Merit Solutions is interested in feedback on the prevalence of mobile software solutions within the Life Sciences Industry. We would like to better understand the views of executives in the Life Sciences industry in order to discover the trends and adoption of mobility in highly regulated organizations.

This survey has 10 questions and takes less than 5 minutes. As a token of appreciation for your time, the first 150 qualified responses will receive a $15 Amazon gift card.

The survey can be accessed two ways:

• Via Computer (http://www.meritsolutions.com/Mobility-in-Life-Sciences.html)
• Via Mobile Device (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MobilityForLife)

Because we highly value your candid input, your answers will be treated as strictly confidential and your name / email will only be used to send your gift card after survey completion. No information you provide will be shared with any partner in any form.

All respondents will also be sent a summary of the responses upon survey close.

Merit Solutions will be presenting two sessions at AXUG Summit next month related to Microsoft Dynamics AX Rescues. If you are attending AXUG Summit - be sure to register for these two sessions.

Warning - Your Project is At Risk!

Join us for the first part of this “AX Rescues” series as we discuss the major risks associated with Microsoft Dynamics AX enterprise projects, and how to identify the warning signs that your project is under stress. This session will lead into our next session – “Your AX Project Is At Risk – Now What?”. Enterprise Microsoft Dynamics AX projects face a number of risks and challenges due to the transformational impact they have on companies. Recently we’ve seen an increase in the number of companies who receive limited value from their investment into Microsoft Dynamics AX because the system was not implemented correctly, or hasn't been implemented at all. Project overruns, over customized systems, undocumented configurations, and inadequate change management threaten your project at every turn!

Your AX Project is At Risk - Now What?

Join us for the second part of this “AX Rescues” series as we discuss a systematic methodology for stabilizing challenged AX Projects and how to realize the Return On Investment you envisioned when you chose Microsoft Dynamics AX for your company. Be sure to also join us for the first session of this series, “Warning – Your AX Project May Be At Risk!”. Analysts like Gartner, Forrester Research, and Nucleus Research have all named Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 as a Leader in their respective ERP research reports. More than 20,000 companies worldwide use Microsoft Dynamics AX, including many global industry leaders. But you’re not convinced; you heard the success stories, saw the sales demos, and ultimately made the decision to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Since your decision, however, your project hasn’t been smooth and deep down you know something is very wrong. Learn how to turn your project around before it’s too late!

Merit Solutions will be presenting two sessions at AXUG Summit next month related to Microsoft Dynamics AX for Life Sciences companies. If you are attending AXUG Summit - be sure to register for these two sessions.

Project Management Methodologies / Tools for Microsoft Dynamics AX Life Sciences Implementations

Project Management should be a key component of any ERP system implementation or upgrade. However, in highly regulated industries like Life Sciences, it is a critical must-have. During this session we will examine the value of using project management methodologies and tools when implementing a computerized system validation project with Microsoft Dynamics AX. This session will compare multiple Implementation Methodologies (including Sure Step), and discuss the use of SharePoint Project Sites and Microsoft’s LCS platform as tools for Microsoft Dynamics AX implementations.

Document Management for Life Sciences

Join us for this AXUG Life Sciences Session as we describe the importance of Document Management in highly regulated environments and requirements that should be considered within your controlled business processes, such as GxP, Computerized Systems, Standard Operating Procedures, and more. We will examine Document Management workflow processes that may require 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, as well as consider Document Management integration points with Microsoft Dynamics AX.

AXUG, GPUG, NAVUG, CRMUG Summit Attendees:

With a combined half a million square feet of exhibit and meeting space - and the 24 hour Reno nightlife - you can assume that you will be walking A LOT at Summit next month.

That's why we're holding the Merit Walk Off at Summit - a competition that measures how far you walk during Summit and lets you compete against other attendees for a 5-night all-inclusive stay for 2 in the Caribbean! We're not asking you to walk MORE at Summit, we're just asking you to track how far you are already walking.

The person who walks the most steps each day of the conference will be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize, a five-night all-inclusive stay for two (2) in a Junior Suite at one of the following hotels (the winner gets to choose!).

• Hotel RIU Palace Punta Cana (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic)
• Hotel RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas (Los Cabos, Mexico)
• Hotel RIU Palace Costa Rica (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

Reward yourself for all the walking you'll do at Summit by competing in the Merit Walk Off! One Summit attendee will win this trip - why can't it be you?

Simply download the Merit Solutions Mobile application from your device store. You can search for Merit Solutions Mobile - or you can click the links below to access the application in your device's store:

• iPhone
• Android
• Windows stores

Once you download the app, you can enter the Walk Off by clicking on the Merit Solutions Walk Off at Summit tile, selecting Enter Competition, and completing the registration form.

The app will then track the distance you travel each day and will let you compete with other attendees. The person who walks the most each day will be placed in the Grand Prize drawing. The more days you win - the better your chances are at winning the trip!

Good luck and good walking!

(NOTE: The Merit Solutions Mobile application DOES NOT track or store any geographic location data of contestants. Merit Solutions WILL NOT share contestant contact information with any third parties for any reason. )