Microsoft Great Plains Chicago ERP market overview
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Microsoft Great Plains: Overview of the Chicago ERP Market
Summary:
This article explores the ERP market in Chicago, including its suburbs, Northwest Indiana, downstate Illinois, and St. Louis, providing an overview of Microsoft Great Plains and its role in the region.
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Introduction:
As Microsoft Business Solutions evolves into Microsoft Dynamics, the ERP landscape is transforming. This article delves into the Chicago Mid-West regional market, focusing on Microsoft Dynamics GP and its related products.
Market Specifics:
1. Downtown Chicago Businesses:
- Industries: Financial, Hospitality, Recruiting & Payroll Outsourcing, Retail, Distribution, Non-profits, Government, and Brokerage.
- Microsoft Great Plains is particularly suited for these sectors, though implementation may present unique challenges.
2. Suburban Chicago, St. Louis, and Northwest Indiana:
- Specialized in distribution sectors like metals, recycling, and transportation. Light manufacturing and final assembly are common.
- St. Louis features Oil & Gas facilities, while downstate Illinois is known for manufacturing plants (e.g., machinery, chemicals, automotive).
3. Springfield:
- Features government offices and non-profit organizations focusing on agriculture and rural community services.
Great Plains ERP Customization:
- ERP solutions now demand customization. In Chicagoland, expect Services, Finance & Distribution modules to be key, alongside custom Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains solutions for sectors like Service Management and Transportation & Logistics.
Legacy Applications Integration:
- Chicago businesses are typically well-established, necessitating integration with a variety of legacy systems such as Microsoft Access, Oracle, SAP, and more.
Dexterity Customizations:
- Many businesses implemented unique customizations in the late 20th century using Dexterity, VBA, ReportWriter, and more. Upgrading these requires a Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains Partner with access to the Great Plains Source Code.
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