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How Microsoft Dynamics GP Can Save You Money

Blue Moon Industries — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:10:41 +0000

It’s true, this topic has been run a few times before. But let’s face it, money drives a lot, if not all, of our decisions. So let’s take a look at the top three ways Microsoft Dynamics® GP saves your company dollars!

1. Increases your company’s efficiency:

Frees your people to focus on what matters most by automating routine tasks such as timesheets, expense reporting, sales orders, and more.
Takes advantage of Web-based requisition management capabilities, where employees can submit requisitions online, automatically routing them through an approval process across your organization.

2. Reduces your costs:

Personalization tools help you to extend the system without expensive customizations to give users an experience tailored to their unique needs.
Integrates with non-Microsoft applications using Microsoft Dynamics GP connectivity tools and easily connects with external data sources using Web Services.
Provides a deployment model that works for you. Whether its on-premise or partner hosted, Microsoft Dynamics GP delivers a solution that you can count on now and into the future.

3. Strengthens and grows your business:

Allows fast, strategic decisions for attracting and retaining top talent and offers employees better services and programs with customizable hiring processes, scheduling, and performance evaluation tools.
Maximizes profitability through visibility into project budgets and actual expenses. Automate project-related time and expense review and approval processes to maintain controls on project accounting as the size and number of projects increases.
Allows creation of company-wide intranets with security that allows employees to access only what is appropriate for their roles. Employees have access to relevant and timely information, which in turn helps increase productivity.

It isn’t an easy business climate these days, but there are things you can do to improve your company’s situation and implementing Microsoft Dynamics GP may just be the most important. Contact us today to learn more about how Microsoft Dynamics GP can save you money. Blue Moon Industries is a leading ERP solution provider of Microsoft Dynamics GP software in Rhode Island. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Drive Innovation with People by Using Microsoft Dynamics GP Tools

Blue Moon Industries — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:17:13 +0000

Many IT leaders assume new technology creates innovation. In fact, innovation happens when IT determines how to configure assets to help the business win. To be successful, IT must change the model to focus less on technology and architecture and more on the people and processes involved in decision making.

Microsoft Dynamics® GP makes it possible for your people to make big decisions with accurate and timely information. Because of its easy-to-use tools such as Microsoft Office that make it easy to communicate and collaborate effectively, it increases your productivity and allows your people to drive innovation.

By using familiar browser technology and existing software skills, collaboration capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics GP let you increase the productivity and efficiency of individuals and teams, be more responsive to customers, and stay true to your goals. At the same time, these features can help you reduce the cost of doing business. Here are just a few specific ways that Microsoft Dynamics GP makes it possible:

Let employees manage information and streamline administrative tasks, such as entering their payroll hours, reviewing specific human-resource records, tracking time, and more. These self-service capabilities can be set up to provide appropriate information for each employee’s needs.
Simplify and control purchasing with the requisition management capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics GP that let employees submit purchase requisitions online, where managers can approve and send them automatically to the purchase order system. Reduce paperwork and data entry errors, while driving down costs by consolidating items and orders for better vendor terms. Customize the solution to have the right people review and approve requisitions, and set up automatic email notification to make sure all requisitions receive timely consideration.
Reduce the costs and increase the effectiveness of project management using the Project Time & Expense application in Microsoft Dynamics GP that lets you track in detail project costs and time spent and gives managers the ability not only to approve expenses and time used but also to drive better project efficiencies. Additionally, customer billing can be more accurate and timely, making it possible to receive and book payments sooner.

So remember, although technology such as Microsoft Dynamics GP brings innovation to your business processes, it is ultimately your people who drive innovation for your company’s future. Blue Moon Industries is a leading ERP solution provider of Microsoft Dynamics GP software in Rhode Island. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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What I Learned About Business While Walking the Dog: Microsoft Dynamics ERP Brings you Back to the Basics

Blue Moon Industries — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:27:37 +0000

Business can get a bit too complicated, which is why I’m bringing it back to the basics today. After taking my dog for a walk, I realized a few key rules that are true for walking your dog as well as for running your business.

Be Courteous to Walkers- You know those drivers, the ones who never give pedestrians the right away and they always go too fast down a residential street. Stepping all over people while you run your business is just as annoying and immature. Businesses don’t succeed because of their size or power, but because of the value they can share with those around them.

Pick up after Your Dog- You may be familiar with the plastic baggy for those unfortunate pit stops along the walking path. Cleaning up after your dog ensures that those innocent walkers behind you don’t misstep into your “foul mistakes”. Being a good example by “picking up” after your mistakes is also good practice in your business. Bad things do happen, but it’s important to learn from those mishaps and move on.

Chat with Your Neighbors- Making small talk with your neighbors creates community and builds a bond with the people who live around you. You look out for one another and feel safe in your home. Get to know your employees, co-workers, vendors, and even competitors. Most of you are in the same boat and can look out for one another as the going gets tough.

Microsoft Dynamics ERP simplifies your business just as the above situations bring you back to the basics of dog walking. Sharing information with Microsoft Dynamics ERP is as easy as 1-2-3 with advanced integration features and seamless sharing capabilities. You can reduce mistakes by having a better view into your reporting and financials by using Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Connecting with the people around you has never been easier. Microsoft Dynamics ERP streamlines the communications process through innovative tracking of invoices, orders, and contact information so it’s easier to contact who you need to, when you need to.

Blue Moon Industries is a leading ERP solution provider of Microsoft Dynamics GP software in Rhode Island. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Improve Your Customer Satisfaction with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Software

Blue Moon Industries — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:30:24 +0000

The business environment has gone through some changes in the late years because customer satisfaction has become number one priority for a lot of companies. This is a natural consequence of the fact that competition is huge and no one can afford to lose clients because they are not properly taken care of. If you are also struggling to keep your customers satisfied, you really need to know that you can increase your customer satisfaction with Microsoft Dynamics® ERP software.

Microsoft Dynamics ERP makes it possible to analyze customer information in a fast and accurate manner. Not responding well enough to the customers’ requests because of lack of information is one major reason for unhappy clients. Microsoft Dynamics ERP puts an end to this problem and makes information available to the entire company in real time. All the departments will be able to interact and to collaborate for the clients’ best interest. Resulting in deeper connections and satisfied clients.

The increase of your customer satisfaction with Microsoft Dynamics ERP software is possible for both small and large companies. Although you might be tempted to assume that Microsoft Dynamics ERP software is more useful for large companies that have to manage bigger customers’ databases, it is also very effective in the case of smaller companies or even home businesses. After all, managing your existent database in the most effective manner and maintaining old customers is cheaper than losing existing clients and trying to attract new ones.

In this day and age, there is no point in denying the benefits that Microsoft Dynamics ERP can offer you and your business. Yes, it is an investment of money, but it is also an investment in your business and will ultimately give you the ability to grow into the future and stay ahead of your competitors.

As an organization focused on customer success, Blue Moon Industries, based out of Providence, Rhode Island, is dedicated to helping businesses like yours define, implement, and support information systems to meet your strategic business goals. Blue Moon Industries is a leading ERP solution provider of Microsoft Dynamics GP software in Rhode Island. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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How Microsoft Dynamics ERP Helps you Keep that Customer Focus

Blue Moon Industries — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:18:37 +0000

Lean is focused on customers and that outlook often gets lost within the organization as individual employees seek out their unique tasks. Microsoft Dynamics® ERP is able to give you the structure that ensures this focus does not get lost in translation.

Lean manufacturing or lean production is a production practice that considers the expenditure of resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer to be wasteful, and thus a target for elimination. Working from the perspective of the customer who consumes a product or service, “value” is defined as any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for. Basically, lean is centered on creating more value with less work.

So, how can Microsoft Dynamics ERP specifically contribute to successful lean manufacturing operations?

Achieve demand-driven production
Increase replenishment efficiency
Accelerate continuous improvement
Understand value streams, eliminate bottlenecks, and identify improvement opportunities
Free people for higher-value activities

Becoming lean in distribution is more important than ever in today’s challenging economic market. Applying lean concepts makes sense because becoming lean means becoming a more effective distributor. And becoming lean will lead to higher profitability.

As an organization focused on customer success, Blue Moon Industries is dedicated to helping businesses like yours define, implement, and support information systems to meet your strategic business goals. Blue Moon Industries is a leading provider of ERP systems based on Microsoft Dynamics GP software. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Evaluating ERP Software Vendor Support Departments: 3 Things to be Aware of

Blue Moon Industries — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:13:51 +0000

Trying to find the right ERP software vendor gets more and more difficult every day. There are almost too many to choose from and it’s difficult to keep it all straight. Your company needs to make the right decision in order to get the best bang for your buck. For this reason, you need to know whether a software vendor can support you. Sure, they may be awesome sales people, but how can you evaluate their support department? Here are 3 things you should look for and why:

Adaptability
Being an adaptable business is a vital component to success, because nothing stays the same for too long. In the software support world, configurability is also key; the preferred product starts as a great fit, adapts to your requirements, and gives us leisure to automate new commercial operation processes as needed. It doesn’t force you to shift your commercial operation processes to live inside hard-coded functions.
Personal Touch
A small, but important thing to look for is whether the vendor asks you your name and asks you what you need to be successful. Your support vendor needs to understand your business. It might be automatically when they’ve had experience with a similar company, but it may also take some time to build up that relationship into a mutual benefit. Make sure you enjoy the people you’re working with. Otherwise, it could be a long road ahead!
Measure the Right Things
Statistics and reporting that simulates the wrong metrics can lead to very misfortunate decisions within a company. Make sure you can view every aspect of the data you need in order to run your business effectively, but also be aware when too much is too much. Too much data can be a hindrance as well as not enough.

As an organization focused on customer success, Blue Moon Industries is dedicated to helping businesses like yours define, implement, and support information systems to meet your strategic business goals. Blue Moon Industries is a leading provider of ERP systems based on Microsoft Dynamics® GP software. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Why a Business Ready Licensing and Enhancement Plan Could Benefit You

Blue Moon Industries — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:34:21 +0000

Microsoft Dynamics’ Business Ready Licensing (BRL) and Enhancement Plan provide you with a compelling way to increase the value of your investments in Microsoft^® technology, lower the entry barrier to Microsoft Dynamics solutions, enhance productivity and evolve with the life of your business, providing increased confidence in your choices and enabling you to realize the full potential of your Microsoft Dynamics solution.

Increased Value: Support through the BRL and Enhancement Plan keeps you as up to date as possible. Updates from Microsoft are timely and ensure you meet the proper requirements and training to get the best out of your solution.
The VAT 2010 updates are a good example of how Microsoft Dynamics solutions through the plan can help ensure that business processes can transition smoothly to a whole host of new legislation.

Enhance Productivity: You and your employees can depend on top-of-the-line training through the plan, enhancing your productivity. The integration and automation you get out of Microsoft Dynamics’ products streamline your business processes and produce better results.

Reach your Full Potential: You can have confidence in the work you do because the BRL and Enhancement Plan is there to back you up in your decision making. Helping you make better and more informed decisions benefiting you company and enabling you to meet your full potential.

Microsoft Dynamics solutions help you excel in your industry. If you’re interested in a Business Ready Enhancement Plan for Microsoft Dynamics, contact Blue Moon Industries. As an organization focused on customer success, Blue Moon Industries is dedicated to helping businesses define, implement, and support information systems to meet their strategic business goals. Blue Moon Industries is a leading provider of ERP systems based on Microsoft Dynamics GP software. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By Mark Barter with Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Microsoft Dynamics GP Roadmap. What to Expect.

Blue Moon Industries — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:30:55 +0000

Errol Shoenfish, the lead product manager for Microsoft Dynamics GP, announced that the future is bright for Microsoft Dynamics GP during the GP launch event in February of 2010 at Fargo ND. There is indeed a sizeable investment already made and planned for Microsoft Dynamics GP with a roadmap that extends through 2016. Errol and team have communicated a strong commitment to a timeline of new releases and service packs which enhance functionality and build upon new technology. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect in the coming years for Microsoft Dynamics GP:

2010- Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 recently launched after this year’s Convergence. The hype and preparation for this launch has truly been monumental. Potential customers and current users of Microsoft Dynamics GP had and still have ample resources to get them through this change. The focus for GP 2010 is deep functionality, role tailored BI, next level office integration and workflow, and corporate performance management.

2012- Microsoft Dynamics GP 12
GP 12 will enhance continued innovation at mid-market with particular focus on simplicity, productivity, Dynamics user experience leadership, contextual BI, and time-to value.

2014- Microsoft Dynamics GP 14
GP 14 will enhance continued innovation at mid-market with particular focus on next generation User Interface, contextual role tailored workflow, and Microsoft technology.

A peek into the future of Microsoft Dynamics GP is exciting, as the possibilities are really endless. If you’re interested in more information on Microsoft Dynamics GP and its possibilities, contact Blue Moon Industries. As an organization focused on customer success, Blue Moon Industries is dedicated to helping businesses define, implement, and support information systems to meet their strategic business goals. Blue Moon Industries is a leading provider of ERP systems based on Microsoft Dynamics GP software. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By: Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Is a Vertical Angle Right for your ERP Software Solution?

Blue Moon Industries — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:01:18 +0000

When you think of the word, vertical, what comes to mind? After a few years in the ERP software business, vertical market comes to my mind almost automatically. Because of this, I want to revisit definitions to this rather versatile term. There’s of course, the vertical direction, but when I was scrolling through the different definitions on Wikipedia, one in particular caught my eye defining vertical angles:

Vertical (angles), a pair of angles sharing the same vertex and bounded by the same pair of lines but are opposite to each other

When comparing the definition above to vertical market, it really captures the power of the word and its ultimate meaning. They refer to completely different scopes, but yet are so similar.

Vertical market, a group of similar businesses and customers which engage in trade based on specific and specialized needs

For example, although a group of prospective customers are opposite from each other (separate entities); they are still connected and bounded by their specific set of needs or “vertex”. Therefore, defining your vertical market can give you the ability to focus your solution and ultimately connect your business. Before you buy, ask yourself whether a vertical ERP solution is suitable for your organization.

Blue Moon Industries can help you define your vertical and enhance your business. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions. As an organization focused on customer success, Blue Moon Industries is dedicated to helping businesses define, implement, and support information systems to meet their strategic business goals. Blue Moon Industries is a leading provider of ERP systems based on Microsoft Dynamics GP software.

By: Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 + Microsoft Excel = A Perfect Pair

Blue Moon Industries — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:08:59 +0000

If you’re like most of us in the business world, Microsoft Excel is your best friend…most of the time. You have your love/hate relationship. At times, you’re unable to import or export the data you desperately need for an upcoming meeting, but you make it work because Excel is one of those primary tools you can’t afford to lose.

What if you could make your love/hate relationship into a “perfect” one? They say no relationship is perfect, but with the addition of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010…it could get pretty close and here’s why:

Microsoft Dynamics GP includes more than 200 built-in office excel reports that you can customize to meet your specific needs.
You can quickly turn GP data into flexible pivot tables and graphical charts- no longer making those upcoming meetings a stressful part of your week.
Refresh data from a single location. Automatically update date with in Excel without the need to export from Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Analyze data from multiple angles. Perform up-to-the-minute analysis and comparison with refreshable Office Excel Reports.
With a single click, you can access and view office excel reports within Office Outlook or Office SharePoint Server 2007

There are a lot of factors in creating a perfect relationship, and one of those factors is putting in the work. The perfect part about this scenario is Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 does all the work! All you have to do is enjoy its many capabilities and allow it to work in your favor.

If you’re interested in more information on Microsoft Dynamics GP and its abilities, contact Blue Moon Industries. As an organization focused on customer success, Blue Moon Industries is dedicated to helping businesses define, implement, and support information systems to meet their strategic business goals. Blue Moon Industries is a leading provider of ERP systems based on Microsoft Dynamics GP software. Blue Moon Industries is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV Software Solutions.

By: Blue Moon Industries – Rhode Island Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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