Not sure what all these implementation hours are used for anyway? For a simple explanation check out our new white paper: Beyond Software, How to Estimate the Cost of ERP Implementation Services.

When I spoke to George Mackiewicz, the owner of CAL Business Solutions, he said that with well over 200 implementations we have done conversion of master files and historical records on almost every project and it is always completed successfully.  We have migrated data from Quickbooks and Peachtree more times that we can count – as well as other, less well know systems. Getting the data you need from your old system into Microsoft Dynamics GP is not an issue to fear.

To help you compare accounting software packages, we have detailed information on our website comparing Microsoft Dynamics GP vs. QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics GP vs. Peachtree.

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Here is another way to save money.  If you are using Peachtree or Quickbooks and are ready to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics GP – do it before June 25, 2010.  Not only will you save money on the implementation – but a new promotion from Microsoft lets you get 3 Microsoft Dynamics GP Users for $1. This is even better than the other Microsoft discounts for Peachtree and QuickBooks users.  So what are you waiting for?

By CAL Business Solutions – Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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The discrete manufacturer outsourced manufacturing to two subcontractors—one that supplied some of the components and added assembly services; the other that added only assembly services.  The GP Manufacturing module flexed the Bill of Materials to meet both needs.  The subcontractors shipped and stored finished goods to a variety of locations including consignment locations and an off shore international subsidiary.  Multi-site and bin capability within GP met the warehousing and shipping needs.

The mixed-mode manufacturer started batch processing with a unit of measure conversion of liquid material poured into molds to form discrete sub-assemblies.  Then they routed sub-assemblies for outsourced services by a specialized subcontractor, added final discrete processing and utilized quality control at each step. GP stepped up to the challenge of tracking shrinkage—functionality completely absent in Peachtree.

With outsourcing utilized at both companies, GP setup options allowed the specification of the cost bucket to track outsourcing costs.  When manufacturing orders included outsourcing routing sequences, purchase orders and shipments to outsourcing vendors were suggested by the system.

We imported financial history for both companies using the GP Integration Manager, translating the Peachtree charts of accounts into more functional segmented charts of accounts.  Using Integration Manager, we also successfully imported customers and vendors.  We were able to import Bills of Material directly into SQL for one company.

These companies moved on to use multiple currencies in sales, payable, and financial transactions, with GP providing the requisite foreign currency translations and reports.

Users repeatedly and easily used SmartList Builder and out-of-the box management reports for enhanced inventory, vendor performance, and departmentalized reporting—simple to use but far beyond the capabilities of Peachtree.  Advanced modules for Material Requirements Planning and Sales Forecasting are in use or in planning stages for these two rapidly growing manufacturers.

If you are looking for a good Microsoft Dynamics™ GP Partner in Idaho to replace your Peachtree software, contact Computeration.

By Computeration, Idaho Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner

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1)     More Features – Dynamics GP provides 1,372 more features than Peachtree’s strongest product offering – Peachtree Quantum. Peachtree does not support multiple warehouse locations, allocation formulas, intercompany accounts, piece rates, item pictures, demand forecasting, and shelf life tracking.

 2)     Strong Database – Dynamics GP offers a more robust database which can handle millions of transactions without slowing down whereas Peachtree’s database performance can start declining after just 75,000 transactions.

3)     Breadth of Modules – Dynamics GP provides 50 modules compared to just 18 for Peachtree.  Based on a 2008 feature summary for 35 top accounting system solutions, Peachtree products ranked near the bottom behind 31 other popular accounting products.

4)     Strong Financial Reporting – Dynamics GP offers far more reports (700+ standard reports) than Peachtree (143 standard reports). 

5)     Office Integration – Import, Export and Link from Microsoft Office tools such as Microsoft Excel.

Want to know the other 7 reasons? It is too many to list here so read the full report here “Practical Advice for Companies Outgrowing Peachtree”  .

by CAL Business Solutions – Connecticut (CT) Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner.

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