Dynamics GP Supply Chain Management, Barcoding, WMS Add-Ons

Microsoft Dynamics GP is very popular platform forwithout automatic line allocation (items will be picked
mid-market Corporate ERP application, where youby 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, PurchaseQTY to the Dynamics GP server).  Inventory
Configurator If your organization needs WarehouseRestocking — this is done in GP POP Purchase
Management, Build on Special Order, simple or evenReceipts.  You receive your parts or inventory items
complex Discrete Manufacturing — likely youdirectly in the warehouse by scanning Packing Slip and
already know which Great Plains modules you needthen items in the unloaded cargo.  Inventory counts
to deploy and implement.  However, what is typicallyand transfers are mapped to GP Inventory
missing — is Barcode scanning integration,transaction
barcode item label printing, or in other words3. Warehouse Management System technology
— you need to enable Dynamics GPlayers.  WMS has the Server — this is
transactions and user interface for Barcoding.  In thisdedicated PC computer, which talks to Dynamics GP
small publication we will try to come through GreatServer via ODBC connection.  Plus each Barcode
Plains modules business logic and how it could bescanner has its client WMS application, talking to the
deployed in such systems as WarehouseWMS server via RFID or wireless connection (in
Management, Supply Chain Management, Picking andsome cases WMS customers experiment and deploy
Packing:tiny Windows Notebooks).  WMS client is
1. Classical Warehouse Management Systemprogrammed in VB to minimize its computer or
functionality.  Each business is unique to somebarcode scanner resources consumption
extent, which enables you to compete successfully4. SCM Extensions for GP.  If you are looking for
on the market, however uniqueness should besomething crossing WMS functionality borders, we
implemented on the standard WMS functionalityoffer Supply Chain Management extensions, for
foundation.  We would like to stress three parts ofexample, Food ingredients consignment truck delivery
the Classical WMS.  First is Sales Order Fulfillment onroutes optimization.  Also we have numerous SCM
the Warehouse floor by picking and packing, oradd-ons, which we consider as Solutions, and we
simply scanning inventory parts or merchandize bywould like to hear your story and unique
barcode scanner.  Second — merchandize orrequirements to enable SCM feature in Dynamics GP
inventory replenishment through your receivingeither in Great Plains Dexterity custom module, or in
operations — again on the warehouse floor viaeConnect integration, or possibly in WMS client
scanning.  And the third part is Inventory Physicalapplication on the Barcode scanner directly
count, and transfers from one warehouse to another5. How to get further information.  Please, call us
for anticipated order fulfillment, or simply to maintain1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918 or email us  Another
recommended minimal quantities for each local orgood way would be to visit our booth at
regional warehouseConvergence 2011 in Atlanta in April of 2011.  Our
2. How WMS features are mapped to Great Plainsvideo presentations are available on the Alba
functionality.  Order fulfillment, sometimes referredSpectrum website.  We do not do aggressive email
as Order allocation is mapped to GP Sales Ordermass mailing marketing campaign, we prefer to
Processing Order, where you select SOP Typeeducate our potential customer.