There were no mobile phones with data plans just a few years ago. Now mobile phones have more computing power than the technology that sent the first rocket into space. Wi-Fi hotspots, unlimited data plans, and phone networks with increasingly large areas of coverage make data not only easy to access, but easy to use. Some of the old mobile phones allowed you to view certain online pages, like Yahoo! Sports, but there was no way to interact with the internet like we see now. Employees can receive and send emails. Salespeople can place orders. Warehouse workers can control inventory. Purchasers can track stock levels. Managers can track employees. Customers can track their packages.
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ERP,
oates,
customer relationship management,
technology,
data,
enterprise resource planning,
software,
cloud services,
crm,
john shepperson,
customize,
forecasting,
dashboards
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.
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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.
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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.
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ERP,
Sage,
jobops,
job costing,
enterprise resource planning,
john shepperson,
oates co,
total cost,
cost tracking
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.
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ERP,
oates,
business processes,
enterprise resource planning,
implementation,
ERP vendor,
john shepperson,
business process manager,
business process advisor
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:
- Cerrex Consulting notes that Sage ERP X3 has “user-friendly ergonomics ensuring fast start-up for all users.”
- Acc Tech calls Sage ERP X3 a “user oriented and cost-effective solution” and “intuitive and user friendly.”
- NexTec says “Robust yet easy to use, Sage ERP X3 boasts full functionality out of the box, easy deployment, and a user friendly experience.”
- Software Advice, whose tagline is “The Authority on Software Selection,” offers 10 reviews on Sage ERP X3 – all of which are positive.
- DMC Software Solutions says that “Sage ERP X3 is very user friendly and therefore it does not require a large IT team to operate and users do not require intensive training to master the product. In the design process particular attention was paid to the way Sage ERP X3 works to ensure that users are comfortable with functionality and are therefore more productive.”
- Data Guidance Group recommends Sage ERP X3 because you’ll “get the most from your information with end-user friendly decision support tools.”
- Sage (of course!) offers a large number of customer success stories and testimonials as well.
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ERP,
Sage,
sage erp x3,
testimonials,
enterprise resource planning,
Sage 100,
john shepperson,
quickbooks,
dmc software solutions,
user friendly,
sage 300,
data guidance group,
nextec,
software advice,
reviews,
cerrex consulting,
acc tech
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):
- Sage 100 ERP (formerly Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200)
- Sage 300 ERP (formerly Sage Accpac)
- Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage MAS 500)
- Sage Accounting
- Sage ERP X3
- Sage CRM
- Sage Fixed Assets
- Sage HRMS
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ERP,
Sage,
MAS 500,
fixed assets,
Sage 500,
MAS 90,
MAS 200,
accounting,
oates and company,
enterprise resource planning,
software,
crm,
Sage 100,
X3,
john shepperson,
Accpac,
sage university,
networking,
sage summit,
sage 300,
hrms
Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 have been renamed Sage 100 ERP and have undergone a facelift to offer a wider range of modules to fulfill all of your needs.
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ERP,
oates,
Sage,
Sage MAS 90,
enterprise resource planning,
Oates & Company,
Sage 100,
Sage 100 ERP,
john shepperson,
Sage MAS 200
Many companies prefer to use as many in-house processes as possible in order to ensure that they save as much money as possible. In-house processes, however, aren’t always the best choice to meet a need, and Sage software training is frequently one need that can't be met without outsourcing. Although some companies may be able to meet their own needs when it comes to Sage software training, many others find it more efficient and cost-effective to enlist the assistance of outside experts. Consider the following factors when discussing whether or not your company will find it more efficient to outsource your Sage software training.
The complexity of your company's Sage software training needs is one major factor that plays into the decision of whether or not to outsource. If your training needs arise out of something simple like a minor modification to your existing Sage software system, then it is possible that in-house Sage software training will be adequate. If you are implementing an ERP system for the first time or completely overhauling your accounting system, on the other hand, then your existing staff is unlikely to be able to cover your training needs. In more complex instances like these, outsourced Sage software training is likely to be necessary.
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ERP,
Sage,
training,
oates and company,
enterprise resource planning,
john shepperson,
outsourcing,
outsource,
in house
