If you’re within the non-profit sector and do not have an ERP solution in place, you may have people bugging you nonstop to decide and purchase a solution “before it’s too late”. It is probably beginning to just sound like a bunch of noise. Well we hope this blog will bring some value and place some weight on why and how an ERP solution is necessary for non-profits.

Many non-profits struggle with headcount. Usually budgets don’t allow for many resources, so it’s important to do more with less people and less time. Microsoft Dynamics ERP reduces expenses by automating processes so you and your team have more time to focus on what matters within your organization.

With automated processes in place, you can be sure of compliancy throughout your organization and gain real-time insight into financial information. Since most of your work depends on the budget, sponsorships, or donations coming in, insight into financials at any given time gives you more flexibility and power to make a difference.

This is just a couple of ways Microsoft Dynamics ERP can help non-profits, but one thing is for sure, an ERP solution is becoming a necessity. Non-profits cannot afford to continue business without these management capabilities.

If you would like to learn more about Microsoft Dynamics ERP for your non-profit, please email alex@pangeabsi.com or call 1-305-407-9326.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Florida Microsoft Dynamics Partner

Business intelligence (BI) is gaining considerable attention for its ability to make sense of the massive stores of data captured in an ERP software system. After all, what good is the capture of data if it really doesn’t mean anything to the people running the business?

Microsoft Dynamics® ERP has made great advancements with unique BI features. Let’s take a look at just a few of the capabilities:

In Microsoft Dynamics GP, you can get immediate notification about business activity. You can quickly and easily set up Business Alerts to automatically notify you about business changes. The Business Alerts feature monitors the Microsoft SQL Server database for conditions you specify and ultimately puts you in more control of your business with greater access to business intelligence.

In Microsoft Dynamics AX, you can combine the power of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 with the flexible performance management tools of Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 to simplify monitoring, deeply analyze business performance, and enhance planning and budgeting. With this type of interoperability, your company can ensure the information coming from your ERP is accurate and timely.

PANGEA Business Solutions is dedicated to helping companies gain maximum results from their business and technology infrastructure investments. Please contact us to learn more about Microsoft Dynamics GP or Microsoft Dynamics AX.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Florida Microsoft Dynamics Partner

Out of the box CRM software works for some companies, but others require customization in order to conduct business as usual. Which category do you fall under? Well there are a few questions you should ask yourself to find the answer to that main question.

1. First of all, exactly what do you need your CRM software to do? Will it be the one and only system in place at your company? If so, then simple may be better for you. Out of the box CRM can help you manage your customer base, projects, sales and even help with marketing efforts. But if you already have a few systems in place, such as for your financials or inventory management, you may need to look at customizing your CRM software so it seamlessly integrates with what you already have in place. If you have disparate systems, this can cause confusion and a lot of headaches down the road. The more data you place in each system, the harder it is to maintain a real-time and accurate view of your company information.
2. Secondly, how will you use your CRM software? Are your employees remote and then require remote access? Or are you a stationary company that simply accesses CRM in house and nothing more. Deployment options of CRM Software have really skyrocketed the past few years, such as CRM Online, CRM On-premise, Partner hosted and so on.

These two simple questions should get you started to find out whether simple is better for your company. If you need assistance in figuring out the right path for you, contact us at PANGEA Business Solutions. We utilize Warehouse Management System and Microsoft Dynamics® GP & CRM to control inventory, manage accounting functions and customer relations.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics Partner out of Florida

Some companies know they need an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution in place, but not many can say specifically why they need it. The features of ERP software can be utilized to realize business benefits, but what features are available and will be a good fit for your specific needs? Let’s review the top two features of ERP software and see if they apply to you.

• Financial Management: ERP software streamlines accounting processes to keep you accounts payable, receivable, cash flow and budget all in-line with your business objectives. This is the main reason companies seek out ERP software. After all, improper management of your finances can be detrimental to your business…and fast.

• Manufacturing: This does not apply to everyone who is seeking ERP software like the financial example above, but is a large component to why ERP software is so popular. ERP software helps streamline the manufacturing process so that it takes less money and fewer resources to prepare a product, process orders, and ship it through to completion. ERP software also ensures you have proper insight into your inventory, helping you plan for future orders.

In addition to the two features above, ERP software connects various departments, suppliers and customers under one central system. PANGEA Business Solutions is a Microsoft Dynamics® ERP Partner specializing in Microsoft Dynamics GP.

By Alexandra Gonzalez with PANGEA Business Solutions, Florida Microsoft Dynamics Partner