微软Dynamics SL（SOLOMON）帮助项目赢得更多利润！（引用）

    Help make projects more profitable

    See how Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Project work together for a complete project management and accounting solution for midsize business

      http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/sl/product/pmaprojectdriven.mspx

The combination of Microsoft Dynamics SL and Microsoft Project 2003 provides project-driven organizations with tools to help manage people, money, and projects more successfully. See how it all works together to help project-oriented and professional service businesses increase staff utilization, capture costs more accurately, and strengthen their project portfolios.

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	What Is Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting?
	The benefits of an integrated system
	See a scenario: "A. Datum Corporation" completes a project
	The bigger picture: How Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting works with other Microsoft technology
	Explore These Related Links

What Is Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting?

Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting (PMA) is a comprehensive business solution that integrates project, resource, time, and financial management information. It's designed specifically to help project- and service-oriented organizations improve profitability, efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service, while adapting more quickly to changing business conditions.

Here's a high-level look at the components and the business needs it addresses:

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The benefits of an integrated system

Whether employees are in the office or at a project site, Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting helps control costs and increase revenue. Integrated applications help organizations:

•	Collect time and project expenses easily.
•	Generate customer invoices efficiently.
•	Forecast costs and budgets with increased accuracy.
•	Manage contracts more effectively.
•	Measure results more accurately.
•	Assign, manage, and analyze human resources (in house and contract).

Data entered in one place is shared across the company—speeding operations, reducing errors, and putting accurate information at the fingertips of those who need it. Equipped with these capabilities, companies can improve their cash flow and efficiency, provide better and more consistent service, and make more effective decisions when managing their projects.

Other benefits of Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting include helping companies:

•	Gain visibility, insight, and control over all aspects of a project portfolio.
•	Ensure project initiatives align with company-wide strategic objectives.
•	Let employees use familiar software, like Microsoft Office.
•	Get a clear "big picture" view of the company's overall health.
•	Allow participation from all project stakeholders.

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See a scenario: "A. Datum Corporation" completes a project

See how different employees of A. Datum Corporation—a consulting company—secure and collaborate on a project for City Power & Light. You'll see how each key team member working on the project uses components of Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting to access and manage critical information. This scenario will also help you understand how the components work together, allowing the tight collaboration that helps make projects more profitable.

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Step through the scenario person-by-person using the links on role titles below:

	Steve, Project Manager Steve uses templates and Microsoft Project to get the project rolling quickly, create a budget, set timelines, and add adjustments as he sees the project through completion.
	Susan, Accounting Manager Susan uses business portal in Microsoft Dynamics SL for project accounting, including entering costs and billing and adjusting budgets.
	David, Resource Manager David uses a "wizard" to set up optimal assignments based on resource skills, availability, and location. He publishes his project plan, and employees become aware of assignments immediately.
	Jim, Field Consultant Jim uses Microsoft Project Web Access in the office and on job sites for task management.
	Karen, CEO Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting components work together to help Karen monitor ongoing projects, analyze portfolios, and create monthly reports—keeping her constantly updated on the company's performance.

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The bigger picture: How Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting works with other Microsoft technology

As part of the Microsoft family of offerings, our solutions are ready to work with widely-used productivity applications, like Microsoft Office, and top technologies like Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, and Microsoft Project Server.

Most importantly, our solutions are delivered by a global network of partners who provide local, personalized service—from planning and implementation, to customization, to ongoing support and education. That means you get world-class business solutions from a local professional who'll be there to provide what you need as business conditions change and your business grows.

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