The estimate came together perfectly. The numbers worked. The customer approved the quote. And then, somewhere between that signed approval and the invoice, the margin quietly disappeared. If that pattern feels familiar, you're not alone. For commercial printers, packaging companies, and label manufacturers, the estimate is often the most controlled moment in the entire job lifecycle. Everything after it is where profitability gets decided, and where most print operations have the least visibility. Key Takeaways Print profitability most commonly erodes during the handoff from quote to production order, during scheduling, on the shop floor, and in post-job analysis.The root cause is disconnected systems that require manual re-entry or allow … [Read more...] about From Quote to Cash: Why Print Profitability Breaks Down After the Estimate
Meet Jennifer Bonenfant: Business Central Expert & ERP Lead
A CPA turned Business Central expert is the new ERP Practice Lead for Boyer & Associates. Jennifer Bonenfant brings more than 30 years of finance and ERP experience, combining deep accounting knowledge, delivery leadership and real-world customer perspective.Bonenfant began her career as an auditor and controller in the 1990s. At each new role, her employers asked her to support internal ERP implementations. In 1999, she helped modernize the operations of the University of Virginia Fund and Alumni Association, advocating for the selection of Navision (now Dynamics NAV).“I was an early adopter. … I saw the product grow, and we used every corner of it. It was great,” Bonenfant said. She was a key part of the … [Read more...] about Meet Jennifer Bonenfant: Business Central Expert & ERP Lead
