Matching production to customer demand is perhaps more critical to greenhouse growers than any other industry. Growing and selling seasons are relatively short, and flowers, shrubs, and trees can’t sit on the shelf forever. If you don’t forecast production correctly and match it to customer demand, you either lose out on sales or end up…
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are reshaping industries, and the business community is abuzz with the opportunities they bring. Among these advancements, Microsoft’s Copilot stands out, offering tools to enhance productivity and automate repetitive tasks. This article provides an overview of the Copilot functionality available in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365 SCM) as…
As an IT leader, keeping up with technology trends and continuously refining your strategy is essential. In the first of our four roundtable discussions tailored for CIOs and IT leaders, we delved into the strategic applications of Microsoft technology, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from…
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is known for increasing operational efficiency for modern businesses. It automates manual tasks and business users find themselves with more time for analytical tasks and more. What if you could use tips and tricks to use Business Central even more efficiently? Here’s a quick rundown of some of the key…
Improved planning capabilities help clients collaborate with vendors more efficiently Managing vendors effectively plays a critical role in delivering on client commitments on time and increasing margins on products and services. To solve this challenge, many businesses turn to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. The solution provides end-to-end processes to help manufacturers, distributors, consumer…
Background Sutphen is in its 133rd year of operation, making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. Never reorganized, owned, or operated by anyone other than a Sutphen, the family atmosphere is apparent when you walk through the doors of its facilities. When customers purchase any Sutphen custom fire…
Field Service inventory management involves monitoring parts and supplies, managing product movement, consumption, adjustments, and other related activities. It is one of the most challenging aspects of running a field service business. The margins of error are exceedingly small. Stock too little, and you delay work. Overstock and your overhead costs skyrocket. The problem gets…
There’s simply no way around it – your supply chain is one of the most important links in your cannabis operation. You can sell all of the flower you want, but if it can’t reach your customers in a timely (and consistent) manner, well…that’s a serious problem. And if there’s an issue with one of…
Overview Accounts Payable operates in a demanding environment. The volume of AP transactions is substantial, and the payables process can be difficult to complete, as AP interacts with nearly every department in the company as well as with outside vendors. To successfully meet its processing goals, AP must rely on both streamlined processing and sound…
Overview An organized and controlled GL period close is essential to the completion of accurate financial statements. Accurate statements are critical in expense control analysis and support informed financial decisions. Accounting years are based on a number of accounting periods. While monthly accounting periods are the norm, accounting periods do not need to be based…
