When it comes time to replace an ERP system, CFOs are often charged with a huge responsibility. On one side, they have to interpret the tech speak they get from their IT departments, and on the other side, they must take into consideration the tremendous financial impact (positive and negative) that a new ERP software [...]
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Know What You Can Accomplish with Configuration: Cloud or On-premises?
Cloud computing can mean quite a few things and it is still a confusing concept to many. The reasons that cloud computing is becoming so popular now is that it provides flexibility, scalability, and affordability to software implementations. As companies become more globally-focused and business professionals move from client offices to job-sites, the ability to [...]
continue reading...Top 10 ERP Software Failures of 2011: Steps to NOT making the list!
We would all rather learn from others’ BIG mistakes instead of making them ourselves, right? Although many of us strive to achieve the “Top 10″ lists for the year, I truly hope none of you have had personal experiences like the ones listed in the “10 Biggest Software Failures of 2011″. In fact, I’d like [...]
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics SL and the 4 Stages of Project Management
For the project-driven company, the details of each job are unique. However, the methodology to approaching each project remains consistent. There are several prescriptive and essential steps a project-based company must follow when planning for and completing a project. Microsoft Dynamics SL, with its robust, flexible solution built for project-based companies, can improve your business’s [...]
continue reading...Cloud Concerns for the Manufacturing Enterprise Quickly Fading
According to Gartner Research, in the three years since it started measuring the Cloud Computing Services Model, the delivery model has moved from #14 to #1 on the Gartner’s list of CIO priorities. A few years ago many manufacturers quickly overlooked transition to the cloud because of the obvious security concerns and “what if” scenarios of [...]
continue reading...Leveraging Web Services and SSRS or More Real Differences between Microsoft Dynamics NAV and AX
The conversation on real differences between Microsoft Dynamics NAV and AX continues as contributing technical blogger and ex-Microsoft product expert Thom Doss discusses leveraging web services and SSRS. This is part three of a series. To review previous articles: More Real Differences between Microsoft Dynamics NAV and AX Sustainable Engineering in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and [...]
continue reading...Don’t Fall Victim to Your ERP Solution: Invest in More Flexibility this New Year
With the multitude of options out there today, your ERP solution should fit your business processes. Instead of tailoring your work to what your solution can do, you could have freedom to create what’s best for you. Don’t feel ashamed if you’ve given in to your ERP solution. Many companies end up doing this for [...]
continue reading...Considering New Accounting Technology? Ask the Right Questions.
In our last blog post, we discussed the many benefits of removing paper from the accounting process and integrating document management software with an organization’s existing ERP solution such as Microsoft Dynamics. But in an environment where many find it difficult to keep up with the pace of technology, it is not surprising that business [...]
continue reading...Report Models in Microsoft Dynamics GP Helps You Get at Your Business Data Fast
Some people might be afraid to create a report with Microsoft® SQL Server® Reporting Services (SSRS) – thinking they must be a “SQL Expert.” You don’t need to be an expert to create ad-hoc reports in SSRS for Microsoft Dynamics® GP. Using the report models for Microsoft Dynamics GP makes it easy for both novice and [...]
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