Understanding Microsoft Dynamics SL
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Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 Time: 7:46 AM
Microsoft Dynamics SL is designed to meet most of the needs in project management. Teams stationed on the ground require materials. Contractors and subcontractors have to be hired. Thus, with Microsoft Dynamics ERP, purchase orders and requisitions filled in the field can be approved immediately at the head office. This eliminates red tape. Work moves faster and clients are assured that their projects will be completed in time.
The other advantage associated with Microsoft Dynamics SL is financial tracking. Top managers can analyze material usage against the budgeted estimates. Team leaders can then be asked to explain variances and reconcile them accordingly. Other figures the Microsoft Dynamics ERP analyzes are labor costs and hours. Dynamics SL reports are available on real time basis. With this information, managers can do a number of comparisons. The conclusions drawn are useful pointers.
Microsoft Dynamics SL allows teams on the ground to capture data that will be used later in analysis. As laborers report for duty, the reporting time is punched on time cards. The same process is repeated at the end of the day. Project accountants record expenditure and provide cash needed to finance operations. Through Microsoft Dynamics ERP, project managers can compile various reports based on data captured on site. From the reports decisions can be made at the right time.
Hence Microsoft Dynamics SL helps save time. The manager does not have to wait for all invoices to be entered as is the case with stand alone systems. Reports can be generated as the work progresses. The information is updated the moment it is captured. Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems therefore reduce information turnaround time and increase work efficiency. Shortfalls in material are detected early enough. If more labor hours are required, the system can be relied on to show this.
The workflow structure of Microsoft Dynamics SL follows a systematic process. Teams in distant locations place requisitions and requests for items. This information is automatically routed to the authorizing person located at the head office. These processes are set up during the Microsoft Dynamics ERP design phase. A supplies manager will immediately grant an approval for the supply of material to team “A” for instance, located miles away. Authorization may be granted to hire more laborers.
Through the messages portal on Microsoft Dynamics SL, project members can send short messages based on the data captured. An accountant’s request for additional funds will find its way to the finance director who will then request the chief accountant to facilitate a transfer. Employees can access their pay slips via Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
Microsoft Dynamics SL has many advantages. Dynamics consulting SL technicians are best placed to explain these to new users. The key selling points of Microsoft Dynamics ERP are: ability to capture information from remote locations, timely decision making, automatic routing of data to personnel with authority and tracking of progress. The reports portal is very important for analysis, budgeting and forecasting. A manager can tell whether the project is lagging behind.
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Danny Hamilton is the author of this article on Microsoft Dynamics GP. Find more information, about Microsoft Dynamics NAV here
