| Microsoft Dynamics GP is very popular platform for | | | | without automatic line allocation (items will be picked |
| mid-market Corporate ERP application, where you | | | | by hand on the warehouse floor and scanned |
| have robust set of Distribution modules. We should | | | | — at this moment WMS client application on |
| mention Inventory Control, Sales Order Processing, | | | | the barcode scanner will send allocated items and |
| Purchase Order Processing, Bill Of Materials, Purchase | | | | QTY to the Dynamics GP server). Inventory |
| Configurator If your organization needs Warehouse | | | | Restocking — this is done in GP POP Purchase |
| Management, Build on Special Order, simple or even | | | | Receipts. You receive your parts or inventory items |
| complex Discrete Manufacturing — likely you | | | | directly in the warehouse by scanning Packing Slip and |
| already know which Great Plains modules you need | | | | then items in the unloaded cargo. Inventory counts |
| to deploy and implement. However, what is typically | | | | and transfers are mapped to GP Inventory |
| missing — is Barcode scanning integration, | | | | transaction |
| barcode item label printing, or in other words | | | | 3. Warehouse Management System technology |
| — you need to enable Dynamics GP | | | | layers. WMS has the Server — this is |
| transactions and user interface for Barcoding. In this | | | | dedicated PC computer, which talks to Dynamics GP |
| small publication we will try to come through Great | | | | Server via ODBC connection. Plus each Barcode |
| Plains modules business logic and how it could be | | | | scanner has its client WMS application, talking to the |
| deployed in such systems as Warehouse | | | | WMS server via RFID or wireless connection (in |
| Management, Supply Chain Management, Picking and | | | | some cases WMS customers experiment and deploy |
| Packing: | | | | tiny Windows Notebooks). WMS client is |
| 1. Classical Warehouse Management System | | | | programmed in VB to minimize its computer or |
| functionality. Each business is unique to some | | | | barcode scanner resources consumption |
| extent, which enables you to compete successfully | | | | 4. SCM Extensions for GP. If you are looking for |
| on the market, however uniqueness should be | | | | something crossing WMS functionality borders, we |
| implemented on the standard WMS functionality | | | | offer Supply Chain Management extensions, for |
| foundation. We would like to stress three parts of | | | | example, Food ingredients consignment truck delivery |
| the Classical WMS. First is Sales Order Fulfillment on | | | | routes optimization. Also we have numerous SCM |
| the Warehouse floor by picking and packing, or | | | | add-ons, which we consider as Solutions, and we |
| simply scanning inventory parts or merchandize by | | | | would like to hear your story and unique |
| barcode scanner. Second — merchandize or | | | | requirements to enable SCM feature in Dynamics GP |
| inventory replenishment through your receiving | | | | either in Great Plains Dexterity custom module, or in |
| operations — again on the warehouse floor via | | | | eConnect integration, or possibly in WMS client |
| scanning. And the third part is Inventory Physical | | | | application on the Barcode scanner directly |
| count, and transfers from one warehouse to another | | | | 5. How to get further information. Please, call us |
| for anticipated order fulfillment, or simply to maintain | | | | 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918 or email us Another |
| recommended minimal quantities for each local or | | | | good way would be to visit our booth at |
| regional warehouse | | | | Convergence 2011 in Atlanta in April of 2011. Our |
| 2. How WMS features are mapped to Great Plains | | | | video presentations are available on the Alba |
| functionality. Order fulfillment, sometimes referred | | | | Spectrum website. We do not do aggressive email |
| as Order allocation is mapped to GP Sales Order | | | | mass mailing marketing campaign, we prefer to |
| Processing Order, where you select SOP Type | | | | educate our potential customer. |