Softline Accpac to showcase Sage ERP X3 at SAPICS

Issued by Watt Communications: for Sage Enterprise

Johannesburg, 20 Jul 2010

Leading provider of business management software, Softline Accpac, a Softline company and part of Sage Group, will be showcasing Sage ERP X3 at the 32nd annual SAPICS conference, to be held at Sun City from 25 to 28 July 2010.

Jeremy Waterman, managing director at Softline Accpac, says Sage ERP X3 is an enterprise ERP system which caters for high-end financial, large scale distribution and warehousing and complex manufacturing requirements.

“Maintaining simplicity and flexibility and providing ease of use, speed of implementation and low cost of ownership, Sage ERP X3 includes all manufacturing, distribution and accounting functions that drive manufacturing organisations today.”

He says SAPICS is a good platform to create further awareness of Sage ERP X3 within supply chain and operations management. “Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to remain competitive. A recent Aberdeen Group report found that 93% are still reliant on manual processes, especially when it comes to the management of compliance and traceability programs.”

He says that while it is very likely that new regulations will continue to be enacted in the coming years, companies need to protect their investment in an enterprise system by selecting an ERP solution that offers a two-fold approach to dealing with changing requirements.

Firstly, Waterman says the system should easily adapt to the company's unique needs. “An ERP system that offers an integrated development environment (IDE) makes personalisation easier and enables the use of the company's formulas, rules and conditions without making programming changes.” Secondly, he says the system should offer flexibility in adapting to changing business conditions. “Change is the norm in business today. Not only do companies need a software solution that's capable of supporting existing business processes, they need a system that can adapt to future business processes as well.”

“Having a process in place that is capable of collecting the information needed, while being easily tailored to specific company requirements, is paramount to the success of a business. We look forward to revealing the business benefits of Sage ERP X3 at SAPICS,” concludes Waterman.

See Softline Accpac at SAPICS or visit http://www.sageerpx3.com for more information.

For more information contact:
Softline Accpac
011 304-2000
http://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: Sage ERP Accpac, Sage CRM, Sage 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 solutions 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 6.1 million customers and more than 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 http://www.sage.com.

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