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Why Microsoft ERP and CRM Implementations Fail And How to Recover Without Starting Over

Inside This Article How do you know if your Microsoft ERP implementation is failing? Should you fix your current Microsoft ERP system or start over? How do you switch Microsoft partners without disrupting operations? TL;DR Microsoft ERP and CRM implementations often fail not because the technology is flawed, but because the implementation process, partner decisions, and business alignment fall short. Many systems technically “go live” yet still rely on spreadsheets, manual workarounds, and disconnected processes. […]

2026-02-22T12:08:53-08:00February 22nd, 2026|
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Demand Planning: How Distribution Decision-Makers Improve Forecast Accuracy and Financial Control

Inside This Article How does ERP integration improve demand planning accuracy in distribution? What is the difference between demand planning and MRP in ERP systems? How does demand planning impact working capital and inventory turnover? TL;DR Demand planning is a financial discipline disguised as an operational process. When executed with structure, clean data, and ERP integration, it reduces excess inventory, prevents stockouts, improves service levels, and protects working capital. […]

2026-02-20T17:39:19-08:00February 20th, 2026|
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ERP Inventory Management: How Distribution Decision-Makers Turn Inventory Visibility Into Financial Control

Inside This Article How does ERP inventory management improve working capital control in distribution companies? Why do ERP inventory implementations fail in multi-location distribution businesses? What KPIs should distribution leaders track after implementing ERP inventory management? TL;DR Distribution leaders do not lose money because they lack inventory. They lose money because they lack inventory truth. ERP inventory management turns inventory into a real-time financial asset by connecting inventory, purchasing, sales, and finance inside one system. […]

2026-02-20T17:41:49-08:00February 20th, 2026|
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Why Your Business Central Data Isn’t Ready for AI (And How to Fix It)

Inside This Article What are warning signs your Business Central data isn’t ready for AI? What does AI-ready data look like for Business Central users? How do you bridge raw Business Central data to AI readiness? During the gold rush, contrary to popular belief, most fortune seekers didn’t end up getting rich beyond their wildest dreams. They bought the shovels and pickaxes, worked long days in the dirt, and ended up empty-handed because, even though they were working as hard as everyone else, they were focusing their tools and efforts in the wrong areas. [...]

2026-02-12T13:13:13-08:00February 5th, 2026|
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The Microsoft Stack Is No Longer Modular And That Changes What Clients Need From Their Partner

TL;DR  Microsoft’s business applications are no longer separate systems. ERP, CRM, Power Platform, Azure, data, and AI are increasingly designed to operate as a coordinated platform. This shift raises the bar for governance, planning, and accountability and changes what organizations should expect from their Microsoft partners. […]

2026-02-12T10:29:14-08:00February 3rd, 2026|
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Building the Dream Team on Purpose : Why TMC Acquired The TM Group and What We Are Building Next Together

When people hear the word acquisition, they often picture org charts, system migrations, and a lot of noise. That reaction makes sense. Too often, acquisitions are framed as something done to a company rather than something built with its people and in service of its clients. […]

2026-02-03T09:19:29-08:00February 2nd, 2026|
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Technology Management Concepts Acquires The TM Group, Building the Microsoft Partner of the Future

LOS ANGELES, Calif., January 28, 2026 — Technology Management Concepts (TMC) announced today that it has acquired The TM Group (TMG), strengthening TMC’s Microsoft ERP, CRM, Power Platform and cloud capabilities while expanding its ability to support customers with modern data, automation, and AI solutions. […]

2026-02-03T10:51:59-08:00January 29th, 2026|
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Convergence 2025: What Microsoft’s Flagship ERP Event Means for AI and the Future of Work

TLDR Convergence is returning at a pivotal time for the Microsoft ecosystem. Organizations are moving from cloud transformation to AI transformation, and leaders want clarity on how AI, Copilot, and agentic workflows will reshape ERP, finance, and operations. […]

2026-01-29T17:15:11-08:00December 2nd, 2025|
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The Biggest Microsoft Ignite Announcements Every Business Leader Should Know

TLDR Microsoft Ignite introduced major updates that change how companies adopt AI across the Microsoft ecosystem. The biggest theme is agentic computing becoming part of daily work through Microsoft Agent 365, new Teams and SharePoint Admin Agents, Power Platform enhancements, and deeper Copilot abilities. […]

2026-01-29T17:15:10-08:00November 21st, 2025|
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Inside the Power Platform Conference 2025: How Microsoft Is Redefining App Development with AI Agents

TL;DR: At the recent Power Platform keynote, Microsoft introduced the next chapter in low-code app development. One driven by intelligent agents, generative pages, and the full integration of Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and RPA. […]

2026-01-29T17:15:09-08:00November 5th, 2025|
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