Microsoft’s latest Manufacturing Enhancements to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations release contains plenty of features and improvements that promise to make invoicing, planning and plenty of other functions smoother and more efficient for manufacturers and distributors alike.
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How product substitution can strengthen customer relationships and drive profitability
As MDM Publisher Tom Gale recently wrote, more distribution companies are shifting what was once a traditional internal operational function — inventory management — into a more customer-focused[...]
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How to promote innovation in the workplace
Today, there is a constant push for initiatives that will create an environment that encourages innovation while coping with the interruptions of changing technology. However, typically employees[...]
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How to move on from the legacy systems that are holding you back
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 holding your company[...]
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Successful succession planning for distributors
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 stressful to think about[...]
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How Microsoft Got Employees to Embrace the Power of Data with Power BI
There’s power in data. In fact, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella encourages Microsoft employees to use data to guide their every action. Companies generate a good deal of data in their day-to-day[...]