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www.blytheco.comwww.blytheco.com
The Next Step for
BusinessWorks
April 23, 2014

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Welcome!
Housekeeping
Introductions
The Future of BusinessWorks
Areas of Focus
What are the options?
Q&A
Next Steps

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Introductions
Alicia Anderson
Facilitator
Blytheco’s Atlanta office
Marketing

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Introductions
Charles Rogers
Sage Solution Architect
Blytheco's Laguna Hills, CA office.
Specializes in training and solution design for Sage 100 ERP,
BusinessWorks, Distributing and Manufacturing, Crystal Reports
and Financial Report Writing.
Over twenty years of Sage 100 ERP experience as an end user,
consultant and Certified Trainer. He is a Certified Trainer for Sage
100 ERP, Sage Intelligence, BusinessWorks, Crystal Reports, FRx.
Has received numerous awards, including National Trainer of the
Year.

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While Sage HAS announced their decision to sunset BusinessWorks, they
have NOT released an official retirement date of the product.
Sage HAS classified BusinessWorks as a "non-core" product.
Following version 2013, new features and functionality will be released
within service packs.
This new "On-going Update" format will replace the ANNUAL upgrade.
On plan customers can purchase add on modules/users and renewals until
the retirement date.
Customers can purchase support through the retirement date.
Sage Business Care plans will be prorated if purchased during the final 12
months prior to retirement.
The Future of BusinessWorks

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Are you starting to feel the pains of the limitations of BusinessWorks
in your business?
Yes, we feel those pains.
We are not feeling those pains now but might in the future.
No, no pains, just curious.
Audience Poll

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Natural Progression
Sage 100 ERP is the most comprehensive feature-rich
management suite by Sage for mid-sized companies
looking to streamline operations in a cost-effective and
accessible way.

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Inventory
Manufacturing
Mobility
Analytics
Security/Scalability
Today’s Areas of Focus

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I NVENTORY

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Costing method is
assigned at item level
in Sage 100
Additional costing
methods
available, including
lot and serial
Valuation/Costing

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Distribution
Physical Count
Manufacturing and Job Costing
Bar Code Integration

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MRP
Inventory Advisor
Forecasting - MRP

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Forecasting – Inventory Advisor

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MANUFACTURI NG

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Not just Component
Management
Multi-Level
Assemblies
Option Bills
Bill of Materials Module

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Work Centers
Operational Step
management with
GL Control
Routing
Scheduling
True work-in-
process (WIP)
Work Order Module

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MOBI LI TY

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Browser, Tablet, Phone
Streamlined interface
Full functionality
bly:Mobile

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Sage Cloud Services

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Sage Cloud Services

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Sage Mobile Sales

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Sage Billing and Payment

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ANALYTI CS

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Business Insights
Reporter
Explorer
Dashboards
Business Insights

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Business Insights Explorer

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Business Insights Dashboard

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Sage Intelligence Dashboard

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Sage Intelligence – Report Designer

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SECURI TY/SCALABI LI TY

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Roles Based Security - Easier management and
deployment
ODBC Security - Control data of ODBC
compliant programs, i.e. Excel, Access …
Field level control via Sage 100 Customizer
Module - Control access and visibility of
individual data fields by user and/or user groups
Allow greater concurrent user access - on-
premise and remote
Security/Scalability

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The Sage Investment Protection Program (SIPP) allows customers
to receive a per-user trade-in credit for their current Sage ERP
licenses.
This credit can be applied against the purchase of user licenses for
a new Sage ERP solution.
Protect your BusinessWorks Investment!
Trade-in credit varies from $500 to
$1,500 per user based on
Subscription Plan status and date
of trade-in.

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Features:
 Customizable modules and
scalable solutions.
 Business intelligence tools.
 Addresses wide variety of
industry needs.
 On premise or online
deployment.
Empower your team to exceed your goals with Sage 100 ERP
Sage 100 ERP provides the critical data you need to grow your business.
What are your options? Sage 100 ERP
Benefits:
 Create exceptional
customer experience and
loyalty.
 Gain instant visibility
across your operation.
 Make better decisions that
increases your bottom line.

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Web Portal
Visual Processes
Workflow & Alerts
Business Intelligence
Document Management
MS Office Integration
Search Engine
Customer
Service
Manufacturing
Accounting
& Finance
Sales
PurchasingInventory
Web-Native
Choice of platforms
Rich Functionality
Enhanced Usability
Highly personalizable
Built to Extend
X3 is modern, comprehensive
and robust.
What are your options? Sage ERP X3

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What are your options? NetSuite
AfterBefore
 Siloed information
 Disparate processes
 Limited visibility and access
for decentralized employees
 One version of data enterprise-wide
 Streamlined, integrated processes
 Complete visibility and insight into
your company for all employees

35.
Next Steps?
Top Ten Wish List for Modern ERP
Learn more about the technology
capabilities that enable greater
efficiency in today’s business.
Get the Top 10 Wishlist.

36.
COMING SOON: Special Offer for BW to Sage 100 Migration
Your choice of service level at a fixed price
Get on the mailing list: aanderson@blytheco.com
Next Steps?

37.
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