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 

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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
Learn More
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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
Learn More

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 Staging
  • All Apps
    Now compatible with Business Central 2025 Wave 1
Read the release notes here

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
  • 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:

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 Meats Goes Live

Ebert Meats, LLC (dba Salmon’s Meat Products) is now live with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, supported by NIC Systems apps and the implementation team at FoodCloudPlus.

Ebert’s smoked meats and fresh beef cuts division, Salmon’s Meat Products, is putting apps like Backorder Management, Item Tracking Status Indicator, and Lot Algorithms to work to support daily operations and long-term growth.

Rooted in generations of farming in Wisconsin, Ebert Enterprises expanded their legacy by acquiring Salmon’s Meat Products in 2020. Their move to Business Central marks another step in combining long-standing traditions with forward-thinking growth.

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Quick Win of the Month

Spend less time hunting for data in Dynamics 365 Business Central by creating custom list views. Set your filters once, save the view, and it’s ready—on desktop, tablet, or phone—whenever you sign in.

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Thanks for Catching Up with Us This Month!

NIC Systems exists to help manufacturers run smarter on Business Central. When you partner with us, you get production-ready apps—and a team committed to continually improving them alongside you.

The NIC Systems Team