Integrating Your Sales Orders Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM & Microsoft Dynamics GP

Posted on: July 27, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics GP

Lots of our current clients have one thing in common: their dissatisfaction with the level of integration between their different business systems. We hear a lot that they have to enter their customer data in various places over and over again, and when sales orders are placed there is often lots of paper to keep track of, which isn't ideal for most of our clients.  Many business owners somehow miss...


Here Are 3 Ways to Get Your Team Looking Forward to New ERP Software

Posted on: July 24, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics GP

So you've made the decision to go ahead and add a new ERP system into the mix, but how to do you break the news to your employees who have been grasping onto the “we have always been doing things this way,” motto? (Which is not quite the motto you want to have going forward with new systems.) You know it’s time but you also know how important it is...


Microsoft Dynamics GP SmartLists: 3 of Our Favorite Features

Posted on: July 14, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics GP

SmartLists in Microsoft Dynamics GP is the central location of some of our favorite features in the software. Keep in mind that these features are all in the standard SmartLists found in Dynamics GP.  Find out how to make the most of your Dynamics GP, here are 3 of our favorite features in SmartLists: Reminders - did you know that you can set up reminders that show on your homepage...


Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 R2: New Feature – Auto Deposit

Posted on: June 30, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics GP

As you know, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 just recently released R2. There are tons of exciting new features, and it may also be important for you to brush up on the system requirements to make sure you are all set to go to use the most recently released version. Before the new version, in Microsoft Dynamics GP, the GP user needed to have Analytical Accounting installed on their machine to...


Decided to upgrade to Dynamics GP 2015 R2? Keep these important factors in mind.

Posted on: June 25, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics GP

As you know, Microsoft just recently announced the release of Dynamics GP 2015 R2, and the exciting new features and functionality are something to get excited about. There are lots of companies and partners that have been anxiously awaiting the release and who are getting their companies ready for the upgrade. Although the release of Dynamics GP 2015 R2 is not quite as complicated as other software releases like GP...


Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 R2 is Available

Posted on: June 10, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing, Microsoft Dynamics GP

Last week Microsoft announced the availability of the R2 release for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015.  This is not a major version upgrade, but nonetheless there are some exciting new features in this release.  Some of the highlights are below.  Feel free to contact Logan Consulting, a Chicago based Microsoft Dynamics Partner with any questions Benefits of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 include: Expanded workflows to help streamline financial, purchasing, sales, payroll, and...


Logan Consulting is now a member of the Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG)

Posted on: June 9, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics GP

We are excited to announce that we joined the elite group of Partner Members of the nationally acclaimed Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG)! As Microsoft’s recognized official user group for its Dynamics GP business software, GPUG is an independent group of Microsoft Dynamics GP software users, partners, industry experts and representatives.Our  status in GPUG demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the education and advocacy of the Microsoft Dynamics GP community. As...


Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 Releases R2

Posted on: June 4, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Microsoft Dynamics GP

For some reason, most people associate ERP systems with large organizations, but ERP is often used by small to mid-size firms, and Microsoft Dynamics GP saw the opportunity in these businesses, and created a solution for this niche market. This past Monday, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 R2 was released, and there were a few exciting updates we wanted to share. The first noticeable upgrade is the improved capability and functionality...


Purchasing An ERP System? – Top 10 or the Matrix?

Posted on: May 6, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics GP

As a company prepares to purchase an ERP system they often try to identify objective criteria for the selection. Many departments and stakeholders weigh in on the decision and development of criteria.  As more and more people get involved the decision criteria tends to grow.  We believe you have to create user buy-in so including a big group is great.  However, as the number of requirements grows it can become unwieldy....


Top Five Things to Consider When Purchasing a New ERP System

Posted on: May 1, 2015 | By: Jim Bertler | Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics GP, ERP Selection

So you have decided it is time to replace that aging ERP system and you are looking forward to starting the process.  How the process is conducted and the system you choose is an important step for your company.  Companies don’t replace systems everyday so you want to make the right choice.  Here are five things to consider when purchasing a new ERP system. You, Not Them  Over the years...