We’ve discussed the value of having one business management solution to rule over all areas of your business operations, but this doesn’t mean you can’t add new applications and systems. As your business grows, there will always be a need to expand your technology to stay competitive. The problem arises when you have disparate systems, [...]
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Microsoft Dynamics: The Grass is Greener in the Cloud
Running multiple disparate systems in your company is not only inefficient, but it isn’t the most environmentally-friendly way to operate either. The technology exists to create a greener, paperless office and reduce your dependence on manual processes and costly hardware. Money and time spent on reams of paper, printers, toner, servers and Excel spreadsheets adds [...]
continue reading...A Connecticut Distributor Adds Order Entry, Inventory Planning & Container Management for Microsoft Dynamics GP
Thor, a Connecticut based manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals, recently chose Microsoft Dynamics GP as their financial management/ERP system. This system provided the core financial tools they needed plus purchasing, inventory and sales order processing for their distribution business. But Thor was experiencing rapid growth in their business and they wanted to find even [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Convergence 2012: What Else Can Your Dynamics Solution Do?
For those of you who are already running Microsoft Dynamics GP, NAV, AX or CRM, do you know if you’re getting the most out of your investment? That’s precisely why you should attend Convergence this year, because it’s the best place to learn the whole story about your Microsoft Dynamics solution. All organizations change and [...]
continue reading...Inventory Valuation Methods for a Dynamics GP Dummy
During the sales process I try to avoid questions regarding inventory valuation and to be honest I do this because I do not understand the differences and what impact the valuation options have on the financials. I am not an accountant nor do I try to be, however I should really have a better understanding [...]
continue reading...Preparing for Convergence 2012: Microsoft Dynamics ERP Software Tracks We Recommend
Convergence is coming up fast and is a great place for companies to learn about their software and meet with industry experts. Although great, it can get overwhelming with the number of activities, sessions, and events going on in Houston. So here is a quick guide to tracks we recommend while at Convergence: 50 More [...]
continue reading...Top Three Reasons to Leverage the Cloud
Unfortunately, most people wait until something bad happens before they start seriously considering a change to their business management system. For example, did it take your IT staff two months to upgrade your accounting software? Or maybe a brief power outage stopped production in your company for almost two days. Maybe you discovered that your outdated [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics GP for Manufacturing – The Features You Need
As a member of the manufacturing team here at Altico Advisors, I spend 40-60 hours a week (which sometimes feels like 24 hours a day) working with new manufacturing clients to implement the Microsoft Dynamics GP manufacturing modules, train, trouble shoot, develop workflows, write reports. Or, I’m working with our existing manufacturing clients to enhance [...]
continue reading...How Microsoft Dynamics GP Can Simplify Landed Cost for International Imports
Calculating the total landed cost for international goods can be a time-consuming experience. Fortunately the Landed Cost capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics GP Inventory series can simplify this activity leading to a drastic reduction in the receiving and invoicing effort. This in turn can lead to more accurate costs, increased timeliness of information and better accounting [...]
continue reading...How Can the Operations Manager, Order Processor, and Shipping Manager All Benefit from Microsoft Dynamics ERP Software?
Many divisions within companies deal with theoretical aspects of business. They come up with ideas, devise plans, and process information. For the operations division, however, it is all about action. When an order reaches operations, it is time to start producing tangible results. Operations may include a number of departments, such as purchasing, plant management, [...]
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