Barcode Scanning in Microsoft Dynamics GP

First barcode scanners were connected directly to theretail store or chain of stores, we recommend you to
computer, and were in fact the same device by itsdeploy professional POS and Retail software, such as
functionality as computer keyboard, just gettingMicrosoft RMS (Retail Management System),
advantage of instant barcode label entering versusCounterpoint or another brand.  This approach will
human type in the characters on the keyboard.resolve the issue at POS and Barcode scanning will be
 Modern scanners, used on the warehouse floorautomated.  Then POS transactions as well as
typically have operating system and LCD screen, andPurchasing documents (created via barcode scanning
the scanning is happening either in batch mode (wherein MS RMS or Counterpoint) could be integrated into
you scan multiple documents and then upload them asDynamics GP General Ledger (daily sales) or AP
the batch to your computer), or in real time mode,(Purchase Receipts)
when scanner has the logic to scan multiple lines and3. Barcoding in Wholesale.  If you are in Wholesale
then when the whole document is ready – it isbusiness, you might need full featured Warehouse
uploaded to the Server.  Obviously such an intelligentManagement System.  Typical WMS functionality
scanner gives you great advantages, but it alsoincludes three components: Sales Order Fulfillment,
requires special software to prepare scannedPurchase Receipt and Inventory Adjustment/Transfer.
transaction to be integrated with your Corporate ERP If you are exploring WMS option to pick and
application, in our case Dynamics GP (historically it wasimplement, there are two directions, in our opinion.
known as Great Plains Dynamics and some First one is Dynamics GP WMS extensions,
customers still refer it by that name).  Let's review theexposing Distribution module to barcoding (WMS client
options to open Great Plains for Barcoding:application runs directly on the barcode scanner and
1. Direct Barcoding.  If you have really basic USBWMS server talks to Dynamics GP server via ODBC
barcode scanner (Addesso NuScan, Metrologicconnection).  The second direction would be to select
Voyager, HP, and other brands), typically connected toexternal Warehouse Management System, which has
POS (Point Of Sale) computers – you can try toconnectors or integration package to upload
deploy such a scanner in the following situation.transactions to Dynamics GP
 Imagine, you have Netbook or another type of tiny4. Barcoding in Bill of Materials or full featured
laptop computer, you attach USB barcode scanner tomanufacturing.  Here you have lesser number of
it and go to do warehouse management routines.packaged Barcoding add-ons for Dynamics GP and
 Let's assume that you have something like EDI orwe recommend you to work with your Microsoft
B2B ecommerce uploaded Sales Order, where theDynamics GP Reseller to see what could be done.
allocation is manual and you do it in the warehouse.  If We are more than happy to open one or several
you pull out this order on your netbook screenGreat Plains Manufacturing or BOM screens for
(assuming you are connected to the Dynamics GPbarcoding via Dexterity custom programming
server via wireless connection) – now you highlight5. To request further help, please call us
the SOP line and you are ready to scan your item with1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918, in Michigan
barcode scanner for allocation.  If you are running1-269-605-0330 or email us  If you are large
your own small business and if you do allocation,wholesaler or distributor, you may expect that some
inventory replenishment couple of times per week orlevel of WMS or SCM customized business logic
every day with really low number of transactions, thisshould be programmed to automate your unique
method might work (especially when you are verybusiness processes.  We are available to serve you
familiar with Dynamics GP functionality)USA, Canada nationwide, and internationally.
2. Barcoding in Retail.  If you have small or mid-size