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Convenient management of employee work operations with the SMART Employee Self-Service extension
Convenient management of employee work operations with the SMART Employee Self-Service extension
SMART Employee Self-Service is a solution that allows employees to conveniently and effectively manage their work activities directly through their personal Role Centers in Business Central. With this extension, employees can easily submit and approve absence requests, check vacation balances, access accrual and payment information, and much more. How does it work? SMART Employee Self-Service simplifies and automates most routine operations that previously required a lot of time and effort. Employees have quick access to the necessary information, can independently create absence requests, and receive data on the current vacation balance, which minimizes the likelihood of errors. The solution also allows you to customize workflows to suit business needs, making it easy to adapt to specific...
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Automated work time tracking: speed without errors
Automated work time tracking: speed without errors
Keeping track of employees' work time is an arduous and responsible task that requires accuracy and can take quite a lot of time. Large enterprises with complex structures and varied work schedules even introduce a separate position for an employee performing exclusively this important function. However, modern IT solutions are radically changing the rules of the game. In automated systems, time tracking is instant, error-free and requires minimal human intervention. In this article you will learn how such systems work and what their features and benefits for organizations are. New level of HR record keeping efficiency Work time tracking is closely connected with other related operations, such as payroll, vacations, sick leave, and generating accounting reports, etc. IT solutions for HR re...
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SMART Localization Release Note 2023.10
SMART Localization Release Note 2023.10
Solutions for Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Georgia are updated every 3 months. If changes in the Legislation are of an urgent nature, SMART business issues urgent unscheduled updates. All updates can be installed by yourself or with the help of SMART business. The printed form of the Advance Report has been updated in accordance with Order of the Ministry of Finance dated 09.05.2023 No. 239. The Declaration of Corporate Income Tax, as well as its annexes (AM, VP, DIIA, PP, PN, RI, AB and ZP), have been updated in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Finance dated 20.02.2023 No. 101. Changes have been made to the generation of the VAT Declaration. Annex 5 has been amended regarding the calculation of the amount of VAT not paid to the budget due to receiving a tax benefit. Changes have be...
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Optimize signing of electronic documents with the SMART DocFlow for Payroll extension
Optimize signing of electronic documents with the SMART DocFlow for Payroll extension
Optimizing business processes and freeing resources from routine tasks is one of the priorities of an entrepreneur and, accordingly, the potential for business growth these days. SMART DocFlow for Payroll is designed to automate electronic document flow. Using this tool, you will be able to establish processes for signing HR and Payroll electronic documents generated in SMART Payroll through Vchasno. How does it work? SMART DocFlow Payroll allows you to send contracts, HR orders, invoices, acts to Vchasno and sign them directly in SMART Payroll. In the future, the list of documents and services can be expanded. Functionality: Flexible settings for templates, order texts and sending documents. Possibility of sending a document to Vchasno to be signed by different responsible persons. Possib...
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ERP system for small businesses: myths, main benefits and useful functionality
ERP system for small businesses: myths, main benefits and useful functionality
Before we look in detail at the functionality and benefits of using ERP systems for small businesses, let’s first debunk a couple of common myths about these solutions. Myth 1: ERP is only for large companies There is still a misconception in the business environment that ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning systems) are designed for large manufacturing enterprises. In the early 90s, these solutions were actually developed for international industrial corporations. However, they are now successfully used by companies of different sizes and industries. For example, the majority of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users are small and medium-sized businesses. Myth 2: ERP is expensive and complicated Another misconception is that ERP implementation is too expensive and complex for...
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Productive capacity: how ERP systems improve manufacturing efficiency
Productive capacity: how ERP systems improve manufacturing efficiency
Historically, ERP systems were created for production planning. Nowadays, they are used in various industries, but manufacturing companies remain their main users. Moreover, the demand for these solutions continues to grow which is caused by their recognized effectiveness. Let's try to understand how an ERP system for manufacturing functions and how production processes are optimized. What is an ERP system and what is its key value? An ERP system is a set of interconnected modules, each of which is responsible for a specific area of business such as finance, accounting, sales, production, warehouse and inventory management, marketing, etc. Moreover, companies can expand the functionality of the solution, flexibly adjusting it to their needs. For example, the number of extensions that can b...
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Meet SMART WMS: a comprehensive warehouse management solution from SMART business
Meet SMART WMS: a comprehensive warehouse management solution from SMART business
In today’s business environment, where efficiency and speed of decision-making are key components of success, warehouse management optimization is becoming increasingly important. Maintaining the smooth operation of logistics processes, minimizing costs, and maximizing the use of resources are becoming crucial tasks for businesses of all sizes. Based on the current context, we have created SMART WMS, a comprehensive solution for automating and optimizing warehouse management processes. Learn more about SMART WMS This is a warehouse management system that provides transparency in business processes, speeds up warehouse operations, and increases warehouse throughput. The solution extends the standard capabilities of the ERP system. Business Central allows you to consolidate data and see deta...
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Sika Ukraine
Marina Ignatenko
Head of Finance and Controlling, Sika Ukraina LLC
Replacing 1C with Microsoft Dynamics NAV for the leading company in the construction industry Sika Ukraine
About the company Sika Ukraine is part of the Sika Group, one of the world's leading suppliers of chemicals for construction. The company specializes in the development and production of innovative solutions for construction, industry, transport and other fields. Sika offers a wide range of products including adhesives, sealants, waterproof materials, as well as specialty mortars and additives.  With its high quality and innovative approach, Sika Ukraine has become a trusted partner for construction professionals, architects and property owners across the country. Its products are used in a wide range of infrastructure projects and critical infrastructure facilities, as well as in the construction of residential and commercial buildings, in the automotive industry, etc.  About the need to...
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Automation of electronic document management through the SMART EDI extension
Automation of electronic document management through the SMART EDI extension
In the modern economic space, it is extremely important for entrepreneurs to optimize business processes and focus on strategic tasks, but often a lot of time and resources are spent on processing and distributing the necessary documents, as well as exchanging messages with customers. We are pleased to announce the release of SMART EDI, a tool that expands the basic functionality of Business Central, automating the exchange of electronic documents through the largest providers of this service in Ukraine: Vchasno and EDIN. How does it work? SMART EDI will help optimize and establish the processes of electronic document exchange through the largest providers of this service in Ukraine. Currently, integration with Vchasno and EDIN is supported in such formats as xml, pdf, doc, etc. Functional...
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