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User Group World Tour: Q&A with Attendee Poul Kjaer

By Delaney Freer
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“ In a rapidly changing environment like Dynamics, you need to update yourself frequently. And this event offers broad opportunities for that.” – Poul Kjaer, CEO of Pipol A/S   In case you missed it, the User Group World Tour for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central & Dynamics NAV is headed to Copenhagen towards the end of the month, and is a great opportunity for all BC/NAV users and partners to come together to hear from Microsoft, network with peers, and learn about the latest product updates. BCUG/NAVUG was given the opportunity to speak with Poul Kjaer , CEO of Pipol A/S, to learn more about how his experience at the ...
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User Group World Tour: Q&A with Eva Dupont (Microsoft)

By Angie Stahlmann
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"The User Group World Tour is about users sharing experiences with other users, no matter which version they are running back home."  - Eva Dupont, Senior Content Program Manager at Microsoft The User Group World Tour for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central & Dynamics NAV is your one-stop shop to gain exclusive access to Microsoft, hear what best practices others are using to overcome their everyday system challenges, and learn what’s next for D365 BC/NAV. BCUG/NAVUG visited with Eva Dupont , Senior Content Program Manager at Microsoft , to learn more about her experience at the User Group World Tour stop in Amsterdam this ...
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Does your Lanham Eship calculate Declared Value Charges Properly

By Michael Heatherly
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We were reviewing our Electronic invoice down loaded from UPS and noted we were being billed $1.05 per hundred prior to incentives for Declared Value Charges. I called UPS to inquire why were  being overcharged.  They indicated the tariff published at the end of December 2018 effective in 2019 raised the rate from 90 cents per hundred dollars of declared value, to $1.05. Our Var uploaded a corrected rate mode from Lanham this morning.  Have others encountered this situation? Here is the column legend for the UPS bill if you want to see what your were invoiced. AW  Basis Value AZ    Incentive Amount BA    Net Amount (Gross up Invcentive + Net)/ Basis ...
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Nominate a BCUG/NAVUG Champion!

By Laura Gariano
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In honor of National Volunteer Month, this April 2019 we are excited to have launched a special opportunity to shine a light on the people who inspire us and make a difference in the BCUG/NAVUG community. The  BCUG/NAVUG Champion  spotlight program celebrates exceptional User Group members who share their knowledge and passion for Dynamics 365 BC/Dynamics NAV, providing meaningful learning and experiences for their User Group peers. Tell us about a volunteer in your User Group community who has impacted your work by helping you solve an issue, maximize the performance of your Dynamics product, improve operations, overcome obstacles, or achieve ...
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What i learned from summit emea, bc day in amsterdam

By Franz Kalchmair
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i visited amsterdam the first time in my life, it was also the first summit i joined. the event is quite well organized, but there are to less nibbles for coffee break. but that is not so the point. so what is the point? a bit surprisingly many sessions were a kind of a marketing show from and for ISVs and/or partners. this can be interesting, if someone has a special interest in the products of the ISV, but it's not really interesting for the public, for people who are interested in news about BC in general. or ... power bi is a quite interesting tool and it's nice, that someone can make basic analysis reporting for BC data, but it's not specific BC. what ...
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Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central Licensing Initiatives and April Deadlines

By Debbie Clark
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https://qixas.com/microsoft-dynamics-nav-business-central-licensing-initiatives-and-april-deadline
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What is a Summit N.A. RFP?

By Mark Rhodes
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I'm glad you asked! Planning for our 12th annual Summit has begun, and if you run Business Central or NAV at your organization, you could lead a session at the conference! This year's Summit North America (the “N.A.”) will be October 14-18 in Orlando, Florida, and your User Group Programming Committee is looking for fresh ideas and new faces via our Request for Proposals (the “RFP”). It's our method of collecting session ideas and speakers so the Programming Committee can review and assemble a truly valuable conference agenda, and you can access it here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UGSummitNA2019 .  We want to hear from you! If you're thinking ...
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How to Review & Update your BCUG/NAVUG Privacy Settings & Discussion Signature

By Marghet Hager
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Here on BCUG/NAVUG, you can control what information shows to others on your BCUG/NAVUG profile! Reviewing your BCUG/NAVUG profile privacy settings periodically will allow you to understand what information of yours is viewable on our site and allow you to protect your information. To access your privacy settings, go to your BCUG/NAVUG profile and click on MY SETTINGS>PRIVACY SETTINGS. What are my Privacy Setting options? You can set your information to four different settings: Public: This will allow anyone, even those who is not logged into BCUG/NAVUG, to view this information Members Only: This will only allow people who have a BCUG/NAVUG ...
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For The Love of NAV!

By Holly Kutil
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For The Love of NAV! Success & the Admin!             By Holly T. Kutil 02/14/19 I am grateful for a dear friend and mentor in the NAV space, Cynthia Priebe, it was our first encounter back in 2008 that sparked the flame that ignited into the blaze of passion I have for our beloved ERP we have called Navision, NAV and now Business Central.   It was a simple encounter where she pointed out that typing "t" in a date field would fill in the current date of 02/14/19 or "today's" date.  That tip sure seems like a small thing, but when you work in an ERP and type in the date 02/14/19 more than 100 times a day . . . It becomes a "BIG" thing!   That ...
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A Successful Admin Is Not An Island!

By Holly Kutil
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A Successful Admin Is Not An Island! Success & the Admin!             By Holly T. Kutil 01/30/19   If you are an ERP Administrator and you find yourself sitting in a corner office or the basement, (depends on how much your boss likes you) looking out the window or staring at a computer monitor, waiting for the rest of the employees to knock on your door, I am here to tell you that you are doing it wrong.  If you have not found a group of ERP Administrators to network with on a regular basis, again you are doing it wrong.  An admin cannot live on an island and cannot do it alone so today we are going to talk about how to thrive and not just survive!  ...
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My Role as the Gatekeeper

By Holly Kutil
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My Role as the Gatekeeper Success & the Admin!             By Holly T. Kutil 01/16/19   I think it would be ridiculously entertaining to have a business card that read…Holly T. Kutil, Gatekeeper, don't you?  At first thought you may not think being the ERP Administrator and the Gatekeeper have anything to do with one another, but I am here to share my thoughts on just how this role relates to you as the ERP Administrator, your company and your partner.  The Gatekeeper, a person in charge of a gate, usually to identify, count, supervise, etc., the traffic or flow through it, a guardian, a monitor, a person who controls access. Is it starting ...
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D365 BC Subject Matter Expert Assistance

By Savanne Rogowski
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Hello BCUG!  My name is Savanne and I work for Celero Solutions - an IT company based out of Canada.  Our offices are located in Calgary AB, Regina Sask and Winnipeg MB.  Celero spent time in 2018 looking at ERP solutions and we believe  D365 Business Central is a best fit for the organization.  We have had extensive talks with Microsoft vendors, but those talks are on hold for the moment.  Before we move forward with D365 BC, we’d like to get some time with a non-vendor-affiliated consultant who has a wealth of experience in D365 BC (or D365 NAV, its predecessor).  The SME would be someone who could review our business requirements, help us build out a ...
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ERP systems are essential in ensuring compliance with food safety standards

By Vanessa Rodulfo
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Great Blog that I wanted to share in the community https://blog.columbusglobal.com/en-us/erp-systems-are-essential-in-ensuring-compliance-with-food-safety-standards ERP systems are essential in ensuring compliance with food safety standards February 07, 2019 Joshua Hatton February 07, 2019 With the continued threat and reality of food related illnesses and product recalls, food safety remains a high priority for consumers and produce processors. Today’s health conscious consumer not only prefers higher quality ingredients, but also an end product that meets their dietary preferences. A recent   Consumer ...
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UG Focus Comes Early in 2019

By Suzanne Scanlan
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User Group Focus 2019 - Houston, TX The annual BCUG | NAVUG Focus conference will take place in Houston, TX at the Royal Sonesta March 13-14, 2019. This is a popular event with Dynamics users to immerse themselves in focused, deep-dive training sessions. Content for this year's event will be presented by Microsoft, MVPs, and Subject Matter Experts in 90-minute classroom sized sessions. There will also be strategically planned networking times so you can get the most out of this event by connecting with like minded individuals. Why you should join ArcherPoint at User Group Focus User Group Focus is a deep-dive training opportunity, comprised of 90-minute, ...
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ERP Admin…What is that?

By Holly Kutil
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  ERP Admin…What is that? Success & the Admin!             By Holly T. Kutil 01/19/19 Many titles are given to the role of ERP Administrator , such as the IT Manager, Business Analyst, System Manager or Admin, and in some companies CIO (Chief Information Officer) and of all of them past and present my favorite is NAV Admin.  I was fortunate to work at a company that saw the importance and necessity of employing someone to keep a finger on the pulse of the company’s heart beat through their ERP, technology, and automation.  Not all companies see the need for someone in that position or feel they have the luxury of allocating funds to this position ...
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Does your organization use Power BI, Power Apps, or Microsoft Flow?

By Kenzie Jenson
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Did you know we offer a full schedule of training courses for these products? Year-round we hold Academy training classes either virtually, on-site, or both. We’re bringing in the experts to deliver the knowledge and skills you need to leverage these products to their highest potential. Sign up for one of these spotlight classes or view the schedule of upcoming Power Academy classes here .   Academy - Design, build, test and implement your very own PowerApp! – Daniel Christian Academy - Getting Started with Power BI | 2 Day Workshop March 2019 – Christina Wheeler   Power UP! Event: Intro to PowerApps and Flow – unique, 2-day offering ...
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Success & the Admin!

By Holly Kutil
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Success & the Admin! The blank page before us. . .I always see the blank pages of the New Year as the greatest adventure yet to come!  With the onset of a new year, there are usually new budget, new goals, and a crispy clean new calendar.  The start of the New Year is a great time to reflect on your successes and opportunities from the past year and commit to making 2019 an epic year through the little daily action steps of continuous improvement. When we choose as human beings to become the administrators, managers, and leaders of our own lives both personally and professionally we can't help but inspire and encourage the world around us to choose to ...
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Success & the Admin!

By Holly Kutil
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Success & the Admin! The blank page before us. . .I always see the blank pages of the New Year as the greatest adventure yet to come!  With the onset of a new year, there are usually new budget, new goals, and a crispy clean new calendar.  The start of the New Year is a great time to reflect on your successes and opportunities from the past year and commit to making 2019 an epic year through the little daily action steps of continuous improvement. When we choose as human beings to become the administrators, managers, and leaders of our own lives both personally and professionally we can't help but inspire and encourage the world around us to choose ...
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Cumulative Updates of Business Central (on-Prem)

By Saurav Dhyani
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Hi All, There were so many rumors about Cumulative Updates for Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 365. One of the slides said Next update on Business Central 365 next big update will release in April 2019. After discussing with Microsoft on a support ticket - Microsoft has planned to release cumulative updates for Business Central (on-prem) and two Cumulative updates are available for everyone to download and use with our customers. Business central Cumulative updates are available for 19 localized versions and for W1.  Countries for which cumulative updates are released are listed below -  AT - Austria AU - Australia BE - Belgium CH - Switzerland CZ - ...
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New Community Features: Reply Email Notifications, Inline Replies, Save Posts as Drafts

By Marghet Hager
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We are excited to announce three new community features on the www.navug.com websites: new reply notifications, inline replies, and save a post as a draft. New Reply Notifications Participants will now receive a real-time email notification when there is a new reply on a discussion thread that you started or when there is a new post to which you’ve replied. You will see a star icon next to the title of the post that will be automatically filled in when you create or participate in a discussion. When the star is filled in, that means you will receive email notifications. Interested in following getting a notification on a thread that you did not ...
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