The SAPICS conference and exhibition 2009, which takes place this month, gives Softline Accpac the opportunity to showcase its world-class mid-market ERP system, Sage ERP X3, and the new functionalities of Accpac`s Sage Geode Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Sage ERP X3 offers a full suite of manufacturing, distribution and accounting functions and has enjoyed significant success in the food and beverage, chemical, life sciences, hard goods manufacturing, and wholesale trade industries.
Innovations in the new version of Sage Geode include integration of a voice mode and the pre-billing of logistics services. MD of Softline Accpac Jeremy Waterman says the opportunities are enormous and SAPICS the ideal springboard to a wider footprint for both these products.
"Within the current economic context, companies are clearly looking for ways to cut costs. This is when warehouse management systems like Sage Geode and first-rate ERP systems like Sage ERP X3 become very relevant. Not only do systems like these enable the rationalisation of warehousing costs and the optimisation of logistics flows, but are also significant enablers to improved customer service."
Sage ERP X3 integrates all the enterprise`s information and business processes within one single software system and database, allowing users to get an extensive view of their activity in real-time, no matter where data has been created or stored. The system manages finance, sales, inventory, CRM, purchasing and manufacturing operations, globally, and streamlines all the business processes.
It is Waterman`s view that mid-market manufacturing systems have always provided both vendors and clients with a myriad challenges, ranging from a limited functionality to extremely high cost of ownership.
Sage ERP X3`s scalability, together with its Web-native design features, has taken the market by storm and Softline Accpac looks forward to proudly promoting this product at SAPICS. Although, from a technology perspective, Sage ERP X3 is a modern product, it comes with a number of years of experience in the European and North American markets and has a large number of reference sites across a wide range of industries.
"Fierce global competition is knocking on every manufacturer and supplier`s door and this places them under constant pressure to cut costs, improve quality and, most importantly, speed up time to market. How they respond to these pressures will determine who will still be in the game 10 years from now. The answer lies in integration and visibility," Waterman concludes.
SAPICS is South Africa`s leading source of knowledge and expertise in supply chain and operations, including production, inventory, materials management, purchasing, distribution and logistics. The 2009 conference takes place at Sun City from 12 to 15 July. For more information, visit http://www.sapics.org.za/.
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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 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 Enterprise, 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 5.8 million customers and more than 14 500 employees worldwide. We operate in over 26 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information, please visit http://www.sage.com.
Sage ERP X3
Sage ERP X3 is a solution designed specifically for midsize and large businesses. With over 2 300 customers worldwide, Sage ERP X3 is a mature solution specifically targeted at companies with 50 to 2 000 employees working in the fields of manufacturing, services and distribution. Sage ERP X3, which is based on the SAFE X3 (Sage Application Framework for the Enterprise) development and integration platform, common to the other Sage solutions (CRM, FRP, WMS, HR), enables automation of business processes and skills specificities, in compliance with legal and normative aspects. This modular and pre-configured powerful solution allows for advanced customisations and embeds several interactive Sage visual processes. Sage ERP X3 is a solution, which is easy to use, fast to implement and cost-effective.
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