NAV for Distribution

Microsoft Dynamics NAV solutions for distribution

Every day, distributors have the challenge of balancing supply with demand. Affected by worldwide manufacturing activity, consumer demand, and competition, distributors must anticipate accurately or risk a warehouse full of excess inventory. At the same time, they must look for opportunities to for new markets and new suppliers (both local and abroad), while working on ways to streamline operations, control costs, and provide good customer service through efficient order fulfillment and service after the sale.
With flexibility and unparalleled access to data you need to make better-informed decisions and run your business more competitively, you can be more precise with replenishment, order processing, lead times, and data analysis and reporting, improving operations, strengthening relationships with your customers, and positively impacting your bottom line.

NAV for Manufacturing

Microsoft Dynamics NAV solutions for manufacturing

Manufacturers have always been challenged to reduce costs while improving quality, respond to customer needs and market demands, and, of course, make a profit. But as a manufacturer, your world has become much more complicated. Increasing and more complex demands from trading partners and growing involvement from overseas have made it imperative for manufacturers to take on a larger role in the supply chain.
With decades of experience, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and the right tools, we can help you better manage your operations through an integrated manufacturing solution, tailored to your needs and designed to deliver real value. From forecasting and planning to production and shipping, we’ll get you where you want to go.

Manufacturing Capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Dynamics NAV, manufacturing functionality includes:

Production Management

Improve coordination of made-to-order requests

Simplify make-or-buy decisions

Modify components and operations as needed, even on released production orders

Plan product family orders that share the same routing to create efficient build schedule

Bills of Material (BOMs)

Integrate different types of BOMs and customized definitions into manufacturing operations

Support time-to-market and time-to-volume objectives

Create, track, and process multiple versions of BOMs and routing

Graphical Scheduling

Access an overview of production schedules displayed in Gantt charts

Use drag-and-drop functionality to reschedule operations

Order Promising

Promise orders more accurately with available-to-promise (ATP) and capable-to-promise (CTP) insight

Exceptions Handling

Quickly make exceptions and last-minute changes to meet customer needs

Supply Planning

Plan from the sales order, production order, or purchase requisition, or use traditional master production schedule (MPS) or material requirements planning (MRP) methods

Facilitate materials flow through the supply chain with multi-location planning capabilities

Update and change all materials, costs, and operations simultaneously

Demand Forecasting

Analyze sales patterns from multiple perspectives

Compare forecasted demand with actual sales

Consolidate and distribute demand plans with multiple stakeholders for collaborative planning

Capacity Requirements Planning

Implement realistic plans according to all incoming resource capacity demands

Redefine order modifiers and reorder policies as needed

Accommodate changing shop floor workloads

Simplify planning with calendars and machine center allocation tools

Warehouse and Inventory Management

Integrate manufacturing and warehousing functionality

Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization

Maintain up-to-date inventory information

Manage manufacturing costing

Understand item costs throughout the production process, including inventory, WIP, and cost of goods sold (COGS)

Manage sales and purchase prices with customers and vendors

Effectively utilize your automated data collection system (ADCS)

Collect and use accurate inventory data in real time

Increase the visibility of accurate inventory data throughout your business

Improve warehouse efficiency

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Upgrading Microsoft Dynamics NAV

As you’re thinking about whether or not you should upgrade, there are some common misunderstandings about upgrading that you need to be aware of:

My NAV database is too customized – Customizations should have little to nothing to do with upgrading if it is done correctly and with the right tools. With the right tools and plan in place, your customizations will move smoothly over to your new version of Dynamics NAV—no loss of the time, effort, and money you have put into getting your NAV solution to fit the way you do business.

My version of NAV is too old to upgrade – If you have qualified, experienced people working with you, no version of NAV or Navision is too old to upgrade. Like any upgrade, the plan will address the unique characteristics of the version you are currently on.

Upgrades are just like any other Dynamics NAV development project – Upgrades are different from other development projects in nearly every way. The requirements, methodology, tools, and the professionals who plan and execute them should be tailored to the single goal of a successful upgrade.

Any NAV Developer can do upgrades – This is probably the single biggest reason that many NAV upgrades take too long, cost too much, and result in serious post go-live issues. It takes individuals who are experienced and qualified in upgrade processes to plan and implement an upgrade smoothly.

It’s better to do upgrades by hand instead of using upgrade tools – A well-executed upgrade for NAV should be largely automated and rely as much as possible on the Microsoft supplied upgrade tools. It is impossible for a developer to review millions of lines of code by hand and hope that human error and fatigue doesn’t play a major factor in the resulting upgrade.

I need the person who did my customizations to do my upgrade – The talent and experience needed for a successful upgrade are not the same as those required to do customizations in Dynamics NAV. It is more important to work with someone who knows upgrades so that your customizations will be preserved when you move to your new NAV solution.

Why upgrade?

Upgrading is one of the best investments you’ll ever make. Done right, an upgrade can bring real business value. When you upgrade, you can take advantage of new features, platform, and fixes to previous versions. Upgrading also helps you stay in compliance, increase productivity with more advanced software technology, improve visibility, protect your data, and grow and expand your business. The result: lower costs, more opportunities, and a more competitive position.

Now is the time to upgrade … Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 is here

If your organization uses NAV and hasn’t upgraded lately, now is the time. Dynamics NAV 2016 delivers breakthrough innovations in the software and in deployment options, such as a Web Client, SharePoint client, Azure, refined RoleTailored capabilities, secure web service calls, bank integration, Office 365 integration, and more. Discover ways to reduce the cost of upgrading to Dynamics NAV 2016. at
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NAV on Clound

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 – Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016(formerly Microsoft Navision) is the most recent version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, delivering comprehensive business management functionality for small and midsize businesses with new enhancements for improved business intelligence and analytical functionality. Connect all the moving parts of your organization, giving you better visibility into and control over what’s going on in your business. Try Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 today.

Benefits of Microsoft Dynamics NAV “In the Cloud”

1. Lowered Upfront Cost:

State-of-the-art technology is what every organization wants. However, the upfront investment may be a cost barrier to many businesses, especially small and mid-sized organizations. Since no additional hardware is needed, and payment is made monthly, businesses can save a huge initial cost. This is a cost savings which can be reallocated to business operations and used to fund business growth. Having no upfront investment in either hardware or software allows Enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) to relieve a company’s financial situation and helps to enhance the cash flow.

2. Less Need of Internal IT Staff and Support:

By outsourcing software to a SaaS provider, organizations would need fewer internal IT personnel. Instead of assisting user support and maintaining aging infrastructure, internal IT personnel can concentrate on improving the day-to-day technical operations and making strategic decisions.

3. Peace of Mind:

Some businesses may lack internal IT staff to support software and some may feel the maintenance of IT infrastructure is complex and time-consuming. However, as a SaaS provider hosts the software, they handle all the tasks, including server, server support, licensing, maintenance, data backups, and on-going IT support for you. The SaaS model leaves you peace of mind and allows you to focus more on core competencies to run your business.

4. True Flexibility:

Microsoft Dynamics NAV in the cloud enables you to save more by giving you the flexibility to adjust the total number of user licensing. Since subscription fee is charged monthly based on per user, you can easily change the number of users every month to fit personnel situations and avoid the expenditure of unused licensing.

5. Global Availability:

Through Internet, SaaS enables users to access Dynamics NAV anytime and anywhere. As long as there is Internet, businesses benefit from better business mobility and global availability, which lead to enhanced productivity and increased control of information.

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