Keeping abreast of the latest state and federal regulations requires diligence and hard work for businesspeople. Too frequently, businesses find themselves spending excessive time and money on the never-ending task of remaining in compliance. Companies who adopt Sage ERP X3 software, however, discover that this software makes compliance an easy task.
Topics: ERP, sage erp x3, compliance, enterprise resource planning, john shepperson, oates co, regulatory compliance, federal regulations, regulations, state regulations
Modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systems offer much more than a generic solution to the problems of large-scale resource management. Companies in a number of industries can now choose an ERP system that has been tailored to the unique problems of their market. Process manufacturing companies are among the businesses reaping the benefits modern ERP software. Process manufacturing software can solve a number of problems that are unique to this industry and can help any company improve their most important practices.
Topics: ERP, enterprise resource planning, john shepperson, modules, oates co, cost tracking, quality control, regulatory compliance, process manufacturing, reporting
As they say, time is money. But the adage leaves out raw materials, labor, and wear and tear on your company’s assets. By the time a manufactured product has come off the line, it has incurred a variety of costs that are frequently kept track of using disparate software systems. When inventory systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and job costing systems are all disconnected from each other, it can be a hassle calculating the true cost of a product.
Topics: ERP, Sage, jobops, job costing, enterprise resource planning, john shepperson, oates co, total cost, cost tracking
Let’s talk about YOU. Oates & Company is in business because we want to know what you do, why you do it, and how we can help you do it better.
We call our consultations “discovery sessions” because they’re a journey we take with our clients to learn about them – and maybe help them learn a little bit about themselves.
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The main goals of implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system are:
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Sage 100 ERP’s upgrade to the 2014 version is projected to be available in March 2014. This release connects businesses to the cloud, providing them with better web access and stronger mobile capabilities. Sales and service professionals will now be able to access customer information, send invoices, and collect payments – all while in the field. Inventory management has been upgraded with a feature that provides more in-depth visibility, and things like invoicing are now electronic, with only problems and special circumstances requiring manual attention.
Some of the enhanced features of Sage 100 ERP 2014 include:
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ERP systems have proven themselves to be useful in almost any industry. They are so useful, in fact, that they are beginning to be viewed as a cure-all. What you must remember, though, is that while ERP systems are definitely amazing tools, it is important to remember that they are just that – tools. Like all tools, there is a right way and a wrong way to use them, and you can’t use an ERP system correctly without getting some knowledge beforehand. Once you’ve decided to use an ERP system, you need to dig into what’s working and what’s not working within your current system setup. Otherwise, you will choose the wrong ERP software and fail to improve your business processes.
Topics: ERP, oates, business processes, enterprise resource planning, implementation, ERP vendor, john shepperson, business process manager, business process advisor
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If you read our blog, we’re sure you’ve noticed that we really like Sage products, especially Sage ERP X3. We talk about how it fits like a glove to make your business smarter, better, and faster, why it’s better than QuickBooks, and many other things to promote this great software.
But you shouldn’t just take our word for it! See how many other companies agree with us:
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Do you have a Sage enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and need some help learning about it? Obviously you could go to your Sage consultant for help, but if that’s not an option, you should consider going to the source: Sage itself. Sage has a whole section of their website dedicated to teaching Sage; known as Sage University, it allows you to participate in trainings of your choice at any time. Working in a business, you’re busy – training is important, but you can’t leave your other tasks unfinished. With Sage University, you have the option to use real-time webcasts in virtual classrooms, but you can also watch pre-recorded training sessions whenever it fits your schedule.
Sage University offers training on 19 of their products, including (but not limited to):
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