subject: Dynamics Gp International Implementation Options And Frequently Asked Questions [print this page] When you are selecting ERP application for your overseas subsidiary you should verify two important questions often combined in the term localization. It has two sides where the first one is compliance to hosting country legislation. And the second one is local language support in client interface and data saving and processing. If you are using Great Plains in United States then likely ERP modules should provide required functionality and managerial reporting. Important thing that at this point might unknown is localization. Lets take a look where we stay with GP. For easy reading we would like to appeal to FAQ format:
Q. In which countries this software is available and supported by Microsoft?
A. It is safe to recommend it in the countries speaking English, American Spanish, French Canadian and with some limitations in Arabic countries. The list could be opened with USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, Philippines, Mexico, Argentina, etc.
Q. In our case we are covered with exception that we need it to be implemented in China. Do you have recommendations?
A. For limited Chinese language support we recommend utility from NJStar. Plus consider managerial reporting to be designed and printed in Crystal. In general your idea is challenging one and GP might be seen implemented in Chinese owned businesses here in United States and Canada where compliance is obviously covered and NJ Star does data entry. Please call them directly for details
Q. We have Great Plains implemented as corporate ERP here in Chicago and we would like it to be partially translated to Brazilian Portuguese and implemented in Sao Paulo region. Is it something easy to do?
A. Translation to Portuguese could be done in Modifier. Please see our publication related to GP translation to foreign language. However localization is complex and we do not recommend Great Plains in Brazil. Check with your SP CPA on such requirements as SPED (Public Digital Bookkeeping System), Tax Determination, etc.
Q. We have similar questions as one above about Brazil but our destination is Siberia in Russian Federation
A. Application is not translated to Russian but job could be done in Modifier. We know one mining Canadian corporation with facility in Eastern Russia. Compliance reporting is achieved by importing GL entries to 1C Bukhgalteria and printing tax agency required statements and forms from there
Q. How about consolidated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet with multicurrency?
A. Traditionally it was done in FRx where Reporting Tree connects to multiple companies. Multiple currencies are supported where exchange rate could be read from Dynamics or entered directly in FRx. At the time of version 10.0 Microsoft introduced replacement software named Microsoft Management Reporter with similar features but better support of new technologies such as web interface and Sharepoint
Q. We are Great Plains shop here in our IT department and we heard from Brazilian consulting firm that this application is not localized there and they recommend SAP Business One as alternative. What is your opinion?
A. We would probably listen and respect their opinion. SAP B1 supports SPED and available in Brazilian Portuguese. Of course there is dual vendor ERP issue and the question on producing consolidated reporting and conducting internal audit. We have seen the solution where GL entries are exported into CSV files directly on SQL Query level and import was done by Integration Manager. Then FRx or MMR are in your disposition to produce consolidated P&L
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