Does all the talk around AI make you think of futuristic science fiction movies? Maybe you think it’s not for you or it’s too complicated. Good news — It’s NOT too complicated! AI is changing the way we do business and making things easier. For businesses like yours, leveraging AI in your enterprise ERP can lead to significant competitive advantages. Boyer and Associates specializes in guiding businesses like yours through AI implementations and tools. Our team of experts work closely with your business to identify key areas where AI can provide the most value and impact. We offer end-to-end solutions, from initial consultation and strategic planning to deployment and ongoing support. By leveraging our extensive experience … [Read more...] about The Guide for Transforming Your Business with Enterprise AI
What’s new in Dynamics 365 FSCM spring 2025
Your 2025 release wave 1 roadmap for Microsoft ERPAre you ready for what's coming to your Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management system (F&SCM)? Microsoft's 2025 Release Wave 1 is rolling out between April and September 2025, and honestly, it's packed with some game-changing features that could transform how your team works every day. Visit the Microsoft site for more details on planned release information. As your trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner, we at Boyer & Associates have been diving deep into these updates, and we're excited to share what we think will make the biggest impact for our clients. Let's walk through the highlights together—and more importantly, discuss how these changes will … [Read more...] about What’s new in Dynamics 365 FSCM spring 2025
8 business-enhancing benefits of integrating Dynamics 365 FSCM and Azure DevOps
Most businesses customize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (previously Finance & Operations) environment. However, few follow a clear-cut process for development and implementation.In the past, many developers used what we like to call traditional (or manual) ways to handle software development and implementation. Examples include using the Waterfall methodology, Microsoft Project or even Excel for tracking projects. Manual methods like these lacked communication, were error prone, and relied on linear and sequential processes. Manual approaches led to longer development cycles and made it challenging to accommodate changes once a project started. Luckily, technology has evolved quite a bit over the … [Read more...] about 8 business-enhancing benefits of integrating Dynamics 365 FSCM and Azure DevOps
Unlocking the Power of Rebate Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM
How many people does it take in your business to manage rebates, deductions, and royalties? In the intricate world of finance and supply chain management, all these play an essential role in shaping your business’s success, but managing them can be daunting without the right tools and strategies. This is where the power of rebate management in Dynamics 365 can help.Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (F&SCM) offers a comprehensive Rebate Management module that centralizes and streamlines these processes. It ensures that businesses can maintain control and oversight over financial transactions effortlessly. By centralizing rebate, deduction, and royalty processing in one unified platform, businesses can … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Power of Rebate Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM
From reactive to predictive maintenance with D365 Supply Chain
When was the last time your production schedule went exactly as planned? If you're like most manufacturing executives, unexpected equipment failures have become an unwelcome constant—disrupting operations, inflating costs, and keeping maintenance teams in perpetual firefighting mode. The good news? This reactive cycle doesn't have to be your reality.Today's smart manufacturers are shifting from "fix it when it breaks" to "prevent it from breaking." Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management is making this transformation more accessible than ever. Let's explore how predictive maintenance can revolutionize your operations and why D365 is the platform to make it happen.The predictive maintenance revolution: why … [Read more...] about From reactive to predictive maintenance with D365 Supply Chain
Six Advantages of Finance and Sales Integration
Having a seamless finance and sales integration is fundamental to sustaining and growing any business. With the integration of these two ERP and CRM powerhouses, businesses gain efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ultimately improve profitability.Microsoft’s tech stack allows for a seamless integration between ERP powerhouse Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management and its CRM counterpart, Dynamics 365 Sales.Boyer recently hosted a webinar titled "Better Together - Dynamics 365 Finance and Sales." In this webinar we explored the following six key advantages of leveraging this finance and sales integration:1. Single Source of TruthAt the heart of Microsoft Dynamics’ sales and finance integration lies … [Read more...] about Six Advantages of Finance and Sales Integration
Unlocking automation efficiency with invoice capture in FSCM
If your business is drowning in stacks of paper invoices and manual data entry, you're not alone, but there is hope. Our team helps businesses everywhere turn to innovative solutions like Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. The invoice capture in FSCM can help you streamline operations and reduce errors. Give your data entry person a break and create efficiencies in your AP team. Learn more about invoice capture, its benefits, and how we can help you implement it in your organization to save time and money. Watch a short demo video.What is invoice capture?Invoice capture refers to the use of technology to automatically extract data from invoices, whether they are in paper or digital format. You've heard … [Read more...] about Unlocking automation efficiency with invoice capture in FSCM
My perspective: Microsoft ERP wins at IMTS
I'm Matthew Gaalswyk from Boyer & Associates. I recently attended the IMTS 2024 manufacturing conference in Chicago, IL and wanted to share some of my thoughts and insights on the event. The experience was nothing short of incredible, with four massive halls packed with over 1.2 million square feet of cutting-edge exhibits. It was a playground of the latest advancements in technology and innovation, all aimed at revolutionizing the manufacturing world. Amidst all the excitement, one thing became crystal clear to me — No matter how impressive the other technology, it’s the right ERP system that truly maximizes its potential.Marvels of Robotics and AutomationIf you haven’t had the chance to attend this amazing event, I … [Read more...] about My perspective: Microsoft ERP wins at IMTS
Using Microsoft Dual-Write for Supply Chain Management
How to harness the power of this data integration automationIf you haven’t heard of Microsoft Dual-Write for supply chain management, you’re in for a treat. If you already know of it, then this blog will serve to illustrate just how much value you can get from cranking up the seamless flow of information across departments in your business. Dual-Write technology is a pivotal piece in the Dynamics 365 ecosystem that automates data integration between Dynamics 365 applications and Common Data Service. This innovative technology is making waves, especially in the domain of supply chain management, where it orchestrates a symphony of efficiency and collaboration.What Exactly is Microsoft Dual-Write?Microsoft Dual-Write is an application … [Read more...] about Using Microsoft Dual-Write for Supply Chain Management
Extracting value from your supply chain with Dynamics 365 F&SCM
Every business wants to deliver products and services to customers efficiently and profitably. However, many businesses face challenges in managing their supply chain. How can businesses overcome these challenges and drive more value from their supply chain?One option is Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (F&SCM), a cloud-based ERP solution that enables businesses to have better visibility, agility, and optimization of their supply chain. It also supports customizations and integrations with third-party applications and partners.To understand the benefits and costs of investing in Dynamics 365 F&SCM, Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a total economic impact study. The study outlined how five … [Read more...] about Extracting value from your supply chain with Dynamics 365 F&SCM
