Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: SMB ERP transition; MES for GP; Quality management

In this week's Microsoft Dynamics Partner News Roundup:

• Kopis develops SMB launch platform for fast ERP transitions
• TIPQA QMS provider partners with CloudFronts for D365 integration to bolster US manufacturing capabilities
• ShopVue and Alta Vista Technology launch a referral partnership

Kopis develops SMB Launch Platform for fast ERP transitions

Software developer Kopis has developed the Kopis SMB Launch Platform, built on the Dynamics 365 Business Central platform. It is designed to move small businesses to Business Central using only the modules they need, according to the company. This tool also allows Kopis to develop a personalized demo based on the modules customers select, speeding up the process and allowing them to transition faster. Additionally, business owners can spread the implementation cost over two years.

"SMB Launch allows business to pay only for what they need and to break those cost out into predictable, monthly payments over two years," said Andrew Kurtz, president and CEO of Kopis. "This is the first ERP implementation option that puts the business in complete control over what they need."

TIPQA QMS provider partners with CloudFronts for Dynamics 365 Integration to bolster US manufacturing capabilities

CloudFronts Technologies has been selected by TIP Technologies, a provider of integrated quality management solutions for U.S. manufacturers, to help carry out its TIPQA software integration with Microsoft Dynamics.

TIPQA aims to give manufacturers visibility into quality metrics, product lifecycle management, shop floor control, and supplier performance while simplifying the quality assurance process. The integration is intended to provide greater manufacturing capabilities for TIP Tech’s customers, according to the companies

"This is yet another exciting opportunity for us to showcase our integration capabilities with Dynamics 365 and produce a value-added, reliable, and wholesome digital package for U.S. manufacturers," said Sairaj Kalekar, marketing head of CloudFronts

ShopVue and Alta Vista Technology launch a referral partnership

ShopVue, a modular manufacturing execution system (MES), has teamed up with Alta Vista Technology to allow Alta Vista to refer Dynamics GP users to ShopVue MES.

Alta Vista Technology and CAI Software's ShopVue MES team entered into the agreement to enable Alta Vista's clients to implement an MES solution to support their manufacturing and production initiatives, according to the companies.

"Prior to becoming a consultant for Alta Vista, I worked at a manufacturing company that implemented ShopVue MES as a factory front end system to Microsoft Dynamics GP," said Diane Hays, manufacturing consultant, Alta Vista Technology. "Knowing what I learned from my prior career and my experience with the ShopVue product and ShopVue team, I am excited to introduce the solution to all of our Microsoft Dynamics GP clients who have manufacturing data collection needs."