Sage ERP X3: The SAFE Way to Go

Sage ERP X3 was designed to suit the several different types of businesses. The ability to customize and adjust to your very own, specific needs, with Sage ERP X3 gives you the opportunity to have your software synched with your business operations. Through tracking, managing and forecasting, Sage ERP X3 provides you with the tools necessary to run smoothly and successfully. Sage ERP X3 Business Flexibilty

When looking to upgrade your ERP software, or purchase new ERP software, you need to know the software’s functionalities and how they can help your business grow. Below we’ve detailed what Sage ERP X3 regarding its technology, as well as features for manufacturing, sales, inventory, purchasing, CRM, and finance.

Here’s an opportunity to learn more about Sage ERP X3 and how it can help your business function, grow, and adapt to continuously changing markets.

Sage ERP X3 is built on the Sage Application Framework for the Enterprise (SAFE) technology platform, which provides:

Sage ERP X3 Technology

Three-tier, scalable system architecture
Multi-audit functionality (multi-company management, multi-site, multi-currency, multi-BPs address, etc.) and compliance to multiple legislations and accounting practices
Multi-OS support (Windows, AIX, Linux Red Hat)
Multi-DB support (Oracle 10g, MS SQL 2005)
Web Client as well as C/S administration
Audit tools (audit logs, security management, full audit trail, etc.)
Business Intelligence and statistics engine
Import-export engine (ASCII, XML) and MS Office Automation
Workflow engine
Integrated development toolset

Sage ERP X3’s manufacturing modules help you keep on schedule and track production, allowing you to stay ahead of the game by presenting you with the information you need related to your manufacturing process, before the process begins.

Manufacturing

Multiple manufacturing modes – ATO, MTO, CTO, MTS process, mixed mode
Technical data configurator
Replenishment and planning rules
MPS, MRP schedule
Work plan and manufacturing analysis
Interactive finite/infinite capacity planning
Variety of material tracking methods
Weighing station interface
Cost accounting

Sage ERP X3’s sales related modules streamline your process and present information in a meaningful manner, allowing you to make smarter decisions.

Sales

Short to long cycle sales process among: quotes, contracts, blanket orders, orders, inventory allocation, delivery scheduling, shipping, returns, invoicing
Customized product configurator
Credit checking, customer rating
User-defined matrix pricing rules
Sales commissions calculation
Order to cash process
Open Item management and follow-up: aging, risk analysis and statistics, customer hold/release management
User-defined cash collection process
Customer reminders

Know where you inventory is at all times so you’re not wasting time looking for it. Eliminate “stock-out” from your vocabulary by letting Sage ERP X3 track all your inventory and letting you know when you need more, before running out. Keep up with demand, by knowing when and how many to purchase.

Inventory

Location management: dedicated, suggested or random storage for single/multiple item location
Stock management by physical location, lot and sub-lot, quality status, serial numbers, expiration dates, potency
Consigned inventory and third party inventory
Inventory balances by stock status
Physical counting
Inventory replenishment with or without MRP
Intra-company movements
Forward and backward traceability
Variety of inventory costing methods
Cost accounting

Sage ERP X3 provides a new way to purchase. With the ability to forecast, Sage ERP X3 reduces human error and gives you notice about purchases and how they affect your finances.

Purchasing

Short to long cycle process among: RFQ’s and responses, contract and blanket orders, PO, receiving/returns, invoicing
Supplier rating and classification, statistics
Free pricing criteria and rules
Purchase planning and ordering with/without MRP replenishment
Delivery scheduling and receiving
Built-in security and workflow with signature rules to control commitments against budget
Open Item management and tracking: dispute level, payment approval
Payment term scheduling
Mass payment campaigns
User defined payment process (check writing, check voiding, check reconciliation)

Automate your sales force and keep your customers satisfied with Sage ERP X3 CRM.

CRM

Marketing campaigns planning and follow-up
Sales force automation
Customer support with knowledge base

Besides the expected accounting functions, Sage ERP X3 provides risk analysis so you can make better decision, and operates in multiple currencies, multiple jurisdictions and multiple languages.

Finance

User defined fiscal calendars, GL accounts and analytic dimensions
Accounts receivable/accounts payable
Budgeting
Financial extraction and reporting, inter-company consolidation ready
Employee’s expenses entry and management
Complete audit trail ensured by successive or single zooms on original documents available across the entire ERP suite
Fixed assets
Risk analysis
Open item tracking and follow-up