Erp Software Vendors Revealed 2012 Edition

TOP 20
ERP SOFTWARE VENDORS

REVEALED
2012 Edition
Profiles of the Leading ERP Software
Vendors
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is not a new concept. It was introduced more than
40 years ago, when the first ERP system was created to improve inventory control and
management at manufacturing firms. Throughout the 70s and 80s, as the number of
companies deploying ERP increased, its scope expanded quite a bit to include various
production and materials management functions, although it was designed primarily for
use in manufacturing plants.
In the 1990s, vendors came to realize that other types of business could benefit from
ERP, and that in order for a business to achieve true organizational efficiency, it needed
to link all its internal business processes in a cohesive and coordinated way. As a
result, ERP was transformed into a broad-reaching environment that encompassed all
activities across the back office of a company.
What is ERP?
An ERP system combines methodologies with software and hardware components
to integrate numerous critical back-office functions across a company. Made up of
a series of modules, or applications that are seamlessly linked together through a
common database, an ERP system enables various departments or operating units
such as Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Production, and Fulfillment and
Distribution to coordinate activities, share information, and collaborate.
Key Benefits for Your Company
ERP systems are designed to enhance all aspects of key operations across a
companys entire back-office from planning through execution, management, and
control. They accomplish this by taking processes and functions that were previously
disparate and disjointed, and seamlessly integrating and coordinating them. As a result,
an ERP system can:
* Facilitate more efficient completion of day-to-day tasks.
* Reduce the redundant and overlapping activities that waste time and money by
standardizing core procedures.
* Eliminate data silos by creating a single, centralized repository of timely, accurate
business data.
* Enable more effective resource allocation and management. Reduce overhead costs.
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* Enhance strategic planning by allowing for more accurate assessment of needs, and
enabling measurement of goals versus outcomes.
Does My Company Need ERP?
Companies of all types and sizes can benefit from an ERP implementation. Even if
business processes and related workflows are relatively smooth across the business,
ERP can deliver even greater productivity and cost efficiency. However, the companies
who need ERP the most are those whose most critical business procedures are so
fragmented and broken that they hinder growth and profitability. For these firms, ERP
can help create a business process management mindset, allowing them to define best
practices, formalize activities, and streamline cross-departmental functions.
Additionally, ERP is designed to help companies who have trouble achieving one
version of the truth. For example, in many firms, revenue data maintained by the
finance department doesnt always match the numbers generated by the sales
organization. These disparities can make it difficult to assess financial status and
profitability, and in the case of public companies, report results to investors. ERP
systems consolidate and centralize all back-office information. Each transaction
conducted by a department will be handled, recorded, and managed by a single system.
In this way, the most frequent causes of conflicting information -- such as a lack of
integration across departmental applications -- are eliminated.
Common ERP Features
Most ERP suites contain a broad range of modules to enhance a variety of back-office
functions, including:
* Manufacturing includes features for project and process management, engineering,
scheduling, capacity management, engineering, material requirements planning, and
quality management.
* Supply Chain Management includes capabilities to support order entry, purchasing
and procurement, inventory control, planning, goods inspection, and claims
processing.
* Financial Management includes functionality such as general ledger, cash
management, accounts payable and receivable, and fixed asset management.
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* Project Management includes features for costing, billing/invoicing, time and
expense management, and activity monitoring.
* Human Capital Management includes capabilities to support hiring and staffing,
payroll, training, time and attendance tracking, and benefits administration.
Many ERP environments leverage a data warehouse or operational data store for
reporting purposes; this limits the impact of data analysis on the transactional database
and prevents the performance slow-downs that report generation can impose on the
production environment.
What to Look for When Choosing an ERP Solution
Big bang ERP implementations come with quite a bit of risk. Few businesses have the
resources to handle an all-at-once deployment. Therefore, it is critical to choose an ERP
vendor with a flexible and modular platform, so it can be rolled-out in phases.
Additionally, since many ERP modules often replacing existing business applications, be
sure to select a solution that includes comprehensive data migration tools. This will help
move data from old applications to new ones in the most efficient and effective fashion.
Finally, look for a single-source provider who has designed and developed each module
in-house. Choosing a vendor who has created a complete ERP suite by bolting together
various solutions such as those developed by OEM partners or obtained through
acquisition of smaller ERP companies can lead to integration and performance issues.
Top ERP Software Vendors
You have many options when choosing a ERP software vendor. To make it a bit easier,
weve featured some of the leading ERP solutions in this paper.
Review these vendors, and youll be well on the way to finding the right ERP software
for your business.
www.consona.com | 1-888-8 CONSONA
Highlights
* Use of Microsoft technology establishes a seamless interaction between all
elements of the Intuitive ERP architecture
* Industry-specific, flexible solutions to better match business requirements
* Focused on rapid growth through consolidation
* Serves small to mid-sized manufacturers
* Focus on quality and customer service
Ownership:
Private
Founded:
2003, Indiana, USA
(as M2M Holdings, Inc.)
Headquarters:
Indianapolis, IN
ERP Solutions:
* Intuitive ERP
* Made2Manage ERP
* AXIOM ERP
* Compiere ERP
Customer Focus:
Consona serves the small to mid-size manufacturing segment, primarily customers in
the 5 to 150 user range. Virtually all product and service segments are represented in its
customer base.
Select Customers:
San Antonio Lighthouse, Northern Digital, Bigfoot Industries Inc., Qualitel Corporation,
TrailTech Inc., Ace Designers, Ltd., American Tubing, Inc.
About Consona/Made2Manage
Consona Corporation, formerly M2M Holdings, Inc., is a business software and service
provider dedicated to becoming a valued business partner by helping companies
continuously improve business processes over time. Toward this mission, Consona
invests in the people, processes, technology and tools needed to provide customers with
a unique and effective combination of customer care, product fit, industry expertise, and
a broad range of consulting, IT and business services.
The Consona product portfolio consists of Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
product lines and both industry-specific and cross-industry Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) solutions. Consona provides CRM and ERP business solutions to more than
4,300 customers worldwide and across a variety of industries, including manufacturing
and professional services.
Furthermore, Consona recognizes that the return on your software investment including
initial implementation as well as on-going supportis a function of how well that
software fits your unique requirements, and how well consulting and service personnel
understand your environment. Thats why Consona has taken a vertical industry
approach and focused AXIS exclusively on the metals, wire and cable industries for over
10 years.
A number of elements work together to make Consona a standout in the industry.
Backed by an experienced management team and deep financial resources, Consona
melds an aggressive acquisition program, strong balance sheet, solid customer
relationships, and high-fit solutions into a value proposition that is unmatched by other
vendorsbut well-matched to its customers and their businesses.
Consona ERP Key Features
Intuitive ERP
* Organizes all of a companys information into one, centralized system. This means
that there is no need for different departments to re-key information and less need for
manual paperwork, thus reducing the potential for errors.
* Cuts operations costs by delivering complete visibility of an organizations Key
Performance Indicators on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis can provide graphical,
complete, up-to-the-minute information of exactly what is going right and what is going
wrong with your business before it is too late to make adjustments. .
* Increases throughput by letting customers see upcoming bottlenecks before they
happendriving more efficient scheduling on the shop floor also reducing downtime
and overtime.
* Reduces purchasing costs with supplier relationship management functionality that
forecasts demand to suppliers, taking better advantage of quantity breaks, and
tracking vendor performance. With Intuitive ERP, customers can get the best prices
from their vendors.
Made2Manage ERP
* Since 1986, Made2Manage has been supplying ERP software and services to small
and mid-market manufacturers in a variety of industries.
* Provides complete, real-time inventory analysis and just-in-time material information,
so customers can order what they need when they need it, without needing to
stockpile inventory just in case.
* Automatically calculated, adjustable safety stock and surplus levels allow organizations
to keep their inventory within the parameters they set while keeping inventory carrying
costs to a minimum.
* Delivers complete visibility into the shop floor to allow businesses to see exactly
where they have untapped capacity, and therefore better utilization of the shop floor is
available that there is no need for different departments to re-key information and less
need for manual paperwork, thus reducing the potential for errors.
AXIOM ERP
* AXIOM ERP, by AXIS Computer Systems (a Consona ERP solution) is an enterprise
resource management system designed specifically for the metals, wire and cable
industries. It helps producers, manufacturers and service centers successfully
compete in todays global markets by providing the tools and technology to: streamline
operations, improve productivity, reduce costs, decrease lead times, improve customer
service, improve profitability, and support growth without adding resources.
* AXIOM is the only enterprise-wide management solution built from the ground up to
support the unique operational requirements of companies that transform material
through melting, casting, rolling, forging, drawing, annealing, slitting, extruding,
stranding, or cabling to produce product.
* The primary components of the AXIOM Enterprise Resource Management System are:
AXIOM/mx Open comprehensive applications for sales, production, quality,
and financial management
AXIOM e/Suite Customer Service web-based customer service
AXIOM APS advanced capabilities for planning and scheduling
AXIOM BI business intelligence, executive information and decision support
Compiere ERP
* Compiere, an open source business solution has been providing ERP and CRM to
small and mid sized businessess across various verticals.
* They provide highly adaptable, enterprise-class applications that aer easy to use and
cost lower than the tradtional applications available in the market.
* Their revolutionary design, enables applications to be easily customized adn extended
without programming, which is a first in the ERP industry.
* Its web-based architechture and user interface delivers functionality, usability,
responsiveness and personalization capabilities.
Consona ERP Technology
Exclusive use of Microsoft technology establishes a seamless interaction between all
elements of the Intuitive ERP architecture. Intuitive ERP is written in Microsoft Visual
Basic for Applications, straight Microsoft Visual Basic, VB.NET and Microsoft
Transact SQL (T-SQL) languages. Intuitive ERP uses Microsoft SQL Server as the
database technology.
Because of its pure Microsoft approach, Intuitive ERP connects seamlessly to any
Microsoft business application, including Microsoft Office, Exchange, Project, and more.
Consistent technology also means that Consonas Intuitive, as a software provider,
is able to put its development energy into building innovative features and functions
that directly benefit its customers, rather than wasting time chasing solutions to tough
problems rooted in technology clashes.
Consona ERP Highlights
Integration of data across the enterprise ensures that customers have greater visibility
in all areas of their business, from a strategic decision level to daily operations. Insight
into production, inventory and financial data makes it easy for users of the Consona
ERP solution suite to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
A high-level view of key business indicators facilitates faster and more accurate
management decisionsand an intuitive interface puts all of this at the customers
fingertips when and where they want it. Consonas ERP solutions fit a broad range of
industries and business types.
Intuitive ERP is designed to support businesses that operate locally or globally.
Language and currency need not be a barrier to conducting business. With multilanguage and multi-currency capabilities, Intuitive ERP can be implemented around the
world.
Consona ERP Modules
* Planning and Materials Management
* Procurement
* Manufacturing
* Financial and Accounting
* Business Process Optimization
* Quality Control
www.aplicor.com | info@aplicor.com | 561-347-0300
Highlights
* Focused on serving SMB, mid-market, and divisions of large enterprises.
* Aplicor Cloud Suite 7 synthesizes CRM and Financials (ERP) in a single
web-based dashboard.
* One system to manage everything from lead to quote to order to cash.
* Eliminates manual workarounds and complexity inherent in integrating
separate traditional CRM and ERP solutions.
* 100% hosted uptime for the last 5 years.
Ownership:
Private
Headquarters:
Boca Raton, Florida
Founded:
2002
ERP Solutions:
* Aplicor Cloud Suite 7 CRM
* Aplicor Cloud Suite 7 CRM
and Financials
Customer Focus:
SMB, Midmarket and divisions of large enterprises
Select Customers:
US Department of Commerce, Intel, Jaguar, Land Rover, NOAA, Direct Med, Eco Logic,
MRIS
pricing:
Starting at $99 per user per month.
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About Aplicor
Aplicor is an ISO Certified (ISO 27001:2005) global software publisher of subscriptionbased and hosted CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and ERP (Enterprise
Resource Planning) web-based software solutions for SMB, mid-market and divisions of
larger enterprises.
Aplicor is revolutionizing the way companies manage their business, delivering simpler
and more cost effective solutions that leverage the power of cloud computing to
overcome the challenges of traditional CRM and ERP offerings. Aplicor Cloud Business
Suite provides robust business management capabilities in an easy to use solution that
truly empowers employees, enabling them to manage all aspects of their business from
a single dashboard view.
The Aplicor solution is unique in the industry, providing a seamless cloud business
solution at a single, low price point. They take a different approach to delivering
business value by listening to people on the ground level, understanding how their jobs
and their organizations workflow could be made more efficient, and then delivering
innovative solutions that help them solve complex problems.
Aplicor has won many independent industry awards over the past 5 years for its robust
capabilities and industry leading ease of use. The company has had 100% hosted
uptime for the last 5 years and enjoys a 98.1% client renewal.
Aplicor Key Strengths
The Aplicor solution harmonizes Customer Relationship Management (CRM) features
and functionality in a single business solution, empowering your sales, marketing
and support teams to centrally track sales opportunities from lead generation through
sales close and eventually contract renewal. Now everyone can be on the same page,
coordinating their efforts through Aplicor Cloud Suite 7s central repository and business
suite.
Sales Force Automation: Track sales leads, quotes, renewals and contracts while
recording all customer touches in a central repository. Calculate probability of sales
close so you can forecast revenue and accurately provision resources.
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Marketing Automation: Coordinate marketing campaigns from direct mailings to web
downloads with an eye on moving leads to closed sales. Measure the effectiveness of
campaigns through robust metrics including number of leads contacted versus those
that responded and those that closed.
Project Office: Organize and implement client fulfillment projects, internal projects or
the series of tasks required to get a new client into production. Host project-related
documentation, tasks and communicationsall in a central repository that is accessed
by your teams no matter where they are working from.
Customer Support: Track all customer support issues originating from a phone call
or a web portal in a central repository to improve customer service and inform sales
associates of potential hiccups before and during the renewal process. Analyze
incidents, escalate issues, and track the response.
Benefits:
* Manage your business from a single dashboard view
* Automate the sales process from lead to close to renewal
* Keep sales, marketing and support teams on the same page
* Coordinate all customer and lead interaction in central location accessible anywhere
* Eliminate manual processes that can bog down sales cycle
* Improve customer support
Aplicor Highlights
Aplicor product strengths are driven by the synthesis of CRM and ERP capabilities,
enabling an integrated front-to-back office suite that is easily customizable for your
company specific objectives and processes. Their innovative approach enables you
to run your entire business from a single we-based dashboard, all the way from lead to
quote to order to cash. This fundamental shift enables you to eliminate workarounds
and the complexity of managing integration between traditional CRM and ERP
solutions.
The Easiest CRM Solution - Enable Sales Force Automation, Marketing Automation,
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Project Office and Customer Support in a single easy to use solution.
Integrated Financial Management - Integrate CRM capabilities with basic financial
(ERP) services including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable,
Order Entry, Inventory Control, Job Costing and Fixed Assets.
Dynamic User Experience This is not a static web page; its like a Windows application
on the web. Drag and drop panels and customize your dashboard to meet your unique
business needs. Get to information faster with one click navigation.
Business Process Automation Automates your business workflows, ensuring that the
sales cycle, marketing efforts, inventory, shipping and financials are working together in
concert to uncover, close, support and invoice customers.
Cost Effective - Aplicor Cloud Suite 7 is available at a single, predictive price point
optimized for small and medium sized businesses. Roll out the Aplicor Cloud Suite 7
business suite quickly with little capital investment.
Aplicor Software Modules
* Sales Force Automation
* Marketing Automation
* Project Office
* Customer Support
* Business Process Designer
* Workflow Designer
* Financial Management (ERP)
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www.epicor.com | info@epicor.com | 1-800-999-1809
Highlights
* Offers next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions
providing capabilities across the entire enterprise, including manufacturing
workflow
* Based on the most agile and adaptable business architecture available, Epicor
ICE 2.0, combining collaborative Web 2.0 concepts with Epicor True SOA
to provide unprecedented scalability and flexibility on almost any device
* Provides global solutions available in over 150 countries and over 35
languages that comply with legal and industry standards
Ownership:
Public
(NASDAQ: EPIC)
Headquarters:
Irvine, California
ERP Solutions:
* Epicor 9
* Epicor Manufacturing
* Epicor Distribution
Founded:
1984, California, USA
Customer Focus:
Epicors ERP solutions help midmarket organizations and divisions and subsidiaries
of the Global 1000 maximize their most important resources for profitable growth.
Solutions are available for a number of industries including manufacturing, distribution,
services, hospitality and retail.
Select Customers:
Ace Clearwater, Alphatec Spine, Apogee Enterprises, Aqua-Aerobic Systems,
Bruno Independent Living Aids, Cold Jet, COLT Defense, General Dynamics, TEAM
Industries, Symetrics Industries, Symmetry Medical, Waterfurnace.
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About Epicor
Epicor Software is a global leader delivering business software solutions to the
manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services industries. With 20,000
customers in over 150 countries, Epicor provides integrated enterprise resource planning
(ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and
enterprise retail software solutions that enable companies to drive increased efficiency
and improve profitability.
Founded in 1984, Epicor celebrates 25 years of technology innovation delivering
business solutions that provide the scalability and flexibility businesses need to build
competitive advantage. Epicor provides a comprehensive range of services with a single
point of accountability that promotes rapid return on investment and low total cost of
ownership, whether operating business on a local, regional or global scale.
At the core of Epicor is an adaptable, collaborative architecture that satisfies the needs of
any manufacturer regardless of country, industry or device, enabling business anywhere
business without barriers. Epicor delivers unprecedented business management,
providing real time, in-context business insight throughout any manufacturing
environment.
Epicor is a multidimensional solution uniquely equipped with rich feature sets supporting
any environment including make-to-order (MTO), engineer-to-order (ETO), configureto-order (CTO), mixed-mode, make-to-stock and discrete manufacturing. Built on
the second-generation service-oriented architecture (SOA), Internet Component
Environment (ICE) 2.0, Epicor fuses modern Web 2.0 technologies with True SOA
- delivering unprecedented flexibility and visibility across multiple departments. Epicors
ERP solutions go beyond traditional ERP, encompassing processes outside the
production and distribution cycle.
In addition to a full range of manufacturing capabilities, Epicor extends tools across backoffice processes including financial management, customer relationship management,
sales and customer service, providing real-time, in context information to employees
from the shop floor to the top floor.
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About Epicor
Epicor continues to earn accolades and global recognition for its products and
innovational impact in the marketplace.
Epicor ERP Key Strengths
* Epicor is a global leader dedicated to providing business software solutions to
companies around the globe. With comprehensive solutions, service and support, the
company helps more than 20,000 of the worlds best companies run their business
more efficiently and effectively.
* Epicors ERP solutions automate and optimize business operations by integrating
data and processes into a single unified solution to maximize profitable growth. Epicor
delivers a single end-to-end software solution for business.
* The company offers a comprehensive range of professional services with its solutions,
providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and
lower total cost of ownership.
* In addition to award-winning financial, inventory and manufacturing management
capabilities, Epicors ERP solution delivers in-depth supply chain management,
customer relationship management, business intelligence and enterprise performance
management functionality.
* Epicor solutions are built to comply with local governmental and industrial
requirements in a majority of countries around the globe.
Epicor ERP Technology
Epicor provides the latest, most flexible and collaborative architecture available. Epicor
ICE 2.0 provides unprecedented levels of scalability, flexibility and configuration
to modify software to fit the workflow rather than modifying workflow to fit the
software. Whether in the back office or on the manufacturing floor, Epicor provides the
connectivity, responsiveness and access to data needed to compete in todays global
economy.
Epicors hosting services provide the first step towards the end-to-end management of
mission-critical IT environments. The companys managed services deliver a unique
value-add to customers, providing total peace of mind by ensuring that business systems
and processes stay up and running and operating at peak levels at all times.
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Epicor ERP Highlights
Epicor 9
* The latest Epicor ERP solution, Epicor 9, represents the convergence of Epicors
rich tool sets into a single product. As the first solution built on ICE 2.0, Epicor 9
redefines the ERP experience, combining a full range of enterprise, manufacturing
and distribution functionality with the most collaborative, flexible service oriented
architecture available. Epicor 9 eliminates the technological and industrial boundaries
that stifle productivity, enabling business anywhere - business without barriers.
Epicor Manufacturing
* Epicor Manufacturing is designed to meet the needs of progressive manufacturers,
regardless of shop environment. Epicor Manufacturing delivers built-in workflow
processes to manage the entire order cycle: from marketing, sales and customer
relationship management, through production, planning, sourcing and procurement
to installation, service and financial recognition. Complimented by a full-range of
enterprise capabilities, Epicor Manufacturing helps achieve maximum efficiency at each
plant, while providing innovative technology to span the entire enterprise.
Epicor Distribution
* Epicor Distribution is an end-to-end solution providing tools to efficiently assemble,
ship and deliver the finished goods. Epicor Distribution offers a full range of order
management, supply chain and warehousing capabilities built on a single business
platform based on industry-leading Web services architecture. Complimented by a full
suite of enterprise functionality, Epicor Distribution supports the needs of truly agile
distributors.
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www.plex.com | info@plex.com | 855-534-8012
Highlights
* CODiE Best SaaS Solution Finalist; Best Business Intelligence Reporting
from Software & Information Industry Association; Best of SaaS Showplace
BoSS Award; IMPOvation Innovation Award; Sloan Award for Business
Excellence; Food Logistics Top Technology.
* Customers: Implemented in 1200+ electronics/high tech, automotive, food &
beverage, and aerospace manufacturing plants worldwide with over 30,000
daily user logins.
* The Cloud model lets companies cut costs, streamline operations, avoid
upgrade hassles.
Ownership
Private
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, MI
ERP Solutions
* Plex Online
Founded
1995, Michigan
Customer Focus:
Plex Online was developed specifically for manufacturers, including precision
metalforming, complex assemblies, steel processing, injection molding, and much
more. The on-demand software supports industry-specific functions for manufacturers
in high precision, high liability industries such as automotive, aerospace & defense,
high tech/electronics, and food and beverage processing.
Select Customers:
American Axle & Manufacturing, Cuisine Solutions, Metaldyne, Oneda Corporation,
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inteva Products, OKAY Industries Inc., Shape Corp., United
Plastics Corp, Wolverine Advanced Materials, GR Spring & Stamping, Inc., Ralco
Industries, Inc.
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About Plex Online

Plex Systems develops Plex Online SaaS Cloud ERP for the manufacturing enterprise.
Plex Online offers industry-leading features for virtually every department within
a manufacturer, including manufacturing execution systems (MES) and quality
management systems (QMS) for the shop floor, supply chain management (SCM) for
procurement, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) for finance and management.
Plex Onlines comprehensive functional coverage delivers a shop-floor to top-floor view
of a manufacturers operations, enabling management to run its business at maximum
efficiency. Founded in 1995, Plex Systems is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan,
with customers around the globe. Companies achieve greater efficiencies, lower costs,
and higher customer satisfaction.
Plex Online Key Strengths
* Companies and their partners can get started with a basic Internet connection. Full
deployment is measured in weeks (rather than the years associated with traditional
ERP deployments) and benefits begin accruing immediately.
* Plex Online delivers as a Cloud or SaaS solution available through secure data
centers built from the ground up for continuous, secure, and reliable Web-based
service delivery. The vendor offers industry-leading data recovery targets.
* With no need to license costly software or hardware or hire expensive implementation
services, initial solution fees are less than half those of installed software. Also,
with no technology to maintain, total cost of ownership is 5-10X less than installed
software.
* The Plex Online rapid application development (RAD) process and SaaS model
delivers daily functionality enhancements and upgrades - automatically and free to all
customers.
* Internet delivery, high usability, and immediate training drive rapid adoption, increasing
solution ROI and value.
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Plex Online Technology
Plex Online is a Cloud, or SaaS, solution that offers industry-leading functions, providing
companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple
web browser. The on-demand solution features enterprise resource planning (ERP)
functions such as accounting and finance; customer relationship management (CRM)
features such as order entry and tracking; manufacturing execution systems (MES)
functions such as production scheduling and machine integration; and supply chain
management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.
Plex Online ERP Modules
Plex Online for ERP
* Accounting
* Business Intelligence
* Costing
* Demand Mgmt
* Document Control
* eCommerce
Integrated Applications
* CAD/PDM
* MS Office Applications
* Payroll
* Groupware
* HR
* Inventory
* Procurement
* Program Mgmt
* Sales/CRM
Plex Online ERP Highlights
* One of the most powerful features of the Accounting System is its seamless
integration with other parts of Plex Online.
* Plex Online supports Standard Costing, Job Costing, and Actual Costing, including a
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*
*
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variety of summary, detail and cost variance reports. Plex is designed to support the
level of costing you need.
Plex Online provides a full suite of tools for managing the sales process, from
powerful Quote Tracking and Order Entry functions, to Release Accounting and
Shipment Tracking, to Revenue Reporting and CRM.
Plex Online supports BI and fulfills the vision of BI with the ability to provide and the
flexibility to customize hundreds of reports.
Plex Online provides a powerful and highly-detailed Inventory Tracking System
ideal for tracking containers, pieces and/or assemblies as they move through the
manufacturing process on the shop floor.
Plex Online includes a full-featured Time and Attendance function that manages
employee data, controls employee work schedules, and collects time-clock in and out
times using barcoded badges.
The Plex Online information system provides a shared, online database that all
employees can draw from to make decisions and perform their job functions.
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www.microsoft.com | 1-800-MICROSOFT
Highlights
* Backed by the strength of Microsoft, one of the largest IT companies in the
world
* Uses familiar Microsoft interface
* Complete business management software: ERP, e-commerce, supply chain,
manufacturing, CRM, HR, project accounting
* Uses familiar Microsoft interface
Ownership:
Public
(NASDAQ: MSF)
Founded:
1975, New Mexico, USA
Headquarters:
Redmond, WA
ERP Solutions:
* Microsoft Dynamics GP
(formerly Microsoft Great
Plains)
* Microsoft Dynamics NAV
* Microsoft Dynamics AX
Customer Focus:
Microsoft distributes its products primarily through the following channels: OEM;
distributors and resellers, and online services. Its customers include individual
consumers, small and medium-size organizations, enterprises, governmental
institutions, educational institutions, Internet Service Providers, application developers,
and OEMs.
Select Customers:
Network Engines, Warn Industries, Lockheed Martin, Canadian General Power,
IRITO, Oerlikon Balzers, Roll-Gom, Giant Bicycle, Arthur Shuman, Inc.
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About Microsoft
Microsoft develops and markets software, services and solutions that deliver new
opportunity, convenience, and value to peoples lives. The companys product segments
provide management with a financial view of its key businesses. The segments provide
a framework for the alignment of strategies and objectives across the development,
sales, marketing, and services organizations, and for the timely and rational allocation
of development, sales, marketing, and services resources within businesses. The
companys seven product segments are: Client; Server and Tools; Information Worker;
Microsoft Business Solutions; MSN; Mobile and Embedded Devices; and Home and
Entertainment.
Microsofts research and development facilities are located primarily in Redmond,
Washington with smaller facilities located in Mountain View, California; Fargo, North
Dakota; Beijing, China, Dublin etc. As of June 30, 2005, the Company employed
approximately 61,000 people.
Microsoft offers a variety of products and services, including its Windows operating
systems and Office software suite. The company has expanded into markets such as
video game consoles, servers and storage software, and digital music players. Microsoft
has reached settlements to end a slew of antitrust investigations and lawsuits, including
agreeing to uniformly license its operating systems and allowing manufacturers to include
competing software with Windows. In early 2008 the company made an unsolicited bid
to acquire Yahoo! for about $44.6 billion.
Producing and distributing goods and services is the major engine in todays economy.
And as a key ERP solution provider, Microsoft knows that the fundamental success
factors in this competitive global marketplace constant: produce the right productsin
the right quantities, at the right time, with good quality, and at a price the customer is
willing to pay. However, flexibility and continuous improvements are also imperative.
Success includes the flexibility to respond to emerging markets, such as todays growth
opportunities in China and Eastern Europe, and to the ever-changing needs of the
customers. Capitalizing on these opportunities and demands involves quickly adapting to
new approaches, trading partners, and procurement strategies.
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About Microsoft
The companys ERP solution suite, Microsoft Dynamics, offers integrated, adaptable
business applications for small and medium-sized organizations and divisions of large
enterprises. These integrated solutionsdelivered through a worldwide network of
experienced Microsoft Certified Partnerswork like and with familiar Microsoft software
and help automate and improve financial, customer relationship, and supply chain
management.
Microsoft Key Strengths
* Microsoft, one of the largest IT companies in the world, recorded a revenue of $51.12
billion in fiscal year 2007. It has a strong presence in more than 100 countries. The
companys recent product launches and a strong pipeline of products provide excellent
growth avenues to the company.
* Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a range of
software products for computing devices. The Companys software products include
operating systems for servers, PCs and intelligent devices, server applications for
distributed computing environments, information worker productivity applications,
business solution applications, high-performance computing applications and software
development tools
* The company has five segments: Client, Server and Tools, the Online Services
Business, the Microsoft Business Division, and the Entertainment and Devices
Division, and provides world-class consulting and product support services, and trains
and certifies computer system integrators and developers.
Microsoft ERP Technology
Microsoft develops and distributes predominately licensed software business solutions.
Microsoft ERP Highlights
* Microsoft Dynamics is a line of integrated, adaptable ERP business management
solutions that automate and streamline financial, customer relationship, and supply
chain processes in a robust, powerful way that helps drive business success.
* Seamlessly integrates internal and external communication and collaboration.
Synchronizes information flow between personnel, engineering, manufacturing, and
subcontractors.
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About Microsoft
* Drives outstanding customer service. Microsoft Dynamics solutions gives
organizations the ability to track a project from design through as-built configuration,
aligning service personnel with customers in a powerful, effective way.
* The Microsoft Dynamics CRM module gives customers access to deep customer
knowledge based on past experiences, helping them identify and meet or exceed their
service-level agreements (SLAs) and contract requirements.
* Delivers flexible production planning, allowing production planners to change a
development process as customer needs change. Microsoft Dynamics solutions
support end-to-end business functionality across the enterprise, especially
manufacturing modes such as engineer-to-order, make-to-order, make-to-stock, or
mixed/hybrid modes. manufacturing modes such as engineer-to-order, make-to-order,
make-to-stock, or mixed/hybrid modes.
Microsoft ERP Modules
* Microsoft Dynamics for financial management
* Microsoft Dynamics for customer relationship management (CRM)
* Microsoft Dynamics for supply chain management
The companys ERP solution suite, Microsoft Dynamics, offers integrated, adaptable
business applications for small and medium-sized organizations and divisions of large
enterprises. These integrated solutionsdelivered through a worldwide network of
experienced Microsoft Certified Partnerswork like and with familiar Microsoft software
and help automate and improve financial, customer relationship, and supply chain
management.
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www.globalshopsolutions.com | webinfo@gssmail.com | 1-800-364-5958
Highlights
* Offers a complete, real-time, and value-added manufacturing software solution
in ERP, CRM, APS, and MRP for small to medium-size businesses
* Quick payback ERP for job shops, ETO, mixed-mode, contract and discrete
manufacturers
* With the most successful software implementations in the industry and over
three decades of software industry experience, Global Shop Solutions provides
customers with unparalleled stability and expertise
Ownership:
Private
Founded:
1976, Texas
Headquarters:
The Woodlands, TX
Manufacturing Solutions:
* Global Shop One-System ERP
Solutions
Customer Focus:
Global Shop Solutions serves as the preferred management solution for a variety of
manufacturing and job shop industries, including aerospace and defense, oilfield and
petrochemical, sheet metal fabricators and machine shops, machine builders, repair
facilities, wood shops, medical instrumentation and store fixture manufacturers. Global
Shop Solutions customers include public and private companies, ranging in size from
20 to 500 employees.
Select Customers:
ATD Precision Machining, Calnetix, Eptam Plastics, Milcut Foam Products,
Miller Welding, Panoramic, Inc., Metalcrafters, Inc., M&H Engineering, Pazmac
Manufacturing, Wilshire Precision.
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About Global Shop Solutions

Based in The Woodlands, Texas (USA), Global Shop Solutions is the enterprise resource
planning (ERP) leader in on-time delivery, lean manufacturing, shorter delivery times,
and costing and pricing systems. Founded in 1976, the privately-held Global Shop
Solutions manages the vital day-to-day business aspects of job shops, make-to-stock,
make-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturers and distributors. Over 12,000 users
in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and Australia derive increased
profitability and productivity by Global Shops easy to use, integrated applications.
Global Shop Solutions unique combination of manufacturing knowledge, software
expertise and commitment to customer service has produced more successful
implementations than anyone in the industry. For manufacturing companies that want
to provide better and faster service to their customers, gain more control over their
business and accelerate growth and profitability, Global Shops One-System ERP
Solutions is the software of choice.
Global Shop Solutions mission is to help manufacturing companies streamline their
operations for increased sales, lower costs and improved on-time delivery. With a proven
implementation process and Built-in Customization, Global Shop Solutions provides a
comprehensive enterprise management system that can grow with the size and needs of
its customers.
Global Shop customers receive superior after-the-sale service and support, including
Global Shops highly educated, professional manufacturing and accounting consultants
and instructors; new user basic training at Global Shops training facility in The
Woodlands, Texas, and additional training as required; on-site consulting at the
customers plant; virtual training via the Internet, available as subscription virtual training
and individual virtual training; classes at the annual users conference; implementation
assistance; documentation manuals; on-line help; in-house telephone support; Global
Shops ServiceWeb, which allows posting and tracking of all service calls; and data
conversion support.
In addition to its corporate headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, Global Shop
operates branch offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas;
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Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Erie, Pennsylvania; Los Angeles, California; and
Washington, DC.
Global Shop Solutions Key Strengths
* A major benefit of Global Shop Solutions is lowered costs. With an all-in-one package,
companies can experience savings through both direct and in-direct cost reductions in
the office and the shop.
* Global Shop is privately owned and family operated, and has been for over three
decadesa remarkable phenomenon in todays ERP software industry, and one that
provides a benefit to all its customers through company stability and deep expertise.
* Quality customer support and service are hallmarks of Global Shop operations, and
its just one of the many reasons businesses choose Global Shop above other ERP
software providers.
* Dedicated R&D program: Global Shop Solutions on-going and customer-centered
research department is one of the most extensive in the industry.
* Global Shop Solutions offers both strength and value in their robust ERP software
systems. Their experience uniquely helps them to understand what it takes to make
your manufacturing or job shop business a successful one in todays competitive
economy.
* Global Shops unified solution simplifies life for businesses. With a single system and
database for the whole company, information is much more easily tracked and all
business processes are easily managed more efficiently and effectively.
Global Shop Solutions Technology
Global Shop Solutions uses a state-of-the-art technological platform in a proven
architecture to provide the rich environment for their ERP software solution. The system
is noted for ease of use, flexibility, processing performance and reliability, and is a fully
comprehensive design that includes all the features necessary to fulfill all your business,
manufacturing, and shop floor control needs.
Global Shop Solutions ERP Modules
Shop Management
* Estimations and Quotations
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* Shop Floor Control
* Data Collection/Bar Coding
* Demand Planning and Forecasting
Materials Management
* Inventory
* Purchasing
* Bills of Material
CRM and Sales Management
* Customer/Prospect Management
* Quotations
* Order Entry
* Shipping
* Invoicing/Order History
* Product Configurator
Financial Management
* Accounts Payable
* Accounts Receivable
* Payroll
* General Ledger
* Fixed Assets
Advanced Production Scheduling (APS)
Quality/Disposition Tracking
* Warranty
* RMAs/RTVs
* ECNs
Productivity Tools and GS Ecommerce
* GS Business Intelligence
* EDI
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GS Link
GS BusinessWeb
GS InnerNet Event Messaging
GS Project Management System
Data Conversion
Global Application Builder (GAB)

Global Shop Solutions ERP Highlights
* Unique to Global Shop Solutions, Global Application Builder (GAB) is a programming
tool that allows users to modify their ERP system to suit their needs by providing the
opportunity for more customization at a lower cost.
* An all inclusive business software package, Global Shops One-System ERP
Solutions consolidates real-time data across different business departments,
providing companies with easy to use, value-added, and cost-effective business
management tools.
* Global Shops Advanced Production Scheduling (APS) puts scheduling power at your
fingertips and lets you see the effects of these scheduling changes instantly. The
real-time, real shop features make your business more responsive to the demands of
your customers.
* Through Global Shops FastStart Training and Support System, companies have
access to the industrys most comprehensive programs of certified training, support,
and customer service, giving your companys employees the preparation they need to
succeed.
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www.intacct.com | sales@intacct.com | 1-877-437-7765
Highlights
* Fast-growing, cloud financials (SaaS) financial management and accounting
applications company
* CPA Technology Advisor- Five-star Review
* JMP Securities Top 100 Software Companies
* Inc. Magazine Best for Replacing QuickBooks
* SIIA CODiE Awards Best Financial Software Solution
* Accounting Today Top 100 Products
Ownership:
Private
Founded:
1999, California
Headquarters:
San Jose, California
financial management
Solutions:
* Intacct
* Intacct for Small Business
* Intacct Accountant Edition
Customer Focus:
Primarily small and midsize businesses including QuickBook users, Salesforce CRM
users, AICPA members, software and SaaS companies, consulting and wholesale
companies, services industry, hospitality, nonprofits and franchises.
Select Customers:
OpSource, nGenera, Acceller, Bulk TV & Internet, PHM Services Inc., Voltage Security,
Aicent, Cardinal SW, Houston, LP, Crimson Worldwide, Platinum Hospitality, Navis
Logistics Network, Regent Entertainment, DHI, SchoolDude.com, TeleManagement
Forum, Fast Eddies Sports Grill, 3balls.com, Odyssey Thera
PRICING:
Intacct is offered on a monthly subscription basis, pricing starts as low as $4800 per year.
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About Intacct
Intacct is a market leader in on-demand financial management and accounting
applications. Thousands of businesses, from startups to public companies, use Intaccts
award-winning solutions to manage and share financial, supply chain and professional
services information. Intacct automates key business processes from order entry
through cash collection and from procurement through vendor payment. The Intacct
system includes financials and accounting, contract and revenue management, order
management, project management, financial consolidation, real-time dashboards and
financial reporting applications, all delivered via Software-as-a-Service. Intaccts open
on-demand system is extended by hundreds of partners, like salesforce.com and is
FASB, Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP compliant.
Intacct Key Strengths
* Superior financial management and accounting applications Our financial
management applications are deep and mature. They support business process
flexibility, advanced functionality like multi-entity and multi-currency, as well as
governance and compliance, all in an easy to use and deploy package.
* Business visibility, insight and understanding We have built our financial
management applications around driving meaningful, real-time information for
actionable insight across the business including financial, non-financial and
operational data.
* Open, best of breed choices Intacct believes that all stakeholders at a company
should work with applications that best meet their needs. We make it easy for our
customers to extend the value of Intacct by leveraging additional best of breed
applications.
* On-demand applications On-demand delivery models are rapidly becoming more
compelling, shifting the costs and risks of traditional on-premises software from the
customer to the supplier. Let us help you run your business better and more flexibly.
* Client success and satisfaction We pride ourselves in the success of our
customers. In July 2008, 93% of our clients indicated they would recommend Intacct
to their business colleagues. Each year more than 95% of our clients renew their
subscriptions voting for Intacct with their wallets.
* Lower your total cost of ownership The Intacct delivery model is designed to
help you reduce overhead and ongoing operational costs. There are no capital costs,
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no operating costs, no hardware or software to install or maintain, no programming.
Let us handle all the IT while you focus on your core business.
Intacct Technology
Delivered over the Internet via Software as a Service, Intacct can be accessed via any
current web browser and is both PC and Mac compatible.
Intacct Product
Core Applications Include:
Intacct Financials and Accounting
* Intacct General Ledger
* Intacct Accounts Receivable
* Intacct Accounts Payable
* Intacct Cash Management
* Intacct Expense Management
Intacct Purchasing
Intacct Order Management
Intacct Insight
Optional Applications Include:
* Intacct Multi-Currency
* Intacct Global Consolidations
* AvaTax for Intacct Sales Tax Management
* Intacct Inventory
* Intacct Contract and Revenue Management
* Intacct MAX for Salesforce
* Intacct MAX for QuickArrow
* Intacct Web Services
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www.syspro.com | 1-800-369-8649
Highlights
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Modular ERP system strong in manufacturing, financials, distribution

Offers tight integration, interoperability, outstanding price/performance
Designed to leverage the strengths of Microsoft solutions
Supports Lean Manufacturing
Facilitates FDA compliance
Ownership:
Private
Founded:
1978, California
Headquarters:
Costa Mesa, CA
ERP Solutions
* SYSPRO Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP)
* SYSPRO Lot Traceability
* SYSPRO Bill of Materials
* SYSPRO Inventory
* SYSPRO Requirements
Planning

Customer Focus:
The systems ease-of-use and business process orientation, combined within a single
integrated system encompassing strong accounting, manufacturing, distribution and supply
chain capabilities, make it a compelling solution for a broad range of mid-market businesses
in a variety of vertical industries.
Select Customers:
Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW) Canada, Bennett Tool & Die Co., Daniels Electronics, EMC
Document Systems, Dupar Controls Inc., World Precision Instruments, TriStar Plastics
Corp, Cedarlane Laboratories, Crosby Molasses, Titanium Sports Technologies, Chocolate
Potpourri, Sound Surgical Technologies, Mac Paper, Inc.
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About SYSPRO
SYSPRO is an internationally recognized, leading provider of enterprise business
solutions. Formed in 1978, SYSPRO was one of the first software vendors to develop
an enterprise resource planning solution. Today, SYSPRO is a global business solutions
vendor with offices on six continents and over 1500 channel and support partners.
Over 12,000 licensed companies across a broad spectrum of industries in more
than 60 countries trust SYSPRO as the platform on which to manage their business
processes. By focusing on people and building lasting relationships with customers
and partners, SYSPRO consistently excels at guiding customers through all aspects of
their implementation. Tried, tested and reliable, SYSPRO has stood the test of time as a
company and as a software solution.
SYSPROs award-winning application set is engineered to help companies get to
grips with todays day-to-day problems and expand and adapt to the ever-changing
business landscape. The solution suite delivers outstanding price/performance value
and is continually enhanced and upgraded in response to user demand and legislative
requirements. Whats more, SYSPRO has excellent security features and is exceptionally
easy to use - data entry and system navigation are simplicity itself. Plus, thanks to the
latest Microsoft technology, SYSPRO delivers rapid access to easy-to-view, real-time
information, ensuring quick response to customer demands, beating competitors and
reducing operating costs through streamlined processes and automated workflows.
SYSPRO ERP is a modular system with unparalleled strength in financials, distribution
and manufacturing. Together, these build into a powerful foundation essential for an
effective enterprise-wide solution.
Ideally suited for the global marketplace with multi-national, multi-company and multilocation facilities, SYSPRO gives its customers superior financial control, letting
businesses forecast with complete confidence. And beyond the factory gate, SYSPRO
offers sophisticated business analytics, CRM, APS and e-commerce functionality to help
control the supply chain more rigorously and dramatically enhance customer satisfaction.
SYSPRO Key Strengths
* SYSPRO ERP is ideal for a wide range of manufacturing businesses, with modules
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designed to accommodate most production cycles and optimize the capabilities of

repetitive, custom, quick-turn and mixed-mode operations.
Seamlessly integrated with both financial and distribution modules, SYSPRO
manufacturing also delivers superior features for estimating, scheduling, costing,
lot and serial tracking, as well as back-flushing, material verification, inventory
optimization and planning.
As a customer-centric company, SYSPRO aims to deliver world-class software that
gives customers the control, insight and agility they need for competitive advantage in
a global economy.
SYSPRO is an easy-to-buy, easy-to-deploy and easy-to-use enterprise-wide software
solution. The software is characterized by tight integration, interoperability, outstanding
price/performance, balance of functionality and a strong focus on business process
management and usability.
SYSPRO is a true turnkey solution that is scalable in terms of enterprise size and
business functionality. Using a building block approach, the core SYSPRO system
forms the platform on which customers can start adding business functionality and
technological capabilities as needed.
Each business module is tightly integrated with the core platform, ensuring that when
modules are implemented, business operations continue to operate with minimal
disruption and risk.
SYSPRO Technology
SYSPROs SaaS software solution is designed to leverage the strengths of Microsoft
solutions and other technologies to optimize the abilities of manufacturers (repetitive,
custom, quick-turn and mixed mode) and distributors.
All modules are scalable and interactive in a client/server environment.
SYSPRO e.net solutions is a new component architecture that gives authorized
individuals the ability to interact with SYSPRO data over the Web as well as from remote
devices, including palm pilots and cell phones.
SYSPRO Manufacturing Modules
* SYSPRO Factory Scheduling Estimating, scheduling, and job costing
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SYSPRO Lot Traceability Lot and serial number tracking

SYSPRO Bill of Materials BOM, WIP, purchasing/receiving, and backflushing
SYSPRO Inventory Material verification and inventory operation
SYSPRO Requirements Planning Material Requirements Planning capability
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www.sageerpsolutions.com | sageerpsolutions@sage.com | 866-530-7243
Highlights
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Integrate all business processes and accelerate performance

Manage growth and quickly adapt to changing market conditions
Reduce costs and manage risks
Enhance collaboration and deliver greater value to customers
Ownership:
Public (London: SGE.L)
Founded:
1981, Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
England (The Sage Group plc)
Headquarters:
Irvine, CA
ERP Solutions:
Sage ERP Accpac
Sage ERP MAS
Sage ERP X3
Customer Focus:
Sages focus is to provide business management software applications and services
to small-and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), with primary focus on four divisions:
business management, healthcare, payment solutions, and industry and specialized
solutions.
Select Customers:
Island Lake Resort Group, Metrohm USA, Inc., Dexters Farm, Digital Signal, Metrolina
Greenhouses, Kellogg Garden Products, Blount Fine Foods, Satellite Industries
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About Sage
Sage North America is part of The Sage Group plc, a leading global supplier of business
management software and services. At Sage, they live and breathe business every day.
They are passionate about helping their customers achieve their ambitions. Their range
of business software and services is continually evolving as they innovate to answer their
customers needs. Their solutions support accounting, operations, customer relationship
management, human resources, time tracking, merchant services, and the specialized
needs of the construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit, and real
estate industries. Sage North America employs 4,000 people and supports nearly 3.1
million small and medium-size business customers. The Sage Group plc, formed in 1981,
was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and now employs 13,100 people and
supports 6.2 million customers worldwide.
Sage ERP products deliver fully integrated business management solutions that are
scalable and customizable to meet the unique needs of the individual implementation.
Each product incorporates a strong financial accounting back office with the operational
applications necessary to efficiently manage day to day operations.
Sage ERP Key Strengths
* For more than 30 years, Sage has delivered easy-to-use, scalable, and customizable
software for accounting, customer relationship management, human resources,
merchant services, time tracking, as well as for the specialized needs of the
construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit, and real estate
industries.
* A perennial honoree in both Accounting Todays Top 100 Products and Software
Magazines annual Software 500 listings, Sage also has garnered a variety of other
industry awards, recognitions, and reviews.
* Sages flagship ERP applications have won a Readers Choice Award for being the
top vote-getters in the Client-Side Accounting Systems/Accounting for Larger Entities
category, beating Microsoft and its Dynamics GP/AX/NAV portfolio for the honor. Its
the second straight year these two products have taken this Award in this category.
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About Sage
Sage ERP Products
Sage ERP AccPac
* Available in three editions with a full suite of operations and accounting modules, Sage
ERP Accpac is ideally equipped to meet small- to mid-sized business demands and
is able to handle to over 400 users with a choice of operating systems and database
platforms.
* Bundled with SageCRM, Sage ERP Accpac Extended Enterprise Suite allows
organizations to optimize sales, marketing, and customer service functions for greater
cost savings and higher revenues.
* With a track record of customers in 169 countries, Sage ERP Accpac provides
companies with capabilities to manage their global business including multicurrency
and multi-location functionality, multi-jurisdiction compliance, and multiple language
versions.
Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200
* Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 enable business growth by meeting the needs of a
growing business with a collaborative ecosystem to address needs across the
enterprise, coordinating finance and sales, distribution and manufacturing, business
intelligence and customer relationship management.
* Innovative codeless customization allows companies to personalize their system to
streamline individual user workflows, enforce business rules, and add additional data
elements. These customizations are preserved when upgrading to future releases
without reimplementation
* Available in LAN, Client Server, or SQL, facilitate secure data exchange quickly and
easily from external applications while enforcing business rules.
Sage ERP MAS 500
* Designed exclusively for large-sized mid-market businesses with 20 to over 1,000
employees in discrete, process, and mixed mode environments.
* Offers a robust series of applications that provide total control of the advanced
distribution or manufacturing environment.
* Sage ERP MAS 500 end-to-end distribution and manufacturing applications let
organizations take control of their materials and production, gain insight into true
manufacturing costs, and plan and maintain their raw materials.
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Sage ERP X3
* Sage ERP X3 is a software suite with advanced, simple, and cost-effective business
applications designed to meet the functionality requirements of mid-to-large
distributors and manufacturers.
* Offers first-class integrated functionality in the areas of finance, sales, CRM, inventory
management, while remaining affordable, quick to implement, and simple for users
* Sage ERP X3 is a multi-audit system available in 8 languages and legislations, and is
supported by Sage and its business partners across 35 countries.
Sage Technology
Sage ERP products are available in a variety of deployment options including onpremise or as a SaaS solution on a hosted platform. Sage products are delivered
through a Value Added Reseller (VAR) Channel.
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www.netsuite.com | 1-650-627-1000
Highlights
* #1 on-demand accounting/ERP software application with over 6,600
customers
* Provides one seamless system to run accounting, order management,
inventory, fulfillment and shipping, CRM and ecommerce
* Give your employees anytime, anywhere access to your business software
and slash technology costs and hassles with SaaS (Software as a Service)
Ownership:
Public
(NYSE: N)
Founded:
1998, California
Headquarters:
San Mateo, CA
ERP Solutions:
* NetSuite Financials
* NetSuite
* NetSuite OneWorld

Customer Focus:
NetSuites main customer base consists of growing and medium size businesses
predominately in the eCommerce, wholesale and distribution, software, professional
services and retail sectors.
Select Customers:
Cash Edge, Tsar Nicoulia Caviar, Teleca, Kana, Virgin Money, Explore Consulting,
Six Apart, Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions, Oakland As Asahi Kasei, Cartridge World,
Premiere Global Services
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About NetSuite
NetSuite provides online, hosted customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise
resource planning (ERP) software designed to help small and midsized companies
manage their businesses and automate their processes. NetSuites software handles such
functions as sales, customer communications, order management, inventory management,
finance, e-commerce, time and billing, and Web site management.
NetSuite is the first and only company to give growing and midsize businesses on
demand web-based business applications to run their entire company. With thousands
of customers globally, NetSuite has earned numerous awards for its market leadership
and innovation from such leading publications as eWeek, CRM Magazine, InfoWorld,
PC Magazine, and The CPA Technology Advisor among others. NetSuite alone
provides integrated front office customer relationship management (CRM), back-office
enterprise resource planning (ERP), and ecommerce in one powerful application with the
modularity and flexibility necessary to meet your specific business needs
NetSuite is the #1 on-demand Accounting/ERP software application available on the
market today. While some accounting software provides one or a few pieces of ERP
software, NetSuite offers a comprehensive business suite with everything its customers
need in one powerful solution. With NetSuite, organizations can manage financials,
order fulfillment, purchasing, inventory, time and billing, payroll, employee self-service,
Web presence, and more. The Accounting/ERP software system components are tightly
integrated, giving businesses access to real-time intelligence to make better decisions,
along with the capability to automate business process across the company.
What this means is that, with the NetSuite solution, the entire business can run in real
time. Employees can move faster and smarter. Customers are served better. Orders can
be filled and tracked more quickly and easily, with inventory levels updated in real time.
And with full visibility into inventory by sales reps for order promising and by planners
for purchasing, companies can lower inventory levels, analyze inventory costs and
collaborate with vendors more effectively.
Most important, NetSuite Accounting/ERP is seamlessly integrated with CRM and
ecommerce for end-to-end business process management across the business. And
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because NetSuite is an open system, customers can also seamlessly integrate with third
party, industry-specific and legacy software.
NetSuite Key Strengths
* NetSuite is the first and only online business application that supports all of an
organizations back-office operations from customer relationship management
(CRM) to enterprise resource planning (ERP) to eCommerce.
* NetSuite holds all corporate data in a single database, giving you access to your key
performance metrics on a customizable, real-time dashboard. As a result, NetSuite
enables you to make better and faster decisions.
* With NetSuite, implementations are both faster and less expensive than traditional
business applications. Modularity enables phased implementations according to your
companys need. In addition, click not code and advanced customization supports
business as you define it. As a web-based on-demand solution, NetSuite significantly
reduces your total cost of ownership.
* NetSuite is the worlds most customizable ASP. Click not code configuration
and modular implementations jumpstart your business on NetSuite. Advanced
customization with simpler, industry standard tools allows you to tailor business
practices and processes to meet your specific company and industry requirements.
NetSuite ERP Technology
NetSuites hosted, web-based services and solutions are delivered on demand for
robust, end-to-end ERP and business process management.
NetSuite ERP Software Highlights
NetSuite is a comprehensive Web-based solution for midsize businesses that integrates
Accounting/ERP, CRM, Ecommerce and partner collaboration capabilities. NetSuite
business software gives growing businesses a competitive edge.
NetSuite - Accounting/ERP
* Improves decision making with real-time metrics and role-based dashboards.
* Improves productivity with greater visibility and automation of back-office processes.
* Ensures accountability and compliance with robust, auditable accounting.
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* Graduates customers from simple desktop accounting packages or from standalone
accounting/ERP to powerful Accounting/ERP thats integrated with CRM and ecommerce.
* Eliminates IT costs and hassles associated with maintaining and upgrading traditional
client-server software applications.
* Enables customers to customize and extend the NetSuite platform easily to meet their
exact needs.
NetSuite OneWorld is the first and only on-demand system to deliver real-time
global business management and financial consolidation to mid-sized companies with
multinational and multi-subsidiary operations.
NetSuite OneWorld Global Accounting/ERP
* Consolidated reporting. Multi-currency management with automated currency rate
updates ensures reports accurately reflect currency conversion.
* Rapid financial close. Real-time management and financial automation capabilities
can significantly reduce time to close.
* Cost reduction. You can staff back-office operations centrally or in low-cost
locations and the same employees can handle operations across multiple
subsidiaries.
* Global order management and sourcing. You can manage inventory and fulfillment
across multiple locations with product items represented globally or by each
subsidiary.
* Simplified tax management across borders. NetSuite OneWorlds tax engine
accommodates multiple tax schedules for local taxes across subsidiaries, GST, VAT,
consumption tax or general sales tax, and more.
* Unprecedented worldwide visibility into operations. Role-based dashboards and
drill-down everywhere provide instant insight across the corporate hierarchy of
subsidiaries.
* Management beyond financials. Local, regional and global metrics cover all aspects of
the business in real-time.
* Unparalleled integration. One database provides a repository of all your worldwide
business data, eliminating the need for data warehouses or multiple systems at each
local site.
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Highlights
* High marks for customer satisfaction. Independent IT analysts survey reports
satisfaction levels of 90%
* A flexible manufacturing system capable of coping with all forms of
manufacturing
* Strong in the aerospace and defense industries
Ownership:
Public (OMX STO: IFS)
Founded:
1983
Headquarters:
ERP Solutions:
Itasca, IL,
IFS Manufacturing
North American headquarters * IFS/Project Delivery
* IFS/PDM Configuration
* IFS/Repetitive Production
* IFS/To Order Manufacturing
* IFS Demand Planning
Customer Focus:
IFS focuses its application solutions on medium-size to large companies.
Select Customers:
Alan Dick & Company, Barking Power Station, Barsebck, Bristow Group Inc,
Butchers Pet Care, Coba Plastics, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Co., Gables
Engineering, Globus, Hercules Sealing Products, Holland Co., J & H Machine Tools Inc,
Management Science Associates, Peerless Industries, Saab, SAS/GEM, Todd Pacific
Shipyards, Worldmark.
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About IFS
IFS was founded in 1983 and now has 2,600 employees worldwide. IFS has pioneered
component-based ERP software with IFS Applications, now in its seventh generation.
IFS component architecture provides solutions that are easier to implement, run and
upgrade. IFS applications are available in 54 countries in 22 languages.
IFS has over 600,000 users across seven key vertical sectors: aerospace and defense;
automotive; high-tech; industrial manufacturing; process industries; construction, service
and facilities management and utilities and telecom. IFS Applications provides extended
ERP functionality including customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain
management (SCM), product lifecycle management (PLM), corporate performance
management (CPM), enterprise asset management (EAM) and maintenance repair and
overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
The company has a solid, growing presence in the North American business software
market. IFS North America serves medium-size to large companies in a variety of key
industries, including aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, automotive, hightech, construction, and process industries such as food and beverage.
IFS combines a global product and organization with local support for its customers. IFS
North America is headquartered in Chicago, with major offices in Milwaukee; Raleigh,
North Carolina; San Jose, California; Tucson, Arizona; Toronto; and Mexico City. IFS also
has a large virtual organization to bring the company even closer to its customers while
providing a better quality of life for its employees.
IFS Key Strengths
* As one of the worlds leading providers of component-based business software,
IFS strongly believes that through components and the use of open standards, its
customers will receive the best solutions possible.
* Working in close collaboration with its network of global partners, IFS is driving the
market to embrace standards and co-existence that offers customers faster payback,
reduced risk, and freedom of choice.
* Since 1983, IFS has been providing business software solutions to some of the worlds
leading industrial companies, pioneering its component-based architecture that breaks
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About IFS
a big business software solution down into smaller, easier to use pieces it refers to as
components.
* IFS continues to build its reputation on its component technology, aligning each
component with clearly defined responsibilities and interfaces so that different
technologies can be mixed and matched, added, upgraded, and replaced giving
customers the freedom of choice.
IFS Technology
IFS Applications is marketed as an on-demand business application. Its componentbased architecture provides for fast, step-by-step implementation, which lets companies
get rapid payback by adding new functionality without waiting for a major overhaul.
IFS ERP Manufacturing Modules
IFS Manufacturing
Program and Project Management
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Product Data Management (PDM)
Case & Change management
Sourcing & Procurement
Manufacturing Engineering
Mixed-mode Manufacturing
Product Support/Call Center
Field & Depot Service Management
Configuration/Fleet Management
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
IFS ERP Manufacturing Solutions Highlights
* Provides a simple, highly automated flow for taking care of repetitious tasks together
with advanced management-by-exception functionality.
* Simultaneously handles complex processes, like engineer-to-order manufacturing.
* Supports planning, execution, control, and analysis in most types of manufacturing, in
all phases of the manufacturing process, and for all employees in the organization.
* Simplified planning and control - provides the user with the flexibility to reduce and
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streamline much of the administration and the complexities of rescheduling associated
with traditional production orders.
* Continuous cost reduction - delivers powerful support for analyzing where reductions
can be made. The powerful graphical tools provide advanced analysis such as breakeven and optimal price based on elasticity.
* Demand planning provides a highly collaborative, graphical and interactive tool for
forecasting and collaborative demand planning. It can be used to create both short
and long term forecasts and for the creation of demand plans as a basis for sales
planning, budgeting, master scheduling and inventory control.
* Provides smart analysis functionality that enables companies to plan against finite
*
*
*
capacity to ensure that production does not start too late or too early.
Open and standard technology provides customers with the functionality to integrate
with their manufacturing equipment and shop floor terminals.
Supports both serial and lot tracking and enables the user to select the alternative that
best suits their needs.
Produces the data that is necessary to operate an after-sales management that
provides customers with a cost-effective and efficient after sales service.
Enables companies to re-use their designs and manufacturing data thereby
considerably shorten lead times.
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UNIT4CODA: www.unit4coda.com | info.coda.na@unit4.com | 1-877-700-2632
Highlights
* Agresso Business World provides all of the essential functions needed by professional services and
public sector organizations. Its focus on people-centric organizations and its deep understanding
of their inherent business challenges and opportunities has led the company to achieve a top 5
position in the ERP midmarket space.
* Coda Financials is an award-winning suite of best-of-class financial management software
designed to integrate with industry- and company-specific applications. Coda provides real-time
financial visibility and control across people, processes and systems. By acting as the financial
information backbone for companies with fast-changing and mixed application environments, it
offers a no compromise approach to financial modeling, process controls and application choice.
Ownership:
Public (EURONEXT:
U4AGR)
Founded:
1980
Headquarters:
Victoria, BC Canada
Dallas, TX USA
Manchester, NH, USA
Solutions:
* ERP: Agresso Business World
* Financial Management:
Coda Financials
Customer Focus:
Agresso Business World is a fully-integrated ERP solution to support all your key business
processes. It has been designed specifically for dynamic, people- centric organizations in both
the commercial and public sectors that experience frequent, ongoing change.
Coda Financials excels in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments such as: Business
Services; Financial Services; Transportation and Logistics; Media & Publishing; Oil and Gas;
Retail and Leisure; Multi-site; Multi-national; Shared Services.
With its best-of-class software approach, Coda Financials goes far beyond what can be
achieved with ordinary accounting systems. It allows business to adapt to constant changes and
mitigates the impact change has on reports, processes, controls and systems.
Select Customers:
UNIT4 Business Software- Alvarez & Marsal, Destiny Resources Services Corp., Eidos
Interactive
UNIT4 CODA - Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Gregory Poole
Equipment, IKEA, LIN Media, Maher Terminals, Secura Insurance, US Oil
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About UNIT4
UNIT4 is a global business software company that creates, delivers and supports
adaptable software and services worldwide, to help dynamic organizations manage their
business needs effectively. We strive to set the global standard for business solutions
that help dynamic organizations to embrace change simply, quickly and cost effectively.
UNIT4 has offices worldwide, supporting thousands of customers and partners, across
all sectors, in all regions of the world. We have a broad portfolio of leading changeembracing software brands, including the Agresso Business World ERP suite and the
Coda financial management suite. In North America, we also offer specialized solutions for
the Travel Industry and for the Higher Education sector, combining our comprehensive
integrated ERP modules with tools specific to the unique needs of these sectors.
Agresso Business World Key Features
Agresso is unique in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) industry for its primary
strength, post-implementation agility, or the ability to make changes to the ERP system
after it has been implemented.
Almost all major ERP software solution vendors offer limitless flexibility PRIOR to
implementation. But once their systems are in place, customers are locked into the
system configuration that reflects their requirements at the moment of go live. Any
significant change to the configuration typically requires expensive IT or external
consultant resources.
Agresso Business Product Highlights
* Agresso Business World gives organizations the ability to interactively blend your
business and analysis model with the organizations process model giving your people
the information needed to increase the value of your service delivery process.
* Agresso Business World provides the flexibility you need to create performance
metrics reflecting the reality of your business and provides accuracy in showing how
the organization is performing.
* Post-Implementation Agility differentiates Agresso from its competitors; providing
organizations the ability to adapt and grow without any limitations from your ERP
Solution.
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* Agressos long shelf life saves businesses the cost and trouble associated with reimplementation or replacement of an existing ERP system.
Coda Financials Highlights
With Coda Financials, you can buy or build your own specialized applications and use
Coda Financials as an accounting plug-in or a centralized financial hub. The CODA
Link architecture allows you to easily connect best-of-class applications, of all types,
in a federated approach using our web services. You are then free to concentrate on
adding value to your specialized systems, while simultaneously benefiting from a great
financial software package.
Coda Financials at a Glance:
Accounting
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Fixed Assets
Project Accounting
Billing
As the original single-ledger, global accounting solution, Coda Financials is a modern
and multi-everything accounting system for even the most diverse or complex enterprise
requirements.
Spend Management
Requisitioning
Purchasing
Cataloging
Receiving
Invoice matching
Coda Financials end-to-end spend management helps a company establish controls
and consolidate purchasing activity, and positions it to leverage the full buying power of
the organization.
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Consolidation & Cash Management
Our best-of-class solutions for multicompany and international organizations
deliver group accounting, statutory
reporting, intercompany netting and
cash planning more quickly, simply and
consistently.
Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting

Weve combined the flexibility of our
financial model with the familiarity and
convenience of Microsoft Excel, to
streamline the seeding, preparation,
fine-tuning and production of budgets.
Reporting & Business Intelligence

The vital foundation of a robust, flexible
information model and a full array of
reporting and BI tools to help all your
different users report on, model and
analyze your business in the ways that
they need.
Process & Control Automation

Our CODA Link architecture includes
a powerful control management
framework, tying other systems,
manual processes and authorizations
into one visible and auditable process
flow.
Document Management & Imaging

To supplement Coda Financials
image handling capabilities, UNIT4
CODA partners with V1 Document
Management, a best of class provider
of document management and imaging
technology
Integration & Web Services

Companies can no longer compromise
they need great operational
applications and great financial
systems. This best-of-class integration
approach has been a hallmark of Coda
Financials from its very beginnings.
CODA Link Architecture

The CODA Link integration
architecture is second to none, using
modern techniques such as web
services and XML to provide secure,
real-time integration to your other
operational systems.
Supported Platforms & Languages

Coda Financials co-exists with other
applications, without imposing a
particular technology or architecture. It
also enables simultaneous multi-lingual
access to the same, single finance
system.
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UNIT4 Technology
UNIT4 Business Softwares unique Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution sits
atop what leading IT analysts describe as perhaps the most unique and agility-focused
IT architecture ever built. VITA means living and the VITA architecture is just that a
living, agile platform ideally suited for dynamic organizations.
UNIT4 Business Softwares VITA architecture was designed from the ground up with
just as much focus on getting data out of as getting data into a data warehouse. Our
development priorities were primarily concerned with how people would use the data. Of
course all ERP systems offer user-focused features but only VITA offers a fundamentally
user-focused architecture.
Every technical decision was made in the context of ultimate flexibility so users
could continually change the system and change it back again without disruption or
destabilizing their system.
UNIT4 Business Software used a generic data model rather than a specific data model
that would have been locked in and static. Fail-safe mechanisms were built-in to ensure
that all changes track back to the same data model. It is the best of both worlds for
rapidly changing organizations functional agility and system integrity.
Coda Financials was designed to serve as a financial information backbone for
companies in fast-changing and mixed application environments. This is made possible
by our Link architecture.
Link takes Coda Financials way beyond what you can achieve with ordinary accounting
systems. The architecture provides real-time visibility and control across all the people,
processes and systems related to the financial information in your organization. This
enables your financial software to take on a much more strategic role in managing
your business. It also helps you adapt to constant business changes and mitigates the
potential impact that change can have on your reports, processes, controls and systems.
Unlike the batch or multi-module ERP designs prevalent in most accounting systems
today, Coda Financials broke new ground as the first single ledger or unified accounting
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system. This unique single system design eliminates time lags, sub-ledgers, data
fragmentation, reconciling and unnecessary integration between subsystems. In contrast
to batch or waterfall styled ERP systems, it ensures that your business data is consistent,
always in balance, and always up to date. Changes can efficiently be made in ONE
area without: losing control, creating reporting problems or increasing the risk of noncompliance. This is because data is held within one financial model in one accounting
application not in multiple sub-modules and sub-systems.
The CODA Link architecture provides exceptional ways to capture, store, and maintain
financial data. In contrast to the typical Code Block approach found in most accounting
systems, Coda Financials provides a multidimensional financial model, which is far
superior to the typical chart of accounts structures found in the General Ledger modules
of ERP systems. For example, the CODA chart of accounts offers unparalleled flexibility
to measure profitability, accommodating different account coding schemes within the
same company.
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Highlights
* SAP Americas is the worlds largest business software company and the third
largest software supplier overall
* Comprehensive ERP solutions support more than 43,400 customers in 120
countries
* Easy upgrades to new innovative functionality through SAPs enhancement
packages
Ownership:
Public (NYSE: SAP)
Founded:
1972, Walldorf,
Germany
Headquarters:
U.S. Headquarters:
Newtown Square, PA
World Headquarters:
Walldorf, Germany
ERP Solutions:
SAP ERP 6.0:
* Customer Relationship
Management
* Product Lifestyle
Management
* Supply Chain Management
* Supplier Relationship
Management
Customer Focus:
Organizations of all sizes can use SAP solutions to reduce costs, improve performance,
and gain the agility to respond to changing business needs.
Select Customers:
German Aerospace Center, Standard Bank of South Africa, Rohm and Haas, Gillette,
Biomet Europe, Alfred Talke Logistic Services, Avex Production, City of Ottawa, Ontario,
China Telecom Corporation.
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About SAP
SAP Americas is a subsidiary of SAP AG, the worlds largest business software
company and the third-largest software supplier overall. SAP Americas corporate
headquarters is located in Newtown Square, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. The
companys officers and executives lead a team of professionals dedicated to delivering
high-level customer support and services. Founded in 1972 as Systems Applications and
Products in Data Processing, SAP has a rich history of innovation and growth that has
made it a recognized leader in providing collaborative business solutions for all types of
industries in every major market.
With a mission statement that emphasizes experience, knowledge, and technology
for maximizing business, SAP leverages its extensive experience to deliver a
comprehensive range of solutions to empower every aspect of business operations for
organizations of any size.
Deploying high-quality technology, services, and development resources, SAP delivers
a business platform that unlocks valuable information resources, improves supply chain
efficiencies, and builds strong customer relationships. Through the Global Solution
Center, SAP Americas identifies customer needs and develops solutions to meet them.
The company, headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, employs more than 46,100 people in
more than 50 countries, and it serves more than 43,400 customers worldwide.
SAP ERP Key Strengths
* SAP ERP addresses the core business software requirements of the most demanding
mid-size and large organizations in all industries and sectors.
* SAP ERP draws from more than 30 years of experience with more than 40,000
customer implementations to deliver powerful functionality, global orientation, and
flexible enhancement options.
* SAP is committed to delivering innovation to its customers through its SAP ERP
application. With SAP enhancement packages, organizations can replace the
traditional technique of improving and augmenting core processes supported by SAP
ERP. Instead of waiting for functionality that is packaged with a new release, they can
implement innovation from SAP without having to run a major upgrade project.
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* With SAP ERP, customers ensure that their employees can readily access the critical
data, applications, and analytical tools they need to perform all their job functions
efficiently and effectively, while also supporting a shared-services organizational
model for human resources, finances, and other key processes.
* SAP supports more than 43,400 customers worldwide, with 105,000 installations in
120 countries. SAPs unique ecosystem consists of 11,000 consulting and education
employees, plus 6,000 service and support staff.
* SAP has a large support organization with 185,000 certified partner employees, 77
trainings centers, six global support centers, nine custom development centers, and
genuine 24/7 support, SAP is able to maximize an organizations business and IT
success.
SAP ERP Technology
The SAP solutions suite is comprised of licensed and on-demand applications and
services. SAPs Enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture (Enterprise SOA) is a blueprint
that directs an adaptable, flexible, and open IT architecture for developing business
solutions. With SAP NetWeaver as a technical foundation, enterprise SOA moves IT
architectures to higher levels of adaptability and moves companies closer to real-time
enterprises by elevating Web services to an enterprise level.
SAP ERP Highlights
SAP ERP Human Capital Management (HCM)
* A complete and integrated human capital management solution that delivers
unmatched global capability.
* Automates all core human resource processes, such as employee administration,
payroll, and legal reporting, increases efficiency and supports compliance with
changing global and local regulations.
* With integrated building blocks and an unmatched partner ecosystem, the SAP ERP
HCM solution supports shared services and business process outsourcing reducing
cost and risk for these deployment models.SAP ERP Financials
* The SAP ERP Financials solution is a comprehensive financial management solution
engineered for the most complex, multinational companies across a broad range of
industries.
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* SAP ERP Financials enables companies to thrive in a business environment
characterized by intensified competition, uncertain market conditions, and increased
regulatory oversight.
* A seamlessly integrated solution, SAP ERP Financials combines core accounting
and reporting capabilities with financial supply chain, treasury, compliance, and
performance management applications. These applications help customers
streamline finance business processes, reduce operating costs, manage risk, ensure
compliance, and provide robust and timely business insight.
* SAP ERP Financials simultaneously supports global financial reporting standards,
multiple currencies, and languages with over 45 country-specific versions. The
solution powers the highest-performing finance organizations in the world.
SAP ERP Operations
* For many organizations, the SAP ERP Operations solution has become the software
backbone that contributes to excellent performance supporting end-to-end operational
processes in all key areas: procurement and logistics execution, product development
and manufacturing, and sales and service.
* With SAP ERP Operations, customers can realize smoother day-to-day operations,
maximize profitability, free up resources and budget so that they can invest more in
innovation.
* SAP ERP Operations automates and streamlines processes with greater adaptability,
increases productivity in operations with a role-based solution and centralized
information, and improves operations performance with strategic business insight.
SAP ERP Corporate Services
* With the SAP ERP Corporate Services solution, companies can manage real estate;
enterprise assets; project portfolios; corporate travel; environment, health, and safety
compliance; quality and global trade services more effectively.
Global Trade Services
* With SAP software, customers can secure their global supply chain, connect and
communicate with government systems, and promote the use of shared data to
streamline cross-border trade and gain sustainable competitive advantage.
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SAP ERP Modules
Human Capital Management
Talent management, workforce process management, workforce deployment.
Financials
Financial supply chain management, financial accounting, management accounting,
corporate governance.
Operations
Sales order management, aftermarket, sales and service, professional-service delivery.
Corporate Services
Real estate management, enterprise, asset management, project and portfolio
management, travel management, environmental/health/safety compliance
management, quality management.
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www.cdcsoftware.com | (770) 351-9600
Highlights
* Industry Specific Software Solutions for Process Manufacturers
* Over 6,000 Customers spanning 50+ countries
* Customer-driven company, adaptable business culture and flexible technical
infrastructure to respond to change
* Awards: Top 5 ERP Supplier Consumer Goods Technology Magazine;
Readers Choice Award, #8 Top Supply Chain Management Software Supplier;
Modern Materials Management Magazine, Food Logistics 100, Supply Chain;
Demand Executive 100
Ownership:
Public (NASDAQ:CHINA)
Headquarters:
Atlanta, GA
ERP Solutions:
* Ross Enterprise ERP
Founded:
2002
Customer Focus:
Ross Enterprise addresses the unique challenges of mid-sized enterprises in the Food &
Beverage, Life Sciences, Metal & Building Materials, and Chemicals Industries.
Select Customers:
Juice Harvest, Litehouse Foods, Nexgen Pharma, Hammond Group, SI Group, Berner
Foods
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About CDC Software

CDC Software, The Customer-Driven Company, is a provider of enterprise software
applications designed to help organizations deliver a superior customer experience
while increasing efficiencies and profitability. CDC Software offers a broad range of
solutions for mid-sized enterprises internationally.
CDC Softwares product suite includes: CDC Factory (manufacturing operations
management), Ross Enterprise (enterprise resource planning), CDC Supply Chain
(supply chain management, warehouse management and order management), eM-POWER (discrete manufacturing) Pivotal CRM and Saratoga CRM (customer
relationship management), CDC MarketFirst (marketing automation and lead
management), Respond (customer complaint and feedback management), c360 CRM
add-on products, industry solutions and development tools for the Microsoft Dynamics
CRM platform, Platinum HRM (human resources), and business analytics solutions.
With experience, expertise, technology, and an unwavering commitment to our
customers success, CDC Software is dedicated to helping organizations achieve
outstanding business results by helping them become customer-driven. More than 6,000
organizations worldwide rely on CDC Software solutions to demonstrate a superior
ability to attract, understand, and keep valuable customers.
CDC Software Key Strengths
* CDC Softwares superior technology and industry-specific solutions enhance
processes across the enterprise, helping businesses manage their resources, supply
chain, employees, and customer relationships for competitive advantage.
* Offers a diverse set of industry-specific solutions built to reflect the business
processes and demands of distinct lines of business.
* CDC Software continues to receive recognition for from the software and technology
industry as well as the industries they serve for their innovative solutions.
* CDC Software provides the depth and breadth of services businesses demand: a
continuum of services built on proven methodologies, delivering a predictable, costeffective implementation and superior ongoing maintenance; knowledge transfer to
maintain a high degree of performance; and responsibility for our services and our
customers success.
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CDC Software - Ross Enterprise Highlights
Ross Enterprise is CDC Softwares comprehensive suite of applications for process
manufacturers. The suite of applications includes enterprise resource planning (ERP),
supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), and
enterprise performance management (EPM). Together, these systems address the
unique challenges of the process manufacturing industries:
Formula or Recipe Based Manufacturing
Detailed Product Costing and Profitability Analysis
Pricing and Promotions Management
Optimized Forecasting and Scheduling
Perfect Order Fulfillment
Reducing Inventory Expirations and Spoilage
CDC Software ERP Modules
Ross Enterprise Enterprise Resource Planning
Financials
Manufacturing
Sales & Order Processing
Inventory Control
Maintenance Management
Quality Management
Business Analytics
Data Collection
Advanced Planning & Scheduling
CDC Software - Ross Enterprise ERP Technology
Ross Enterprises Internet Application Framework (IAF) provides the technology
foundation for the flexible deployment and streamlined maintenance of Ross Enterprises
application suite. Ross Enterprise utilizes smart client technology, providing exceptional
performance, usability, total cost of ownership, security, and ease of integration.
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www.acumatica.com | info@acumatica.com | 888-228-8300
Highlights
* Combines Accounting, ERP, and CRM into one integrated package to
manage your entire business
* Designed to be hosted on-premise, at a datacenter, or on a cloud
computing platform
* Cost-effective solution that provides unlimited user licenses and no client
software
* Several resellers in the VAR 100 list published by Accounting Today, select
Acumatica as their vendor of choice
Ownership:
Private
Headquarters:
Washington, DC
ERP Solution:
* Acumatica
Founded:
2008
Customer Focus:
Acumatica is ideal for mid-sized organizations and can be used in practically any
industry. Including: Distribution, manufacturing, financial services, health care,
agricultural, real-estate, franchising, energy, transportation, consulting services,
intellectual goods, entertainment, government, non-profit organizations, and more.
Select Customers:
Quantum Group, Pool Source LLC, Robson Communications, Ovum Paper, Parallels,
Paradigm Analytics
Price:
Contact Acumatica for detailed pricing information.
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About Acumatica
Acumatica offers a secure, web-based system with enterprise-class features to manage
complex business requirements. Users can easily access enterprise applications from
their system from anywhere at any time. Unlike traditional ERP and CRM systems,
Acumatica does not require costly installation. Instead, it is offered as a SaaS solution
that can either be hosted on-premise, at a datacenter, or on a cloud computing platform.
This flexibility gives your business the advantages of using a web-based application
without committing to a particular hosting location or vendor.
The Acumatica Distribution Suite includes enterprise class distribution and accounting
features, but is priced for mid-sized businesses. All modules are integrated so your
financials, inventory, purchasing, sales orders, quotes, leads, customers, vendors,
invoices, and reports are centrally managed and updated in real-time.
Acumaticas integrated business applications include: General Ledger, Accounts
Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Currency Management, Deferred
Revenue, Inventory Management, Sales Order Managements, Purchase Order
Management, Requisition Management, Customer Relationship Management, Report
Writers, and more.
Acumatica has been deployed throughout the world in multiple currencies and
languages. The solution allows you to consolidate reporting across multiple companies,
departments, warehouses, or other entitieseven if those entities have different
account structures and currencies.
Acumatica Key Features
Acumatica is a comprehensive solution suite with integrated tools to streamline
business processes and workflow management.
Financial Management Suite
Features general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, multi-currency support, GL
account budgeting, bank reconciliation, flexible tax configuration, advanced financial
reporting, and full audit trails.
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Distribution Management Suite
Simplifies complex distribution processes with inventory control, multi warehouse
management, lot and serial number tracking, supply chain automation, and
sophisticated sales order configuration and multiple dispatching.
Customer Management Suite
Feature-rich web-based CRM tools provide deep insight into customer activity, offering
lead management and improved efficiency in sales, support and service.
Content Management Tools
Combines file and web site management to accurately track all documents, content, and
data from your web sites.
Reporting Tools
Integrated reporting engine delivers custom views of the entire business in real-time.
Customization Tools
Easily import external data or customize the system to meet specific business needs.
Development Tools
Grants users the power to easily create web-based applications that compliment their
existing systems.
Acumatica Product Highlights
* Acumaticas Financial Suite offers an integrated set of financial tools, designed for
companies with even the most sophisticated requirements, yet are easy enough to use
for smaller organizations.
* Acumatica provides an integrated distribution suite that delivers real-time
measurements of profitability by warehouse, product line, location, and business unit.
The solution manages distribution processes such as purchasing, ordering, tracking
inventory, filling orders, and delivering customer support.
* Leveraging an integrated Customer Management Suite, Acumatica, provides strong
functionality for managing leads, contacts, opportunities, and business accounts,
while providing visibility into distribution processes to everyone in the company, from
sales to support.
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* Acumaticas flexible system delivers a complete set of business tools, with
dashboards, reporting, integrated document management, centralized security, and
powerful customization features that can be deployed on-premise, at a datacenter, or
through a cloud computing platform.
Acumatica Technology
Acumatica is a secure, web-based system that can be hosted on-premise, at a
datacenter, or on a cloud computing platform. These options allow organizations to
benefit from using a web-based application without being locked in to a particular
hosting location or vendor.
Acumatica ERP Modules
Financial Management Suite Modules
* General Ledger
* Cash Management
* Accounts Payable
* Employee Portal
* Currency Management
* Tax Management
* Deferred Revenue Management
Distribution Management Suite Features
*
*
*
*
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Order Management
Requisition Management
Customer Management Suite Features

* Sales Automation
* Marketing Automation
* Service and Support Automation
* Analytics and Forecasting
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www.vai.net | ealmonte@vai.net | 1-800-824-7776
Highlights
* Over 30 years of experience
* IBM Premier Business Partner with custom software solutions backed by
superior service and support.
* Awards include: Inc. 5000 Americas Fastest Growing Companies, Deloitte
& Touches Fast 50 Award, Long Island Softwares Top 10 Fastest Growing
Companies and numerous IBM awards, including the IBM Beacon Award for
Most Innovative Built On IBM Express Portfolio Solution.
Ownership:
Private
Founded:
1978
Headquarters:
Ronkonkoma, NY
Distribution Solutions:
* S2K Distribution
* S2K Manufacturing
* S2K Food
* S2K Warehouse Management
* S2K Retail
* S2K e-Commerce
* S2K Sales Force
* S2K Analytics
* S2K Service and Repair
* S2K Rental20
Customer Focus:
VAIs flagship product, S2K Enterprise, is used by a variety of businesses worldwide,
with clients in the manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail, food and related service
industries. Advanced applications such as Warehouse Management, EDI, CRM,
Business Analytics and e-Business provide companies with the power to leverage their
information technology investment.
Select Customers:
A.S. Bryden, Wist Office Products, Norscot, McClarin Plastics, Haier America, American
Fibers and Yarns Company, Fraenkel Company, Naghi Group, Joshen Paper &
Packaging, Ince Distributing
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VAI is an award-winning software developer and an IBM Premier Business Partner.
Designed for the mid-range market, S2K Enterprise is used by a wide variety of
companies worldwide, with a number of clients in the manufacturing, distribution, retail,
food and related service industries.
VAI provides flexible, fully integrated business software solutions that give companies
of all sizes a true market advantage. The IBM Power Systems technology is cost
effective and can enrich business processes across-the-board, improving productivity,
saving money and enhancing customer satisfaction. With VAIs high performance
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application, companies obtain reliable data
that will streamline business processes to make it more competitive, responsive, and
profitable.
VAI is committed to helping its customers meet their objectives by delivering the most
robust, feature rich, flexible software solutions available. VAIs history of customerdriven software development and commitment continues today. Hundreds of features
suggested by customers are incorporated into VAIs products yearly and new
technologies are continually integrated into new offerings.
VAI continues to grow as a leading provider of ERP Software solutions. The companys
continued expansion into Canada, Europe and the Caribbean has provided VAI with
worldwide recognition as an industry leader for ERP solutions.
VAI is headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, with branch offices in Miami, Orlando,
Chicago and Oroville, California.
VAI S2K Distribution Key Features
VAIs Enterprise for Distribution offers numerous solutions to help you manage your
supply chain, enterprise resources, and customer relationships more efficiently and
effectively.
Key features include:
E-business application
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Sales Analysis
Warehouse management
Purchasing
Manufacturing Software
S2K Enterprise for Manufacturing is a manufacturing software solution that will help
you manage all your operations with superior responsiveness and performance. Key
features include:
Forecasting
Product Quality Tracking
Work Order Processing
MPS and MRP Streamlining
Capacity Requirements Planning
Shop Floor Management
Warehouse Management Software
VAIs WMS system helps you enhance productivity and improve overall warehouse
efficiency, so that you can meet your companys operational performance objectives and
increase customer satisfaction. Key features include:
Inventory Management/Tracking
Automated Receiving/Pallet Creation
Order Management
Performance Tracking
Cycle and Physical Counting
VAI S2K Distribution Product Highlights
S2K Enterprise provides one of the most advanced purchasing programs available
today. A variety of tools help to minimize the burdensome tasks associated with manual
purchasing through the automation of your demand planning, purchasing, and ordering
process.
Increase Staff Productivity with advanced features such as windows application
integration, workflow alerts, and job scheduling.
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Unlimited Growth Potential VAIs value pack offer includes source code, an unlimited
user license and no upgrade charges, allowing you to grow, add users and incorporate
new technology without any additional fees.
Eliminate costly mistakes and improve warehouse productivity with features such as
receiving/pallet creation, product movement, order verification, and counting programs.
S2K Service and Repair Software
VAIs S2k Service and Repair application is an integrated field service software solution
that provides a means of recording and tracking service and repair calls through
the various stages. In addition, our field service software system assigns and tracks
technicians with on-line inquiry support providing real-time information enabling you to
provide your customers with the best possible service.
S2K Rental Software
The rental industry spans many different types of equipment. S2Ks Rental Software
covers all aspects of a rental business including Reservations and Allocations,
Financials, Equipment Servicing, Sales Order Processing, Inventory Management,
Purchasing and CRM.
S2K Retail Software
With S2K Retail Software, you can transform your retail business into a multi-channel
organization. This application offers a complete solution for the retail industry,
including Point-of-Sale (POS), Accounting, Inventory Management, CRM, Purchasing,
Warehouse Management, and e-Commerce. By centralizing information across your
entire organization, you can locate and move items more effectively, eliminate costly
delays, and make more informed decisions.
S2K Food Software
Todays food service enterprise systems must incorporate the latest industry features,
offer unparalleled ease-of-use with a minimal learning curve, and be flexible in design
and scalable in scope to meet the needs of a dynamic business environment. VAIs
S2K for Food Software meets these criteria and delivers much more. With this powerful,
industry-specific solution, distributors can manage their supply chain and customer
relationships more efficiently than ever before.
S2K e-Commerce
VAI offers a variety of e-Commerce solutions that allow you to leverage the
opportunities that the web provides. Our Commerce Express solution is ideal for small
businesses looking to quickly start selling on-line.
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VAI Technology
VAIs S2K Enterprise software provides complete integration with PC-based productivity
products such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. At the touch of a key, users can
move data into Excel Spreadsheets, send emails to contacts, create customer letters in
Word, and schedule appointments into their Outlook calendar. In addition, options like
*View and *Excel allow users to create PDF or Excel files for all reports. This integration
provides users with the flexibility to utilize desktop applications while taking advantage
of the power, reliability, and security of the VAI Enterprise software.
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www.solarsoft.com | sales.manufacturing@solarsoft.com | 1-905-224-2222
Highlights
* Better management information
* Improved productivity and plant utilization
* Increased shop floor efficiency
* More effective sales order processes
* Seamless integration across the whole supply chain (customers and suppliers)
* Solarsoft offers manufacturers an integrated enterprise system specifically
designed to meet the performance and needs from medium to large sized
businesses
Ownership:
Private
Headquarters:
Richmond Hill, Ontario
ERP Solutions:
* iVP
* Tropos
Founded:
1986
Customer Focus:
Solarsoft manufacturing is specifically designed for discrete and process manufacturers
and distributors in the following industries: Automotive, Computers and Electronics,
Consumer Packaged Goods, High Tech, HealthCare/Medical Devices, Industrial
Machinery, Metal Fabrication, Mining, Plastics and Rubber, Transportation, Processed
Foods, Dairy, Bakeries, Meat and Poultry, Fresh Produce, Pharmaceuticals, Adhesives
and Chemicals.
Select Customers:
Tara Materials, Atlas Hydraulics, Suncast Corporation, Par-Pak Ltd., The Woodbridge
Group, Shell, Turtle Wax, Giles Foods, Kettle Produce, Allergy Therapeutics
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About Solarsoft
Solarsoft supplies modern enterprise software and IT services to manufacturers,
distributors and wholesale businesses across North America, Europe and Asia. The
company has grown organically and through acquisition since 1986. Over 2,000
companies rely on Solarsoft to bring clarity and efficiency to their daily operations.
Solarsoft delivers systems optimized for specific industries, making them easy to install
and easy to use. With features designed by industry experts, Solarsoft products help
drive performance in sales, purchasing, finance, inventory and warehouse management,
e-commerce and EDI, supply chain logistics and manufacturing (MRP).
Solarsoft Key Features
iVP Key Features:
Financials
Multi-currency, multi-company, multi-period ledgers allow you to manage your business
wherever it is. Release accounting linked to production reporting will take care of
financials, production and inventory in fast moving supply chains. iVP will add value
across all operations from quotations and configuration through to dispatch and delivery.
Supports EDI transaction sets for thousands of companies, including all major
automotive OEMs, major retail chains, distributors, and manufacturers. Solarsoft iVP
provides a complete solution to meet the strict demands placed on our customers to
meet supply chain requirements. EDI/Order Releasing, Shipping Management and
Vendor Releasing are all components handled in Solarsoft iVP Release Accounting
module.
* Trading partners Master File
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*
*
*
*
Vendor Releasing
Material Releasing / Shipping Schedules
Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN)
Inline Vehicle Sequencing (ILVS)
Material Releasing / Shipping Schedules
Sales Orders
Rich order entry screens with catalogue images and data sheets and available-topromise data for each line item help your sales team become expert advisers. Multiple
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sales order processing options with support for complex product configuration, pricing
and deliver schedules.
Tropos Key Features:
Solarsofts Tropos software is specifically designed to work in process manufacturing
businesses. Tropos will manage your complete production process from quote to
delivery, marshalling and tracking materials to match production to demand. With builtin shop-floor data capture and support for supply chain integration, Tropos will bring
unprecedented levels of control and efficiency to your operations.
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*
Quality Control, tracking and regulatory reporting

Workflow controlled batch release approvals
End to end batch trace for all input and output materials
Delivery Scheduling
Real-time Production Scheduling providing ability to forecast and schedule
replenishment and line side operations dynamically in response to customer demand
Tropos has been optimized for short-cycle demand-driven manufacturing and the
needs of regulated industries. This makes it ideal for food processors and packers,
pharmaceuticals, mills and metals processing, specialty chemicals and general
manufacturing in process oriented industries, particularly those supplying the major
retailers or those distributing short shelf-life products.
Solarsoft Technology
iVP Technology
* Client: Self installing Web Client written in Java. Runs in any web browser (Microsoft
Explorer, Linux, Mac)
* Server: IBM System I
* Database: IBM DB2
Tropos Technology
Tropos is a web-based product delivered through an ASP.Net client with zero footprint
on the PC. It is deployed on a Windows 2008 platform with a choice of MS SQL Server
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2008 or Oracle 11g databases. Functionality is delivered through a series of role-based
portals which are user-configurable to meet specific requirements.
Solarsoft Highlights
The following are areas that Solarsoft provides a unique advantage over many other
ERP solutions.
iVP Highlights:
EDI
* Solarsoft creates and manages all inbound and outbound EDI and non-EDI data as
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well as ftp and AS2 communication.

EDI links directly into Solarsoft order entry, shipping and purchasing.
No need to maintain data in multiple systems or multiple interfaces
Data can be captured directly into Solarsoft using bar code scanning, touch screens
or direct feed from PLCs.
Accurate data capture has allowed Solarsoft customers to achieve over 99%
inventory accuracy.
Real-Time Reporting
* Solarsoft provides multiple ways to quickly, easily and accurately capture data in
shipping, production and the warehouse.
Easy To Maintain
* No client software to install or maintain.
* Highly scalable so 1 server can support your entire enterprise regardless of the
number of locations or users.
* Updates, fixes and many enhancements are available daily
* All custom enhancements are built into the core product
All of our software is backed by comprehensive in house support team
* We will handle installation, configuration and data load. Our dedicated Customer care
center is staffed by certified APICS specialists.
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Tropos Highlights:
The majority of ERP products were designed around discrete manufacture, Tropos
is unusual in that it was originally designed for process manufacture. In collaboration
with our customer base many new functions have been added to drive value from the
computer systems. This modular ERP package extends beyond Materials Requirements
Planning (MRP) and MRPII to meet the needs of process manufacturers and includes
recipe based materials scheduling and production management.
Reduced Inventory
* Order management and retailer schedules
* Replenishment and procurement orders
* Base and end product demand planning
* By-products, co-products, waste and feed-back
* Automated production scheduling
* Inventory movements and back flush
* Superior WIP tracking and shop-floor control
Accurate Delivery Scheduling
* Customer/supplier management
* Delivery planning and invoicing
* Fully loaded costing and finance
* Export management
* Real-time job completion forecasts
* Advanced shipment notices
* Electronic invoices and billing
Materials Traceability
* End to end batch trace for all input and output materials
* Flexible batch analysis and records keeping
* Integral barcode management for product and containers
* Optional RFID and voice-pick modules
* Data capture using fixed, mobile and handheld scanners
* Comprehensive labeling and print options
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Full Regulatory Compliance
* Certification for production, labeling and tracking standards
* Tax reporting and declarations for alcohol and bonded goods
* Regulatory labeling and package controls
* Workflow controlled batch release approvals
Solarsoft ERP Modules
* Sales & Distribution
* Customer Relationship Management
* Production Planning
* Scheduling
* Warehousing & Inventory
* Export Documentation
* Inbound and Outbound Logistics
* Integrated Quality Control
* Process and Materials Planning
* Purchasing
* Production Monitoring
* Shop-floor Data Collection
* Plant Maintenance
* Project Management
* Financials
* Business Intelligence & Reporting
* EDI and Electronic Commerce
* Human Resource Management
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www.visibility.com | sales@visibility.com | 1-978-269-6500
Highlights
* Recognized leading ERP enterprise software and services company with
manufacturing client successes throughout the world.
* Adaptable, scalable and cost-effective to deploy.
* Designed to meet the business needs of To-Order, Mixed-mode, Projectoriented and/or Complex Product Manufacturers.
* Developed using Microsoft.NET and uses SQL Server or Oracle Databases
Ownership:
Private
Headquarters:
Andover, MA (World HQ)
Altrincham, UK (Intl HQ)
ERP Solutions:
* VISIBILITY.net ERP
Founded:
1987
CUSTOMER FOCUS:
Visibility provides end-to-end enterprise business software (ERP), serving the
requirements of to-order, mixed-mode and project based manufacturers.
SELECT CUSTOMERS:
PCC Structurals, Inc. , Nanometrics Seismology Instruments, Campbell Wrapper
Equipment Company, Lawrence Pumps, Alloy Engineering, Applied Aerospace
PRICING:
Pricing is based on Concurrent Users
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About Visibility
Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business
software solutions. Visibilitys Enterprise Application Solutions help small and midsize
manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. Visibility has
an extensive customer base throughout North America and Europe with many clients
having divisions throughout the world including Asia/Pac.
Focused on providing Enterprise Business Solutions (ERP) for a target market, Visibility
offers best-in-class ERP solutions designed for the unique needs of To-Order (ETO,
MTO, CTO), Mixed-mode and Project-based manufacturers. Visibility has one core
product, VISIBILITY.net ERP, which is complemented by integrated reporting, business
intelligence and workflow and completely supported by a direct staff of industry experts
averaging over 18 years of industry experience.
Visibility Product Key Features

* Focus ERP software designed to meet the specific needs of small & mid-size ToOrder (ETO, MTO, CTO), Mixed-mode and Project-based manufacturers.
* Business functionality easy to use, comprehensive business applications which
integrate the entire business from end-to-end, across the entire enterprise.
* Technology 100% designed and written using Microsoft .NET. The software
operates with a zero software footprint on the desktop, dramatically reducing IT
support. This also enhances system accessibility from any place and at any time,
by both in-house and remote staff. Either Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
databases are offered. Additionally, the technology provides a system environment
which can easily integrate with other systems and is adaptable, extendable and highly
scalable.
* Service Visibilitys industry experienced staff works with clients to implement in a
timely manner and provides on-going helpdesk and other support services, fostering
continuous improvement for the long term.
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Visibility Highlights
VISIBILITY.net ERP is an in-house, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
solution. Comprehensive integrated business functionality addresses business functions
end-to-end, specific to the needs of small and mid-size To-Order (ETO, MTO, CTO),
Mixed-mode and Project-based manufacturers.
* Access to business data is made easy with a built-in .NET based reporting & inquiry
solution, integrated business intelligence (BI) and workflow.
* The power of using todays industry standard technologies adds collaborative
capabilities throughout the enterprise, making information sharing secure and
available both in-house and for remote users.
* The system also supports the segregation and consolidation of multiple business units
(divisions, entities, etc), multi-currencies and can operate using multiple languages.
* The software is deployable using either a Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
database and has the option of being deployed in the Cloud. Conducting business any
place, any time is a reality.
VISIBILITY.net utilizes leading current technologies, which enables organizations to
significantly optimize business effectiveness and dramatically enhance performance.
Designed to support optimization of operational management strategies, the
VISIBILITY.net ERP software solution consists of integrated modules that enable
optimized effectiveness in managing customer relationships, quotes, projects, product
configuration, costing, BOMs and engineering change, material and resource planning,
manufacturing, procurement, quality, service, finance, compliance and business
performance.
Common client objectives include: improving overall business productivity, increasing
speed to respond, more detailed capture of costs at the work order / job / project / and
business unit (division, entity, etc.) level. Additionally, lowering IT support costs and
improving system scalability are critical.
VISIBILITY.net ERP Business Functions
Customer Relationship Management
* Prospect & Sales Force Automation, Quoting & Estimating, Order Management
Engineering & Product Lifecycle Management
* Parts/BOMs/Routings, Configurator, ECR/ECN, CAD interface
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Material and Production Planning
* Forecasting, Purchasing, Inventory, Lot/Serial
Operations Management
* Labor, Payroll interface, Data collection, Service Management, Quality
* AR/AP/GL, Costing, Project Accounting, Milestone billing, Consolidation
Business Performance Management
* Business Intelligence, Drill-down Reporting/Inquiry, Multi-entity management,
Corporate Governance
Collaboration
* Improved inter-departmental cross-talk between both in-house and remote staffs,
Workflow, Document Management,
Technology
* Microsoft.NET, zero client footprint, SOA, Multi-currency/lingual, SQL Server or
Oracle, option of being hosted in the Cloud
VISIBILITY.net ERP Modules
Engineering & Product Lifecycle Management
* Product Configurator
* Parts and BOMs
* Part and Product Attribute Management
* Routings
* Change Management
* Prospect and Contact Management
* Customer Portal
* Quoting & Estimating
* Available to Promise
* Order Management
* Service
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* General Ledger and Financial Consolidation
* Product Costing
* Revenue Recognition and Installment Billing
* Project Accounting and Management
* Cost Accounting
* Accounts Payable
Material & Production Planning
* Forecasting/MPS/MRP/CRP
* Supplier Portal
* Purchasing
* Lot/Serial Control
* Inventory Control
Operations Management
* Quality Systems Management
* Labor Management
* Shop Floor Control
* Work In Process
* Maintenance Operations
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www.oracle.com | oraclesales_us@oracle.com | 1.800.ORACLE1
Highlights
* Backed by the strength of one of the largest software application companies in
the world
* Committed to technology innovation/integration. Oracles ERP solution suite
helps customers achieve 30-80% lower total cost of ownership, benefit from a
predictable cost model, and reduce risk
* Partner expertise: Oracle solutions leverage third party solutions and add on
applications from 19,000 partner companies
Ownership:
Public (NASDAQ: ORCL)
Founded:
California, 1974
Headquarters:
Redwood Shores, CA
ERP Solutions:
* Oracle E-Business Suite
* PeopleSoft Enterprise
* JD Edwards Enterprise One
Customer Focus:
Oracles enterprise-class business products and solutions empower a broad range of
small, mid-size, and enterprise-level organizations in a wide array of global business
sectors.
Select Customers:
Schneider National, Pella Corporation, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Doskocil, New
York City Housing Authority, Panasonic Factory Solutions, Intersil
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About Oracle
After thirty years of providing leading-edge solutions, Oracle remains a major player for
database technology and applications in enterprises throughout the world. The company
is the worlds leading supplier of software for information management, and the worlds
second largest independent software company. Oracle technology can be found in nearly
every industry, and in the data centers of 98 of the Fortune 100 companies. Oracle is the
first software company to develop and deploy 100 percent internet-enabled enterprise
software across its entire product line: database, business applications, and application
development and decision support tools.
Oracle was one of the first companies to make its business applications available
through the internetan idea that is now pervasive. With the release of Oracle Fusion
Middleware, Oracle has begun debuting new products and functionality that reflect the
companys goal to connect all levels of enterprise technology to help customers access
the knowledge they need to respond to market conditions with speed and agility. Today,
Oracle Real Application Clusters, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Grid Computing,
support for enterprise Linux, and Oracle Fusion all fuel a commitment to innovation and
results that has defined Oracle for thirty years.
Oracle applications are now running in over 1,500 public sector organizations, 10 of the
worlds top 10 banks, 20 of the worlds top 20 telecom companies, and 10 of the top 10
academic universities worldwide.
Oracle ERP Key Strengths
* Oracles ERP solution suite helps customers achieve 30% - 80% lower total cost of
ownership, benefit from a predictable cost model, and reduce risk.
* With Oracles powerful, on-demand software technology, over 3.6 million end users
are able to increase their productivity and gain competitive advantage, resulting in a
superior ownership experience.
* Oracle Enterprise Manager is the only management software that provides complete
management solution for business applications, using a unique top-down approach. It
provides strong monitoring and management that encompasses end-user experience,
application flows, and the underlying software and system infrastructure.
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* Oracle offers proven and open solutionsand a network of partner expertise. The
companys solutions are built on open standards and leverage third-party solutions
and add-on applications. Oracles 19,000-strong partner network delivers deep,
industry-specific functionality and best practices.
Oracle ERP Technology
Oracle Application Integration Architecture is a comprehensive set of products that
deliver sustainable business process based integrations across Oracle, third party and
custom applications. With its open, standards-based foundation, Oracle Application
Integration Architecture enables you to create streamlined business processes that span
application boundaries, while greatly shortening time to value.
Oracle Fusion Middleware for Applications applies Oracles market-leading middleware

portfolio to the leading business applications. Extend the business value of your
applications across user communities, lines of business, and organizations. The only
comprehensive and integrated middleware foundation certified with Oracle HCM, CRM,
financial management, and other business applications.
Oracle ERP Highlights
Oracle E-Business Suite
* The worlds leading solution for companies with smaller budgets and a need for fast
deployment.
PeopleSoft Enterprise
* Designed to address the most complex business requirements for a wide range of
businesses.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
* The solution with the lowest TCO in the industry, created by JD Edwards, the worlds
most successful purpose-built market applications company.
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Oracle ERP Modules
ORACLE E-Business Suite
* Asset Lifecycle Management, Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise
Resource Planning, Procurement, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain
Management, Manufacturing.
PeopleSoft Enterprise
* Customer order management, human capital management, supply chain planning,
inventory and fulfillment management, manufacturing solution.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
* Management for food and beverage producers, manufacturing, supply chain
execution (logistics), supply chain planning (SCP), supply management
(procurement).
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www.infor.com | sales@infor.com | 1-866-244-5479
Highlights
* Offers a variety of ERP solutions that help companies in a wide spectrum of
subsectors automate, plan, collaborate, and execute based on their unique
business requirements
* Tenth largest software company in the world
* Over 70,000 customers worldwide with 95% customer retention rate.
* Serves mid-market manufacturers
Ownership:
Private
Founded:
2002, Georgia
Headquarters:
Alpharetta, Georgia
Erp Solutions:
* Infor ERP Baan/LN
* Infor ERP SyteLine
* Infor ERP VISUAL
* Infor ERP BPCS/LX
* Infor ERP Adage
Customer Focus:
Infors customer base comprises mid-market discrete manufacturing enterprises in
industrial equipment, high-tech electronics, automotive, metal and plastic fabrication,
and aeropace sectors, and mid-market process manufacturers in consumer goods,
chemical, and food and beverage markets.
Select Customers:
Herman Miller, Shaklee, ThermoFab, Belden Brick, Lacks Enterprises, Inalfa Roof
Systems, Superior Fastening Technology Limited, International Truck and Engine
Corporation, Del Monte, Cumberland Packing, Organic Valley Family of Farms,
Cadbury plc, Heinz Frozen Foods
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About Infor
Infor is the 10th largest software company in the world, with approximately $2.1 billion
in revenue. Over the past six years, Infor has grown to become one of leading business
software companies in the world by building and acquiring some of the best solutions in
the world.
A company unparalleled in application breadth, market experience, open technology and
global reach, Infor has 8,000+ employees, direct offices and implementation and support
capabilities in 100 countries, and over 70,000 customers worldwide.
The thought leaders at Infor understand that their customers want to reduce the number
of vendors they work with and Infor strives to continue as their trusted vendor of choice.
Infor has a consistent 95% customer retention rate one of the highest in the industry
and 72% of its license revenues are generated by its current customers. Additionally,
over 1,000 new customers chose Infor last year for its unparalleled application breadth,
open technology, and global reach. The company is committed to continuing its growth
by broadening its best-in-class focus, and by providing the most innovative solutions and
services globally.
Customers can expect Infor to continue adding solutions based on market need and
customer demand. Infor is a different kind of software company four years old with
more than thirty years experience. It has the stability, the agility, and the resources to
meet the business demands of a rapidly changing world.
Infor Key Strengths
* Continuous Innovation. Infor listens to customer and adds the new features they need
to do business better. Infor gives customers more software choices and help them add
solutions at their own paceby using next generation technology, like service oriented
architecture (SOA).
* Faster implementation. Infor offers Fast Start programs that let organizations get
up and running quickly in specific areas of business, and then add more software
functions whenever they are ready.
* Better global service and support. Infor provides the systems and support
organizations need to do business around the corner or around the world, today,
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tomorrow, and next year. Infor has 3,500 product specialists and 1,400 experienced
sales and professional service partners, and delivers support and training in 20
languages. Infor also provides a 24x7 collaborative community, called Infor365, that
connects our customers worldwide.
* Flexible buying options. Infor offers a variety of buying options so you organizations
can make thier software purchase match their operating requirementsnot the
other way around. Customers can choose from traditional software licenses, hosted
applications or software as a service (SaaS).
Infor Technology
Infor is committed to enriching their software with ongoing functional enhancements
and extending customer capabilities by providing more solutions from one vendor. Infor
evolves its solutions with new technologies (such as service-oriented architecture-SOA)
and improved interoperability with Infor and non-Infor products.
Infor ERP Manufacturing Solutions Highlights
Discrete Manufacturers: For order-driven manufacturers looking to balance customer
satisfaction, operational efficiency, and profitability, Infor delivers the critical ERP tools
required to thrive in a lean world. These include sales planning, quotation and order
processing, configuration and variant management, production planning and control,
sub-contract management, inventory and purchasing management, environmental
regulatory compliance tools, and costing and value flow management. Youll streamline
end-to-end processes by creating reliable projections and integrating this information into
your operations and those of your suppliers.
Infor ERPs manufacturing solutions help companies:
* Streamline logistics operations to minimize warehouse costs
* Optimize planning to deliver the right products on time and on budget
* Improve performance by capturing and sharing rich, strategic data
* Capture real-time shop floor data to adapt processes and reduce costs
* Accelerate critical information between you and your suppliers
Process Manufacturers: For chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other
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process manufacturers, Infor delivers a set of proven value optimization capabilities that
can increase revenue, boost profits, improve quality, and ensure compliance. Based on
a configurable infrastructure and backed by domain experts who understand the process
industry, our solutions allow you to react to changing conditions with the best sourcing
options and most profitable product mix.
Infor ERPs process manufacturing solutions help companies:
* Improve perfect order rates
* Reducing costs by minimizing the total cost of quality
* Improving margins by minimizing the cost to serve and promotions
* Improve product traceability and decrease risk of recall
* Effectively manage multi-faceted delivery channels
* Increase efficiency by eliminating all manual processes
* Improve governance and compliance capabilities
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Rising Star
www.happen.biz | sales@happen.biz | +61 2 9570 4696
Highlights
* One Integrated package to manage your entire business
* Combines Accounting, ERP, CRM, Service Management and Scheduling
* Solves the growing pains of small to medium business
* Provides significant administration cost savings
* Automates many of the manual tasks associated with running a business
* Produces enterprise level reporting for better operational management
Ownership:
Private
Headquarters:
Sydney, Australia
Founded:
1999, Australia
ERP Solution:
Jim2 Business Engine
* Managed Print Services
* Managed Services
* Premium
Customer Focus:
Happen Business is focused on providing small to medium sized businesses who
want to streamline their business processes and invest in a solution that delivers the
maximum ROI promptly.
Select Customers:
Copy Print Scan, Solar City Office Equipment, Wimmera Office Equipment, Sterling
IT, Leading Edge Computers, Calvert Technologies, Betta Computers, Seahawk,
Worksense Safety and Workwear, The Glass Connection, Little Fish
Price:
Contact Happen Business for pricing information.
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Rising Star
Happen Business, an Australian-based company, was established in 2001 to address

the growing need in the small to medium business market for a comprehensive
accounting and business workflow software solution.
Most established business software applications are primarily developed to produce a
set of financial records, and do not focus on how businesses created that result. Jim2
differentiates itself from standard accounting software in that in provides full visibility into
each aspect of the businesses operations while they are occurring, and also assists in
streamlining the entire workflow. This sets Jim2 apart from most accounting packages,
since they are primarily designed to inform management of a companys financial
condition long after it has conducted its business, and not as it is happening.
Jim2 Business Engine combines Business Accounting Software and ERP Software into
one integrated package. Designed, Developed & Supported in Australia, Jim2 Business
Engine is a complete business solution to manage every aspect of a small to medium
businesses workflow cycle and solves the growing pains of business expansion.
Jim2 Business Engine Premium Edition is Happens core product in their line of
business software. All Jim2 products include a full accounting back-end and its
primary focus is to manage business workflow, business processes, and to provide a
quality system framework.
With Jim2 Business Engine Software, the company has been able to establish
an extensive customer base across various diverse industries such as importing,
warehouse distribution, computer sales and service, managed print services,
communications, engineering, specialized retailing and manufacturing.
Jim2 Business Engine now represents a substantial move away from running small to
medium sized businesses via standard accounting software.
Happen Business Key Features
Jim2 Business Engine is a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),
software package with all-in-one accounting and integrated business process and
workflow management.
Accounting
Live General Ledger, Debtors and Creditors, BAS calculation, Full Audit Trail, Analyze
Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet on-screen by day, week, month, quarter, yearly or
total. Also includes multiple currency support.
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Customer Relationship Management with full 360 degree view of all customer activity
including sales, quotes, notes and tasks.
Performance Dashboard
Your own personal Jim2 Business Engine homepage - choose relevant reports, figures,
statistics and information to be displayed to you.
eBusiness
True Business to Business electronic commerce. Electronic purchase orders, price
feeds, stock availability and virtual warehousing.
Kitting & Packaging
Combine a range of inventory into a bundle when quoting and selling.
Manufacturing
Monitor the manufacturing process live, updating inventory levels and General Ledger
entries automatically on completion.
Multiple Currencies handling
Fully integrated currency transactions and reporting.
Quoting & Invoicing
Easily create quotes, invoices, track sales and sales probability.
Reports & Analysis
Superior and flexible reporting allows you to easily monitor all aspects of business
Sales & Service
Manage your customers more effectively, before, during and after the sales process.
Scheduling (Jobs, Staff, Contracts, Resources)
Coordinate, track and manage your staff resources
Intelligent Search
Intelligent central search engine that quickly and easily searches your entire database.
Stock Control and Serial Number Tracking
Normal inventory as well as labor, tests and checks ensure the real costs of inputs are
able to be on-charged to customers accurately and consistently.
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Advanced Warehouse Management

Gain control of your warehouse, deliver better customer service and control labor costs.
Workflow
Productivity reporting, Live Management Information, Actual vs. Billable Labor Tracking,
Process Start/Stop Triggers, high level definable security.
Happen Business Product Highlights
Jim2 Business Engine adopts a business perspective on workflow processes,
managing, tracking and controlling the inputs that drive the financial result. Jim2
Business Engine then also goes on to producing a set of financial records.
Traditionally, the use of ERP was restricted to large enterprises, as the massive
investment required to purchase the software was too large for small and medium-sized
businesses (SMBs). Missing out on the benefits of the latest technologies, such as ERP,
placed SMBs at a large disadvantage in the competitive global market.
Since the early 1990s, ERP has helped businesses drive down costs and operate more
efficiently. It has helped companies manage their data more effectively, and has also
streamlined many business processes, including quoting, planning, manufacturing,
services, sales and marketing. It also includes activities like stock control, order
tracking, customer service, finance and staff.
With proper implementation of these functions through ERP small businesses can do
away with laborious and time-consuming processes enabling them to broaden their
horizons and enter the market more aggressively.
Jim2 Business Engine puts the power of high-end ERP software into the hands of small
to medium business owners, giving them a level playing field on which to compete with
much larger enterprises.
Jim2 is affordable for all small and medium sized businesses in addition to offering a
fast return on investment, thereby giving it a unique place in the ERP/Accounting arena.
Happen Business Technology
Jim2 Business Engine is a flexible and robust business management system that is built
to meet business needs from day one, while allowing your business to grow to the next
level.
Jim2 is fully-maintained, regularly updated business management software that includes
professional implementation, rigorous training, and comprehensive support.
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Happen Business ERP Modules

Jim2 Business Engine:
Accounting
CRM
eBusiness
Quoting & Invoicing
Serial number tracking
Service Management
Scheduling
Enterprise Reporting
Stock Control
Warehouse
Workflow
Managed Services
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