Dynamics AX

Feature Comparison: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is Microsoft’s most advanced offering to date, providing organizations with a unified platform that includes both ERP and CRM capabilities. It…

Business Central vs. Finance & Supply Chain Management: Which ERP is Your Next Best Step?

Many purchases today are not bought with the intent of keeping them forever. Maybe you trade in your smartphone every two years to get…

How to Keep Dynamics AX Running Smoothly

In the fast-paced world of business, organizations rely on efficient Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Dynamics AX (now known as Dynamics 365 Finance…

Your Questions Answered: Microsoft Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management Migration

Making the migration move from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management is a big decision with long-term implications for your…

Why Dynamics On-Premises Clients Should Migrate to 365 Now – Save Big on Licensing

Are you using Microsoft Dynamics AX, CRM, GP, SL, or NAV on-premises? If so, there are many reasons to upgrade and migrate to Dynamics…

D365 Cloud ERP 101: BI and Analytics Planning

As you set out on a new Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP project, it is very important to plan for and consider the role of…

4 Keys to Successful Change Management Planning for Your New D365 Cloud ERP

4 KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLANNING FOR YOUR NEW MICROSOFT D365 CLOUD ERP CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLANNING AS YOU CONSIDER UPGRADING YOUR ERP TO…

What Are the Benefits of Dynamics 365 Vs. Dynamics GP, NAV, and AX?

Microsoft developed Dynamics 365 (D365) to address client needs regardless of where their business is in its evolution. In the past, it had developed Dynamics…

Private Equity Company Powers Industry Transformation by Partnering with Sikich

Private Equity Company Powers Industry Transformation by Partnering with Sikich It’s well known that private equity firms work at an extremely fast pace….

MRP: Understanding ‘Directly Derived’ Planned Orders

Most Dynamics for Finance and Operations users (including AX 2012 R2 and R3 users!) will know that “directly derived” planned orders cannot be firmed….

Manufacturers: Prepare a Successful Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management

Manufacturers: Prepare for a Successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 MODERNIZING MANUFACTURING ON A DIGITAL FOUNDATION In today’s manufacturing industry, companies are facing unprecedented…

Manufacturing Execution and Advanced Warehousing

Manufacturing execution functionality handles the registration of actual hours for Production order routing operations. Theoretically a production order can go through Start and Report…

On-Premises to Online Transition Guide (Effective October 1, 2019)

On-premises to Online Transition Guide written and researched by Lee House and Debbie Altham, respectively DISCLAIMER All information contained herein is based on information…

Calculating Total Cost of Ownership Moving From AX to Dynamics 365

As good a source as any for this purpose, Wikipedia (abridged) defines the Gartner coined acronym, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), as a financial…

Explosion Options for Advanced Users of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AX 2012

The explosion screen is the well known “mini-MRP” in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) and AX 2012 that is available from…

Providing Work Instructions to Job Operators in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations and AX

In a typical manufacturing company, the factory personnel will have received training on the machines and tools they work with. Yet for the manufacturer…

How to Use Standard or ‘Master’ Routings in Microsoft Dynamics AX and D365 for Finance and Operations

In many manufacturing companies, even those with a lot of Engineer-to-Order, many routings are very similar or even identical. For example: a large number…

One Manufacturing Company’s Success Story Upgrading from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365

One of our clients is a manufacturer of complex, advanced machinery. Each product is unique—researched, developed, and manufactured to meet each customer’s specific needs….

Dynamics AX is Aging Fast. What’s the Best Way to Keep the Business Moving Forward?

If you’re running your business on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 or 2012, you are no doubt aware that both software products are approaching the…

Microsoft Has Extended Dynamics AX 2009 Mainstream Support

For those who are still using Dynamics AX 2009, we have some good news for you. Microsoft has extended mainstream support for this version…