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Microsoft Dynamics Distribution Software Evaluation and Planning Guide 

Does your distribution system make the cut?

Microsoft Dynamics GP Distribution Evaluation and Planning GuideThe following evaluation was designed to help you analyze your current system's ability to deliver the speed and flexibility you need to stay competitive. It will also help you measure your system's potential for improvement and help you determine if you organization would benefit from implementing a new distribution software system.

 

The Distribution Software Evaluation & Planning Guide is divided into three separate sections.
Download a copy of the Distribution Software Evaluation & Planning Guide.


Section 1: Distribution Software System Requirements

Section 2:  Information Access - Ever feel like you go through all the work of entering data into a computer, but you are not able to access the right information when you need it? Review this section to see if a new distribution business system may be able to improve the information flow within your company.
Section 3: Reporting Needs - Data is good, but can you access it in the format you would like to see it? This section will help determine how urgently you need a new reporting system to access your critical data.

Receive a $25 Visa Gift Card when you complete and submit the below evaluation.

Please answer the below questions as best as you can. When you're finished, click on "Submit" and the results of your evaluation will be tabulated with a score to determine whether a new distribution solution may be right for your organization. Please note it may take a few seconds to tabulate your score. After completing and submitting the evaluation you will be eligible to receive a $25 Visa Gift Card (limited to the first 25 to complete the evaluation guide).

 

Questions: Contact George Delp

Phone:  704-321-7374

Email: george.delp@interdynartis.com

 

 

Section 1: Distribution Software System Requirements
1. Does your current distribution system allow you to easily see what changes you could make to your shipment schedule to maximize on-time deliveries?
2. How easily can you accommodate rush orders with your software system?
3. How easily can you distinguish between your most and least profitable customer?
4. Is XML, EDI or electronic commerce a concern for you?
5. If a customer wants to order the same thing as last time, how important is pulling up previous orders to your company?
6. How easily does your current solution allow you to utilize wireless technologies such as Automated Data Capture, RFID, Bar-coding, etc.?
7. How easily does your current system allow you to collect information from your warehouse?
8. Are your inventory turns at goal or better?
9. How easily does your distribution software handle cycle counting?
10. Consider if your system takes advantage of current productivity tools. How old is your distribution software system?
11. How often do you experience unforeseen stock shortages?
12. How easily are you able to combine purchase requests from multiple sources to achieve purchasing efficiencies, such as vendor discounts?
13. How would your employees rate your current system?
14. How easily can you modify your system to fit your changing business needs?
15. How easily does your current software allow you to quickly access transaction information online?
Section 2: Information Access
1. How much would being able to share information across the network improve communication between departments?
2. How often do you experience delays or confusion because real-time information doesn't flow easily between systems?
3. How often is accurate and up-to-date information readily available to decision makers?
4. How easily can information be available online and in real-time from the warehouse floor to the top floor?
Section 3: Reporting Needs
1. Does your current system require you to use an additional report-writing package to obtain important information?
2. How clearly do your current reports communicate important information?
3. How easily is your staff able to produce reporting information in a graphic format?
4. Some business software systems use accepted reporting standards such as XML to allow for smooth delivery of information. Do you have to reformat your data for financial reporting purposes?
5. How easily does your current system allow you to modify existing reports to communicate information to your employees and managers?
6. How easily does your current system allow you to develop customized reports To communicate with others within your organization?
7. How quickly does your current system tell which products and customers are profitable?
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