It might seem obvious that if you add automation to the office, you’ll be able to get more done and faster.  Any manual process that you can automate will save time.  What is less obvious, might be what processes to automate.  Adding the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) software will add automation throughout your company that will save time, improve accuracy, and improve the bottom line.

Businesses of all sizes have found success with the added automation provided by Microsoft Dynamics® GP.  This comprehensive ERP software solution offers management of financials, manufacturing, project and services management, supply chain, and other core business functionality.  Having all of your critical data in a single software solution will save you time from having to open other software programs or search through file folders.  Like other commonly used Microsoft products, Microsoft Dynamics GP is easy to learn and use – a big time-saver.  Employees can be confident that they are entering data properly and you can be confident that you have real time data to use to drive business growth.

Automating financials is a quick way to save time and improve accuracy of data.  Microsoft Dynamics GP will link business operations with financials which will reduce the need for double-entries, such as entering project expenses, then having to enter accounts payables data, followed by accounts receivable data.  Having to enter data repeatedly increases the chance for human error.  You might miss an entry or put it in the wrong spot.

When you have the right technology, such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, you can streamline how data is captured and shared.  You also reduce the chance for human error, losing data, or improperly entering data, which will improve data accuracy.  The time you save by using the right ERP solution can be used on other important business tasks.  Contact PANGEA Business Solutions for more time-saving tips offered by Microsoft Dynamics GP.

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

From warehouse workers to retailers, inventory insight is crucial to doing business right. Not only do you need to see everything, you need to see everything in real-time. With how fast things move in and out of your warehouse, there’s no more effective way than to bring in mobile devices so warehouse workers can scan and keep the main office up-to-date at any given moment.

There’s no denying it; mobile devices give you more visibility and flexibility. With these capabilities, benefits start streaming in…

• More visibility allows you to make crucial decisions about your inventory. You can see what products you need during certain times of the year, increasing your profitability. It also helps you answer customer questions and fulfill orders with ease. This improves customer loyalty and ensures people keep coming back…to YOU.
• More flexibility allows you to make changes as needed. No warehouse is a static operation. There are fluctuations in pricing, vendors, products and orders. Flexibility helps you maintain a high level of operation while adapting the changes around you.

If you’re looking to gain more visibility and flexibility in your warehouse, please check out WMS Express, a leading warehouse management software that integrates seamlessly into your current ERP Solution.

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

Every industry has their unique challenges; therefor having a unique solution to help overcome these challenges is a necessity. Here are three critical challenges the distribution industry faces and how Microsoft Dynamics ERP can help:

Dependent on local economic conditions- Because most distributors serve a limited geographical market, you may be sensitive to local economic conditions.

Make your local customers trust and depend on you by ensuring accurate and on-time delivery with powerful customer/supplier integration, planning tools, and company-wide inventory visibility with Microsoft Dynamics ERP. You can respond rapidly to unique customer demands, such as specific packaging and shipping requirements as well as manage customer interactions across multiple communication channels.

Greater competition with manufacturers- The increasing efficiency of logistics systems allows manufacturers to sell more goods directly to end-users, bypassing distributors. Direct manufacturer sales account for nearly 30 percent of total wholesale trade in the US.

Streamline your business operations through automated business processes, from order capture to inventory replenishment, and help reduce wasteful activities. With Microsoft Dynamics ERP, you can deliver real-time business intelligence and alerts on the status of the business to management and customers. You can also enable customer self-service through Web portals, streamlining the order process, and saving you time and money.

Inventory carrying costs- Because many distributors finance their inventories, you may be sensitive to interest rates. On average, distributors hold inventory equal to 35 days sales, but machinery distributors may hold products for more than 50 days.

Improve supply chain and inventory management by providing easy, real-time visibility into inventory, sales, purchasing, and financial information across multiple locations. With Microsoft Dynamics ERP, you can accurately track shipping and delivery of parts by integrating Automatic Data Collection (ADC) functionality with enterprise resource planning (ERP). You can also maintain accurate real-time inventory data and optimize layout, picking methods, and movement. Through this increased insight, it’s easy to create accurate demand forecasts, preparing your business for the future.

PANGEA is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with a ten-year track record of helping medium-size companies gain maximum results from their business and technology infrastructure investments, such as Microsoft Dynamics® ERP software.

By Alexandra Gonzalez, PANGEA Business Solutions