A Microsoft Dynamics SL review reveals an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for small and midsized companies. It offers what it calls project based features and as with other Microsoft Dynamics products, it can easily integrate with the Microsoft Office Project server. The main component of this software is business management with support for project management and accounting functions. The emphasis is on being more efficient and monitoring project profitability. The Dynamics SL package includes application modules for analytics, finance, e-commerce, project accounting, manufacturing, supply chain management and field service.   

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A Microsoft Dynamics SL Review                                                 

The whole set of Dynamics were purchased from other companies; the Dynamics SL product was originally called Solomon IV, and was a creation of Solomon Software, which was  Great Plains. Microsoft acquired Great Plains in 2001.

Dynamics SL is not considered the most stable of the Dynamics group of products. It is most visible in North America and it works closely with the other members of the Dynamics group - GP, AX and NAV, to address new and better solutions for enterprise management. SL was built on a Visual Basic (VB) platform and then transitioned to VB.Net. It uses 16 bit code for development, but that code is considered out of date, today, by some critics. The attraction of the erp software has come largely as a result of the effectiveness of its application modules for project management, accounting and job costing.

Those who most utilize the Dynamics SL product can be found in the fields of distribution, construction and in the government sector. Microsoft has built its own technology into SL, with its use of the SQL Server and VB.Net, as mentioned above. Users like the ease of use and the and familiar interface for processing business tasks. Speaking of tasks, here is some of what you can do with this software:

·    Workflow and employee utilization
·    Proactive alerts
·    Web-based project analysis
·    Change order control
·    Time and expense entry
·    Complex allocations
·    Unlimited billing
·    Cost forecasting
·    Project budgeting

As with other members of the Microsoft Dynamics family, the Microsoft Dynamics SL review shows that this software has found a role to play in various industries. The application module for project management is is designed to monitor and reduce job costing and project delays; customer service is also managed through this module. This module comes in handy for construction companies. The project management module also improves communication between customers, vendors and resources both internally and externally.

The Dynamics SL distribution module will cover billing, inventory, sales and distribution processing. The software utilizes a single user interface for processing all financials. The idea behind this software is to provide industry specific solutions that can meet the needs of different types of organizations. Document control gives depiction of data through both documents and spread sheets, with the ability to open documents in the preferred format. The Web-based features of Dynamics SL open up communication links to suppliers, partners and customers, as well.

Tools of course are provided with the Dynamics SL software for reporting and providing business intelligence. This completes the Microsoft Dynamics SL review.

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tracey boxer