Process Advantage for Microsoft Dynamics NAV has been specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of Process Manufacturers who are being challenged by the rigors of managing inventory, quality assurance issues and regulatory compliance. Currently many process manufacturers are trying to manage their operations with software designed for discrete manufacturers. Clearly the unique attributes and requirements of a process manufacturer are not being met with software developed for Bills of Material and not Formulas Based Manufacturing.
Process Advantage for Dynamics NAV solution for Cosmetic, Fragrance, Food and Chemical companies resolve this dilemma with an end to end business management solution built with process manufacturers in mind that is flexible enough to adapt to the variables and requirements of complex Formula Based Manufacturing.
Compliance
Master Number control of Customer Orders
Track customer orders by Purchase Order, Sales Order and Master Numbers. The Master Number is automatically assigned to each line item on the sales order. This number is attached to each work order easily identifying which production orders relate to which sales orders. This allows for identification of job status and material shortages needed to fulfill the production orders for that specific customer purchase order. Inquiries can be made by any type of document to locate all other associated documents and activities.
Lot Tracking & Traceability
All product transactions are traced from the source to the end item. All relevant historical activity is easily and instantaneously available for recall issues. As a single integrated system all transactions are securely maintained in one database with the same code.
MSDS Integration with Formulations
All formulas are directly integrated with the industry’s leading MSDS database. Formula’s created in Navision are automatically created as an MSDS for final editing in the MSDS system. You can be assured of compliance as the database is constantly being updated with chemical property changes all integrated with existing MSDS documents.
HAACP Documents Integrated with Microsoft Sharepoint
Microsoft Sharepoint integration brings a new level of Document management and control to the Navision System. Document versions and traceability are maintained within the Sharepoint system that is included with the Microsoft Server operating system.
Ingredient Review Integration
All compound formulations can be validated against Industry standards via CAS number for allowable concentrations and suitability of use.
Electronic Signature compliance with E-PAD and passwords
Signatures are captured within the system to document sensitive activities for future audit.
Quality Assurance
- Integrated QC Testing for Formulation, Receiving, Manufacturing and Shipping
- Centralized Formulation Controls with direct integration not add on product
- Comprehensive security and validation controls for QC personnel
PROCESS SCREENSHOTS
Process Advantage for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009
Advanced Formulation Features
Industry Specific Item Master Data
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Compliance
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Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV , the most rapidly growing Microsoft ERP solution has been installed in over 75,000 mid size companies with over 1,000,000 users who depend upon its reliability, ease of use and ability to specifically address unique business problems.
Unlike most other ERP solutions that remain inflexible and require business to adapt to someone else’s processes, Navision allows companies to rapidly incorporate their competitive business model that has evolved over the life of the organization. Navision was designed to meet the needs of organizations willing to accept change and expand functionalities while retaining the business framework.
Financial Management
With Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you’ll always know the status of your business at any given moment. Business and financial information is always up-to-date and integrated with all your sales and marketing information, so you can easily view the specific information you need to make informed decisions. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is much more than just a powerful accounting tool, it helps you understand what your figures represent – so what gets measured gets done.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV supports the implementation of world-class manufacturing philosophies. The solution includes functionality to effectively manage your manufacturing processes including production orders, bills of material, supply planning, and capacity requirements planning.
Supply Chain Management
Efficiency is the number one item on every company’s wish list, but translating a wish into reality means choosing a solution that manages your manufacturing and distribution processes for increased efficiency.
Distribution
To move ahead of the competition, you need to keep your customers satisfied, and you cannot do this without an efficient and flexible distribution system.
Distribution in Microsoft Dynamics NAV gives you the power to act more responsively to your customers’ demands.
Sales & Marketing
Sales & Marketing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV gives you complete and accurate information so you can focus your interactions on preferred customer segments.
E-Business
Users can access Microsoft Dynamics NAV through a variety of methods, including the PC and the Internet. The solution supports Internet-based features such Commerce Gateway for Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Commerce Portal for Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
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Contract Manufacturers and Packagers
With Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you’ll always know the status of your business at any given moment. Business and financial information is always up-to-date and integrated with all your sales and marketing information, so you can easily view the specific information you need to make informed decisions. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is much more than just a powerful accounting tool, it helps you understand what your figures represent – so what gets measured gets done.
Process Advantage for Dynamics NAV solution for Contract Manufacturing and Packaging companies resolve this dilemma with an end to end business management solution built with Contract manufacturers in mind that is flexible enough to adapt to the variables and requirements of complex Formula Based Manufacturing.
Compliance
- Master Number control of Customer Orders
Track customer orders by Purchase Order, Sales Order and Master Numbers. The Master Number is automatically assigned to each line item on the sales order. This number is attached to each work order easily identifying which production orders relate to which sales orders. This allows for identification of job status and material shortages needed to fulfill the production orders for that specific customer purchase order. Inquiries can be made by any type of document to locate all other associated documents and activities.
- Lot Tracking & Traceability
All product transactions are traced from the source to the end item. All relevant historical activity is easily and instantaneously available for recall issues. As a single integrated system all transactions are securely maintained in one database with the same code.
- MSDS Integration with Formulations
All formulas are directly integrated with the industry’s leading MSDS database. Formula’s created in Navision are automatically created as an MSDS for final editing in the MSDS system. You can be assured of compliance as the database is constantly being updated with chemical property changes all integrated with existing MSDS documents.
- HAACP Documents Integrated with Microsoft Sharepoint
Microsoft Sharepoint integration brings a new level of Document management and control to the Navision System. Document versions and traceability are maintained within the Sharepoint system that is included with the Microsoft Server operating system.
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Integration
All compound formulations are validated against the Cosmetic ingredient review via CAS number for allowable concentrations and suitability of use.
- Electronic Signature compliance with E-PAD and passwords
Signatures are captured within the system to document sensitive activities for future audit.
Quality Assurance
- Integrated QC Testing for Formulation, Receiving, Manufacturing and Shipping
- Centralized Formulation Controls with direct integration not add on product
- Comprehensive security and validation controls for QC personnel
Distribution Advantage for Microsoft Dynamics NAV can help you manage goods and space more effectively, reduce costs and waste, and gain control over warehouse operations. With access to real-time, accurate inventory data, your warehouse professionals save time locating items or performing physical inventories, sales representatives can keep tabs on stock availability, and buyers can maintain optimum stock levels while minimizing carrying costs. Directed pick/put-away processes, support for Automated Data Collection Systems (ADCS) and a variety of item tracking options - including first expired/first out handling - can take your warehouse management to a new level of efficiency.
EDI and E-Ship, both built inside Dynamics NAV, take a unique approach of embedding all these functions inside a single system, providing "Total Access to Data". From the incoming EDI Order, to shipment, Advanced Shipment Notice (ASN), and invoice, the user has a common user interface and access to all the details that make up the day-to-day operation.
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As many more companies are trading with the Far East, especially China, many organizations have discovered their software systems cannot accommodate the ever changing environment of International Trade. Other than the obvious of Multi Currency and Multi Language, Micro DataNet's Navision provides a platform to easily manage the most complex of International trade issues.
- NAFTA
- Certificates of Origin
- SED’s
- Integrated AES
- Container Tracking Management
To support this challenge, Micro DataNet has sought out the most talented Multi Lingual Chinese developers and implementers to support our import/export initiative.
E-Business
Micro DataNet can demonstrate all the advantages of a Microsoft Dynamics Navision solution with a cost-effective and complete portal. It is based on the innovative technology of IT IS Activigence. It can be easily configured to your individual web requirements. Micro DataNet is a Certified Business Partner of IT IS and can either provide a turnkey solution to set up your system or train your staff.
The Navision Employee Portal, which is a standard module of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and developed by Activigence ensures compatibility with the Microsoft Dynamic NAV system. The WEB extensions are written in Native Navision code.
“On Sale” campaigns and specialty sales are handed over directly from your Microsoft Dynamics NAV system and displayed within the web shop. With Navision E –Commerce all maintenance of items and master data are easy managed in Navision connecting vendors and customers as well.
The Portal eliminates the tedious task of importing orders , instead you customers and vendors now have a direct access to your Dynamics NAV ERP system.
In a simple way your customers are enabled to change their own master data by themselves (like address, phone number etc.). And again, all changes are automatically put directly to Dynamics.
For many years Microsoft has been challenged to deliver a viable solution that would allow users to securely access Navision via a browser. Combining Microsoft SharePoint Services with native Navision ACTIVIGENCE Web Objects, Navision can be accessed via the web and provide a complete information dashboard without the expense of additional user licenses. This solution allows your organization to easily extend the capabilities of the Navision System to Customers, Vendors and Employees. Now departments can easily share information regardless of where they are located.
Collaboration among employees, customers and vendors can easily be achieved with a common source of information. This facilitates rapid and timely decision making with each party having direct access to the data with acknowledgements of any changes to the documents and the audit trail of who made the change and when,
Integrated Document Management
Globally Search the database and rapidly retrieve documents that contain the information you are seeking. All organized with controlled user access.
Each customer can get their own area for documents, invoices, letters and data entry web parts.