May 2025 Edition
NIC Systems Newsletter
Welcome to the May edition of the NIC Systems newsletter! Spring’s off to a strong start—with two new apps, key updates across several others, fresh documentation, and the Business Central 2025 Wave 1 release bringing AI and analytics to the forefront. Plus, we’re celebrating a new customer go-live. Read on for what’s new.
Two New Apps
Newly Launched: Allergens
Assign allergens to items and carry that data through to production orders and finished goods. This app helps support both compliance and customer safety.
Key Features
- Use built-in allergen lists and define your own
- Lock allergen values on finished goods to protect data integrity
- See allergen info across items, BOMs, and production orders
Newly Launched: Material Staging App
Organize and stage materials to keep production moving. From automatic kit grouping to dedicated staging bins, this app helps minimize production delays.
Key Features
- Assign group codes for automatic kit creation
- Generate kit suggestions based on production orders
- Pick and stage materials directly in Business Central
Recent App Updates
Several apps have been improved to save time and simplify workflows. Here are some highlights:
- Mobile Data Collection
View package contents on handhelds and stage/consume kits via integration with Material StagingStay compliant with industry standards
- Purchasing Restrictions
Update multiple vendor-item records at once
- Quality Inspections
Attach documents directly to inspections
- Sales Restrictions
Bulk edit item restrictions with easier controls
- All Apps
Now compatible with Business Central 2025 Wave 1
Business Central 2025 Wave 1 Highlights
Microsoft’s latest release brings AI-driven tools, easier reporting, and improved UX.
- AI-Powered Sales Order Agent
Auto-create sales orders from emails
- Better Financial Reports
Hide empty rows, add descriptions, schedule and save reports
- New Manufacturing Insights:
Enhanced Power BI reports and Excel layouts
- Sustainability Tracking
Record emissions, water use, and more for CSRD compliance
- Improved Usability
Preview PDFs in-browser, cleaner screens for better navigation
Read more about the full release here.
Documentation & Training Updates
Looking for the latest help content? Here’s what’s new:
- Sales Commissions
New documentation
- Serial Shipping Container Codes
New documentation
- Variable Capacity Cost
New training video
- Payment Signatures
New training video
Now Available in More Countries
NIC Systems apps are now available in Australia, Denmark, France, Romania, Germany, and Spain! Whether you’re expanding operations or supporting customers abroad, you can now access the same great tools in more markets.
Customer Spotlight
Ebert Enterprises Goes Live
Ebert Enterprises is now live with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, supported by NIC Systems apps and the implementation team at FoodCloudPlus.
Ebert’s smoked meats division, Salmon’s Meats, is putting apps like Backorder Management, Item Recalls, and Lot Algorithms to work to support daily operations and long-term growth.
Ebert Enterprises, based in Luxemburg, WI, was founded over 100 years ago by the Ebert family. In 2020, they added Salmon’s Meats to the family—carrying forward a legacy of high-quality smoked meats.
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Thanks for Catching Up with Us This Month!
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