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Reducing ERP Customization is one of the fastest ways to remove friction from your ERP. Fewer customizations mean easier upgrades, lower risk, and a system that can scale without breaking every time you change something.

Growth isn’t the problem for CPG brands—managing it is. The real challenge begins when retail, Amazon, and eCommerce channels all run on disconnected systems. A unified ERP for CPG brands brings order to the chaos, giving teams one source of truth for inventory, orders, and financials so they can scale without operational fire drills.

Choosing an aggressive ERP implementation timeline isn’t the problem—cutting the wrong corners is. Cloud ERP and tools like Dynamics 365 Business Central, AI, and automation can absolutely shrink your project schedule, but they don’t replace the hard work of requirements, process alignment, compliance, and testing. In this article, we break down where you can safely gain speed, which tasks you should never rush, and how to go live faster without creating post-go-live chaos.

Here’s a truth I learned as a kid watching rockets launch from the Florida coast: every successful mission depends on more than just the astronauts—it depends on the system guiding them. The same goes for today’s medical device manufacturers. In an industry where precision, safety, and timing can change lives,  you don’t just need innovation; you need control.   That’s where ERP for medical device manufacturing comes in. I’ve spent three decades helping companies tighten that

Copilot for Business Central is changing what it means to run an ERP. It’s not just about automating tasks anymore—it’s about understanding intent, predicting needs, and driving intelligent decisions. At Turnkey Technologies, we help businesses leverage Copilot’s embedded AI to transform workflows, connect data, and turn every user into a decision-maker.

In the fast-moving CPG industry, visibility can make or break your supply chain. When every process—production, logistics, and sales—runs on one connected ERP system, you gain real-time insight across your entire operation. Discover how modern ERP solutions help CPG leaders move from reacting to predicting, transforming chaos into clarity and visibility into agility.

Discover the hidden Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central features that boost efficiency and insight. From user security to profitability tracking and built-in analytics, these underrated tools can help your business make smarter, faster decisions every day.

The rise of the AI Agent is transforming ERP systems from reactive to intelligent. In Microsoft Dynamics 365, AI Agents don’t just automate tasks — they think, learn, and act, turning everyday processes into smarter, faster, data-driven decisions.

Chasing timesheets and expense reports drains profitability. Modern time and expense management software connects projects, billing, and accounting—giving professional services firms real-time visibility and faster cash flow. With tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you can move from manual tracking to confident, data-driven profitability.

Learn how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central calculates line-item Order and Receipt Dates using lead times and location handling setups.

Why ERP projects fail often comes down to people and process—not the technology itself. In this article, Christiano Gherardini highlights the most common pitfalls, from weak change management to poor data quality, and shares proven strategies to keep your ERP project on track.

Margins in professional services are tight—and without real-time visibility, they disappear fast. ERP changes that by consolidating projects, billing, and resource planning into one platform. Instead of reacting after profits are gone, firms can track performance, prevent leakage, and make proactive decisions that protect and grow margins.

Medical device manufacturing ERP software isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about survival in a highly regulated industry. From FDA compliance and ISO 13485 requirements to traceability, CAPA automation, and audit readiness, the right ERP system transforms risk into resilience. In this blog, we explore how cloud-based ERP like Microsoft Dynamics 365 empowers medical device manufacturers to maintain compliance, improve product quality, and accelerate time-to-market—without sacr

Creating macros in Business Central is easier than you think. This step‑by‑step tutorial shows you how to harness the Page Scripting feature to record a sales quote, save it as a YAML file, edit the script, and replay it to automatically create a sales order. You’ll discover how macros save time, which permissions you need, and why Turnkey’s method is great for automating repetitive tasks in Dynamics 365 Business Central.

A smarter supply chain isn’t just efficient—it’s resilient, agile, and ready for whatever comes next. Here’s how to build it.

Ditch spreadsheets. Discover how Dynamics 365 Business Central helps consumer goods companies streamline operations and boost growth.

Replace your accounting system with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to improve accuracy, compliance, and scalability with powerful cloud ERP.

The eOne Query Builder in Dynamics 365 Business Central brings SmartList-like functionality to the modern era. Using Popdock, business users can easily query any Business Central table—add joins, filters, and publish report endpoints—without writing AL code. Whether you're capturing COGS data, invoice history, or customer details, this tool simplifies BI while empowering wider access to your ERP data with intuitive, self-service reporting.

ERP for Nonprofit Organizations boosts impact by streamlining compliance, finances, and operations—no more struggling with legacy systems.

Outdated warehouse management doesn’t just slow you down—it quietly chips away at your bottom line. For consumer goods manufacturers and distributors, inefficiencies in picking, inventory tracking, and reporting can lead to lost revenue, poor customer experiences, and limited scalability. In this post, we explore the hidden costs of outdated systems and show how modern warehouse solutions—like those integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365—can drive accuracy, agility, and growt