, women made up only 40% of managers in the United States in 2018, despite the fact that females represent nearly half (46.9%) of the...Read More
If you’re considering moving your systems to the cloud, chances are that you’re weighing options hosted by AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Microsoft Azure, the two most popular...Read More
How does it feel to have hit the five-year anniversary of ENAVATE? Jeff Bezos once said, “All overnight successes take 10 years.” So we have 5 more years to go. I am really...Read More
As MDM Publisher Tom Gale recently wrote, more distribution companies are shifting what was once a traditional internal operational function — inventory management — into a...Read More
Today, there is a constant push for initiatives that will create an environment that encourages innovation while coping with the interruptions of changing technology....Read More
When it comes to technology, what worked for a distribution company a year ago may not work for them now. In fact, legacy operating systems or accounting software is probably...Read More
Succession planning involves savvy talent management, with the goal of ensuring that the right people are in the pipeline for future leadership roles. While it can be...Read More