Inside Insights - The Insight Works Podcast

In this episode of The Deep Dive, Emma and Ryan unpack how TDL Canada transformed its operations by replacing a legacy ERP with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud. The implementation, supported by Insight Works and TrueCommerce, created a fully integrated ecosystem—streamlining order processing, improving warehouse accuracy, and enabling real-time data visibility. The phased rollout helped manage an unexpected acquisition while dramatically improving order fulfillment—from 6,100 to over 19,000 orders per month. This episode is a must-listen for any business still wrestling with manual processes or legacy tech.
TDL Canada: https://tdlcanada.ca
LIDD: https://lidd.com
Insight Works: https://dmsiworks.com
TrueCommerce: https://www.truecommerce.com
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/products/business-central
Warehouse Insight: https://WMSforDynmaics.com
Dynamic Ship: https://ShippingForDynamics.com/DynamicShip

Warehouse Insight is the mobile WMS that lets Business Central users swap clipboards for barcode scanners and see inventory change in real time. Version 2.14 doubles-down on everyday usability:
Faster flows – auto-generated package IDs and a new “packages as containers” view mean one scan shows every item, lot or serial inside.
Longer sessions – set session time-outs well beyond the old 60-minute cap, so long counts and receipts finish without surprise log-outs.
Clearer screens – default grid columns are wider in landscape, cutting the pinch-and-zoom routine.
Tailored experiences – a user variable is now exposed for extensions, letting partners tweak views and workflows per role.
Broader reach – Greek and Romanian join the language roster, supporting global teams.
These small, targeted enhancements remove friction shift after shift, boosting accuracy, speed and worker satisfaction without disrupting existing Business Central processes. 
Website: https://WMSforDynamics.com
 

Production variability isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a profit killer. In this episode, we break down what it means when your routing times don’t match reality and how Business Central’s Routing Analysis tool brings data-driven visibility to your shop floor. We cover how to detect variability using standard deviation, adjust your routings based on actual performance, and improve cost accuracy, capacity planning, and quality outcomes. Whether you're a cost accountant, scheduler, or continuous improvement lead, this episode is your guide to identifying and fixing inefficiencies that hide in plain sight.
Website: https://VarianceReportingForDynamics.com
 

Struggling with too many clicks to answer one simple manufacturing question—can we build this? In this episode, Ryan and Emma dig into the Multi-Level BOM Viewer for Dynamics 365 Business Central. From inline editing to real-time shortage alerts and a visual BOM diagram, this tool offers a faster, clearer path to managing complex product structures. Whether you're in planning, purchasing, or production, tune in to see how fewer clicks can lead to better decisions.
https://BOMsForDynamics.com
 

Tired of equipment breakdowns throwing a wrench in your operations? In this episode, Emma and Ryan dive into how the Maintenance Manager app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central helps businesses move from reactive chaos to proactive control. They explore how to install and configure the app, define preventive maintenance tasks, auto-schedule work orders, and use dashboards to track performance. Whether you manage a fleet, a shop floor, or facilities, learn how to extend asset life and reduce downtime using tools already available in your ERP.
Website: https://MaintenanceForDynamics.com
 

Tired of slow imports and rigid Excel workflows in Dynamics 365 Business Central? In this episode, Emma and Ryan unpack the Import Export PowerTool from Insight Works — a free utility that’s up to 30x faster than RapidStart. Learn how developers, consultants, and power users can easily export, import, update, and even delete Business Central data using flexible text files while staying within the bounds of permissions. Real-world use cases, smart tips, and a refreshing break from Excel hell — all in under 15 minutes.
Website: https://ImportExportForDynamics.com
 

Visual scheduling in Business Central doesn’t need to be complicated. In this episode, Ryan and Emma tackle the all-too-common challenges manufacturers face when dealing with overengineered scheduling systems—long implementation times, disconnected data, and bloated features. Instead, they introduce the Graphical Scheduler, a lightweight, drag-and-drop tool that lives natively inside Business Central. It’s built for clarity and speed—offering real-time visibility, intuitive controls, customizable views by role, and zero integration headaches. Whether you’re a production planner, shop floor supervisor, or operations manager, this episode shows how to regain control of your schedule without the need for a planning PhD.
Website: https://SchedulerForDynamics.com

Production scheduling doesn't have to be a chaotic mess of spreadsheets and miscommunication. In this episode, Ryan and Emma take a deep dive into Graphical Scheduler, a free, fully integrated app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that brings clarity and control to your shop floor. Whether you’re a planner juggling long-term capacity or a supervisor managing daily tasks, this visual tool lets you create role-based, customizable views, apply smart filters, drag-and-drop tasks, and keep everything in sync with your ERP. Discover how you can move from reactive to proactive operations—all without leaving Business Central.
Website: https://SchedulerForDynamics.com/