The Life Sciences industry is unique in many ways, especially because it “evolves” as companies go through the life cycle from pre-clinical to market. Each of the phases of this life cycle have their own unique requirements, but commonly we come back to the same 5 key features that companies need to address with their [...]
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4 Ways SalesPad Transforms Your Microsoft Dynamics GP User Experience for Maximum Sales Results
“The difference between getting somewhere and nowhere is the courage to make an early start.” – Charles M. Schwab Microsoft Dynamics GP is a great tool to improve your company’s efficiency, but are you getting the most out of your system? Perhaps your sales team is spending too much time entering documents when they [...]
continue reading...Stonewall Kitchen Goes From Farm Stand to International Distributor with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
This is an exclusive case study for the ERP Software Blog based on an interview with Andrea Hall, Information Systems Director, Stonewall Kitchen, at Convergence 2013. The Company Just over 21 years ago, two friends were selling homemade food items at local farmers’ markets. Fast forward to 2013 and their business, Stonewall Kitchen, is a [...]
continue reading...Dynamics GP Reporting – Smartlist and Smartlist Builder
Dare I say that for years I worked in the Manufacturing Industry utilizing and eventually implementing ERP systems that weren’t part of the Microsoft ERP system offerings. About 5 years ago, when I joined a consulting firm that only implemented Dynamics GP, my first reaction to Smartlist and eventually Smartlist Builder was WOW! I couldn’t [...]
continue reading...Brilliant Idea #15 Truck Part Manufacturer Uses Digital White Board in Microsoft Dynamics GP
Historically, manufacturers have used a dry erase board posted at each press or work station to note daily, last minute changes to the parts/jobs that station will run. Manually capturing demands every day, manufacturers net out the production required and painstakingly assign the production run to each work center. A truck part manufacturer using Microsoft [...]
continue reading...You Need Money To Make Money
Cash is king, as we’ve been told, and this theory is just as relevant today as it was yesterday. Having a positive, healthy cash flow gives us room to respond quickly to new opportunities, make capital investments when they are needed, and make the decisions that drive growth. There are many ways to make your [...]
continue reading...Business Owner Tips for Cloud and Hosting Contracts
CIS has recently been helping several customers that went all in on the Cloud - not with CIS. They took their phones, ERP, data storage, Outlook, to the Cloud. Everything! With these companies having numerous locations across the USA, moving to the cloud was a business critical decision that has impacted the day-to-day operations for up to [...]
continue reading...The Top Three Questions to Ask Before Selecting a Dynamics GP Manufacturing Partner
The top three questions to ask before selecting a Dynamics GP Manufacturing partner: 1. Has my Manufacturing consultant received their Microsoft Dynamics GP Manufacturing certification? While the ability to pass a Microsoft certification test shouldn’t be the only determining factor when selecting an implementation partner, it is a large one. Consultants who have studied for, [...]
continue reading...Brilliant Idea #12 Bicycle Manufacturer Empowers Channel Sales with Microsoft Dynamics GP
Responding to the growing connection with their end users, manufacturers are finding new ways to deliver real-time information to all their channels. A specialty bike manufacturer serving bike shops, sales reps and consumers across the country wanted to share up-to-date product information on the latest cruiser bikes. The dealers and sales reps also needed access [...]
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