Executive Summary Microsoft has introduced a specific mechanism for ISV (Independent Software Vendor) documentation to be discoverable and usable by Copilot's Chat feature in Dynamics 365 Business Central. The core mechanism works as follows: Copilot reads the help property from the ISV's app.json manifest file, then uses Bing Search to find and retrieve publicly available documentation at that URL. This documentation is used as grounding data to answer user questions abou

I think we all have experienced the impact project management can have on the projects we work in. Good project management can make hard projects really rewarding to work in. But there is also a chance that bad project management can make even small and easy projects fail. So who is responsible when a project fails? Very seldom it is simply one person or role to blame, but often a heavy burden lies on the shoulders of the project manager. So I have tried to list 10 possible p

We are getting close to the year-end, so what is more natural at this time of the year than to blog about tasks that we typically perform as a part of our year-end procedures? Traditionally, one of those is physical inventory counting. I must admit that I advocate for cycle counting of smaller parts of your inventory regularly through the year instead of doing one large physical inventory at the end of the year. But I can return to that topic in a later post. In this blog pos

Here in Norway, we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve on the 24th of December. That day also happens to be my birthday. So I am used to celebrating my birthday without having the whole day being only about me. We also have a saying that is often used when something really great happens in your life : “This feels like birthday and Christmas at the same time”. Though I do understand the intention behind the saying, I am pretty sure that the person who came up with, it is not

Investing in a new ERP system is a critical decision to make and if your project does not succeed, it can influence your business really hard. So how do you make sure it goes right and that you achieve what you want with your new system? I will try to list 10 of the most important things you need to think about to launch and complete a successful ERP project. Many of you will probably expect to find – “Choosing the right system” – as no. 1 on the list. But I have chosen not t

This is part 1 in the series of – “Is setting up Business Central something I can do myself?” I assume that you have already acquired your Business Central licence and that you can log into your Business Central tenant at https://businesscentral.dynamics.com/ . If not – please read my article on how you can get your Business Central licence. Should you just jump into the software and try to get started by trial and error? Definitely not. There is some basic information you n

Or you could also, ”as I am an AL developer, do I need to know anything about Business Central functionality?” I think the answer to both those questions are yes. As consultants, we need to know something about how the development process around Business Central is. In my opinion, that will simply make you able to deliver better Business Central projects. It will make the discussions with your developer easier because you have some kind of common ground for discussion. But ho

If you as an end-user or system administrator can set up your Business Central environment yourself is a question that there is not an easy yes or no answer to. For most businesses using Business Central, the most common scenario is to engage with the partner you purchase the licence from to have them help you to get started, assist you in setting up the system and migrating data to make you able to run your business in Business Central. But if we look at where Microsoft is i

What can you expect from Business Central as your ERP system? Business Central is a powerful and function rich system that can help you drive your business and help your ability to manage your business processes. Business Central is a module-based system, even though the modules are tightly integrated. To help you get an overview of the functionality in the system, I have created a list of all the modules and the key business processes that each module covers. Financial manag

Business Central is Microsoft’s ERP offering for small and medium-sized business. It is possible to run Business Central both on-premise on your own servers or run it as a cloud-based service. There is no doubt that Microsoft is pushing the product in the cloud direction, so new customers should really have solid arguments for not running Business Central in the cloud. Business Central is not sold as a self-service, so you will need to purchase your Business Central licence t

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The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central products market share is rapidly growing. That also means that the demand for skilled consultants are also growing. So if you want to get into the ERP consulting business, I think you should consider starting your career working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. In this post, I try to give some advice that I hope you will be useful for people who have just started working with Business Central. The mind of a new Business

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a comprehensive business management solution designed for small to medium-sized enterprises. It integrates various business functions into a single platform, allowing organizations to streamline operations, improve productivity, and gain valuable insights. In this blog post, we will explore the key features of Business Central, how they can benefit your organization, and practical examples of their application. What is Microsoft Dyna

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a powerful tool for businesses looking to streamline their operations and enhance productivity. However, navigating its vast features can be overwhelming for new users. Fortunately, there are numerous resources available to help users maximize their experience with this software. In this post, we will explore the top resources that can assist Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users in their journey. Understanding Microsoft Dyna