https://www.beprojectmanager.com RSS feed of the latest blog posts en-us Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:26:59 GMT https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/Accounting-Fixed-Assets-From-Theory-to-Practice?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/Accounting-Fixed-Assets-From-Theory-to-Practice?utm_source=rss This article details the fundamentals of fixed asset accounting. From the key distinction with current expenses to the €500 (excluding VAT) threshold, discover how to classify your intangible, tangible, and financial assets. The article also addresses the specific accounting treatment of work-in-progress and lays the groundwork for rigorous asset management. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:58:56 GMT Invest today, grow tomorrow, control your assets fixed asset, current expense, financial statement, fixed asset, depreciation https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Risk-1-Lack-of-involvement-from-senior-management?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Risk-1-Lack-of-involvement-from-senior-management?utm_source=rss Lack of executive leadership engagement is a primary cause of ERP project failure. This critical risk leads to delays, budget overruns, and organizational resistance. To ensure success, companies must establish structured governance, track key performance indicators, and assign explicit sponsorship responsibilities to executives. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:51:41 GMT No executive drive, no ERP success: lead your transformation from the top ERP, governance, leadership, risk management, change management  https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/The-FEC-in-France-legal-obligation-and-penalties?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/The-FEC-in-France-legal-obligation-and-penalties?utm_source=rss Since 2014, any company subject to a tax audit and keeping computerized accounts must hand the auditor the fichier des écritures comptables (FEC). This article covers the legal basis, when and how the file must be handed over, its technical format, and the financial penalties for a missing or non-compliant file. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:48:27 GMT No compliant FEC, no negotiation FEC, legal obligation, tax audit, article L. 47 A, tax penalty https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Methodology/ClickUp-the-all-in-one-alternative-to-Microsoft-Planner-for-project-management?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Methodology/ClickUp-the-all-in-one-alternative-to-Microsoft-Planner-for-project-management?utm_source=rss This article analyzes ClickUp as an alternative to Microsoft Planner for project management. It details its hierarchical structure, the versatility of its views, the task window, and its advanced features. The study also compares their integration, evaluates the pricing model (from the free plan to the Business plan), and guides the choice based on the team's maturity level. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:58:08 GMT Don't force your projects into the wrong mold: choose the tool tailored to your needs. ClickUp, Microsoft Planner, Project Management, IT Department, Benchmark https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Module-Intrastat-France?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Module-Intrastat-France?utm_source=rss This guide details the configuration and execution of the Intrastat declaration (DEB/EMEBI) in Microsoft Business Central. It covers the setup of reference data (bills of materials, countries, third-party records, and items), audit rules via the checklist, and the monthly workflow: extracting entries, checking for errors, and generating the XML file. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:53:12 GMT Avoiding customs complexities Microsoft Business Central, Intrastat France, DEB EMEBI, Customs configuration, Declaration of trade in goods https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Electronic-invoicing-legally-valid-archiving-e-reporting-and-status-management?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Electronic-invoicing-legally-valid-archiving-e-reporting-and-status-management?utm_source=rss This guide explores the advanced requirements of the 2026 reform for Business Central, beyond just issuing invoices. It details the challenges of legally compliant archiving (NF Z42-013), automatic tracking of invoice lifecycle statuses, e-reporting processing (including reconciliation adjustments), and maintaining a reliable audit trail to ensure full compliance. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:50:30 GMT Secure your data flows, control evidentiary value, and automate your compliance. Business Central, Electronic invoicing, E-reporting, Evidentiary value, NF Z42-013 https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/Understanding-Incoterms-and-their-role-in-Microsoft-Business-Central?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/Understanding-Incoterms-and-their-role-in-Microsoft-Business-Central?utm_source=rss Incoterms define the allocation of costs, the transfer of risks, and customs formalities between buyers and sellers. They must appear on all official documents to prevent disputes. In Microsoft Business Central, their role is strictly informational and documentary. No expense calculations are automatic: their financial impact is managed manually. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:15:53 GMT Clarify your risks, secure your flows Incoterms, logistics, Business Central, ERP, transport https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Thank-you-a-million-times?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Thank-you-a-million-times?utm_source=rss This week, beprojectmanager.com has reached the milestone of 100,000 views. A significant achievement that I particularly want to celebrate with the community of ERP project managers and project management enthusiasts. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:01:38 GMT 100,000 thanks ANDthree project managers,ERP, Leadership, Management, Business Central, Productivity https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/The-paradox-of-returning-to-work-school-preserving-the-energy-of-summer-in-the-face-of-the-frenzy-of-restarting?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/The-paradox-of-returning-to-work-school-preserving-the-energy-of-summer-in-the-face-of-the-frenzy-of-restarting?utm_source=rss The start of the academic year launches a grueling marathon leading up to thego-liveJanuary's ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) period. To avoid depleting summer energy by September, it's crucial to steer clear of the trap of excessive meetings and constant activity. Following this four-month sprint requires establishing strict routines from the outset: asynchronous communication, focused agen... Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT Don't waste summer's energy on September's hustle and bustle Entry, Meetingitis, Project Management, ERP, Go-Live https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/The-Declaration-of-Trade-in-Goods-DEB-EMEBI-regulatory-framework-obligations-and-operation?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/The-Declaration-of-Trade-in-Goods-DEB-EMEBI-regulatory-framework-obligations-and-operation?utm_source=rss This guide explains the regulatory framework of the Declaration of Trade in Goods (DEB), now split between the statistical survey (EMEBI) and the summary tax statement. It details the thresholds for mandatory entry and exit, the monthly schedule, and the procedures for electronic transmission via the customs portal in DTI and DTI+ (XML) formats. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:29:33 GMT Trade within the EU: Transform customs constraints into controlled flows DEB, EMEBI, customs, intra-community VAT, DTI+  https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Emotional-intelligence-in-IT-project-managers-a-skill-that-can-be-developed?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Emotional-intelligence-in-IT-project-managers-a-skill-that-can-be-developed?utm_source=rss In IT, IQ alone isn't enough. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the key skill for project managers to handle stress, support change, and align teams. Unlike IQ, EQ can be learned and improved at any age. Through feedback and cognitive regulation exercises, developing EQ allows for both project success and personal well-being. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:56:11 GMT Your emotional intelligence is not inherited, it is cultivated Emotional quotient, IT project manager, Stress management, Emotional intelligence, Behavioral skills https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Timesheets-in-Business-Central-the-data-that-determines-your-margins?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Timesheets-in-Business-Central-the-data-that-determines-your-margins?utm_source=rss In Business Central, the timesheet isn't an administrative chore but the source that feeds margins, invoicing, and resource tracking. This article details its configuration, approval workflow, and standard reports for analyzing hours, from both the project manager's and consultant's perspectives, transforming it into a true project management discipline. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:58:56 GMT Your hours deserve better than a checkbox Timesheet, Business Central, project management, time entry, ERP https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Breaking-the-Expert-s-Routine-The-Invisible-Trap-of-Senior-Status?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Breaking-the-Expert-s-Routine-The-Invisible-Trap-of-Senior-Status?utm_source=rss After years in their career, senior ERP project managers risk stagnating, masking routine with expertise. Between delegation out of weariness and decreased vigilance, they become trapped in their comfort zone while the ecosystem evolves. To reignite their career progression, they must shake up their habits, become a learner again, and be willing to challenge established practices. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:39:11 GMT Experience reassures your clients, but might it be dulling your skills? Expertise, Stagnation, ERP, Apprentissage, Management https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/ATP-and-CTP-in-Business-Central-The-Art-of-Precisely-Planning-Sales-Shipments?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/ATP-and-CTP-in-Business-Central-The-Art-of-Precisely-Planning-Sales-Shipments?utm_source=rss Sales planning in Business Central relies on three key dates: shipment, scheduled shipment, and delivery. Using the simulation screen, ATP (downward based on stock) and CTP (upward based on demand) calculations automate scheduling. Adjusted by carrier codes and secured by stock levels or safety margins, this system ensures reliable delivery promises. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:58:41 GMT Controlled timing, guaranteed delivery. Business Central, logistics, scheduling, ATP, CTP https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/The-new-sales-pricing-management-system-in-Business-Central-a-complete-guide-to-setup-and-daily-use?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/The-new-sales-pricing-management-system-in-Business-Central-a-complete-guide-to-setup-and-daily-use?utm_source=rss The redesigned Business Central pricing engine unifies pricing and discount management through traceable price lists. Activation is irreversible and requires rigorous validation. This guide details the initial setup, the status lifecycle, the bulk copy review processes, and the dynamic pricing behavior during sales entry. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:39:19 GMT Secure your rates, optimize your sales Business Central, pricing, sales price, configuration, ERP https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Agent-AI-and-mental-workload-the-challenge-of-finding-the-right-balance-in-project-management?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/Agent-AI-and-mental-workload-the-challenge-of-finding-the-right-balance-in-project-management?utm_source=rss Agent-based AI increases productivity potential, but unconsciously encourages overproduction by constantly raising the bar. This professional ambition exhausts teams. The challenge for project managers in 2026 is to regulate this energy consumption, avoid constant context switching between machine logic and human management, and find the right balance. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:23:06 GMT Facing agentic AI, set the bar in the right place to manage without burning yourself out Productivity, Mental workload, Agentic AI, Project management, Cognitive flexibility https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Data-retention-strategies-in-Business-Central?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Data-retention-strategies-in-Business-Central?utm_source=rss Managing storage volume in Business Central is essential for maintaining performance. This article details the use of retention policies, the integration of specific tables in AL, table size auditing, and cloud storage outsourcing. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:01:13 GMT Control your data volume to unleash the power of your ERP. Business Central, Retention, Storage, AL, Volumetrics https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Agentic-architecture-in-Business-Central-the-MCP-server-as-a-universal-translator?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Microsoft-Business-Central/Agentic-architecture-in-Business-Central-the-MCP-server-as-a-universal-translator?utm_source=rss Integrating agentic AI into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is transforming the ERP. Thanks to the standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI agents become autonomous collaborators capable of executing end-to-end business processes. Discover a secure, three-part architecture where humans retain control over every accounting transaction. Sun, 31 May 2026 16:39:27 GMT AI no longer just responds, but executes your processes from end to end Agent AI, Business Central, MCP server, business processes, ERP security https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/From-Clean-Core-to-Hyper-Fragmentation?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Project-management/From-Clean-Core-to-Hyper-Fragmentation?utm_source=rss AI accelerates development but creates significant automated technical debt. According to GitClear and arXiv, duplicate code jumps by 48%, and 89% of commits contain defects. This phenomenon threatens the clean core of ERP systems. To succeed in modernization, strict quality barriers and a data cleansing phase must be imposed, prioritizing human expertise over raw speed. Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:31 GMT Force executes, speed accumulates, but only human intelligence directs value. This technique, Artificial intelligence, ERP project, Governance, Clean core https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/Understanding-the-organization-of-the-company?utm_source=rss https://www.beprojectmanager.com/Eng/Finance/Understanding-the-organization-of-the-company?utm_source=rss This article analyzes the organizational structure of the modern company, from C-suite executives to line managers, highlighting the pivotal role of the project manager. Faced with the complexity of transformations and the challenges of agility, it emphasizes the importance of clearly defined responsibilities to effectively navigate between governance, technical requirements, and the human factor. Sun, 24 May 2026 09:51:48 GMT ~/Imgs/Articles/66/Eng/img_1779428811052_0.png Governance, organizational structure, project manager, agile management, digital transformation