Inventory analysis reports in Business Central are a newer functionality that gives Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users greater insights into key inventory reporting metrics for their business. This functionality:In this blog, I’ll explain how to set up and use inventory analysis reports, as well as how to push the data to and from Excel.How to Create an Inventory Analysis Report in Business CentralDecide what you want to analyze. You can analyze multiple aspects of your inventory and sales costing, such as:For this example, I will walk through how to generate a year-to-year inventory sales comparison between 2023 and 2024. Here are the steps:FAQs on Inventory Analysis ReportsQ: What if I want another way to get an Excel … [Read more...] about How to Set up an Inventory Analysis Report in Business Central
Extracting value from your supply chain with Dynamics 365 F&SCM
Every business wants to deliver products and services to customers efficiently and profitably. However, many businesses face challenges in managing their supply chain. How can businesses overcome these challenges and drive more value from their supply chain?One option is Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (F&SCM), a cloud-based ERP solution that enables businesses to have better visibility, agility, and optimization of their supply chain. It also supports customizations and integrations with third-party applications and partners.To understand the benefits and costs of investing in Dynamics 365 F&SCM, Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a total economic impact study. The study outlined how five … [Read more...] about Extracting value from your supply chain with Dynamics 365 F&SCM
Boyer hires new project manager
Boyer’s newest employee is ready to assist in any way he can. Miles Li recently joined the team as an associate project manager.Li initially had plans to become a software engineer but midway through college decided that wasn’t the right fit. He switched gears and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, supplemented by his earlier two years of computer science classes.He landed a job in business development for a company that was building an app for Asian cuisine, similar to DoorDash and Uber Eats. After a year in that position he switched to a product-development perspective, using his knowledge on what customers wanted to help the team design the best solution.His experience came full circle when he realized his sweet spot was project … [Read more...] about Boyer hires new project manager
Boyer’s ERP consulting team continues to grow
Boyer & Associates recently added a new member to the company’s ERP consulting team. Melanie Moncrief is our newest consultant for Managed Services & Support.Moncrief did a term in the U.S. Air Force and then spent 20 years in the purchasing and logistics industry. She always felt like she wanted to do something different, but by then she had a baby and little time for education so a career switch was put on the back burner.“Once you get into an industry … you’re kind of stuck,” she said. “It’s easier to get a job in a field that you already have experience in.”When her daughter graduated from high school, Moncrief decided it was time for a change. She went back to college and got a bachelor’s degree in computer software engineering … [Read more...] about Boyer’s ERP consulting team continues to grow
Boyer makes its own ERP cloud migration
From its inception in 1994, Boyer has been a die-hard fan of Microsoft Dynamics SL. Our first sale was for SL. Our first implementation was for SL. Even our own ERP solution was SL.As we added other ERP offerings and started migrating our clients to the cloud, we remained on SL. We were generally happy with the project-based software and saw no need for an ERP cloud migration.An internal ERP cloud migrationLast year we decided it was time to pull the trigger and make the very move we’ve been suggesting our on-premise clients make: We moved to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud.Boyer has helped dozens of our on-premise clients migrate off Microsoft Dynamics SL, GP and NAV over the past five years. Moving … [Read more...] about Boyer makes its own ERP cloud migration
Boyer adds to Power Platform/CRM consulting team
Once again Boyer & Associates is adding to our Power Platform/CRM consulting team. Please join us in welcoming Justin Pesso.Pesso grew up watching his dad run a lifeguard company for local community pools and was fascinated with the day-to-day aspects of business management. “I looked up to my dad, and I decided I wanted to get into business as well,” he said.He graduated from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Finding a specific job with such a broad major proved a bit challenging after graduation, but he kept running across IT positions that intrigued him.After acing a computer science test for a job interview, he landed a job as an application developer for an insurance … [Read more...] about Boyer adds to Power Platform/CRM consulting team
Boyer recognized as a top 100 VAR
Boyer & Associates was recently recognized in Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for 2024 list.The annual list debuted in 2009 and recognizes the top resellers of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Ranking is based on annual revenue. Boyer has made the list every year and continues to rank higher as the company grows.The Minneapolis-based Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications implements and supports both Microsoft ERP and CRM solutions. Its specialty lies within being able to implement the full Microsoft tech stack.“We greatly appreciate being part of the top 100 list for the 16th year in a row. As we make our way up the list it not only reinforces that we are focused in the right direction but also shows our customers … [Read more...] about Boyer recognized as a top 100 VAR
Beyond reports: 4 key analytics in D365 F&SCM
This is part two of a two-part blog series on driving growth with analytics in Microsoft’s enterprise ERP.In our previous blog on driving growth through analytics in D365 F&SCM, we looked at predictive insights with AI, streamlining procurement processes, and building agile manufacturing processes. Today we will take a look at four key analytical features that can help you get better insights and run your business more efficiently and profitability:Learn more about the powerful business analytics built into Microsoft Dynamics 365.Let’s dive right in!1. Delivery optimization and warehousing efficiencyDynamics 365 F&SCM doesn't stop at manufacturing and procurement; it extends its analytics prowess to logistics and … [Read more...] about Beyond reports: 4 key analytics in D365 F&SCM
Boyer now manages Microsoft 365 licenses
Minneapolis, MN — Boyer & Associates is expanding its offerings to include Microsoft 365 license management. As of July 1, clients can now obtain or renew their M365 licenses from the Minneapolis-based company.Boyer has been a top Microsoft partner for more than 30 years, earning the coveted designation as a Solutions Partner for Business Applications. The company implements and supports Microsoft Dynamics ERP, CRM and Power Platform solutions. Adding license management for the related M365 suite of products seemed the natural next step, CEO Lee Witkop said.“The lines are blurring between where Microsoft Business Applications begin and M365 ends,” he said. “With Teams and Copilot, we were finding that we are already providing best … [Read more...] about Boyer now manages Microsoft 365 licenses
Drive growth through analytics in D365 F&SCM
This is part one of a two-part series delving into data-driven insights available in Microsoft’s enterprise-level ERP.In the ever-evolving landscape of business, data-driven decision-making has become a cornerstone for success. The analytics in D365 F&SCM (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management) are a game changer for enterprise-level businesses. D365 F&SCM not only revolutionizes how organizations manage their financial and operational processes. It also empowers them with robust analytics capabilities that drive efficiency and foster smarter strategies.Gain access to insights and analytics in D365 F&SCMDynamics 365 F&SCM integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to predict demand and optimize … [Read more...] about Drive growth through analytics in D365 F&SCM
