Boyer & Associates will be hosting a fall Microsoft Dynamics ERP Shootout event for companies and organizations evaluating new ERP solutions on September 19, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, Minnesota.The free half-day event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn and evaluate three leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL. The event is geared toward organizations that are in the market for better financial management and the presentations will review and compare functionality of each application as it relates to Financial Modules, Financial Reporting Modules and Integration.“We know that … [Read more...] about Boyer to Host Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
How to Use Dynamics SL Statistical Ledgers to Enhance Your Management Reports
Many companies use statistical data in combination with financial information to create key metrics that management uses to track the performance of a company. What many people don’t realize is that you can utilize Statistical Ledgers in Dynamics SL to add metrics to existing financial reports.What is a Statistical Ledger? Statistical Ledgers are like regular Financial Ledgers except that they are for non-financial or statistical data. Instead of currency, they track units. (Financial>General Ledger>Ledger Maintenance)For example, a company might use Revenue per Headcount to measure the efficiency and productivity of its employees. Accounts for headcount by department would need to be set up in the Chart of Account … [Read more...] about How to Use Dynamics SL Statistical Ledgers to Enhance Your Management Reports
Business Ready Service Plan For Dynamics GP & SL Have Their Benefits
From the day you purchase your Dynamics ERP to every year that your annual renewal comes due, there are many benefits to staying current with your Business Ready Service Plan. Here are some of the great benefits you receive:You will have the ability to take advantage of new version upgrades. Staying on the most current version will give you access to new features and capabilities of your software. Along with the upgrades, you will receive critical updates and a 10-year support lifecycle. Updates include tax and regulatory releases, latest system updates to keep your solution performing at its best. Access to certification information Access to managed newsgroups TechNet Plus Direct subscription CustomerSource – gives you access to … [Read more...] about Business Ready Service Plan For Dynamics GP & SL Have Their Benefits
Cash Flow Statements in Management Reporter
Many of you are familiar with the challenges of creating a cash flow statement on paper, now combine that with reporting tool like Management Reporter (MR) that pulls data from your Dynamics ERP system. In looking at a cash flow statement it would seem fairly straight forward, similar to building a balance sheet. However, there are a three items that require some thought and more advanced knowledge with MR report writing.Beginning BalancesBeginning from prior periods or years are needed in the calculations of the cash flow statement. The column definition will define the period and year for that column but in the row definition you have the ability to modify that row with an account modifier and pull in different periods. Using the row … [Read more...] about Cash Flow Statements in Management Reporter
Dynamics GP and a Get/Change Error on Saving the Customer Card.
Recently a customer was trying to add an email address associated with one of the address IDs. When they tried to save the customer card they received the following error, “A get/change first operation on table ‘doCustBillingAddress’ (45).” We hadn’t seen this specific error before and a Bing search provided no guidance.In this scenario all the addresses associated with this vendor were set to PRIMARY. We created a new Address ID called MAIN and updated all the addresses to be associated with MAIN. Then we deleted the old Address ID PRIMARY. Saved customer card and error went away. We didn’t determine what caused the error, but sometimes the simple solution is all that is needed.Feel free to reach out to the experts at Boyer … [Read more...] about Dynamics GP and a Get/Change Error on Saving the Customer Card.
Before you Hire, Track Applicants
Before you Hire, Track Applicants with myStaffingProManaging applicant data is a massive endeavor. Although you may only have one position to fill, the response you receive might be in the hundreds or even thousands. Manually sorting through all that data is not only time consuming but costly.myStaffingPro applicant tracking system (ATS) is designed to streamline and facilitate your hiring process so your time and skills are put to their best use; reviewing top candidates.The tools in myStaffingPro allow you to quickly and efficiently screen, review, forward, and select candidates. Once a selection has been made, simply fill the opening to transfer the new hire’s data from myStaffingPro to Microsoft Dynamics. For more information … [Read more...] about Before you Hire, Track Applicants
Hosting Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 on Windows Azure
If your organization is using Dynamics GP, now you can take advantage of the value of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and its three main deployment option including a cloud option, or a mix of cloud and on-premise technologies, or a fully on-premise option to power your business and maximize your success.Unlimited PossibilitiesWindows Azure is Microsoft’s platform for delivering the Microsoft stack in the cloud. It’s an open and flexible cloud platform that enables you to quickly build, deploy and manage applications, such as Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, across a global network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.With Windows Azure Infrastructure Services, you can access scalable, on-demand infrastructure using Virtual Machines and Virtual … [Read more...] about Hosting Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 on Windows Azure
A Few of Our Favorite Features in Dynamics SL 2011 – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a series on features in Dynamics SL 2011.Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 has been available for approximately two years now, and at Boyer & Associates, we have upgraded more than 50 of our clients from version 7.0 or 6.5 up to the latest version. Version 2011 Feature Pack 1 has been available since December, 2012, and we have upgraded a handful of our clients to that version as well.We held a client event at the Microsoft office in May of 2013, and I asked the audience how many of them were on version 2011, and most raised their hands. Then I started going through some of the new features that were available in 2011, and asked for a show of hands how many have used that feature, or how many forgot that it was available. … [Read more...] about A Few of Our Favorite Features in Dynamics SL 2011 – Part 1
Dynamics SL Cross Database Queries
One issue that will come up from time to time when working with Dynamics SL using Windows Authentication is being able to access data across databases. Windows Authentication is specifically designed to “prevent” that functionality. In other words Windows Authentication is in place to provide strong security in spite of the ease that an integrated login brings. There is a way around the problem of getting at the data you need while obeying good security practices.The first step is to set up an additional SQL user that you can use to assist with the need to get to the additional database. Grant that user the rights needed to make the queries work. Next, add a modified stored procedure to include a “With Execute” as clause. That is pretty … [Read more...] about Dynamics SL Cross Database Queries
Dynamics SL and Inventory Replenishment Savings
My friend in Houston, TX, Kurt Bradley, a successful Dynamics SL consultant for the past 25 years, shared this story with me. Other than worksheets and “inventory by walking around” there are few lower cost options for distributors suffering through the challenges of trying to figure out what inventory to buy without overstocking.A distributor that is a longtime client has been using Dynamics SL and its predecessor, Solomon III, since 1987. They have kept their business simple and, in the past, had been able to adequately manage stock levels using Order Management, Inventory, and the core financial modules. But, over the course of the past decade, there has been a dramatic shift in their supply chain as domestic manufacturers have … [Read more...] about Dynamics SL and Inventory Replenishment Savings
