Skip to main content

Outgrown Microsoft Dynamics GP? A Simple Test!

by Peter Joeckel
President & Founder, HandsFree - Dynamics ERP Productivity Tools

Handsaw in branch

Editor's Note: Learn more about how to evaluate Dynamics GP's fit at our upcoming webcast with the author.

There are many reasons why you may be outgrowing your Microsoft Dynamics GP software. In my experience, companies outgrow their Dynamics GP because of functional issues. Technological issues are also becoming a concern, but we can leave that to a future discussion.

Understanding Dynamics GP's primary functional constraints on a growing enterprise can help you decide if it's time to "get fitted" for a more robust solution.

As a product, Microsoft Dynamics GP is quickly becoming the grande dame in the Microsoft ERP fleet. Hugely successful, loved by many and at one point supported by the greatest partner channel in the world, the product is showing its age as it winds down its career as a strategic solution.

For companies that currently use Dynamics GP but are outgrowing its capabilities there are many question regarding potential solutions and options:

  • Am I using the software to its full potential? Perhaps all I am lacking is some education!
  • Is there a third party Independent Software Vendor (ISV) solution that fixes my issues? There is a huge eco-system of great ISV solutions that can enhance and extend the life of your GP solution.
  • Am I working with the right partner to understand and fix my problems? As a common example, perhaps your partner is great at the financial ...

    FREE Membership Required to View Full Content:

    Joining MSDynamicsWorld.com gives you free, unlimited access to news, analysis, white papers, case studies, product brochures, and more. You can also receive periodic email newsletters with the latest relevant articles and content updates.
    Learn more about us here

About Peter Joeckel

President and Founder at HandsFree ERP, utilizing people, processes, and tools to improve ERP project productivity.

Your ERP Project - My Experience. ERP selection, implementation, and challenged project turn-around expert—Lead HandsFree client advisor in the Summit NA Circle of ERP Excellence lounge.
 

More about Peter Joeckel