Dynamics GP Supply Chain Management Notes

Microsoft Dynamics GP, formerly known as Great2.       Midsize SCM extensions might seem too
Plains Dynamics and eEnterprise, has good selectionsimple and at the same time too unique and in order
of native modules: SOP, POP, Inventory Control,to implement the logic, you often find yourself in
Purchase Configurator, plus you could find variouscustomization direction.  This is normal, you are not
Add-ons or custom modules, supported by Dynamicsthe first and you are not the last — high end
GP ISV partners.  SCM module might cost you hundred thousand in
This publication is review for technical specialist and itsoftware licenses and plus you will be required to pay
is intended to give you technology highlight and howannual enhancement and support fee to Great Plains
to automate SCM in your organization:ISV.  Customization might be more cost efficient
 and it may give you more control over your future:
1.       Supply Chain Management requirementssource codes, balancing on in-house and ISV support
for mid-size business.  They are often not veryproportions, etc.
challenging and there is no reason to implement high 
end Supply Chain Management module or product. 3.       Next steps in selecting Dynamics GP SCM
What you often see in mid-size and smallerpartner.  Each Dynamics GP Partner has
organization is good barcoding scanners with barcodespecializations and does something better than the
server (optional), where information is captured in theothers.  Also, you should consider the advantages of
warehouse from packing slips or Sales Orders.  Plus,deploying local Great Plains VAR or search for the
often inventory count is done by barcode scanners inbest expertise USA Nationwide.  In the case of
the batch mode.  You may optionally needSupply Chain Management, Dynamics GP partner in
Purchasing and Inventory Replenishment automation,our opinion should have reasonable knowledge in the
which could be based on native GP PurchaseSCM itself, including Barcoding, Inventory Tags
Configurator extension to POP.  If you are inprinting, purchasing and inventory control modules
franchise or dealership network, you may have simplecustomization, consignment, Dynamics GP industry
EDI (Electronic Document Interchange) channelreporting: Packing List, Picking Ticket, BOL. 
(where EDI specification are in your FranchisorCustomization also requires GP partner to have
hands).  You may also have several Warehouses andMicrosoft Dexterity, eConnect, C#, SQL Stored
the need to move merchandise from one site toProcedures programmers in staff
another, preferably with Barcode scanners 
automaton4.       Supply Chain Management automation is
 not an easy step, so take your time in preparation.