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Advantages of Using Sage 300
Industry-Leading Reliability
Sage 300, formerly Accpac, unifies all facets of your business to create an end-to-end system that allows your company to grow. From financial management and web-sales to customer relationship management (CRM) and human resource needs, our comprehensive business solutions have got you covered with industry-leading reliability.
Advanced Functionality
Scalable and comprehensive, Sage 300 is an ‘out of the box’ solution for both small- and medium-sized businesses that have growth on the horizon. Starting with a proper implementation and following up with full technical support, we get the advanced functionality of Sage 300 working for your company no matter the size. Once Implemented, this on-premise solution also offers a web interface for mobile users that will allow you the flexibility to work in today’s dynamic market.
Business-Wide Visibility
As an enterprise resource planning solution, Sage 300 grants business-wide visibility for management while facilitating daily tasks of all company employees, by integrating and consolidating all business operation and offering accurate, intelligent, and readily available decision-making information. With global reach and local touch, you can support multiple entities, languages, currencies, while using a single software solution around the globe. Set and meet quality and productivity goals with the option of on-premises or online cloud deployment.
What’s new for Sage 300 in 2020?
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Management
The financial tools of Sage 300 help you manage complex finances and remain compliant with government regulations such as Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Gain detailed insight into your financial positions such as cash flow, receivables, and payables.
Sage 300, formerly Accpac, features multi-currency capabilities, bank reconciliation and tax reporting, flexible transaction processing options, powerful management of fiscal periods, and informative dashboards for analytical reporting.
Simplified International Commerce
Maximize business insight and exchange information across multiple countries with the multi-language, multi-company and international operational capabilities of Sage 300.
Multiple Company Management
You can easily manage international commerce across multiple companies or subsidiaries as well as set up multiple companies, run processes, close books, and report results by company or in a consolidated company. Sage 300 includes multi-language support for English, French, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish, all fully translatable for additional languages and available for user screens.
Optimize Operations and Distribution
Ship orders on time, reduce carrying costs, and manage inventory assets across multiple locations with accuracy and transparency. The operations and distribution modules increase efficiency by automating and integrating processes among warehouse, inventory, production, and service departments.
You can strategically manage every aspect of the distribution cycle, from purchasing through sales. The solution offers real-time visibility to inventory data including receipt, shipping information, returns, disposition of goods, and precise value. Additionally, Sage Inventory Advisor provides insights to help companies make timely, informed decisions and is optimal for companies with one or more warehouses and 1,000+ SKUs.
Effectively Manage Projects and Project Management through Project and Job Costing
Sage 300’s Project Job Costing module helps ensure optimal performance of a company’s services, maintenance, and project management processes. This module makes estimating, tracking, costing, and billing projects easy and manageable, including identifying potential issues and project success factors. Automated billing streamlines invoicing and helps ensure projects delivered on time are paid on time
Communicate, Collaborate, and Compete with Sage CRM Integration
Sage 300, formerly Accpac, seamlessly integrates with Sage CRM, a customer relationship management (CRM) solution for businesses seeking a critical view of customer data from the back office, providing a complete view of customer interactions. By integrating sales, marketing, and customer service functions, Sage CRM makes it easier for everyone inside your company to collaborate and share critical information. Teams gain the tools they need to find new customers, reduce sales cycles, and build lasting, more profitable relationships.
Make Smarter, Faster Decisions
Sage 300, formerly Accpac, provides the detailed data you need to respond to business trends. You have the visibility, intelligence and access to key performance indicators to effectively allocate resources, increase customer uptime, and enhance productivity.
Critical Insights
The Business Intelligence (BI) tools in Sage 300 help generate critical insights and faster, more effective daily and longer-term decisions. Sage 300 features standard and customizable templates to report on critical aspects of a business’ operations such as financials, inventory, or customer orders. Utilize 360-degree views with real-time metrics and the ability to create personalized dashboards and meaningful reports.
Customer for Life
Modernization is the epitome of the Sage “Customer for Life” philosophy by advancing products to keep offer our customers the latest solutions and updates. Sage modernized products are the same as they are today—but now with much more.
Why Modernize?
Modern solutions now offer cloud computing, mobility and innovative problem solving. Customers can continue leveraging their current Sage products and associated customizations, integrations, and product knowledge and Modernized Sage solutions add the value of new technology without the having to replace their current products.
Anytime, Anywhere
Sage 300cloud (formerly Sage 300c) offers anytime, anywhere, any-device access to business and transactional data. Users can access the HTML5 (web) screens on any device that supports a browser including their desktop, laptop, Mac, or tablet regardless of the operating system. Coupled with powerful add-on solutions like Sage Mobile Sales, having mobile access allows for more options for customer service.
Enhanced Security
Mobile access through secure company intranet/virtual private network (VPN). Module mobile access for the October 2015 release includes General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax Services, Bank Services, Common Services, Administrative Services, and Payment Processing.
Improved User Experience
New Sage 300cloud (formerly Sage 300c) screens have been redesigned to work in a browser and deliver an improved user experience.
Simultaneous Screens
With Sage 300cloud, screens can be used simultaneously to perform financial transactions on the same company. Having the ability to access screens through web or the desktop dramatically increases the amount of activity teams can perform at any given time.
Industry Expertise
Construction and Real Estate
Superior cost management is at the core of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate. Features like accurate job costing, certified payroll, integrated general ledger, and efficient accounts payable and accounts receivable make Sage 300 CRE the right choice for your construction and real estate accounting needs.Food & Beverage
With industry specific functionality, effectively take on the management challenges that come with being a food and beverage processor or distributor, stay on top of legal requirements, and deliver operational excellence.Nutraceutical & Pharmaceutical
A solution specifically designed to manage all challenges faced by pharmaceutical & nutraceutical manufacturers, while complying with increasingly more demanding quality FDA requirementsTextiles & Fashion
Gain a key competitive advantage in the Fashion, Textiles, Accessories, and Footwear industry, by bolstering margins, through better information. You'll be able to meet available demand at the lowest possible manufacturing and distribution costs.Chemical
The chemical industry requires specific functionality and the ability to react to the changing business conditions to remain competitive in the face of these difficult challenges. With a proven track record in the industry, Sage 300 integrates all aspects of your business.Non-profit Accounting ERP
Unify your services while creating meticulous funding reports and records by bringing the necessary aspects of your programs and departments together in a succinct and accounted for manner.Mining, Oil & Gas Supplier
No industry is as unique as the mining, oil and gas industry. Combine flexibility and stability to meet your company's changing needs from exploration through to production with a cost-effective and flexible solution.First Nations
A key challenge for most First Nations communities is overcoming the management issues that restrict band members from obtaining a high quality of life. Overcome management issues and achieve the highest quality of life for your First Nations Community.Distribution
As a distributor, it’s vital for you to seamlessly integrate new suppliers and sourced products into your supply chain. Streamline operations and decrease inventory turnover for greater efficiency and on-time delivery.Financial Services
With the need to share real-time information in an unpredictable and ever-changing environment, your business needs a system just as flexible as your demands. Capture all sales opportunities while maintaining security and control.
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