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More About ... Sage 100 ERP

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 28, 2014 9:00:00 AM

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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Topics: ERP, oates, Sage, Sage MAS 90, enterprise resource planning, Oates & Company, Sage 100, Sage 100 ERP, john shepperson, Sage MAS 200



Want a Smarter, Better, Faster Business? Get Sage ERP X3.

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 25, 2014 6:10:00 PM

Sage ERP X3 makes your business smarter, better, and faster.

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Topics: oates, Sage, sage erp x3, Oates & Company, john shepperson, manufacturing



Improving Your Inventory Management

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 17, 2014 2:27:57 PM

Having the right inventory management formulas will make your business’s warehouse a more efficient place.

Here are some quick tricks to do so:

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Topics: oates and co, Sage, inventory management, john shepperson, managing inventory



How Do You Decide How to Do Training?

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 10, 2014 10:02:00 AM

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.

Signfordecisions_zps07e05d9aThe 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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Topics: ERP, Sage, training, oates and company, enterprise resource planning, john shepperson, outsourcing, outsource, in house



The New and Improved Sage ERP X3: Version 6.5

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 7, 2014 5:09:00 PM

Sage ERP X3 is, as we like to reiterate from time to time, the most powerful and flexible solution for businesses that want to grow competitively and cost effectively – even with limited resources.

And in November 2013, the newest release of Sage ERP X3 – version 6.5 – became available.

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Topics: ERP, oates and co, Sage, sage erp x3, john shepperson, new and improved, new version, 6.5



Sage Inventory Advisor to the Rescue

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 3, 2014 2:26:03 PM

Inventory is the lifeblood of your business; it probably represents the biggest number on your balance sheet. Managing your inventory is possible through a number of different methods – you can use anything from top-notch software to Excel spreadsheets to paper-based documentation. And while of course each business must make their own decision about how to manage their inventory, we at Oates & Company recommend Sage’s Inventory Advisor. Not only does it make your inventory management easier and more effective, Sage’s products offer stellar customer service as well.

boxesSage’s Inventory Advisor software is a warehouse-centric system that enables you to track costs and sales histories by warehouse and to set up multiple price lists in multiple currencies and multiple warehouses – so the size of your company is not a boundary with this system. It supports assemble-to-order as well as build-to-order kits, includes lot and serial number tracking, and supports first in first out, last in last out, average, actual, standard, and warehouse-specific costing.

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Topics: ERP, oates and co, Sage, inventory control system, enterprise resource planning, inventory management, inventory, john shepperson, inventory advisor, sage's inventory advisor



Clouds Are More Than Just Soft and Fluffy

Posted by John Shepperson | Dec 3, 2013 8:00:00 AM

Are you wondering how a cloud-based ERP system can improve mobility? Actually, the answer is in the question: cloud-based ERP software actually ISmobility – mobility on steroids. In this age of devices – desktops, laptops, tablets, smart phones, etc. – the potential for harnessing cloud-based ERP software is limited only by how quickly developers can bring multi-platform business applications to those devices.

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Topics: Sage, sage erp x3, cloud technology, oates and company, cloud, Sage X3, cloud-based ERP, modules, on demand



Why Aren't YOU Using Sage 100 ERP Yet?

Posted by John Shepperson | Nov 25, 2013 7:30:00 AM

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are the next big thing for companies looking to integrate and streamline their business processes, and products by The Sage Group are the way to go for small to mid-sized businesses.

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Topics: ERP, oates and co, Sage, business integration, enterprise resource planning, software, Sage 100 ERP, business solutions, john shepperson



Why You Should Automate Your Accounting Tasks

Posted by John Shepperson | Nov 4, 2013 11:00:00 AM

Do you need new accounting software for your business? Now is the time to invest in the Sage ERP X3 system. Businesses with complex accounting needs can truly benefit from the way that enterprise resource planning systems automate many of the processes that were being done manually in the past. Tech Republic, which is an online resource for information technology professionals, says that using a system like Sage ERP X3

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Topics: ERP, oates and co, Sage, automation, sage erp x3, accounting, implementation, accounting software, tax



Congratulations to Sage CRM!

Posted by John Shepperson | Oct 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM

Sage CRM, which is a customer relationship management (CRM) tool sold by The Sage Group, is often sold in conjunction with Sage ERP products. We have discussed Sage ERP products on this blog before and endorse them; today we are pleased to announce that Sage CRM was awarded the rating of “Challenger” on the Ovum Decision Matrix for CRM.

bulls eyeOvum Ltd specializes in the global coverage of information technology and telecommunications. They analyze current software and trends and strive to keep companies “in the know” about the latest developments in the world of technology. Their goal is to give companies objective facts about technology so that the companies are able to make better, more informed business decisions.

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Topics: oates and co, Sage, Sage Software, customer relationship management, ovum, challenger, sage crm, crm



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