If your business is drowning in stacks of paper invoices and manual data entry, you're not alone, but there is hope. Our team helps businesses everywhere turn to innovative solutions like Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. The invoice capture in FSCM can help you streamline operations and reduce errors. Give your data entry person a break and create efficiencies in your AP team. Learn more about invoice capture, its benefits, and how we can help you implement it in your organization to save time and money. Watch a short demo video.What is invoice capture?Invoice capture refers to the use of technology to automatically extract data from invoices, whether they are in paper or digital format. You've heard … [Read more...] about Unlocking automation efficiency with invoice capture in FSCM
What we took away from Summit 2024
Thousands of Microsoft users converged on San Antonio, Texas last week for the Community Summit North America conference. Among those taking in sessions, absorbing new information and networking at Summit 2024 were three Boyer team members.Here’s their impression of key takeaways from this year’s user group conference:Caleb Funderburk, Delivery Resource Manager“At Community Summit 2024, we explored several key areas that are shaping the future of our industry. A top priority was the importance of data governance and practices. Data governance is crucial for ensuring the integrity, security, and usability of data within the Microsoft Business Applications we implement. This focus will significantly enhance our customers’ efforts to … [Read more...] about What we took away from Summit 2024
PMO consulting team gains an expert
Boyer’s PMO consulting team has gained an expert in the field with the addition of enterprise project manager Christian Lund.With an eclectic background in philosophy, theoretical physics, aeronautical engineering and nonprofits, Lund lends a unique perspective to Boyer’s project management team.Lund graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, a major he chose largely due to his love for logic and systems. At the time, rumors of AI and its large language datasets led many to study philosophy with the intent of getting involved in the technology industry.“I fell in love with datasets because of how complex it was,” Lund said.Lund’s first role was in aeronautical engineering at what is now called BP Aero, a company that … [Read more...] about PMO consulting team gains an expert
Microsoft announces end of life for Dynamics GP
Support and updates will go away September 2029Microsoft has officially announced the end of Dynamics GP. As of Sept. 30, 2029, GP support and updates will no longer be available. Security patches only will continue through April 2031.Of course, 2029 is still five years away and if we’ve learned anything about GP, it’s that the popular ERP is a workhorse that just keeps working. For that very reason many GP clients won’t even bat an eye at the news.We get that. GP has long been a powerhouse ERP, capable of doing so much. Its versatility and extensive capabilities made it the perfect choice for mid-sized companies in multiple industries. It was — and still is — a great product! There’s just one problem: It’s not on the cloud, … [Read more...] about Microsoft announces end of life for Dynamics GP
Boyer welcomes new CRM solution architect
Boyer & Associates is growing its CRM consulting team. Please join us in welcoming Wisconsin native Lance Squires as a Power Platform/CRM Solution Architect.Spurred on by a life-long desire to learn new things, Squires spent his teen years dabbling in computer coding and building or fixing computers for family members.“My dad just installed a sense of curiosity and the desire to understand the world around me,” Squires said. “He made me always question the things around me and allowed me to want to understand things in general as well as how things work.”Fascinated with weather patterns, Squires initially went to the University of North Dakota with the intent of becoming a broadcast meteorologist. Three years into the program, he … [Read more...] about Boyer welcomes new CRM solution architect
My perspective: Microsoft ERP wins at IMTS
I'm Matthew Gaalswyk from Boyer & Associates. I recently attended the IMTS 2024 manufacturing conference in Chicago, IL and wanted to share some of my thoughts and insights on the event. The experience was nothing short of incredible, with four massive halls packed with over 1.2 million square feet of cutting-edge exhibits. It was a playground of the latest advancements in technology and innovation, all aimed at revolutionizing the manufacturing world. Amidst all the excitement, one thing became crystal clear to me — No matter how impressive the other technology, it’s the right ERP system that truly maximizes its potential.Marvels of Robotics and AutomationIf you haven’t had the chance to attend this amazing event, I … [Read more...] about My perspective: Microsoft ERP wins at IMTS
Using Microsoft Dual-Write for Supply Chain Management
How to harness the power of this data integration automationIf you haven’t heard of Microsoft Dual-Write for supply chain management, you’re in for a treat. If you already know of it, then this blog will serve to illustrate just how much value you can get from cranking up the seamless flow of information across departments in your business. Dual-Write technology is a pivotal piece in the Dynamics 365 ecosystem that automates data integration between Dynamics 365 applications and Common Data Service. This innovative technology is making waves, especially in the domain of supply chain management, where it orchestrates a symphony of efficiency and collaboration.What Exactly is Microsoft Dual-Write?Microsoft Dual-Write is an application … [Read more...] about Using Microsoft Dual-Write for Supply Chain Management
Unlocking the Microsoft ecosystem advantage
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, companies need to be agile, innovative, and efficient to stay competitive. The Microsoft ecosystem offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help organizations adapt faster, work smarter, and perform better. In a recent video, Tom Hart, a pre-sales solution engineer at Boyer and Associates, highlighted the power of this ecosystem and explained why businesses should consider adopting it. Here’s a look at his key points:Why Microsoft?As Hart explains, Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. This is reflected in the company's approach to creating integrated, seamless solutions. The Microsoft ecosystem is built to support organizations … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Microsoft ecosystem advantage
Understanding Your Customers Better through Feedback Analysis with Microsoft Copilot for Service
Customer feedback is a goldmine of insights, offering valuable information on customer preferences, pain points, and overall satisfaction. However, extracting and analyzing this data can be daunting. This is where Microsoft Copilot for Service steps in, revolutionizing the way businesses handle customer feedback analysis.Microsoft Copilot for Service leverages cutting-edge generative AI to provide real-time insights and streamline the feedback analysis process. Integrating with existing CRM and contact center solutions empowers organizations to gain deep customer insights without the need for complex software installations or extensive training.The tool’s capabilities go beyond mere data collection. With features like multilingual support, … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Customers Better through Feedback Analysis with Microsoft Copilot for Service
How to Set up an Inventory Analysis Report in Business Central
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
