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Barcode Scanning in Microsoft Dynamics GP
First barcode scanners were connected directly to the computer, and were in fact the same device by its functionality as computer keyboard, just getting advantage of instant barcode label entering versus human type in the characters on the keyboard. Modern scanners, used on the warehouse floor typically have operating system and LCD screen, and the scanning is happening either in batch mode (where you scan multiple documents and then upload them as the batch to your computer), or in real time mode, when scanner has the logic to scan multiple lines and then when the whole document is ready – it is uploaded to the Server. Obviously such an intelligent scanner gives you great advantages, but it also requires special software to prepare scanned transaction to be integrated with your Corporate ERP application, in our case Dynamics GP (historically it was known as Great Plains Dynamics and some customers still refer it by that name). Let's review the options to open Great Plains for Barcoding:
1. Direct Barcoding. If you have really basic USB barcode scanner (Addesso NuScan, Metrologic Voyager, HP, and other brands), typically connected to POS (Point Of Sale) computers – you can try to deploy such a scanner in the following situation. Imagine, you have Netbook or another type of tiny laptop computer, you attach USB barcode scanner to it and go to do warehouse management routines. Let's assume that you have something like EDI or B2B ecommerce uploaded Sales Order, where the allocation is manual and you do it in the warehouse. If you pull out this order on your netbook screen (assuming you are connected to the Dynamics GP server via wireless connection) – now you highlight the SOP line and you are ready to scan your item with barcode scanner for allocation. If you are running your own small business and if you do allocation, inventory replenishment couple of times per week or every day with really low number of transactions, this method might work (especially when you are very familiar with Dynamics GP functionality)
2. Barcoding in Retail. If you have small or mid-size retail store or chain of stores, we recommend you to deploy professional POS and Retail software, such as Microsoft RMS (Retail Management System), Counterpoint or another brand. This approach will resolve the issue at POS and Barcode scanning will be automated. Then POS transactions as well as Purchasing documents (created via barcode scanning in MS RMS or Counterpoint) could be integrated into Dynamics GP General Ledger (daily sales) or AP (Purchase Receipts)
3. Barcoding in Wholesale. If you are in Wholesale business, you might need full featured Warehouse Management System. Typical WMS functionality includes three components: Sales Order Fulfillment, Purchase Receipt and Inventory Adjustment/Transfer. If you are exploring WMS option to pick and implement, there are two directions, in our opinion. First one is Dynamics GP WMS extensions, exposing Distribution module to barcoding (WMS client application runs directly on the barcode scanner and WMS server talks to Dynamics GP server via ODBC connection). The second direction would be to select external Warehouse Management System, which has connectors or integration package to upload transactions to Dynamics GP
4. Barcoding in Bill of Materials or full featured manufacturing. Here you have lesser number of packaged Barcoding add-ons for Dynamics GP and we recommend you to work with your Microsoft Dynamics GP Reseller to see what could be done. We are more than happy to open one or several Great Plains Manufacturing or BOM screens for barcoding via Dexterity custom programming
5. To request further help, please call us 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918, in Michigan 1-269-605-0330 or email us [email protected] If you are large wholesaler or distributor, you may expect that some level of WMS or SCM customized business logic should be programmed to automate your unique business processes. We are available to serve you USA, Canada nationwide, and internationally. Local service in Chicago, Southern California, Western Michigan, Houston, TX
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Andrew Karasev, Alba Spectrum Group, http://www.albaspectrum.com [email protected] 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918, serving GP customers USA and Canada Nationwide: California, Minnesota, New York, Quebec, Ontario, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Virginia, Florida, new Mexico, Iowa, Indiana, Alaska, Hawaii. Local service is available in Houston/Dallas: Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy, Galveston, Sugar Land; in Chicago: Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield, Romeoville, Batavia, Downers Grove, Schaumburg, Rockford, Elgin, Crystal Lake, Joliet, Hinsdale, Lisle, Montgomery, Oswego
The driver network connection that the shortcut refers to is unavailable?
Can anyone please tell me what this means and why I can't open my Microsoft word document.
Also, I can not open a word and open the document from there. That fails to work as well.
That's not what the error message says. It says "the drive or network location that the shortcut refers to is unavailable". You're clicking on a shortcut to open your Word document. However, the original document that the shortcut points to has been deleted or moved to a different folder on your hard drive. Delete the shortcut, its of no use to you. Instead, open the Word program, then click File > Open, and open the document from there.
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Some Advantages of Microsoft SharePoint 2010
Is your company considering paying the extra this year to install or upgrade to Microsoft SharePoint 2010? If so, you may be in for a bit of a learning curve. SharePoint is not a particularly new technology, but some new features have been introduced to combat Google's efforts into the world of collaborative documents stored on the internet. SharePoint was introduced in 2007 but the 2010 version offers a number of improvements and promises to be even more competitive than before.
SharePoint 2010 has a number of remarkable capabilities. First, SharePoint makes it easier to create sites for all of your business needs. You can not only create a site for internet customers, but intranet sites for your own employees, partners, or clients. This service is best for people who are uncomfortable with web development and would like a consistent backend throughout all sites. This makes it easier for an IT team to train regular employees and maintain the sites overall.
Since SharePoint is a Microsoft product, it ties in instantly with all Microsoft services. It's easy to save and display Microsoft files on websites, a traditionally difficult process. SharePoint removes the need for all the normal editing required for putting a Microsoft Word document onto the web, for example.
With SharePoint composites, you can escape the need for tedious programming because the technology enables you to create applications and develop business solutions without the need for code. Save your IT team's expertise for more important projects as you seamlessly share Access databases and Excel spreadsheets with the necessary recipients. Even if you lose your connection to the internet, you'll still be able to work; synchronising is instantaneous once your connection is regained.
SharePoint also lives up to its name by allowing all employees access to the important data they need to make sales proposals, development choices, and important decisions. SharePoint Insights allows employees to share important files with one another so entire teams have access to results. The system is flexible, so it's easy to create users and groups to modify permissions and access to certain documents. It also uses familiar interfaces so there will never be any difficulties involved in uploading, modifying, and understanding important data.
An important question to ask is how does Microsoft SharePoint compare with Google's suite of applications for businesses, Google Apps? In Microsoft Office and SharePoint 2010, many of Google's features are in effect mimicked while maintaining consistency enough for continued business use. For example, conversations can now take place directly in Microsoft Outlook, and real-time collaboration is possible on documents edited through SharePoint. These features have both been available through Google's suite for a long time, and now it seems as though Microsoft is finally catching up.
In truth, SharePoint looks much more professional. It comes at a cost, but offers a number of services designed for larger companies. Unfortunately its installation is quite complicated as well as expensive. You will probably require training in addition to advice regarding set-up and configuration. In other words, you'll probably need to bring in outside IT experts, but once the system is running and your employees have been trained properly, they should no longer be necessary.
For small businesses, however, Google Apps are probably more instantaneously useable and cost-effective. Many people are familiar with the way Google works and since all of your information is stored in the cloud, it is completely painless to install. The flat fee per employee also makes it perfect for small businesses. Schools enjoy even cheaper access, making Google Apps the perfect choice for educational services.
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