MES Upgrade for Business Central: Insight Works Version 7.14

At Insight Works, we’re on a mission to make manufacturing and distribution easier, faster, and more accurate for every Dynamics 365 Business Central user. With thousands of production scans happening daily across the globe, Shop Floor Insight has become the go-to Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for SMBs looking to transform their operations. And now, with version 7.14, we’re taking productivity, user experience, and efficiency to the next level.

A Quick Recap: Why Shop Floor Insight?

Shop Floor Insight integrates seamlessly with Business Central, letting you:

• Streamline data capture with barcode scanning, touchscreens, and mobile devices.
• Simplify time tracking for employees—no more manual logs or guesswork.
• Automate payroll integration, ensuring accurate calculations for overtime and shift differentials.
• Monitor quality and reduce rework costs through real-time inspections and root cause analysis.
• Visualize production with drag-and-drop scheduling so you can focus on what matters most—getting products out the door.

With features like shift scheduling, rework tracking, and deep integration with Business Central, Shop Floor Insight is a powerhouse for manufacturers and distributors.

What’s New in Version 7.14?

We’ve listened to user feedback and delivered enhancements that make Shop Floor Insight even more powerful and user-friendly:

• Boost Productivity with Faster Data Performance: Optimized SQL queries ensure lightning-fast responsiveness, so your team spends less time waiting and more time making progress.
• Clearer Error Reporting Saves Time: Business Central endpoint errors now display directly within the interface, giving users immediate visibility and simplifying troubleshooting.
• Easier Installation with Guided Setup: Enhanced welcome instructions in the Shop Floor Insight installer streamline onboarding, making it easier to get started—no head-scratching required.
• Effortless Client Launching: Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) links in the installer allow users to launch clients quickly and accurately, improving connectivity and reducing confusion.
• Simplified Authentication Setup: Streamlined authentication configuration within the installer ensures a smoother connection to Business Central.
• Quicker Credential Access: New buttons provide instant links to Credential Manager, simplifying credential management and speeding up the setup process.
• Improved Service Order Integration: Time Card Lines automatically update if a user deletes the associated Service Line, saving time and ensuring data accuracy.
• Consistent Terminology Improves User Experience: We’ve updated “Jobs” to “Projects” throughout the app, aligning with the latest Business Central terminology and reducing confusion.
• Streamlined Installer Access: A new download link in the Shop Floor Setup Wizard keeps users up to date with the latest installer version—no more hunting for updates.

Our Commitment to You

At Insight Works, we’re committed to supporting manufacturers and distributors with continuous innovation. Every release of Shop Floor Insight is built on feedback from real-world users like you, ensuring our solution remains at the cutting edge of shop floor technology. Whether running a small operation or managing multiple production lines, we’re here to help you achieve more.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Discover how Shop Floor Insight v7.14 can transform your production management. Visit ShopFloorForDynamics.com for more details, or reach out to your Microsoft Partner to get started today!