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Where USERS Make the Difference!
Peer to Peer | Greater Scale | More Voices | Faster
www.navug.com
Discover the Value of Connecting as a Dynamics NAV User Group
(NAVUG) Member
Welcome!
Trish Boccuti, Program Director, NAVUG
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Value
"Owning Dynamics is better when you are part of a community. The user
group helps us to learn through the mistakes of others, and we can help others who can learn and grow from
our examples."
Mike BallApplications Analyst
The J. R. Simplot Company
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User Groups? Communities?
Problems:– Use portion of your Dynamics NAV system– Issues with which only consultants can help
Solution: Networking with a community– Peer to Peer Networking helps you discover
avenues for overcoming problems. – A community can save you real $$ - by avoiding
consulting hours, Microsoft trouble tickets, or avoiding the wrong add-on or ISV.
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Peer to Peer | Greater Scale | More Voices | Faster
www.navug.com
So who is NAVUG?
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In The Beginning…
Officially recognized by Microsoft as the NAV User Group
The largest, independent user group for users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Over 500 companies Both Customer and Partner members Some using NAV since 1999!
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NAVUG Is:
A forum for learning and networking, focused on helping each member be more productive and efficient
A source for unbiased, first-hand “real-world” information
An advocate for member needs and priorities
A collective voice to Microsoft as well as Partners and Vendors
Programs and resources, peer-to-peer networking, sharing of solutions and best practices
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Peer to Peer | Greater Scale | More Voices | Faster
www.navug.com
Users Helping Users
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Users Sharing with Users
Ask the Experts Series– Finance– Manufacturing– IT
Special Interest Groups– Developers– Finance/Accounting– Developers– Manufacturing
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The power of users helping users
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The power of users helping users
Where USERS Make the Difference!
The power of users helping users
Where USERS Make the Difference!
NAVUG Programs
Workshops – presentations and “how-to’s” Roundtables – interactive sharing Microsoft Conduits – focused product
feedback Partner Showcases – efficient solutions Special Interest Groups – common issues,
common answers Regional Chapters – in-person, in-depth
meetings Annual User Conference – focused on just
Dynamics NAV
All NAVUG programs are conducted via LiveMeeting webinars, and are recorded and posted on
NAVUG.com
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Workshops
Webinars hosted by either NAV subject matter experts, Microsoft, or NAVUG Partner
Average 4+ workshops each month Past topics have included:
– Account Schedules and Dimensions– NAV Security– Warehouse Management– Inventory Costing– Maximizing NAV Reports– Risk Management and Audit Compliance
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Roundtables
Interactive discussions to provide a safe environment to discuss a specific NAV topic, with open discussion from members on:– What’s worked– What’s not worked– Experiences and opinions
Roundtables often lead to additional programs where a subject matter expert (SME) would review the topic in detail.
Ask the Expert Series
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Microsoft Conduits
A feedback channel from the membership on specific NAV functionality or topic area.
Feedback is collected and provided to Microsoft R&D or other interested area.
Microsoft reviews information and then presents to membership an update of how these concerns are being addressed.
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Partner Showcases
A focused opportunity to learn more about a Partner’s specific products or services.
NAVUG does not endorse or recommend any of the products and services presented in PS programs.
Participation in PS webinars is strictly voluntary.
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Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Provides a unique opportunity for a subset of members to meet virtually and discuss a specific topic, that does not necessarily apply to the membership as a whole.
Current SIGs include:– NAV Developers (New)– NAV2009 Upgrade– BI and Reporting– Manufacturing– Finance– Security– Inventory Costing
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In-Person Meetings Regional Chapter Meetings (usually
quarterly)– Provides an invaluable opportunity to meet in
person for deep discussions– Fosters closer networking with those in your
immediate vicinity Annual NAVUG Forum – Las Vegas,
November 2011 Microsoft Convergence – Houston, March,
2012
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Navigating Around NAVUG.com
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The NAVUG Academy offers a variety of professional, cost-effective learning opportunities to improve your use of Dynamics NAV and advance your business effectiveness.
Academy Distance Learning - Instructor-Led Training At Your Desk
Academy CBT - Thousands of Titles Anytime, Anywhere
Academy Onsite - Classroom Training for Less
UPCOMING: NAVUG Academy - FRx for Beginners– Friday, 5/20
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Company Member Directory
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Wisconsin, NAV 5.0
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Email Contact
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Update Your Company Profile
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Week of Nov 7 in Las Vegas
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NAVUG Forum Tracks
Finance– Using Dimensions to Their Full Potential– Account Schedules Deep Dive – 2 hour session– Consolidation Accounting – NAV Finance & Accounting 101 – 2 hour session– Ask The Expert - Finance and Accounting– 50 Tips in 50 Minutes
Upgrading– Preparing for an Upgrade to Dynamics NAV 2009 – New Reporting Options and Challenges in NAV 2009– New Features and Functions in NAV 2009– Upgrading from the Customer Perspective– Discovering Business Needs & Gathering Requirements
IT/Developers– Setting up your own BI Infrastructure– RTC Development and Deployment– SQL Query 101– Database Optimization
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NAVUG Forum Tracks
BI & Reporting Manufacturing Supply Chain
– Inventory and Warehouse Setups– Landed Cost for Supply Chain– Item Tracking using Serials/Lots, FEFO – Bill of Materials and Kitting– Industry SIG: Distribution– Ask The Experts - Supply Chain
Strategic– Microsoft Dynamics NAV Road Map– Cloud Computing – Is it time to invest yet?– Ask the Experts: Information Technology– Significant Interest Groups (SIGs)– Ask the Experts: Business Intelligence
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Peer to Peer | Greater Scale | More Voices | Faster
www.navug.com
Ready to Join?
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Basic Membership• Weekly email newsletter• Level 100 Webinars• Paid access to Regional Chapters
(Nominal Fee)• Partner Showcase Webinars• Access to Online Community• Twitter feeds & LinkedIn Group
Premium Membership• Includes everyone in your org. • Unlimited Workshops, Webinars
& Roundtables• Free Regional Chapters• Special Interest Groups (SIGs)• Microsoft Conduits• Significant discounts on Forum
Registration and training• And so much more!!
Member Premium MemberDynamics end
users only FREESmall Business
1-49 NAV Licenses
$400 USD/year
Mid-Market50-99 NAV
Licenses$700 USD/year
Enterprise100+ NAV Licenses
$1000 USD/year
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For Example
As a premium member:
Free events (choose from 70+ per year) $ 250
Consulting time saved (8 hours) $ 1,200
Internal research time saved (12 hours) $ 360
Mistakes avoided on upgrade (20 hours) $ 600
Discount on Forum (per attendee) $ 200
Discount on Distance Learning (per registration) $ 100
Free CBTs (choose from nearly 700) $ 300
Discount on Academy Onsite (1 full day) $ 300
Total Sample Savings $ 3,300
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Not Enough Solutions? Network!
Join NAVUG on LinkedIn Follow us Facebook –
www.facebook.com/navug Follow #NAVUG on Twitter Post to the NAVUG forums - http://
community.dynamics.com/ Ask [email protected] for help
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Wrap-up
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