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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation

By : Victoria Yudin
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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation

By: Victoria Yudin

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is a sophisticated Enterprise Resource Planning system with a multitude of features and options. The implementation of Dynamics GP is usually considered to be complex, and can be very confusing for both end users and consultants. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation will show you how to effectively implement Dynamics GP 2013 with ease. "Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation" is a focused, step-by-step tutorial covering the basics of Microsoft Dynamics GP, from licensing to design, before moving on to more complex topics such as implementation planning, installation, setup, and training. Learn how to plan and execute your Dynamics GP implementation from start to finish. You will start off by learning how to plan a successful Dynamics GP 2013 implementation. You will then move on to learn the important questions to ask, the key setup details that should be decided upfront, and how to plan the infrastructure. Detailed descriptions of all the setup options for the core Dynamics GP modules as well as practical advice on setup will guide you through the myriad of options available in this powerful application. This book will also cover how to import initial data and how to find out what additional resources and tools are available for Microsoft Dynamics GP. With many detailed and practical examples, "Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013" Implementation will help you plan and complete a successful Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 implementation.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
General Ledger Account Categories
Index

Implementation team


At the start of any implementation, you should identify the team that will ultimately be responsible for the implementation. Some companies believe that they can hire an external consultant or a new employee to complete a Dynamics GP implementation with minimal involvement from other company resources. This typically results in frustration, unrealized expectations, and a poor implementation. There can be no successful implementation of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system without active involvement from the end users and company management.

Who should be on the implementation team

Involving the end users does not mean all end users of Dynamics GP must actively participate in the implementation. However, one or more core end users need to be identified and involved in the process from the very start. Typically, this will be the controller or a senior accountant who has been with the company for some time and knows all aspects of the operation from the accounting...