If you travel in the same circles that I do, you’ve probably heard this “complaint” before: “ERP systems have become a commodity.” Another indication of that mentality is the claim that “It’s all about price.” I reject those statements, because the implication is that it’s all about the technology. Sure, technology in and of itself [...]
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Some Say: “ERP Systems Have Become a Commodity.” I Say: “No Way. ERP Systems Solve Business Issues.”
Pitch the Crystal Ball for ERP and Have More Accurate Inventory Control (ERP)
Trying to connect inventory levels with customer demand can be a challenging task with about the same accuracy as using a crystal ball – or spreadsheets and calculators. Confidence in the accuracy of your data can mean a world of difference when you’re running your business and there just isn’t any room for guessing. You can [...]
continue reading...ERP in the Cloud: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
With all of the materials currently available regarding the cloud, and more coming each day, it can be overwhelming to sift through so much documentation to gain a firm understanding of what the cloud really means to your organization. Many organizations are asking for a quicker and easier way to comprehend the cloud without having [...]
continue reading...Choosing ERP Software: How Microsoft Competencies Help You Find the Right ERP Partner
One of the things that sets Microsoft business software apart from many other solutions is that it is supplied, implemented and supported by a strong, wide-reaching network of business partners. This network is not just a group of businesses that simply resell the software. Organisations that provide Microsoft Dynamics products for example, have to demonstrate [...]
continue reading...Adding Filters to Microsoft Dynamics GP Excel Reports
A client recently asked if they could add a date filter to one of the standard Microsoft Dynamics GP Excel reports. Naturally, the answer was No and Yes. No, because you have no control how Dynamics GP builds the report. Yes, because once the report is available you can make a copy and modify it [...]
continue reading...Is your ERP System Helping you Meet Goals or Are You Stuck in a Rut?
Your reason for choosing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system was to streamline operations, improve productivity, and improve profitability so that you could achieve strategic goals to solidify your corner of the marketplace. Is your ERP system working for you or are you working for it? You probably spent lots of time choosing the proper ERP system [...]
continue reading...Preparing for the Inevitable: Upgrades for Your ERP Software
Many of us would like to implement an ERP solution once and not have to worry about it again, but this is not realistic and could put your company at risk. Chances are good that you aren’t driving the same car you did 5 years ago and I highly doubt you are even using the same [...]
continue reading...Customizable ERP Software and Microsoft Dynamics NAV
You’re looking for new software and the edict has come down from on high, “Thou shalt not purchase software that needs to be modified”. After reviewing a number of solutions, nothing meets all your requirements. What are you going to do?
continue reading...Microsoft Dynamics GP in the Cloud: Instant Relief for your Accounting Aches and Pains
Every small to medium-sized business has been there. As the business grows and matures, the strains put on the organization’s financial management system cause even the most seasoned accounting professionals to bang their heads against the wall. Weak reporting. Slow processes. Disparate data sources. They all add up to unreliable financial data and that leads [...]
continue reading...Three Reasons Why ERP Software is a Must for Financial Management
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software can do a number of things for your business. One of its main perks is the financial management capabilities. Microsoft Dynamics® ERP software improves financial management in the following three ways: Compliancy: It’s not a great feeling having the IRS look over your shoulder, threatening the life of your business. [...]
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