Pilot Gps

Microsoft Dynamics GP in Benton Harbor, MI: Implementation, Warehouse Management System, Barcoding

Corporate ERP system selection often requires high level of key management commitment, including the case, when you are thinking about Great Plains Dynamics GP.  Dynamics GP is reasonably generic accounting, ERP and MRP platform, open to customizations, modifications, workflows, reporting, integration via such tools as Great Plains Dexterity, eConnect, Modifier with VBA, Integration Manager, Extender, Crystal Reports, SSRS, Dynamics GP SDK, MS Visual Studio Libraries, FRx.  Version 2010 is just released in May of 2010, so this summer we expect high volume of version upgrade activities.  In this publication we will give you some ideas about Great Plains functionality, Barcoding , WMS and SCM extensions:

1. Generic Dynamics GP implementations.  Here you are coming through Sales cycle, where your prospective Dynamics GP partner maps your business processes into Great Plains functionality, advising you to pick either Dynamics GP Business Ready Business Essential route or Advanced Management.  Next step is test data conversion, initial user training and pilot month of running parallel your old Accounting system and Dynamics GP.  Then if you are happy with the results, you convert your pilot Dynamics GP ERP into production system, otherwise you repeat Data Migration step and go into production with some issues corrections, discovered in the pilot period.  If your Dynamics GP Reseller discovered the needs for customizations, you probably want to move these alterations into phase two of the implementation, as well as FRx, Crystal or Report Writer custom reporting

2. Some concerns about data conversion.  We know the cases, where data conversion from your legacy ERP to Dynamics GP failed and customer went into limbo.  Typically this happens when you are trying to force your Great Plains VAR to convert unrealistic amount of info: transactions history, especially in such modules as Sales Order Processing, General Ledger, Purchase Order Processing, Manufacturing, Inventory Control.  Our recommendation is to try simple approach and keep legacy accounting application for history lookup and bring to Dynamics GP initial GL, AP, AR balances and master records: GL Accounts, Customers, Vendors, Addresses

3. Integrations with Microsoft CRM.  CRM has good chunk of functionality to cover Sales and Service department needs, where you get CRM user licenses cheaper, comparing to Dynamics GP user license cost

4. Barcoding, Warehouse Management and Supply Chain Management.  There are several ways to decide on Barcode partner selection.  The first approach is External Warehouse Management System, linked with your ERP application via connectors.  There are plenty of WMS vendors out there on the marketplace for External WMS with integration options.  The second approach would be WMS, working out of Dynamics GP company database directly, creating SOP, POP, Inventory transfer and adjustment transactions.  We are favoring the second approach and we are offering your Alba Spectrum WMS and eCommerce extensions to Dynamics GP

5. Dynamics GP Recovery or getting second opinion.  Great Plains is mid-market Corporate ERP application and you need to do your homework in selecting your Dynamics GP Implementation Partner.  You may judge by requesting Dynamics GP VAR list of references, or by finding out if your prospected Dynamics GP reseller has Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status or not

6. How to request further help?  Please call us 1-866-528-0577, or email us help@albaspectrum.com  In Michigan we serve you from St. Joseph/ Benton Harbor location.  One of our key consultants and technical writers, Andrew Karasev relocated to Saint Joseph , Michigan in earlier 2010 and since then we have established local service for Southern MI customers, located in Kalamazoo, Holland, South Haven, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Ludington

About the Author

Andrew Karasev, Alba Spectrum Group, http://www.albaspectrum.com help@albaspectrum.com 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918, serving GP customers USA and Canada Nationwide: California, Minnesota, New York, Quebec, Ontario, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia, Florida, new Mexico, Iowa, Indiana, Alaska, Hawaii. Local service is available in Houston/Dallas: Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy, Galveston, Sugar Land; in Chicago: Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield, Romeoville, Batavia, Downers Grove, Schaumburg, Rockford, Elgin, Crystal Lake, Joliet, Hinsdale, Lisle, Montgomery, Oswego

Bendix/King AV8OR GPS from Sporty’s Pilot Shop

Garmin Streetpilot 2610/2650 GPS Training Video [VHS] $29.95 …

GPS Approaches: Getting Guidance from Above (Pilot Flying Air Facts with Richard L. Collins) There’s more to this exciting new form of navigation than you might first suspect. Ride along as we guide you step-by-step through the complexities of the GPS approach. You’ll see what the system can and cannot do and find out what to practice before attempting the real thing. Discusses the various approach modes, how and when to use automatic waypoint selection, when automatic course selection is…

Interphase Pilot Gps [VHS] $29.95 …

MagLite AA Mini Mag Black Flashlight Combo Pack #M2A01C $13.29 This is the flashlight that changed the industry forever. Until Maglite introduced the Mini Maglite, no one had ever dreamed a flashlight could be so small, yet so powerful. Which most certainly explains why Fortune and Money magazines have named the Mini Maglite one of the products America makes best. Maglite includes a spare lamp safely secured beneath the spring in the tailcap of every Mini Mag…

GPS-15A-AL-WW 15 Amp Combination Switch W/Neon Pilot-White This Combination Switch Shows You It’s Got the Juice With a Neon Indicator Light That Shows Red When the Power Is On. Flip The Toggle Switch to Turn Lights On/Off and Never Be In the Dark Again. (GPS-15A-AL-WW)…

GPS-15A-AL-W 15 Amp Toggle Switch w/ Pilot Light This 15 Amp Toggle Switch with Pilot Light is a great component to have in any poorly lit or dark space. The Neon pilot light makes locating the switch in the dark no problem and installation is a snap since this switch fits easily into any existing wall switch box. Made of GE LEXAN 241R and carrying a UL listing, this switch comes to you with a Manufacturer’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. (GPS-15A-A…

GARMIN STREETPILOT C550 $34.95 Garmin StreetPilot c550 Portable Auto GPSReady-to-go right out of the box with preloaded maps and plenty of options, this easy-to-use GPS will get you where you’re going. The portable StreetPilot c550 is packed full of features that make it the perfect navigator, including hands-free calling, traffic alerts and an MP3 player….

GARMIN STREETPILOT C580 $34.95 …

FlightSim Commander 7 $32.99 FlightSim Commander 7 was designed for the proficient PC pilot who wants to do more with his flights. It comes with a flight planner, a moving map and a GPS with a range of unique features never before used in combination with Microsoft Flight Simulator. Compatible with WideFS…

COPILOT VERSION 3 $21.99 CoPilot 3 is an incredible flight simulation add-on — one that practically turns you into a real pilot. All-new planning and GPS tools simulate the latest flight navigation products, while all-new features bring the landscape to life. Instrument Approach Plates Moving Map shows you exactly where you’re going…