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
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
12 Things to Know About Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a robust blend of ERP and CRM applications that helps streamline your operations across different areas like sales, customer service, operations, and finance. Hosted on the cloud, this platform brings together your data, people, and processes, creating a unified environment where everything works together seamlessly. With the added power of artificial intelligence and data analytics, Dynamics 365 offers insights that empower you to optimize every aspect of your business operations and make smarter decisions. What's great is that it grows with you; you can start small with just what you need and expand the tools as your business evolves. It’s designed to be flexible, accommodating businesses of any size. … [Read more...] about 12 Things to Know About Microsoft Dynamics 365
Boyer’s Business Central consulting team is growing
Will Haber joins as senior Business Central consultantBoyer & Associates is pleased to announce that our Business Central consulting team is growing. Will Haber recently joined the Minneapolis-based company as a senior consultant for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.As a child, Haber had a propensity for math and science, and he loved space. NASA posters covered his bedroom walls, and he had a celebrity crush on astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.“I saw the beauty in numbers and science … and how it can be used in different innovations in our world,” Haber said.He majored in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Florida. Two internships gave him early work experience in warehousing and inventory. Haber got a job … [Read more...] about Boyer’s Business Central consulting team is growing
Microsoft ERP support consultant joins Boyer team
A love for Microsoft technology and a drive to learn more has come full circle for Boyer’s newest Microsoft ERP support consultant. Brad Burks went from reading Boyer blogs to joining the consulting team.A typical child in the 1990s, Burks grew up spending hours on his family computer and playing video games. His love for technology solidified early, he went to college to get a degree in Management Information Systems.There was no question in his mind that he wanted to work with technology — specifically with Microsoft software. He’s always liked the Microsoft ecosystem.Burks started out at a small Microsoft partner in south Florida that consulted on Dynamics GP. When the company decided to branch out into Microsoft’s cloud ERP, Burks … [Read more...] about Microsoft ERP support consultant joins Boyer team
How to set up and use drop shipping in Business Central
Drop shipping in Business Central has become a popular order fulfillment method in the world of e-commerce and retail. It offers companies and businesses a cost-effective way to expand their product offerings without the need for extensive warehousing and inventory management. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a powerful ERP system that can streamline and automate the drop shipping process. In this blog, we'll walk you through the drop shipping process within Business Central, from setup to execution.Table of Contents1. Understanding Drop ShippingDrop shipping is a procurement fulfillment method where a business doesn't keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a business sells a product, it purchases the item from a … [Read more...] about How to set up and use drop shipping in Business Central
Automating AR for Business Central
Add Boyer ERP Connect as part of your Boyer Managed Service PlanEarlier, we published a blog about automating AP for Business Central. Some of our readers responded that they are more interested in automating AR for Business Central because they want to get paid faster and have less boring, error-prone data entry tasks. The chief benefit to automating AR is getting paid faster — and who doesn’t want to get paid faster?We recently attended two Microsoft conferences, Summit and Directions, and came across many Dynamics 365 Business Central users looking for — and finding — AP automation/workflow products. There were not as many looking to automate AR. Arguably, there are actually more benefits to automating AR.Here are two quotes from our … [Read more...] about Automating AR for Business Central
Automating AP for Business Central
Add Boyer ERP Connect as part of your Boyer Managed Service PlanRoughly seven years ago Boyer started helping clients with automating AP for Business Central. We helped clients across three Dynamics ERP platforms to stop printing checks — as much as possible — and start paying vendors electronically via ACH/EFT. Clients loved the improvements in how much time they saved paying vendors. They also loved the saved costs with vastly fewer checks, envelopes, postage, issues with wrong check numbers, etc. That was step one to automating Accounts Payable within Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions.We are in a similar place now with having access to simple/proven “step two” AP automation programs that integrate well with our offerings. We just … [Read more...] about Automating AP for Business Central
Boyer hires another consultant for Business Central
Boyer & Associates is pleased to welcome another member to the team. Alex Nhan joins as an associate consultant for Business Central. From sushi chef to business analyst to small business owner, his winding path to consulting has given him plenty of experience.After getting a degree in business administration and finance, Nhan took a detour to spend the next few years traveling the world as a sushi chef. He eventually returned to his home in California and landed a job as a business analyst. He got his first look at Microsoft Dynamics ERP in 2016 while working with a consultant who did updates on Dynamics NAV.“I got my feet wet there,” he said.But the food industry was calling his name again. In 2017, he moved to Colombia and … [Read more...] about Boyer hires another consultant for Business Central
Dynamics 365: Comprehensive Business Solutions & Insights
Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365: the all-in-one business solution delivering comprehensive insights and streamlined operations. Designed to optimize resource planning and customer relationship management, Dynamics 365 offers a robust platform for data analysis and informed decision-making.This article explores the core features of Dynamics 365, highlighting its ability to empower businesses with the tools necessary to drive growth, efficiency, and success.Join us as we delve into the world of Dynamics 365 and unlock the potential it holds for your organization.Key TakeawaysUnderstanding Dynamics 365’s Core FeaturesIn order to gain a comprehensive understanding of Dynamics 365’s core features, it is important to explore three key … [Read more...] about Dynamics 365: Comprehensive Business Solutions & Insights
