Back when I was a young marketing manager, companies I spoke with that were looking to purchase ERP software would often describe business requirements that made no sense to me. (ok, it still happens today too). But now, as then, I know enough to nod my head, take good notes and then go ask the [...]
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Reporting And Analytics Help Distribution Company Become Industry Leader
RSM McGladrey’s annual Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey indicated that one of the top 3 critical areas of technology needs for manufacturers and distributors is better reporting and analytics. Even companies which report their needs are being met by their current IT systems should be looking for ways to expand the use of their data. The [...]
continue reading...More than 90% of Distributors Consider Information Technology a Critical Component of Business Operations
RSM McGladrey’s annual Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey indicated one of the top 3 critical areas of technology needs for manufacturers and distributors is operational and process improvement.
Microsoft Dynamics GP provides significant operational improvement for distribution companies by fully integrating data throughout the organization, and providing ease of access to information through common tools such as Excel, [...]
Manufacturing and Distribution Survey Reveals Surprise Findings about Technology Coverage
RSM McGladrey’s annual Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey reports that companies are using technology in three critical areas. Those 3 areas consist of:
Operational and process improvement needs
Reporting and data analysis needs
Effective systems to communicate with customers and vendors
In its fourth release, this survey asked more than 920 industry executives to provide their perspectives on the [...]
continue reading...Add Dashboards To Your ERP/Accounting System For A Winning Combination
Although the terms ERP system and accounting system are often used interchangeably, they are not one and the same thing. Typically, a basic accounting application consists of what we in the industry call GLAPAR – General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable. ERP on the other hand stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, defined by Wikipedia (an invaluable [...]
continue reading...The Top 12 Reasons Why Inventory Managers/Materials Managers Use Microsoft Dynamics GP as their ERP system of choice
I asked our inventory specialist for a top 10 list of features that an inventory manager would want in an ERP system, and she came up with 12! All of which are features in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0.
1. Cycle Count Program
2. Inbound Freight Manager
3. Outbound Freight Manager
4. Replenishment Lead Time
5. Inventory Forecasting
6. Inventory Valuation
7. Availability [...]
Winning the Last 10 Yards of Implementing ERP/Accounting Software
As we sit in the middle of football season and we watch teams struggle to score once they get in the red zone (inside the 20) it reminds me of many of the implementations I have seen over the years. Clients have already made the important decision to move up from QuickBooks or Peachtree, for [...]
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