In the end, we can consider ourselves fortunate that we can choose from such a wide variety of reporting tools for Dynamics GP. Each reporting tool meets a unique set of needs. And, if we are willing to be open and honest about the challenges we face with our organization's reporting requirements, we can select the most appropriate tool for the challenge at hand. While some tools may appear to work in the short term, we must consider the long term during this process as well. As users begin to develop reports and grow more comfortable with using a particular reporting tool, it becomes more and more difficult to instigate a change in tools. If we do opt for the quick fix, with the short-term solution, we may find ourselves devoting even more time and energy in the near future implementing a new set of reporting tools that are more appropriate than our first choice.

Additionally, as we have seen in this chapter, the challenges we face with report development are interrelated. We cannot...