Sage ERP X3 announces major new release of warehouse management system

Issued by Watt Communications: for Sage Enterprise

Johannesburg, 20 Jul 2011

Softline Accpac, part of the Sage Group (LSE: SGE), a leading business management software provider, has announced a major new release of Sage ERP X3's warehouse management system (WMS) - Sage Geode.

Sage ERP X3 is a best-of-breed ERP solution for the midmarket, and this new release brings greater warehouse and logistics optimisation to all companies with distribution and logistics services requirements, says Jeremy Waterman, Managing Director of Softline Accpac.

“Sage Geode Version 6.1 provides the tools to process, streamline and optimise the management of the warehouse, enhancing the quality and reliability of logistics flows, providing transaction traceability, maximising warehouse floor space and improving productivity. As a module of Sage's global ERP solution, the warehouse management system can be deployed across multiple sites using Sage ERP X3,” says Waterman.

As well as many other logistical features such as transparent transaction tracking both inside and outside the warehouse, people movement and space optimisation, key new enhancements of Sage Geode v6.1 include:

* Material management: stock can now be managed in both consumer units and stock units. This improvement ensures accurate warehouse management of raw materials.

* Integration: new connectors have been introduced for seamless integration between Sage Geode and Sage ERP X3.

Sage Geode v6.1 is available from July 2011 and follows the recent announcement of Sage ERP X3 Version 6.2 in May, which delivered hundreds of module improvements.

Emmanuel Obadia, Senior Vice-President, Enterprise Products, Sage ERP X3, commented: “Along with the announcement of Sage ERP X3 v6.2, this further integration of Sage Geode into Sage ERP X3 and the solution enhancements it brings are part of our aim to build on our product quality. This will provide our customers with the best possible and most complete user experience, and allow them to benefit from major business improvements through the effective implementation of our ERP system.”

For more information on Sage ERP X3 and Sage Geode v6.1, please visit www.accpac.co.za.

Softline Accpac

Softline Accpac is a provider of business management solutions including financial, distribution, service management, retail, warehouse management, manufacturing and CRM to the mid-range market. Accpac solutions are delivered to 130 countries exclusively through a global network of solution providers, including over 150 throughout Africa. Softline Accpac's product line includes: Accpac ERP, Accpac CRM, Accpac RMS, Service Manager and Accpac Insight. Softline Accpac also distributes Sage SalesLogix, Sage Geode and Sage ERP X3, a full-service enterprise management software system for mid-to-large businesses. With a choice of languages, currencies, enterprises, locations and legislations, Sage ERP X3 offers an efficient, multi-company solution.

Softline

Softline is a leading provider of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions to small, medium and large sized companies. Founded in 1988 by Ivan Epstein, Alan Osrin and Steven Cohen, Softline was established during the formative years of the software industry and listed on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa in February 1997. Softline expanded to establish a strong position within its area of focus in South Africa and Australia. Focused on the development of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions, Softline has a 20-year track record as a market leader. The group has a broad range of products offering users a variety of software solutions to run their businesses efficiently. Softline's leading brands include Softline Accpac, Softline Pastel (Accounting and Payroll) and Softline VIP. The combination of the group's product offerings provides Softline customers with comprehensive, well-branded accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions. In November 2003, Softline was acquired by the Sage Group, a FTSE 100 company. The software group includes market-leading businesses throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, South Africa and Australia, supplying business software to the small, medium and large sized business community. Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.

The Sage Group

The Sage Group is a leading global supplier of business management software and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has 6.3 million customers and 13 400 employees worldwide. It operates in over 24 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information, please visit www.sage.com.

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