Far too many of those companies installed ERP systems they hoped would turn their companies around only to suffer through the financial burden of implementation with no quantifiable benefits.  When they hit such a wall, they often pack up and look for a new ERP system, starting the process all over again.

Without a doubt, there are situations where businesses have been hanging on to legacy ERP systems for years, and an upgrade or completely new system just makes sense.  When that is not true, however, it is best to step back and ask yourself a couple questions about your ERP system and your business in general.

Is your ERP system really the problem? – While it can be a convenient scapegoat, you may be missing the bigger picture.  If you are going to evaluate your ERP software, you also should evaluate how your business uses it and how effectively your employees utilize its resources.

 Is your ERP system current? - It might have held up the world in 1995, but the rest of the world has moved on and upgraded several times since then.  Many of your problems may stem from the lack of compatibility with your more current software and the outdated tools that do not fit current business trends. You may be due for an upgrade rather than a replacement.

 It is sometimes difficult to know when the time is right for change, and actually reaching the point where you take the first step toward change can be daunting.  REACH-Solutions can help. Since 1995 REACH-Solutions has assisted Arkansas businesses to navigate the complex process of selecting and implementing business management software. We can give you an honest evaluation of your current system and processes and recommend that first step.  Or if you are using an outdated version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL or Microsoft Dynamics RMS we can help you get the most out of your existing system with the current version.

By REACH-Solutions, Arkansas Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL, RMS Partner

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Assigning Named Printers is also easy! To setup Named Printers, open the Named Printers window—to open this window, click Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Tools >> Setup >> System >> Named Printers.

When accessing the Named Printers feature for the first time, you will be asked to enter a Machine ID and de-fault printer information in the Named Printer Options window. Enter the Computer name of your machine here (this can be found by navigating to the Windows Control Panel and opening the System window). The Setup Named Printers window opens. Click Assign to open the Assign Named Printers window used to assign printers to specific tasks, and to typically assign an individual printer for a specific Microsoft Dynamics GP task.

For example, in Payables Management many people use a dedicated check printer. Instead of switching printer output at the time of processing, the printer for the check printing process is predefined in Named Printers. This helps to eliminate mistakes since the correct printer is set to use defaults for the assigned task. Also, the number of copies to print or specific trays can be designated.

Printers can also be defined for each user and company within Microsoft Dynamics GP, making printing errors less likely and simplifying the reporting processes. For additional information on setting up application printers, consult the System Manager print manual available from the Help menu in Microsoft Dynamics GP, or contact your local Dynamics GP Partner.

By REACH-Solutions – Arkansas Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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CustomerSource features include: a searchable technical support database, electronic support tools, support history, unlimited online training, software updates and downloads, documentation, newsgroups, news/newsletters, product announcements and information, online registration keys and account management.

Microsoft has developed an online tour of CustomerSource so customers can learn how to be more productive with their Microsoft Dynamics solution by accessing the benefits of their Microsoft service plan. To view the tour online and learn more about how customers benefit from CustomerSource, click here.

By REACH-Solutions – Arkansas Microsoft Dynamics Partner

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 In my upcoming series of blogs I will review the following reporting tools available in Dynamics GP:

• Dynamics GP Report Writer
• Microsoft SQL Reporting Services
• Crystal Reports
• SmartLists
• SmartList Builder
• Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excel Report Builder
• FRx

 Stay tuned!

 by REACH-Solutions – Arkansas Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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