MAS 90 and the Power of Business Technology Integration
Get a 360-Degree View of the Company
Today, integrated business software is critical. Key employees need to see business information in real time and use that information to make important decisions quickly. Management can no longer fly by the seat of their pants, making decisions that aren't supported by the analysis of relevant business data. The most powerful way to get in touch with relevant figures or metrics is through the effective use of software tools. When put together in the right way, software tools like enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, human resource management systems, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems give managers a 360-degree view of what’s working and what’s not.
Most ERP systems (examples include Sage MAS 90 ERP and Sage MAS 500 ERP), which keep track of the data at the heart of your business, have the ability to be enhanced by add-on modules or software programs that integrate with them. This integration provides valuable benefits that usually result in a quick return on investment. For example, a human resources package (such as Sage Abra HRMS) could provide methods for tracking the hiring process, benefit plans, attendance, training, certifications, and other vital employee information. This information can then integrate with the ERP system and virtually eliminate payroll data entry, thus speeding up payroll processing. CRM systems track customer and prospect information, marketing activities, support issues, and inquiries about your products or services. Through these programs, you can send quotes to customers and prospects and effectively manage the sales process. When the orders start to come in, the last thing you want to do is re-enter all of this information. The integration between the CRM and ERP systems can take the quote and turn it into an order with the click of a button. These examples are just the beginning. The bottom line is that software integration increases efficiency, streamlines processes, saves the company money, and allows employees to spend their time on more profitable tasks.
Hundreds of add-on products have been developed for integration with popular ERP systems to extend functionality in a variety of ways. Add-on products can provide horizontal functions – capabilities that are useful for many different types of industries – or vertical functions – capabilities designed for a particular industry. Some horizontal examples include credit card processing, payroll direct deposit, and electronic data interchange. Some vertical examples include rental management, contractors’ AIA billing, and field service management. The thing to remember is that if there is something you want software to do, there is probably a solution to help you. You can also consider enlisting a software developer who is licensed to develop solutions for a particular ERP system. Developers can make modifications to the source code of a software package to customize the software to fit the needs of your company.
Once your ERP software is up and running, integrating it with other business software is usually a relatively quick process, consisting of installation and answering setup questions or mapping appropriate fields to each other. Some times, however, it can be quite time-consuming, with various options to consider. Either way, a software consultant can examine your system and business processes and help you assess whether or not integration will be beneficial for you.
Once your ERP software is up and running, integrating it with other business software is usually a relatively quick process, consisting of installation and answering setup questions or mapping appropriate fields to each other. Some times, however, it can be quite time-consuming, with various options to consider. Either way, a software consultant can examine your system and business processes and help you assess whether or not integration will be beneficial for you.
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