For organizations that distribute products, the business process of entering and shipping orders may be one of the most labor-intensive activities. The ability to tailor the software to match internal processes and optimize workflow is essential to controlling costs and maximizing productivity. In Sage MAS 500 ERP 7.0, a number of enhancements were added to provide flexibility in order processing. Let’s take a closer look at the workflow options available.
Do your financial reports answer all the questions executive management is asking about the health of the business? Are reports distributed efficiently to managers at all levels so they are a real tool to assist with decision making? If there is room for improvement, it might be time to take another look at Microsoft FRx (Financial Reporting Extender) to make sure your organization is taking full advantage of the capabilities of this powerful tool.
When reviewing the Replenishment Position of inventory items, you may have values for pending quantities. These values represent the quantities in various unposted transactions in your Sage MAS 500 ERP system. Depending on the type of unposted transaction, it will increase or decrease the amount in the pending quantity value. Here’s a list of the various types of transactions and how they affect the pending quantities value.
Sage Software has partnered with Avalara to create a useful module for Sage MAS 500 ERP: Sage MAS 500 Sales Tax. Powered by AvaTax, Sage MAS 500 Sales Tax is a sales and use tax calculation service that works in the background of your accounting system via a secure internet connection. This integrated Web-based sales tax calculation service helps ensure you’re always collecting the accurate tax amounts, regardless of where you are selling.
