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Rolling Meadows, IL- (SSI PR) – Microsoft has once again awarded Solution Systems, Inc. the prestigious Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club honor. President’s Club Award winners are announced annually, and Solution Systems, Inc. has been a recipient dozens of times times, including in 2012. The award is given to Microsoft partners across the globe who demonstrate an unwavering commitment and dedication to the satisfaction of customers who have purchased Microsoft Dynamics business solutions - including Microsoft Dynamics NAV and CRM, both of which are sold, implemented and supported by Solution Systems, Inc. The top 5-percent of Microsoft Dynamics partners are recognize with this honor each year, and reflected in Solution Systems’ success and continued growth over its more than 33 year history in business. Solution Systems (SSI), located in Rolling Meadows, IL is a Microsoft Gold Certified Dynamics NAV Partner and is a leader in Dynamics NAV implementations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. SSI for over 30 years has been implementing integrated ERP, CRM, Web Development and IT Infrastructure systems and support for manufacturing and distribution companies throughout the Midwest.

The software you use to run your business can allow you to focus on growing and thriving, or prevent you from maintaining a healthy work flow – plain and simple. The ‘aches and pains’ or indicators that it’s time to consider new software are likely showing themselves on a weekly - or even daily basis. These inefficiencies cause duplication of efforts, unnecessary workarounds and an overall lack of productivity that most definitely causes your bottom line to suffer. According to David Zirin, Sales Support, at Solution Systems, Inc., there are a number of ‘symptoms’ to look for, and questions to ask yourself to determine if a software change to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central may be necessary." Some of these are: Symptoms of poor performing ERP software: Reporting Frustration – you need answers and can’t get them from your current system, ie. profit and sales margins, your top 5 customers, sales productivity, complex financial reports and more. Standalone Databases that rely on external workarounds, such as Microsoft Excel, to track the moving parts of your company-none of which coordinate. Duplication of Work – because your program isn’t centralized, separate departments within your company many times must recreate work that has already been completed – thus wasting your resources. Compliance Issues – your company has difficulty, or has failed to meet regulation compliances such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sarbanes-Oxley. You have incurred auditing fees due to inadequate processes. Questions to ask yourself: Is employee productivity inhibited by your existing system? How much more could they accomplish with a faster, more feature-rich system? Are employees, partners and vendors unable to access company data over the Web remotely or via PC’s and mobile devices? Is the creation of consolidated financial statements difficult, time consuming or error prone? Are you doing too much manual work with your current system? Do you want to use your current system to automate core business processes around job costing, CRM, industry specific requirements and supply chain management – but you can’t? Allow Solution Systems, Inc. to provide you a no-cost evaluation of your current business management software and a demonstration of how Business Central could very well be the answer you are looking for.

“It’s been a year after Microsoft Dynamics NAV has been implemented at TAPCO and company sales are up 25% and TAPCO is on its way to having a banner year. Access to real-time information has almost eliminated the need to pass paper around the company. The main difference for me has been being able to better manage our data. We have so much new functionality and data that we could never have even dreamed of having before. The shop floor data collection tool has given us the ability to analyze our production efficiencies down to each individual work cell. In turn, TAPCO is making faster and smarter decisions in managing and receiving customer orders.”

Communication between all the business operations under your company’s umbrella is truly reliant on a centralized software system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, in which each of the moving parts is able to see what the other is doing. Without that, increased profits and real growth are likely being thwarted as technology continues to forge ahead. Be sure to investigate solutions so you aren’t left in the dust by your competitors. Solution Systems, Inc. offers a single solution which integrates and centrally stores financial, manufacturing, supply chain, sales and marketing, project management and field services information all in one place. When that necessary communication is occurring, you allow yourself and your company the opportunity to meet current business needs and demands. One of the overwhelming benefits our many satisfied clients report is that Business Central allows seamless adaptation which adds functionality as the demands on your business change and evolve. After more than 40 years in the software business, Solution Systems Inc. is acutely aware of how to add custom applications, and all capabilities to keep your company moving forward. Other features of Business Central include a wide range of analytical and reporting tools which help you develop a strong insight into financial and sales performance. Your employees also will be able to easily access job-specific information to adeptly tackle their responsibilities through prioritization.

"The industry-specific ERP system that we previously used made it difficult to accommodate some of our customers’ needs. We outgrew the capabilities of our old system and, we relied on the vendor to make changes—sometimes they could make those changes, and sometimes they could not. What was worse was that sometimes the changes didn’t meet our expectations, causing further delays. After considering our options, we chose Microsoft Dynamics NAV from Solution Systems. As soon as we started using Microsoft Dynamics NAV, we saw an immediate difference. At first, we still did the checks, but we soon found that was unnecessary. And, we can easily trace back information to the transaction level if we need to verify something. Everything is integrated and available in real time throughout the company. By using Microsoft Dynamics NAV, we can see that our rate of accurately billed, on-time shipments meets Six Sigma standards. That means we have less than three errors in every million transactions. Achieving those measures is great, but what’s even better is when we can prove that we’re doing it. These reports have definitely strengthened our relationship with our important customers.”

“I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with our new Solution set-up. The migration from the old IBM server and software to the new virtual server and Linux went smoothly thanks to the time and forethought of the Solution Systems team. You covered all the bases upfront and with the exception of one old set of files that needed to be converted, the transition was seamless. I don’t know if you were nervous about it or not, but I’m sure there is a certain amount of fear when you have to transition as many users and printers as we have. You did a great job! Our system speed has increased enormously which I am very grateful for. A month end closing process that was taking me two hours due to system resources now takes me thirty minutes. Order entry takes our people much less time than it used to so we’ve seen an increase in productivity. All in all it has changed our lives! On the Windows side of the virtual server, we are all enjoying Microsoft Exchange – I never imagined it could be so good! I’m looking forward to exploring more functions and applications on the Small Business Server side. Great job! Thanks for helping our business!” IT Support testimonial.

Rolling Meadows, IL - SSI PR - Solution Systems, Inc. is proud to announce the release of its new mobile platform designed exclusively to connect with Microsoft Dynamics NAV product users. The application effectively runs as a secured website, hosted on the client company’s network, so that it can be accessed from anywhere – including an iPhone, Android, Desktop PC, iPad, or Windows Mobile device. Vice-President of Operations, Ken Sebahar is very excited about the new application launch, “Our new mobile application has been designed to provide access to NAV data from any device, anywhere, anytime, in real-time. Several of our clients have reached out to us already wanting it for their business.” All the user needs is a browser and an internet connection. The SSI Mobile Sales App uses a real-time connection to read and write data to the NAV database. Custom or proprietary middleware software need not be purchased and maintained, and there is no batch updating or synchronization of data. “This is a simple yet elegant mobile solution that is reliable and easy to deploy and use. We’re getting a good response from this and we believe it’s a tool that meets the ever changing needs of our clients,” Sebahar said. To view the SSI mobile app demonstration video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yEBKAhNwq4&feature=youtu.be. The application requires NAV 2009 SP1 or above to connect. There is no additional annual enhancement plan fees associated with this application. Full source code is provided with the solution, so it can be modified as needed with or without the support of Solution Systems. It can be extended to any data currently stored and maintained within your Dynamics NAV database.

“I have been completely satisfied with Solution Systems as our IT partner for the past 10 years. When Solution Systems upgraded our server the downtime was less than 10 minutes, as promised. Kirk has been our contact at Solutions Systems for more than 10 years; that length of a relationship is unheard of during these business times.” Michael Nelson, Owner, A-L Equipment Co. IT Support testimonial.

“Solutions Systems (SSI) has been an excellent partner for Pierce Box and Paper over the last 6 years. Whenever we have a challenge that can be solved in Microsoft Dynamics NAV SSI works with us to evaluate it and come up with viable alternatives. Each project, no matter the size, has been well managed with respect to the quoting process, communication, and implementation.”

No matter how the economy is faring, businesses must always ensure they are working as efficiently as possible. Whether you are a manufacturer or distributor, there are steps you can take to maximize productivity; and that’s just plain good business. Financial Reporting The end of the month is a hectic time for accounting departments, as financial professionals work to run balance sheets and close the books. Does your company have the right software and tools to help your people get the job done right? To answer this question, you’ll have to ask yourself a few first. Are you able to determine how much time it takes each month to close the books? Are your financials and budgets accurate? Could your business be performing at an even higher level if reporting could be completed more immediately? Consider Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, if you’re considering a software solution to assist you in answering these important questions. Business Central also can connect different departments within your company so they can share vital information. This feature not only cuts down on duplication of efforts, but eliminates standalone databases that don’t currently communicate-and that lack of communication is likely costing you in a number of ways. It’s hard to be productive if you’re people are working in silos. No Two Businesses are the Same Business Central is built on the principle that each business has its own unique processes in place. The software is truly customizable, and can increase visibility, insight and accuracy into not only your financial reporting, but each and every part of your organization through true flexibility.

“I have benefitted greatly from working with Solution Systems. From the beginning they have proven to be insightful in finding solutions that meet our needs. They've never sold me something I didn't need, and they've delivered what they've said they would, and in a timely fashion. When we've run into problems that technology couldn't overcome (without spending a ton of money), they have come up with creative and extremely effective solutions. Solution Systems, Inc. has proven to be highly competent and responsive, both in programming and in IT support. Also, they seem to have very little employee turnover; I have been working with largely the same people for the entirety of our 13-year relationship. That makes me very comfortable. From top to bottom, they have my whole hearted endorsement.” Ted Costianis, President, Tec Foods Inc. Chicago, Illinois Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Endorsement