Discover two unique tools, based on intelligent technology, to control all business areas of SMEs and large companies: Sage 200 and Sage X3 ERP software.
- Software and digital transformation are the main tools we have to make our company sustainable and highly profitable.
- Profit growth, increased customer base or excellent cash management are just some of the advantages that good ERP business management software can offer.
Every company is unique, so acquiring customised and modular ERP software is essential to meet all current needs and any future changes that may occur.
However, there are some challenges common to all companies . They all need to:
- Profitable growth.
- Increase and retention of customers.
- Have an excellent value proposition (quality/price ratio).
- Personalization of the offer.
- Speed and quality of service.
- Excellent cash handling.
The most important asset that every company has is its employees, and that is why they must provide them with the appropriate software to be productive. This is the main tool they have to make the business sustainable and very profitable.
Importance of an ERP 360
Although in the last century almost all companies were satisfied with financial control software ( traditional ERP ), this solution has become obsolete with today’s needs. Some, more advanced ones, even had independent and decentralized applications to control all departments. Unfortunately, this solution is also not suitable for digitalizing current business needs because it causes:
1. Information gaps
Any changes a company experiences (peaks in demand, unexpected growth) may mean that the information displayed is no longer up to date.
This situation can lead to communication gaps between departments, resulting in poorer customer service and sometimes losing customers.
2. Increase in costs
Let’s say, for example, that a growing company needs extra functionality to meet a new need. In this case, the company would be forced to purchase new software , with the costs derived from the migration of the information and corresponding adaptation.
In short, traditional ERP does not allow adding new functionalities because it does not have one of the main advantages of ERP 360 software: modularity.
3. Outdated information
The availability of information is complicated if several databases are used. This can lead to work based on erroneous, outdated information that does not correspond to the reality of the business. The result is a domino effect that negatively affects the financial area.
Sage 200 and Sage X3: what do these ERP software have in common?
When I was introduced to the Sage 200 and Sage X3 solutions, I was really impressed because they control 100% of all business areas in a flexible, fast and simple way. And they do it centrally. What other advantages do they have?
- They allow complete and comprehensive control of the business
- Both tools control all areas of the company, from the warehouse to the supply chain , with special coverage in the areas of suppliers, sales and after-sales.
- They encompass, in a single system, the main modules that companies need to work with.
- Both Sage 200 and Sage X3 encompass the main modules that companies need to work with to keep all their areas under control: CRM, BI, sales, stock, finance, etc.
- They automate all the processes that are carried out in the different departments
- Both solutions streamline and automate all processes carried out in the different departments.
- They allow decisions to be made quickly and efficiently due to the reports that are generated using business intelligence.
- With business intelligence , these softwares are capable of generating useful reports, with updated and accurate information about the real situation of the company.
- They are flexible and their size and functionality adapt to the size of the company.
- These systems are designed to meet the needs of growing businesses, whose main objectives are process optimization, work flexibility and making the most of the information available.
- They can be managed both from the company’s facilities and through mobile devices.
- The technology of both systems allows you to have 100% control of your business, even if you are not in the office, since it is a 100% responsive mobile tool .
But both versions also have their particularities:
Sage 200: the king of warehouse control for SMEs
Designed for companies with fewer than 200 employees, this business management tool stands out for its e-commerce function that will allow you to receive and process orders 24X7, comprehensive management of multiple warehouses, complete traceability and automatic updating of legal requirements.
1. Comprehensive warehouse management
Its functionalities allow the user to have total control of inventories and a correct stock assessment. Among other tools, it has multi-warehouse management , calculation of real, available and virtual stock, bar code numbering, etc.
2. Complete traceability
The traceability offered by Sage 200 allows you to know the history, location and path of a product throughout the entire supply chain, through pre-established and self-sufficient processes.
In short, traceability involves comprehensive product control throughout the entire production process, a particularly useful feature when we talk about warehouse management or online businesses .
3. E-commerce functions
Sage 200 is the best ally for customer loyalty. As it keeps the online business open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the user can receive and process orders at any time and from any device. As a result, delivery times are also reduced.
4. Automatic update of legal information
Sage 200 helps users to work in compliance with current legal regulations , because it updates automatically. In addition, it does so with advance notice and with sufficient notice so that users can continue to serve the business and the customer area with complete confidence and without last-minute surprises .
Sage 200 allows you to check the status of your order at all times, minimising the possibility of delivery issues.
Sage X3: an ERP with an international vision for medium and large companies
Sage X3 is an ERP software specially designed for medium and large companies, adapting perfectly to those distributed in international markets as it allows:
- Multi-language: Sage X3 allows users to communicate in the language they need. All they have to do is select the language they want to work in, and all the information related to each supplier or client will be automatically generated in the pre-established language.
- Multi-company: When working with companies belonging to the same group or consulting the overall situation of a supplier in relation to several companies, Sage X3 gives the user the possibility of accessing grouped queries and balances.
- Multi-legislation: the user can manage various companies located in different countries, accessing the local regulations of each company with which they work.
Although this ERP software is extremely easy to use, if the company already has a sophisticated organization, it can include role management, workflow automation, and maximum exploitation of all company information.
1. Role-based work
Sage X3 is based on role-based work . This means that it is possible to deploy different tabs (accounting, stock and sales manager, warehouse manager, etc.), adapting to the access needs of each user .
A role is the way in which the user interacts with the tool, which facilitates the daily work of each job position.
In addition, it has interactive processes that allow you to directly register an invoice without having to navigate through the entire application menu. This possibility represents a real competitive advantage, since it optimizes the time invested in each process .
Likewise, each role has associated KPIs , facilitating the generation and access to reports for each department.
2. Workflow system
He can be defined as tracking any business process from start to finish, which involves many complicated steps. But workflow automation offered by this tool makes it possible to simplify these steps by automating them into a single process .
3. Making the most of all information
Sage X3 generates all the information related to the company , customers and suppliers quickly and flexibly. For example, the user can see all the information about invoices on screen, and it has 100% integration with the office package.
Completely controlling an entire business, especially in times of pandemic, is not easy. But state-of-the-art ERP software such as Sage 200 and Sage X3 are capable of managing the entire supply chain , from the sales and after-sales department to the financial department, leaving behind a hermetic and decentralized vision of management.
