Dynamics GP Supply Chain Management Extensions: WMS, Consignment and Barcoding

ign="center">application on its OS and for the user on its
Microsoft Dynamics GP or as it was formerlyscreen, where you can automate WMS document
known Great Plains Dynamics, is powerfulentry and then submit it to Dynamics GP for real
mid-market Corporate ERP platform, open fortime or batch mode integration
custom software development, integration and3. WMS architecture. Warehouse Management
reporting. When you are looking for BarcodeSystem extension has two tiers: WMS client
scanning solution for Dynamics GP, you may think(running directly on the barcode scanner) and
about “Solution” as beingWMS server, installed on Windows computer,
something based on existing Dynamics GP ISVconnected to your Warehouse Ethernet, Wireless
product with source code, where you orderor Optical network. WMS client respects limitations
additional modifications to fit your unique Barcodingof the tiny computer, integrated with the scanner
requirements. Modern store managementand deploys technologies, requiring minimal RAM,
systems require Barcoding and this is where youprocessor power, such as Microsoft Visual Basic
need to do your homework to pick, first(pre .Net flavor). This client application talks to
– direction (external standalone SCM orWarehouse Management System Server via RFID
WMS system, or something that works directlyand the Server itself talks to Dynamics GP via
within GP, extending Great Plains screens andODBC connection, allocating SOP Sales Order
objects and enabling them for barcode and RFIDLines, etc.
technologies). We already published several4. Consignments. If you are in food ingredients or
overview level publications on comparisonrestaurant supply business and you work on the
between external WMS and Warehouseconsignment, we have optional logic available,
Management Extensions. This paper is to bringwhere we optimize truck delivery, based on best
you more details on WMS and more generaldays of the week and the optimal truck arrival
Supply Chain Management extensions:time (from your franchisee or customer
1. Classic Warehouse Management Systemperspective)
mapping to Dynamics GP standard modules and5. Advanced Supply Chain Management. If you are
transactions. In our approach or add-on we areassembling or manufacturing on the order, where
taking traditional routes: WMS Sales Orderorder comes from your customers via EDI or
Fulfillment goes to Dynamics GP SOP SaleseCommerce order placement channels, we have
Transaction Entry form, where you define SOPboth source codes available to help you with
type with manual allocation (as Item line allocation“solution”
is done on the Warehouse floor by barcode6. Dynamics GP in Retail business. Microsoft RMS
scanning). WMS Inventory replenishment naturallycustom integration module to Dynamics GP is also
maps to GP POP Purchase Receipt (where suchavailable and ready for modification or direct
advanced logic as new Lot Number scanning isdeployment. If you are using Counterpoint, we
available). And Inventory moving from one site toare ready to customize CP daily sales integration
another or quantity adjustment and physical countto Dynamics GP General Ledger or Purchases to
are all available in Great Plains Inventory moduleDynamics GP Payable Management vendor
2. Modern Barcode scanner. This devise is farinvoices
more advanced in comparison to simple computer7. How to schedule demo (presentation via web
keyboard (however it can still work as Keyboardsession and phone conference or local visit onsite
replacement, working in more acceleratedif we are within your area or you are ready to
manner). Modern Symbol scanner allows you tocover our travel expenses) or request further
run Warehouse Management System clientinformation?