Converting Lawson to Microsoft Dynamics™ GP shows annual savings

With Lawson, we were spending a lot of money on software upgrades, installation, and consulting when Dynamics GP offered more flexibility with the same features and functions, and can scale with our business as we grow

“We converted from Lawson to Microsoft Dynamics™ GP. Dynamics GP required less resources and had an affordable price tag. With Lawson, we were spending a lot of money on software upgrades, installation, and consulting when Dynamics GP offered more flexibility with the same features and functions, and can scale with our business as we grow to our projected two year growth of $70 M. With Dynamics GP as our financial solution, it’s much easier to stay current with the latest technology and be consistent among platforms.”

Sharon Tsao, Chief Financial Officer at Contemporary Staffing Solutions

Background

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) wanted a back-office solution that was flexible and could grow with their business. Scalability was a big factor in the decision, CSS had seen many software conversions and wanted a solution that could handle a capacity double or triple their current size.  Equally important, the solution should create a centralized system for their operations and efficiently automate their payroll input process, customized billing of clients, and advanced reporting technology.

 

Project

Situation:
  • Downsizing from a Tier One solution
  • Wanted a solution that could handle a capacity double or triple their current size
  • Centralized system for their operations and efficiently automate their payroll input process, customized billing of clients, and advanced reporting technology

Solution:
  • Microsoft Dynamics™ GP Financials, Payroll, and HR
  • Staffing-specific application called Personnel Agency Management (PAM) is used to track their placements
  • Web based time entry with calculation

Outcome:
  • $350,000 annual savings since converting to Microsoft Dynamics™ GP in 2004
  • 65% reduction in accounting workforce
  • Streamlined environment to simplify pay/bill processing
  • Strong financial reporting by office and division
  • Reduction in ongoing maintenance cost with support for growth
  • Consistent platform among products
  • Ease of use allows them to cater to their clients’ invoicing needs – what they need, how they need it

 

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