PECM Issue 30 2018 | Page 40

IF YOU MAKE STUFF WE’LL HELP YOU MAKE IT IF YOU HAVE A WARHOUSE WE’LL HELP YOU MANAGE IT IF YOU HOLD STOCK WE’LL HELP YOU CONTROL IT S apmanv 12 looks to put a comprehensive ERP S ystem into the financial reach of all manufacturing businesses uying an ERP system used to be a major capital expense, potentially running to tens of thousands of pounds for an up and running system. The cost of the software purchase and associated consultancy made it a hugely considered financial outlay. B For manufactures looking for a rapid Return On Investment – this was a major obstacle for many businesses : together with the desire to spend their CapEx budgets on modern machinery and increased manufacturing capacity rather than software! For companies that want the software “out of the tin” - and do not require any bespoke programming – a system install and set-up, including training and data conversion would be £2,450. Our licencing is £50 per month ( plus VAT) per user licence with no minimum contract obligation. Additional users can be added as required and, indeed, reduced. A key market for us is Sage users. Sapphire Manufacturing Systems Ltd. The developer of Sapmanv12 has been an Authorised Sage Developer for over 20 years. So most of our users run on Sage50 and Sage200, and we still have some clients on Sage Line 100 yet to upgrade. One