Released on: December 20, 2007, 6:47 pm

Press Release Author: Alba Spectrum Group

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Implementing new ERP and switching over from your legacy
accounting system is pretty shaky process and it is important for it to be conducted
smoothly

Press Release Body: Implementing new ERP and switching over from your legacy
accounting system is pretty shaky process and it is important for it to be conducted
smoothly. This process begins in Microsoft Business Solutions partner selection,
if you decide to switch to Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics GP. Our believe is that
nowadays ERP technology actually relies on technical side, meaning moderate or heavy
customization, tailored reporting, data conversion and integration with legacy
systems. Taking mentioned to the consideration, we also believe that system
installation and user training should be done without serious flaws, as the job is
entrusted into professional Great Plains consultants hands. Microsoft Dynamics GP
current version is 10.0 as of December 2007, however if you already have GP
implemented and you need version upgrade, this process also should be carefully
planned, especially if you have modifications and custom programming job done in the
past to alternate Great Plains eEnterprise or Dynamics business logic. We would
like to review typical implementation scenarios:
1. Growing Business case. This is when you are switching from PeachTree type of
small business ERP to Great Plains or similar mid-size package. In this scenario
you often have to compromise on initial GL beginning balances entry as small
accounting packages often based in proprietary DB platforms. The reliable approach
is to print GL balance sheet and P&L reports from your legacy small business
accounting and then just hand key it in GP
2. Switching over from ancient DOS or like accounting package. In this scenario you
might be large company, however historically your books were run under either
in-house made something, often in UNIX platform. Your business reasons to switch
over to something like GP are obvious - you would like to break through the
dependence to one legacy accounting consultant and come out to the sea of Microsoft
Business Solutions partners selection, where you are relatively independent and
could switch to next MBS partner at will
3. Implementation Phases. GP is very similar to other MRP applications in the sense
of being implemented. You begin with ERP requirements, then to business processes
mapping, GP installation, initial data conversion, user training and going live with
possible two ERPs working in parallel for probation period, one month for example

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