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Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Inventory Status: Important Enhance...

March 10, 2016

In an earlier article we introduced the inventory status functionality in AX 2012 R3 and showed a Quality order scenario...

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Time-Saving Tech Tip: Sorting lookups in Microsoft Dynamics GP 20...

March 10, 2016

A new feature in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 reduces the number of clicks it takes to get your work done. Users have...

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Managing Governance, Risk and Compliance With ERP

March 8, 2016

For the financial executive, issues of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) weigh heavy on the mind. The cost of non-compliance...

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Leverage Tools You Already Own to Share Dynamics GP Data Beyond t...

March 7, 2016

Now that year-end close activities are behind us, let’s turn our attention to another hot topic as spring approaches –...

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Adaptive Webinar – 5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Excel

March 7, 2016

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Sikich Named Best Place to Work in Indiana

March 4, 2016

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — March 4, 2016 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional services firm specializing in accounting, technology and advisory...

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A Board Member’s Checklist for Succession Planning

March 3, 2016

There has been an increase in demand for business succession planning services as the baby boomer generation retires and ownership...

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3 Tips for Microsoft Dynamics Products – March 2016 Edition...

March 2, 2016

Setting up Special Customer Note Alerts Often times, we want users to be alerted with special customer notes. Here is a...

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Sikich Receives Honors for Workplace and Community Initiatives

February 23, 2016

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — February 23, 2016 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional services firm specializing in accounting, technology and advisory...

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Master Planning: the Item Coverage wizard

February 22, 2016

"Master planning/Set up/Item setup" will get us to the screen below. It is a very useful screen but can be confusing....

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Hagler Systems: Client Spotlight

February 19, 2016

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Infographic: Manufacturing Projects vs. Construction Projects

February 10, 2016

Manufacturing Projects vs. Construction Projects - What's the Difference?  And does it matter, from an ERP perspective? The answer is, yes....

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[White Paper] Eliminate Shadow IT with IT Co-Sourcing

February 10, 2016

What doesn't the IT Department do at a company? With technology being used in every aspect of every role at an...

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Phantom BOMs in Microsoft Dynamics AX: Their Role in MRP and Cost...

February 10, 2016

Phantoms are a very common phenomenon in manufacturing. We should use the term ‘Phantom BOMs' as a more precise description...

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7 Smart Starts for AX 7 – #7

February 10, 2016

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Technology

Azure vs. AWS: Which Cloud is Right for You?

February 5, 2016

There’s been a lot of talk about choosing the right cloud service offering. However when it comes to the top...

Manufacturing

How to Avoid a Manufacturing Costing Collision

February 4, 2016

Manufacturers are often too familiar with the struggles between the shop floor and the back office, particularly when it comes...

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Survey Reveals Surprising Trends in Succession Planning

January 29, 2016

Ensuring the company is in good financial health, processes are optimized, customers satisfied and sales growing are a few of...

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Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: Manufacturing Projects vs Con...

January 20, 2016

There are fundamental differences between manufacturing and construction projects from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system perspective. In a manufacturing project,...

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Sikich LLP Elects Eight New Partners

January 13, 2016

Promotions span firm’s accounting and advisory service areas NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Jan. 13, 2016 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional services...

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Business Valuation Methods

January 13, 2016

There are many reasons a business owner may want or need a business valuation – including negotiating a merger or...

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Key Considerations in Succession Planning

January 11, 2016

Some business owners do not consider the fact that their largest and most important asset is their business. Of course...

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Blair Lock, CEO, Coapt (medical devices)

January 5, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHaGUoiGzUw "(It's like) hanging out with a great group of friends..."- Blair Lock, co-founder

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Sikich Named One of Chicago Area’s Top Workplaces

December 16, 2015

Leading professional services firm receives positive feedback from employees NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Dec. 16, 2015 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional...

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Redeliberations on Phase 1 of FASB NFP Financial Statement Exposu...

December 16, 2015

On December 11, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) discussed the following issues in Phase 1 of redeliberations of...

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Business Valuation Fast Facts

December 11, 2015

Most business owners will have a valuation conducted a handful of times throughout their career. For this reason, there is...

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[How To] 1099 Processing in Dynamics GP

December 10, 2015

Okay, maybe 1099 processing does not make everyone want to sing, but it should not fill you with angst either. First...

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Do You Know if Your Life Insurance Policy is Over-The-Hill?

December 8, 2015

Studies show that most Americans are underinsured. On the same token, I have one client who bought a policy 17...

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Forecast Using a “Planning BOM”

December 2, 2015

Configured products are typically not forecasted on the finished item level because of the great diversity of configurations available. A...

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Dynamics AX 2012 | Purchasing RFQ Functionality Details

December 2, 2015

The Purchasing RFQ is very useful functionality but it is not the easiest to get comfortable with. Some navigations are...