Category: Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft has officially announced the end of their support for Microsoft Dynamics GP, their longest standing enterprise resource planning solution. This update officially marks a shift in Microsoft’s focus to their cloud-based ERP software, Dynamics BC. If your business is a current user of GP, you have some decisions to make about the future of your ERP. In this blog, we want to highlight these options and how they can...

After months of predicting the future of GP, Microsoft has officially announced that they will be ending product support and all updates on September 30th, 2029. Although this announcement has been anticipated, it officially signals the end of the lifecycle of GP. In this blog, we will cover what this announcement means for your business, including next steps and what it means to stay with GP.   1. Staying with GP...

Inventory valuation is a critical decision that shapes your business's financial health, and choosing the right approach has long-lasting implications for your profitability and reporting accuracy. Dynamics GP offers flexibility in this area, allowing businesses to leverage either Actual Costing or Standard Costing methods. But how do you decide which method is right for your business? In this blog, we will cover the differences between the two options and why...

Tracking inventory is at the core of efficient warehouse management, and as your business grows, so does the complexity of that process. From managing multiple bins to tracking individual components by serial or lot numbers, choosing the right method to track your inventory is essential. In Dynamics GP, you have the flexibility to use advanced inventory tracking methods such as serial and lot tracking. This makes it easier to maintain...

Last month, Jim Bertler from Logan Consulting presented on Dynamics GP and the question “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” at Dynamics Community Summit. Dynamics GP has been around for a long time but the changing technology landscape and Microsoft’s approach to ERP solutions keeps driving questions about Dynamics GP.   What is GP?  Microsoft purchased Dynamics GP way back in 2000 and continued to invest in the solution...

Microsoft releases yearly updates to their on-premise ERP solution, Dynamics GP, to help the software run more smoothly for users. In this blog, we will cover three new features within the year’s update that will help enhance the user experience.  1. Shared Mailbox with MultiFactor Authentication  You can now set up a Shared Mailbox for your Sales and Purchasing Email. This new feature helps users use a different mailbox for...

Microsoft has released new announcements to the lifecycle of their on-premise ERP solution, Microsoft Dynamics GP. While Microsoft will remain committed to current GP users, they have decided they will end new sales of their product in 2026.  Additionally, the modern lifecycle of GP will remain until 2028, meaning they will provide updates and bug fixes to the product to keep it running smoothly.    These dates might signal to...

In the past year, Microsoft has made several announcements about the future of their on-premises ERP solution, Microsoft Dynamics GP. These announcements indicate that the GP lifecycle is coming to an end within the next few years. As it may be hard to keep track of these new updates from Microsoft, in this blog we will discuss the finite dates that have been provided. Additionally, we will go over what...

Microsoft Dynamics GP is an on-premises ERP solution for small- to mid-market businesses. Currently, Microsoft offers two ERP solutions for the mid-market Dynamics GP and Dynamics Business Central. Microsoft has made several announcements about the future of GP. The most notable announcement is that they have decided to stop new sales of the ERP starting in 2026. This means Microsoft is moving their interests towards Business Central. In this blog,...

As supply chain remains tight and inflation remains elevated in the new year, savvy businesses increasingly look to their technology stack to save them time and money. In general, digital transformation has become a key strategic initiative for organizations looking to outpace their competitors, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. One crucial component of this transformation is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. These systems play a pivotal role in integrating...