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Job Manager RTC Training released

Rick Baxter — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:24:02 +0000

We are pleased to announce the completion of our Job Manager 2009 RTC Training Class.

We have re-recorded all the segments from the Classic and added many new topics to assist new end-users launch their Job Manager installation correctly.

This class is also ideal for our Classic customers who are upgrading from a previous version of NAV to the newer Role Tailored Client. (RTC) You will find this new user interface is much quicker to navigate, and gives much greater access to the underlying data.

When you order “Job Manager Training” you now receive both the Classic Version and the RTC Version for the one low price.

Warning: The Job Manager class is very detailed and we estimate that a new user will take between 2 and 3 days to complete the learning segments.

Even if you are not going to use the Estimating part of Job Manager we still encourage you to watch this section. Some time in the future you might work into utilizing the Estimating capabilities of Job Manager.

You can order on-line, by phone, or use the ‘contact us’ option to request more information.

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FORMS to PAGES

Rick Baxter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:35:25 +0000

If you are using Dynamics NAV “Classic” Version, you need to start to learn about the Transformation Process to move to the next wave of NAV Versions. Microsoft is moving to all RTC (Role Tailored Client) in the next 2 years. You need to understand how to do this. Or at least, understand what your NAV Consultant will be doing to assist you in the transformation.

I have just completed an in-depth Webinar on the procedure to transform your Classic FORMS to PAGES in Role Tailored Client. I will share this information freely, but I hope you will consider doing business with Cost Control Software.

The replay is now posted to our Webinar/Replay section of this web site. Scroll down to the Development section to enjoy this 70 min Webinar.

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Bill of Lading

Rick Baxter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:11:24 +0000

We are pleased to announce that a simple to use “Bill of Lading” has been added to our Foundation Pack features. This BOL works directly from the “Posted Shipment Document”. You just add the Line items description, Weight per Package, Number of Packages. The Carrier description is built into the report.

The price of Foundation Pack has not changed with the addition of this new feature.

If you would like a PDF Sample of the finished document just replay here or send Rick and e-mail request.

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Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Announcement

Rick Baxter — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:19:12 +0000

Today, Microsoft is announcing the upcoming release of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 scheduled for Q4 of CY2010.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 is a major and significant release for Microsoft Dynamics NAV and will deliver on our software-plus-services vision and include integration to Microsoft Dynamics CRM and online payment service – both originally planned for Microsoft Dynamics NAV “7”. Because of the immense investment in new architecture for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009, we are able to provide even more benefits for you and your customers by bringing a new feature set to market quicker than scheduled.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 in Brief

The features in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 include:

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Integration. Integration to Microsoft Dynamics CRM on-premise as well as Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. The integration will support Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and upcoming Microsoft Dynamics CRM 5.0.

Online Payment Service for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This enables customers to process payment transactions from the Microsoft Dynamics NAV interface across multiple channels, including e-commerce, point of sale and call center transactions. The Payment Service works with leading payment processing services and all major credit cards. Payment services are subject to local availability.
RoleTailored Client Access for Remote and Roaming Users. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 supports direct access from the Microsoft Dynamics NAV RoleTailored client over the Internet. This allows for remote or roaming users to take advantage of the richness of the RoleTailored interface and the many integration features connected to local resources, such as the operating system and Microsoft Office. This reduces the complexity and overhead compared with using other applications such as Citrix Systems and Terminal Services, enhancing the quality of experience, especially for hosting partners offering cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics NAV deployments.
Microsoft Application Virtualization support. The Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 RoleTailored interface can be deployed using Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) technology. This provides a better experience for the end user as all integration with local applications is done on the desktop. It also cuts IT costs by centrally managing Microsoft Dynamics NAV client installations with automatic deployment to the desktop after an update.
Windows 7 User Experience Improvements. Through Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2, jump lists can be used to open recently accessed customers and vendors for increased business productivity and efficiency, and the icon overlay functionality provides information on system events and status streamlined with the Windows 7 user experience.
Treemap visualization. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 showcases the possibilities around business data visualizations abilities in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1 or later versions through rich ad hoc data visualization. It provides treemap analysis that enables the comparison of any two values, for example sales and profits, as well as manufacturing visualization, which increases business productivity and business insight.

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Billing options for Job Manager

Rick Baxter — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:54:07 +0000

Check this out. We have identified 8 different types of Invoices that Customers ask for. Knowing which one is right for you is difficult to identify.

Cost Control to the rescue. We have listed all EIGHT on the “Job Billing” Web Page. We (Ben) have also recorded a short video that shows how each of them works. It is up to the end-user to now select which method works the best for them.

I hope this page helps you identify the correct procedure for you. As always, when in doubt, give Cost Control Software a call.

View the 8 Billing Options here.

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Inventory Accuracy with Automatic Cycle Counting

Rick Baxter — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:51:56 +0000

A very common complaint from end-users is that they can’t trust the computer to deliver accurate Qty on Hand information. They don’t trust the computer. They would rather walk out to the storage area and look before they commit delivery to a customer.

Yet is seems so simple: Receive into Inventory and the Qty goes up. Sell out of Inventory and the Qty goes down. So what is the problem? 99.9% of the time it is a human problem.

Potential errors:
a. Wrong Items are entered. (+ or -)
b. Wrong quantities are entered.
c. Receiving to the wrong Location or SKU.
d. Item Usage not being recorded.
e. Location Transfers not getting entered.

If you are doing “write down” of Inventory each year, the real problem is that usage is not getting recorded as you go. So at the end of the year during a physical a big discrepancy is discovered and COGS takes a big one time hit to make it right. I submit to you, it is better to catch it early and fill the leak.

If you are doing “Cycle Counting”, let me recommend Cost Control’s “Automatic Cycle Counting” Granule. This Granule will enable you to spot problems much earlier. Don’t wait until year end, do a weekly quick count of the next 40 items. Let Auto Cycle Count tell you what items need to be counted, do the count, record the adjustment, and then try to figure out why there were any discrepancies.

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Job Planning Lines

Job Manager Web Coaching now One-on-One

Rick Baxter — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:53:53 +0000

We are pleased to announce that for our Job Manager End-Users, you can now take our JM 2009 Class on a one-on-one basis. This means you can set the start date, and you can set the frequency of the sessions.

If you would like to know more, just give Rick a call. He is the instructor and knows all about the class.

Click here to learn about our “Web Coaching” for Job Manager.

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Visual Drag and Drop Graphical Finite Scheduling

Rick Baxter — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:17:18 +0000

We have just added Graphical Finite Scheduling to our Product Line.
I encourage you review your own “Scheduling” needs and decide if a Scheduling
solution would you save you time and improve your operations on the shop floor.

Here are the deciding factors:
1. You have 8 or more Machine Centers or Work Centers to be scheduled.
2. These Work Centers are busy 80% of the Day.
3. Often Job Tasks are backed up 2 or 3 operations deep at a Machine.
4. Constraints such as Time, People, or Inventory could delay operations.
5. You now use a “White Board” to move Tasks around.
6. You want to pay “What if” without touching the current schedule.If these are issues to you, then call us.
We have a solution, and it works with your Dynamics NAV Software.

Click Image to Watch

Click the Image to watch a Full 60 min Demonstration of Graphical Drag & Drop Scheduling.

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Job Planning Lines

Web Coaching now available for “Job Manager” customers

Rick Baxter — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:02:14 +0000

Cost Control Software has added “Web Coaching” for Job Manager. This is not a “Home Study Class”, it is LIVE Web Coaching with Rick Baxter.

Rick will be teaching Job Manager in 8 Easy to Follow Sessions.

Get more information at this link: Job Manager Web Coaching Program.

Next Series Starts: February 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM EST

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