International business software provider HansaWorld has established a firm foothold in the southern African motor industry. Since starting South African operations in late 2005, HansaWorld has signed new deals with Dixon Batteries as well as with independent motor dealerships like, Tata, Citroen & Investment cards.
HansaWorld`s complete suite of business software is specifically designed for the needs of small and medium enterprises. It offers a variety of functions, including financial management and analysis, logistics, warehouse management and customer relationship management (CRM), all in one wholly integrated package.
"A lot of companies in the motor industry have been working with old DOS-based systems that have very limited functionality," says HansaWorld`s South African country manager Brendan Peo. "HansaWorld`s software offers them integrated financials, remote use over the internet or mobile devices and fantastic ease of use," Peo explains.
One of the first to opt for HansaWorld`s technology in Africa was the Namibian motor spares and outdoor equipment dealer Cymot, with 11 branches spread across a vast geographical area. "Our graphical user interface runs very well over slow Internet connections, which is particularly important for companies with widely distributed branches," says Peo. "Cymot also needed hub and spoke warehouse management functionality that offered advanced, flexible and easy to use reporting. Since we implemented the system, Cymot has seen the computer literacy of their staff increase by 75% and everyone in the company now has access to real-time information about every facet of the organisation."
HansaWorld`s extensive integration and real-time reporting functions are a major benefit to other companies as well, says Peo. "We have customers who were getting bookkeepers in to recapture information that had already been keyed in at the point of sale, simply because their sales systems weren`t integrated with their financials. That integration is now completely automatic, and managers can access up-to-date information at any time - and from anywhere, if they`re using our mobile access."
Dealerships can also now benefit from HansaWorld`s internet services technology, which offers features like instant access to car valuation databases and customer credit records.
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HansaWorld Enterprise is one of the broadest integrated ERP and CRM suites on the market. The solution has more than 45 fully featured modules and a wide variety of functions that make it suitable for almost any business type. HansaWorld distributors can be found in most countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. HansaWorld pays considerable attention to developing its software and making use of new technologies. It is a member of Forum Nokia PRO, a program that provides advanced technical, business development and marketing support to selected companies creating the next generation of software for the business phone platforms from Nokia.
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