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Generative AI coming to SFCC Page Designer
Salesforce announced generative AI is finally coming to Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) B2C this week at Dreamforce 2023. We have...
NetSuite Revenue Recognition with Grant Billing
Overview Many Nonprofit organizations leverage NetSuite’s Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) and Projects modules to automate monthly revenue recognition for Grant...

Unified Commerce – How to get started
Introduction The journey to unified commerce yields tangible benefits in a number of areas. The impact can be felt in...

NetSuite SCM & WMS: 2023.2 New Release Features
NetSuite has just released its 2023.2 new features preview for NetSuite WMS. These features enhance the user experience on the...

Why NetSuite for Construction? Part 1
Part 1: Automation Some of the key benefits of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in Construction Why are so many...

6 Things to Consider when Integrating an ERP and Construction Software
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and construction management software are two essential tools for managing construction projects. However, the integration...

NetSuite for Non-Profits: Releasing Funds from Restriction
NetSuite’s SuiteSuccess package for Non-Profits allows users to release funds from restriction once sufficient expenses have been spent towards Revenue...

Microsoft GCC High Portal URLs
The following list includes all portal URLs for Microsoft GCC High: Microsoft 365 Admin Portal GCC High – office365.us Intune...

On the Path to GCC High: How to Validate Your Organization with Microsoft
In a previous article, we discussed each of the currently available editions of Microsoft 365. These ranged from the base...

Streamline Healthcare Reporting with Sage Intacct
Producing accurate, detailed financial reports may be the single most important capability for today’s healthcare organizations—no matter their size or...

Streamline your Systems to Up your Impact: Microsoft Tools for Nonprofits
Thank you so much for joining our sessions! Please find the videos below! May 25th, 2023: A new approach to...

RSM Wins Microsoft US Defense and Intelligence Partner of the Year 2023!
We at RSM, a leading global provider of audit, tax, and consulting services, are thrilled to announce that RSM has...

Revolutionizing Non-Profit Fundraising: Harnessing AI for Hyper-Personalized Donor Outreach Introduction
In the non-profit world, fundraising campaigns are vital in driving positive impact. However, creating compelling and personalized donor outreach content...

Upcoming Nonprofit’s Events
Upcoming Event: Microsoft Innovation Summit Series WHEN: Wed, Sep 20, 2023, at 1:00 PM EST As a Microsoft user, you...

Allocating Indirect Costs in Healthcare: Simpler With Sage Intacct
Healthcare accounting comes with complex and time-consuming requirements for even the smallest of providers. As organizations grow larger, the scale...

A new approach to Fundraising – Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit
As the world becomes more interconnected and technology continues evolving, nonprofits constantly search for new and innovative ways to raise...

Using Data to Better Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story: A Webcast Review
DDS (Data and Digital Services) Leadership recently presented a webcast for nonprofits, Using Data to Better tell your Nonprofit’s Story....

Salesforce Person Accounts Overview
If you’ve been following the Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud news (Nonprofit Cloud), you know one of the significant changes between Nonprofit...

Empowering Nonprofits: How Microsoft’s Cloud Solutions and RSM’s Advisors are Driving Digital Transformation
The nonprofit industry has undergone a significant digital transformation in recent years, with an estimated value of over $50 billion....

NetSuite WMS: Errors from 2023.1 Release & How to Resolve Them
NetSuite recently rolled out the new 2023.1 release for WMS, SCM Mobile, and MFG Mobile, which may cause errors in...

Intro to Nonprofit Cloud
If you’re a Salesforce fan or just plugged into nonprofit tech, you have likely heard rumors about Salesforce’s change to...

NetSuite Grant Allocation with Restricted Donations
Non-Profit organizations can utilize NetSuite to allocate donations with purpose or time restrictions. Purpose restricted donations can be strategically associated...

RSM’s Nonprofit Relationship Management Practice
Expanding and strengthening our resources for the greater good. RSM has once again aligned industry resources and expertise to bring...

Shopify Winter Update 2023 Webinar Recap
On Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, we hosted a webinar where our team of Shopify experts discussed the latest updates and...
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Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry [2023]
RSM’s Microsoft Food and Beverage team has looked at current industry trends within produce, dairy, and food processing; the below...

FDA FSMA Traceability Ruling
What the ruling is: The FDA recently released their new FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) ruling for traceability (section 204(d),...

How Sage Intacct Nonprofit Upgrades Decision-Making on Day One
A recent survey highlights why reporting matters more important than ever for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. The survey...

Member Scoring Analytics for Not-For-Profit (NFP) Organizations
The RSM DDS Data Analytics team recently created Power BI reports that tracks Member Scoring Analytics for Not-For-Profit (NFP) organizations....

Microsoft Catalyst: An Overview for Non-Profits
Microsoft Catalyst is a program designed to help non-profits with technology. The program provides non-profits access to Microsoft’s latest products...

Actionable Member and Grants Insights Day 1
As a not-for-profit organization, using data as an asset functionally is imperative for understanding the business and the metrics surrounding...

How Microsoft Dynamics 365 Helps You Navigate the Complexities of Working with USAID
The various sub-groups of the Government Contracting industry each have their own rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Contractors working...

Shopify Commerce Components
Earlier this year, Shopify made a significant move towards the upper end of enterprise eCommerce with the launch of Commerce Components...

Shopify Raises License Prices: What You Need to Know
Shopify is a widely popular and user-friendly eCommerce platform that provides businesses with a comprehensive solution for their omnichannel retail....

Microsoft’s Deadline – Migrating from Microsoft D365 Modern POS to Store Commerce by October 2023!
We are roughly halfway through Q1 2023, and as such the Dynamics 365 Commerce platform continues to evolve at a rapid...

Every Problem in Healthcare Accounting Has the Same Solution
As the US healthcare industry approaches $3 trillion in revenue in 2022, effective accounting becomes extremely important. Providers deal with...

Leveraging Dynamics 365 for Oil Commodity Pricing and Costs
Many energy and manufacturing clients source and consume commodities to manufacture their end products – tracking average daily costs in...

Mitigate CPG Planning Complexity with Advanced Analytics and Macroeconomic Data | RSM featured on Prevedere Webinar
Due to the current economy, the consumer-packaged goods industry organizations face challenges with generating forecast. CPG leaders can integrate...

Person-Centered Systems: Part 3
So what have we learned? First, in an increasingly decentralized world, where remote work has become more prevalent, it is...

A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Grants Organizations
If you have been following my series, “A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Fundraising Organizations,” found here, you may have anticipated...

Blast Off: Space Products Company Launches their ERP of the future with D365 and RSM
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY RSM, a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner and leader in providing...

NRF – Retail’s Big Show – RSM Digital Collateral
RSM is excited to be a sponsor at NRF’s Big Show January 14-17, 2023. Visit our NRF event page As...
Profitability and Contract Performance
Operating in the Life Science industry can bring a variety of challenges around the visibility and management of chargebacks, rebates,...
Contract Management: What it means, What RSM Offers
RSM solves the complex life science revenue management process by handling contract management, chargeback adjudication, rebate, and fee processing while...

Product Configurator Part 2 – BOMs and Routes
Introduction This article is part two of a blog series (you can find part one here) covering the product configurator...

Technology in Manufacturing, Augmented Reality
Introduction The performance of manufacturing is essential to a company’s supply chain. Some of the issues manufacturers face today are...

Why Not-For-Profit Organizations are choosing Business Central
Not-For-Profit organizations have faced many challenges during this Covid-19 pandemic. Near the top of that list is how they can...

RSM Can Sell GCC-High
RSM provides end-to-end, industry-specific Microsoft solutions for thousands of our clients across the world. We are an award-winning Microsoft Gold...

Microsoft Dynamics GP with Nonprofits
Microsoft Dynamics GP allows your nonprofit organization to manage more than just financial statements. With integrated financial management, project accounting,...

Nonprofit – Benefits of Human Resources Outsourcing for Nonprofits
HRO: Helping Nonprofits Focus on Mission, rather than Administration Nonprofits often have limited financial and people resources, which can exacerbate...

A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Fundraising Organizations
A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Fundraising Organizations “A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Fundraising Organizations” – Part 4 Microsoft Power Apps...

Review of Revenue Contract Management Cycle as it Relates to ERP
RSM is a leading provider of Revenue Contract Management services and software in the Life Science industry. With years of...

Tillamook – RSM Microsoft Client Case Study
Tillamook County Creamery Association is a farmer-owned cooperative based in Tillamook, Ore. Founded in 1909, Tillamook is owned by almost...

Webinar Recap: Managing Transportation Costs with D365 Finance & Supply Chain and RSM’s ProShip Shipping Service Integration
How can a company manage inbound/outbound transportation costs more efficiently? Join RSM to understand what platforms they recommend using to...

TechnoMile – Elevate Conference
We proudly announce that RSM US LLP is the Platinum Sponsor of this year’s inaugural Elevate conference with our partner...

Webinar Recap: How To Begin the ESG Journey Using Microsoft’s Sustainability Cloud
What is ESG and why is it important? Watch this webinar to understand what ESG is and what it will...

BOTTLE DEPOSIT FEES FUNCTIONALITY – FOOD & BEVERAGE CLIENTS
OVERVIEW With the newly created Bottle Deposit Fee bundle, Food and Beverage companies can easily meet new state regulations to...
Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory diseases are leading causes of death and disability in the world. About 65 million people suffer from chronic obstructive...

Actionable Fundraising & Engagement Insights
Non-profits keeping up with the increased need for analytics to address member engagement, member retention, and more… Using data effectively...

Webinar Recap: D365 Finance & Supply Chain – Landed Cost Module and RSM’s Trade Profiler
Watch as we discuss how the Landed Cost module in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain can be used to...

RSM understands Quality Management challenges in the Food and Beverage (F&B) Industry – Part #1
Have you ever found yourself evaluating the nutrition or ingredient information on a product’s label while grocery shopping? Whether this...

Landed Cost Part 1
This article is the first in a series that will seek to educate readers to make the best decisions for...

Excel Power Query and Power Pivot with Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain
Businesses and users will have requirements to combine various data sets for ad-hoc reporting needs. These data sets could include...

Webinar Preview – Managing Transportation Costs with D365 Finance & Supply Chain and RSM’s ProShip Shipping Service Integration
On August 30th at Noon CST members from RSM will present how companies can manage inbound/outbound transportation costs more efficiently...

Field Service: Refrigerant Tracking
Organizations with employees who use refrigerant are required by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, under Section 608 of the Clean...

Rapid Verification Model – Industrials
RSM’s rapid verification model (RVM) is a model and philosophy which allows RSM to deliver consistent industry solutions in a...

Webinar: Understanding Asset Leasing in Microsoft D365 Finance & Supply Chain and the Impact of ASC 842
This webinar discusses upcoming lease accounting standards and RSM’s approach to minimizing the compliance challenges along this new road map....

Webinar Preview – How to Begin the ESG Journey Using Microsoft Sustainability Cloud
On July 26th at Noon CST, we will be presenting: How to Begin the ESG Journey Using Microsoft Sustainability Cloud....

Webinar: Prevedere – Advanced Predictive Planning for Food & Beverage
Planning and forecasting your business future solely on historical data has shown to be a challenge and ineffective in today’s...

Evolution of Maintenance – Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance
Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance A preventative maintenance strategy is the most commonly used strategy in the food and beverage industry....

A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Fundraising Organizations
Part 3: A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Fundraising Organizations – Power BI Previous blogs in this series Part 1: Dynamics...

US Government Space Contractors Recognize Rapid Results and Expanded Capabilities with D365 Finance & Supply Chain
Space Contracting is an area of the market experiencing rapid investment and growth. These companies encounter unique requirements related to...

Evolution of Maintenance – Reactive & Preventative Maintenance
Introduction The Food and Beverage industry is challenged with producing safe, high-quality products at the lowest cost while following strict...

In the spirit of the Yankees and Mets, two first place teams…
Here comes RSM! Your first-choice advisors – we play to win. Meet the RSM Team: The RSM lineup is an...

What to Expect When Moving Ground to Cloud – GP/NAV to D365 Business Central
Is it time for you to move to the cloud? In this webcast, we talk through key decision points and...

Data Driven Production Scheduling
Data driven production scheduling In many manufacturing enterprises, effective utilization of installed capacity is of paramount importance. One of the...

What is Engineering Change Management?
In today’s manufacturing environment, products need to be managed for improvements and issue resolution in an efficient and effective process....

NFP Industry Event Highlights and Takeaways
As a subject matter expert in the not-for-profit (NFP) industry, attending industry specific events is critical. It gives the RSM...

Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability in Preview
To follow up on my blog about sustainability and the mid-market company, I would like to emphasize how Microsoft can...

Sustainability and the Mid-Market Company
For years sustainability has been seen as something that is a personal choice. If an individual is worried about the...

Volunteering with Fundraising and Engagement
A common challenge associations face is not having one common source of truth for all their incoming data. For instance,...

Fundraising: Seize the (Awkward) Moment with Five Simple Steps
Nonprofit organizations are driven to success largely by two factors: individual passion and generous donations. Interestingly, although these two vital elements...

Sales Lead Time
Delivery date control/order promising Order promising is functionality within D365 that saves time by calculating the ship and receipt dates...

Industrials: Warehouse Comparison Webcast
Do you struggle with warehouse efficiencies? Do you struggle with pick, pack and ship processes, barcoding or inventory management? The recorded webcast...

Microsoft Extended Reality – Remote Assist and Guides
What is Extended Reality (XR)? Extended reality refers to all real and virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions generated by...

The Augmented Revolution with Microsoft HoloLens
Take a moment to picture your typical day, from personal life to work, and compare it to how much it...

Staffing firms thrive amid wage inflation and labor shortages
Staffing firms continue to adapt to challenges caused by the pandemic, becoming more agile and tapping into new revenue streams...

Environmental services and the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package
President Joe Biden on Nov. 15 signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package—The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—that provides historic funding...

Adapting nonprofits missions for digital strategies
Nonprofits are being forced to look closely at their missions and adapting them to their current and future digital environment....

A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Fundraising Organizations
Part 2: Dynamics Marketing In part one of this blog series an overview was provided of RSM’s engagement with a...

Harvest scheduling: Unique challenges for the produce industry
Today, an effective supply chain has never been more important. Growing transportation costs, evolving weather patterns, and worker shortages can...

Tips on How to Integrate your Event Management Solution with your D365 Accounting System
Not-For-Profit organizations often face challenges retaining and engaging donors in a way that provides the capital necessary to successfully execute...

Harnessing Digital Strategies to Break Down Nonprofit Silos
Modern nonprofits understand that cross-program initiatives are key to promote fundraising efforts, rally volunteers, and reach previously untouchable donor segments....

Leveraging Technology and the Influencer Effect for Nonprofit Advancement
Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in the development of stronger, safer communities by providing crucial services that fortify socioeconomic...

Data and Digital Opportunities for Nonprofits
“What question do we want to ask that we cannot answer today? And what do we want to do with...

Data Governance for NFP: Why You Need It & How To Get Started Today
When searching through the abyss of the internet for “data governance”, it can be overwhelming. The questions come pouring out:...

Person-Centered Systems: Part 2, Multi-channel Communications
Last week we discussed the idea of using a Person-Centered approach to designing your CRM system, and the benefits of...

Person-Centered Systems: Part 1
As we continue to acclimate to the new normal of decentralized work, many find themselves running into the same familiar...

Leveraging Technology and the Influencer Effect for Nonprofit Advancement
Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in the development of stronger, safer communities by providing crucial services that fortify socioeconomic...

A Microsoft Packed Toolbox for Fundraising Organizations
Part 1: Dynamics Fundraising and Engagement Microsoft dynamics is a powerful tool used across all industries. The focus of this...

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Introduction Over the course of the next several months, we will be doing a blog series covering artificial intelligence (AI)...

The 3 most asked questions about Dynamics 365 e-Commerce
As the digital retail landscape evolves, new challenges and opportunities are emerging. Microsoft Dynamics 365 e-Commerce is a powerful application...

Subscription (Continuity) Programs
Subscriptions, Automatic renewals, Recurrences, Continuity programs – whatever you call them these programs are the latest marketing tool Retailers are...

What is Material Requirements Planning (MRP)?
In the age where technology is at the forefront of supply chain transformation, organizations are now, more than ever, emphasizing...

Understanding headless commerce
How Dynamics 365 Commerce can support effective headless commerce Customer buying patterns can change rapidly, and that has become even...

Exploring Upskilling in the Manufacturing Industry
This is the introductory post in a series covering one large and important topic: the upskilling and reskilling of workers...

Brick and Mortar to Fulfillment Center: Capture opportunity, Optimize for new reality
While traditional brick and mortar stores have taken an indefinite hit during the Coronavirus pandemic, the market is seeing a...

Why Nonprofits Can’t – and Shouldn’t – Do it Alone
There is no denying that COVID-19 had an intense impact on nonprofits and the communities they serve. The Nonprofit Leadership...

What is Demand Forecasting?
In the world of manufacturing, demand forecasting is considered the suite of tools and data that allow users to predict...

Subscribe & Save – “Set it, and forget it!”
2020 will always be remembered as the year we, as a society, changed many of our normal behaviors because of...

What is a product configurator and why would you need it?
More and more industrial manufacturers are moving from a manufacture-to-stock model to a configure-to-order model. This is due to many...

Changing the Way We Think About Nonprofit
As a young professional going through training at a RSM, I was introduced to the variety of industries the company...

There’s no place like home – shoppers eager to leave house
After months of quarantine, shoppers are increasingly restless, and desire to return to something resembling a normal summer. Over the...

From Source to Shelf: Unlock value by harnessing digital transformation for effective supply chain management
It’s a great time to be in food and beverage. There is tremendous opportunity for growth, especially for brands able...

Pandemic Obstacles, Technology Opportunities
It is no news that this past year’s pandemic has challenged companies to reimagine how they go about their daily...

Part 2: Execution of Service Agreements
Companies that offer field services to their customers often provide service agreements with regularly scheduled services and at predefine intervals....

How RSM subscriptions and clubs can improve top line revenue growth for your retail business
Merchants spend significant time and resources building out features for their direct to consumer retail channels, particularly club and subscription...

Part 1: Sale of Service Agreements
Industrial sector companies often produce and sell products that need servicing over time. These services could include routine inspections and...

Your super user is leaving, now what?
There is a reason organizations ask for two weeks’ notice. When a key resource decides to leave an organization, a...