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The New Faces of Sage ERP X3 Distribution Software

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 8, 2014 1:34:00 PM

Choosing the right business management software can be tricky. You want to balance efficiency and ease-of-use while still having comprehensive data and a full set of features. Sage ERP X3 is a time-tested enterprise resource planning (ERP) option designed to keep pace with a dynamic and increasingly global economy, where employees require up-to-the-minute information anywhere they are.

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Topics: ERP, Sage, sage erp x3, cloud storage, enterprise resource planning, cloud, X3, john shepperson, oates co



Find a Simple ERP Solution in Sage ERP X3

Posted by John Shepperson | Aug 25, 2014 2:00:00 PM

Small and medium sized businesses often find themselves in the unfortunate position of needing a small, simple enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution but only finding large, complicated options. For a long time the only real choices in this situation were to go without an ERP solution and continue to deal with frustrating inefficiencies or buy into a way bigger solution than was needed.

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Topics: ERP, Sage, sage erp x3, efficiency, integration, X3, john shepperson, oates co, quickbooks versus sage erp x3, customizable



Don't Take Our Word For It -- Here's Why Everyone's Using Sage ERP X3

Posted by John Shepperson | Aug 13, 2014 2:00:00 PM

Have you heard great things about Sage’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system known as Sage ERP X3? Are you in the market for a new ERP system? At Oates & Company, we strongly suggest using Sage ERP X3 for its superior capabilities and its potential to make your processes more efficient, make your employees’ jobs easier, and improve your bottom line.

ERP_brainstormingHow? By serving repetitive make-to-stock, make-to-order, and process modes of manufacturing. It offers tools like dashboards, alerts, and workflows – all of which can be personalized, customized, and automated. And because Sage ERP X3 stores all of your data in one central database, it offers a clear view of business transactions for every department as well as real-time data updating.

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Topics: ERP, Sage, sage erp x3, enterprise resource planning, X3, john shepperson, oates co, reviews



How Sage Makes It Easy For You

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 31, 2014 7:33:00 AM

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)stackofbooksampcomputermouse_zps8da68747
  • 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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Topics: 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



Why Sage ERP X3 Works for Everyone

Posted by John Shepperson | Aug 6, 2013 7:40:00 AM

The Sage Group develops and markets Sage ERP X3 from its headquarters in England; it has other ERP systems, but Sage ERP X3 is their most powerful, flexible, and cost-effective software: it supports industry-specific processes and provides end-to-end visibility within one compact software design. It is fast to deploy and simple to manage, it enables employees, partners, suppliers, and customers to access information conveniently, and it accelerates business exchanges.

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Topics: ERP, Sage Software, enterprise resource planning, X3, Sage X3, X3 ERP, john shepperson



Using Training Consultants Can Improve Employee Morale and Retention

Posted by John Shepperson | Jul 15, 2013 4:02:00 PM

Knowledge over ignoranceYour employees are a long-term investment for your company.The cost of workshops and continuing education is far less than the cost of interviewing, onboarding, and initial training. Choosing a program that will offer program-specific training is a big step. Training can be the link between company goals for keeping pace with industry trends and improving employee morale and reduced attrition rates. Employees who feel valued are more likely to be committed to the organization and will take a sense of 'ownership' in their role.

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Topics: Sage 500, training, employee retention, oates and company, Sage 100, X3, Sage X3, X3 ERP, john shepperson



Sage ERP X3 Can Upgrade Your Rolodex Management Style

Posted by John Shepperson | Jul 12, 2013 11:40:00 AM

It’s a high tech world. Are you still managing your business with Rolodex style?Rolodex Management

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Topics: ERP, oates and company, integration, Rolodex, Rolodex Alternative, X3, Sage X3, X3 ERP, rolodex management, john shepperson



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