Planning Your Dynamics GP Upgrade: What to Expect and How to Prepare
For many organizations across the United States, Microsoft Dynamics GP has long been a reliable backbone for financial management and operations. But as technology evolves and Microsoft continues to release new versions, upgrading your Dynamics GP system becomes not just a technical necessity—but a strategic business decision At Ascent Innovations LLC, we work closely with CFOs, Controllers, […]
Everything You Need to Know About a Dynamics GP Upgrade
Upgrading Microsoft Dynamics GP isn’t just about installing a new version—it’s a detailed, multi-step process that ensures your ERP system remains secure, efficient, and compatible with your business needs. At Ascent Innovations LLC, we understand that clients often ask, “Why does a GP upgrade take days?” or “What exactly happens during the upgrade?” This article breaks down the key components of a Dynamics GP upgrade to […]
Upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics GP: Why It Matters
Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) continues to be a trusted ERP solution, with over 15,000 active users. Over the years, Microsoft has released several versions, including GP 2015, GP 2016, GP 2018, GP 18.2, GP 18.3, and GP 18.4 (also known as GP 2022). The latest release is GP 18.5, referred to as GP […]
Consignment Inventory or Vendor-owned Inventory
Consignment inventory is an element of supply chain management in which the vendor inventory is held at the customer warehouse. The customer doesn’t pay for the goods until the goods are consumed, and in most cases, pays only the amount consumed. When receiving the inventory, the physical receipts and on-hand inventory transactions are posted in […]
Streamlining Supplier Management with Power Pages
The Manufacturing Supplier Challenge In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, supplier relationships are critical to ensuring smooth production, quality control, and on-time delivery. However, many manufacturers still rely on outdated, manual processes for managing supplier interactions—resulting in inefficiencies, delays, and errors. Common supplier management challenges include: Inefficient communication between manufacturers and suppliers. Lack of real-time visibility […]
What is ABC Analysis?
ABC analysis is the process of classifying the inventory into A, B and C classes based on their relative significance to business, either by their monetary value, utilization, carrying cost or any other factor. This allows leaders to allocate the company’s resources to maximize the efficiency.| https://www.ascent365.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bf463f6f-eb9f-4259-bf9e-f80048d3_3400.mp4 Class A: Very important for an organization. […]
Cross-Functional Workflow: Non-D365 Applications Need to Keep Up with D365
Implementing D365 Finance & Supply Chain is a major step in modernizing business operations, but it’s not the finish line—it’s just one leg of the race. If your legacy applications aren’t keeping up, you’re dropping the baton every time data moves between systems, undoing the speed and efficiency gains D365 was meant to provide. A […]
Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing
What Is Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing? Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing is a cloud-based solution designed specifically for manufacturers, helping them become more agile, efficient, and resilient. It brings together powerful tools like Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Power Platform to create a connected, intelligent manufacturing ecosystem. With built-in AI, IoT, and […]
What is Application Modernization?
The Business Case for Modernization Businesses today rely on custom-built applications to support critical operations, but many of these systems were developed years ago and struggle to keep up with modern cloud environments, AI integration, and automation needs. As technology advances, companies face a fundamental choice: modernize or fall behind. Legacy applications often introduce: Complexity […]
Automate work while on-the-go
In today’s, matrix management structure of the global workforce especially in newer industries, there is a need to inform and get approval of your absence (eg. vacation) so that your project managers are part of your scheduling decisions. We have used an example here of a Parallel Approval workflow, multiple persons are required to approve […]