Is your warehouse still running on Microsoft Great Plains (GP)? That’s like managing your supply chain with a clipboard and a dream. It’s time to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC)—a cloud-powered ERP that boosts efficiency, cuts costs, and automates the chaos that comes with large-scale operations.
Today, we’ll unpack (pun intended) why GP is being phased out, how Business Central can supercharge your warehouse, and why Tasklet is the handheld hero your operation has been waiting for.
Real-Time Inventory Without the Headaches
- Forget spreadsheets and mystery pallets. BC gives you real-time visibility across your warehouse. You’ll know what’s in stock, where it is, and where it’s going, all without having to yell across the floor.
Automate the Boring Stuff
- Pick lists, shipment tracking, restocking triggers—automated. You focus on scaling the business; BC handles the repetitive tasks that usually eat up time like free donuts in the breakroom.
Smarter Warehousing with AI
- Use Power BI and predictive insights to make smarter purchasing, inventory, and logistics decisions. It’s like having a data scientist in a safety vest.
Work from Anywhere (Yes, Even the Forklift)
- Since BC is cloud-based, your operations team can access data from the floor, the office, or the airport lounge. It’s modern mobility for modern operations.
Extended Support… But That’s It
Microsoft has moved GP into “extended support,” which means it’s still breathing, but not really living. No new features, no major upgrades—just patches to keep it going along.
Timeline to Sunset (2025–2028)
By 2026, GP will feel like that dusty forklift you only use when everything else breaks.
Post-2028? It’s game over. GP will officially clock out for good—no support, no updates, just digital tumbleweeds.
If Business Central is the brains of your operation, Tasklet is the brawn. These guys specialize in mobile warehouse management solutions that integrate directly with BC—and yes, they actually make handheld barcode scanning cool.
Why You’ll Love Tasklet:
Mobile WMS That Speeds up Your Crew
Equip your warehouse staff with scanners that talk to Business Central in real time. Less walking, fewer errors, and way more high-fives.
Lightning-Fast Picking & Packing
Say goodbye to wrong shipments and mispicked orders. Tasklet’s system ensures your team grabs the right item, every time, at record speed.
Plug & Play Setup
Tasklet installs fast, integrates seamlessly with BC, and starts showing ROI before your next inventory audi
Adaptable for Any Scale
Whether you’re managing five warehouses or five hundred aisles, Tasklet’s got the flexibility to scale with you.
Designed for Real-World Use
Their WMS app is built for warehouse life—rugged, intuitive, and no degree required to use it. Even the forklift drivers will love it.
Take Stock (Literally and Figuratively)
- Review your current systems, processes, and inventory data. What’s working? What’s clunky? What gives you nightmares at night? Use this to plan your migration strategy.
Migrate Your Data Without Losing Track of a Single Barcode
- Microsoft’s got tools to help you move your products, orders, transaction history, supplier data—you name it—from GP to BC without needing a fire drill.
Train the Team
- Your warehouse staff might not love change, but they will love fewer errors, faster picks, and clearer workflows. Get everyone onboard and trained before flipping the switch.
Go Live, Go Big
- Run GP and BC side-by-side at first, then retire GP like the old clipboard it is. Soon, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without BC.
Final Thoughts: Upgrade Now, Thank Yourself Later
Running your warehouse on Microsoft GP is like organizing inventory with sticky notes—it worked once, but it’s not going to carry you into the future.
Microsoft Business Central is the upgrade you need: modern, scalable, cloud-based, and built to handle everything from purchase orders to pick paths. And with Tasklet on your team, you’re adding the speed, accuracy, and efficiency that’ll keep you ahead of competitors and on top of your inventory.
So… are you ready to trade in the old tech and future-proof your operations? If you’re not sure where to start, let’s build a plan together. Your warehouse (and your stress levels) will thank you.
CKS // Cloud Solutions 
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