ERP eCommerce Integration Cuts the Cost of Order Management

Six people, 1,000 SKUs, and up to 400 orders a day. Impossible you say? Don’t tell Bryan Dickess that! As owner and general manager of Mike’s Archery, Bryan found nChannel and with it a way to manage costs and still grow his business 10% annually.

The company receives orders by phone, through their online store, on eBay, in their physical store and through a dedicated, grant-driven website in partnership with (more…)

How “Mastering” Data in Microsoft Dynamics RMS and GP Overcomes Multi-Channel Sales Challenges

Let’s say that you just started as the new IT guru for a local manufacturer. This manufacturer has Microsoft Dynamics GP and three separate sales channels:

• An internal sales force that sells to wholesale customers
• A POS system (Microsoft Dynamics RMS) for their ten physical stores where they sell to consumers
• A website (powered by an eCommerce solution like Magento) where they sell to everyone

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A Look at the Top Microsoft Dynamics NAV Blogs

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system for mid-sized organizations that is easy to configure, fast to implement and simple to use. Even if you work with a highly specialized organization, Dynamics NAV can be catered to meet your industry-specific needs. Simplify your business, increase productivity, make smart decisions and more with the implementation of Dynamics NAV.

We’ve compiled a list of the best Dynamics NAV blogs and communities out there to help make your experience with the product even better. Even while you’re busy running your company, the tips and tricks in these blogs will save you time and improve your processes. If you use Microsoft Dynamics GP, feel free to review our top Dynamics GP Blogs article.
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Herschel Supply Manages Thousands of eCommerce Orders in Five Months Using nChannel Connector

Web-based multiple channel management impacts the successful growth of companies

COLUMBUS, OH, April 10, 2013 – nChannel, creator of cloud-based multi-channel management platform and exhibitor at this week’s Magento Imagine 2013 conference, is pleased to announce that The Herschel Supply Company has selected to use nChannel’s Magento and Microsoft Dynamics GP connectors to integrate their eCommerce and fulfillment systems. nChannel, in conjunction with Tacit Management Consulting, began the integration in November just in time to help Herschel streamline their fulfillment process for their critical holiday season. As a growing company, Herschel knew that continuing to manually entering eCommerce orders into their ERP system could bottleneck their growth. As a result of their nChannel integration Hershel has been able to process and fulfill thousands of orders across North America since November. (more…)

Four Things You Missed by Not Going to Convergence 2013

1. Building a Network of MS Dynamics Resources

Convergence is truly a networking event. With over 11,500 attendees in the Microsoft Dynamics community, if you didn’t attend Convergence 2013 you missed a valuable opportunity to learn first-hand from their real world experience. Exhibitors generated business at this show not by collecting leads, but by establishing relationships. The message from Convergence 2013 is that it isn’t about quantity of leads it’s all about the quality of leads. Convergence is the place to plant seeds for long-term business relationships.

If you have a question about MS Dynamics, Convergence 2013 was the event to get face-to-face time with Microsoft experts to solve those issues causing problems back home. In addition, attendees were able to select from over 100 instructor-led classes and roundtable sessions that help them get educated and get answers. (more…)