How to Go That Extra Degree

Over my tenure with DSD Business Systems, I have always been proud that DSD makes sure to display employee recognition and appreciation.  This starts on the first day with new hires and it continues with birthdays, work anniversaries and even family members are provided personalized cards and gifts on special…

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The Evolution of Sage 100 ERP Custom Programming

Over the years, the DSD Business Systems approach to custom programming has evolved.  The balance between enhancements and custom programming has shifted radically throughout my 23 years in this industry.  Fundamentally, this is an ROI exercise and throughout this blog, I’ll explain to you why that is the case.  Before…

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Sage 100 ERP version 2014: Connecting Your Business

Parting the Cloud Sage 100 ERP is moving quickly to the cloud.  The 2014 release of Sage 100 ERP is just now hitting the streets and it promises to add significant cloud functionality for all Sage 100 ERP users, whether their system is installed on-premises, in a hybrid cloud, or…

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How to use Filters in Sage 100 ERP

Whether you are looking up a vendor, customer, invoice, sales order or inventory item within Sage 100 ERP, setting up filters is a great resource.  It’s always nice to have a tool that can allow you to streamline steps and save a little bit of time.  Who doesn’t like to…

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How to Create an Invoice Payment Selection in Sage 100 ERP

The Invoice Payment Selection is a great tool to use for invoices due, payment amounts and to print multiple checks.  A common practice I see is many businesses send payments on a regular basis, such as once a week or every other Friday.  The payment selection is helpful for the…

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Why Not Business Intelligence?

It’s 4:45 PM on a Friday afternoon.  After having put in many hours of hard work this week, you begin thinking of happy hour.  Just as you begin dreaming about margaritas, the company’s CEO walks into your office and requests a financial report be exported into Microsoft Excel.  The CEO…

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The Millennials Are Here!

The Millennial’s are coming here!  By the year 2020 Millennials will comprise 50% of the workforce!  Now is the time to start planning and learning about this new generation, so you can be ready to welcome them into your workplace.  Below is a brief discussion about some of the many…

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If it ain’t broke, why should I fix (or upgrade) it?

In almost every aspect of our lives, we are faced with unceasing changes and advancements that are nearly impossible to ignore. The most modern flip-phone of ten years ago is simply an artifact today, and of such limited functionality that it is practically useless. Our tools, toys and gadgets are…

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