Sage 200 suite launched to meet the changing needs of mid-sized businesses

Sage (UK) has launched the Sage 200 business management software suite. Sage 200 helps companies manage a complete range of business processes with a single suite of integrated business software.

Sage 200 has been developed to support growing mid- sized organisations across every part of their business, including sales, finance, marketing, customer service and support, and spans a number of industries, including distribution, construction and services.

The foundation of the new Sage 200 Suite is the Sage 200 Platform, which comprises both the Sage 200 Financials and Sage 200 CRM (Customer Relationship Management) modules. The introduction of CRM to the suite underpins a number of business processes, including sales, marketing, customer and supplier relationships. 

Customers can choose to build on their core Sage 200 Platform by adding extra modules, such as, Bill of Materials, Commercials, Project Accounting, Construction, or by simply adding extra users to the core functions to suit their individual business requirements.

The end to end approach of the Sage 200 Suite helps business access a more concise, accurate and complete view of their customers and record every customer interaction, for example, sales and marketing, order dispatch, project management or credit control. By integrating business processes, staff have access to up to date information from across the organisation.  Sage 200 saves time as information is only entered once and accuracy is improved, while customer requirements can be identified and fulfilled quickly and profitably.

David Pinches, Head of Product Management and R&D, Sage (UK) Limited, comments: Weve spent lots of time speaking to our customers and through that interaction developed a suite of integrated business management software that work together across their business and their processes. With the Sage 200 suite, we are providing our customers with that software, helping them to become as efficient as possible and get real insights into what is happening in their business.

Sage 200 modules include: 

         Sage 200 Financials Managing the day-to-day running of business, this application provides business control and management reporting. It draws on information from Nominal Ledger, Cashbook, Sales and Purchasing Ledger.

         Sage 200 Commercials Includes all the modules in Financials plus Sales and Purchase Order Processing, Stock Control and Price Book. Companies can automate the delivery of customer orders with effective stock management to acquire complete control over the supply chain.

         Sage 200 Project Accounting A highly configurable and flexible costing application ideal for businesses running projects or providing services. Adjustable to industry needs, whether it is for simple costing and analysis structure or a detailed one.

         Sage 200 Web Time and Expenses

Allows users to enter and track their timesheet and expense claims remotely using a web browser. The system can be configured in a number of ways, for example supporting users who enter their timesheets and expenses online or through a company intranet. The user does not require Sage 200 to be installed on their PC to allow the entry of timesheets and expenses.

         Sage 200 BOM

The Sage 200 BOM (Bill of Materials) module follows the bill of materials process from beginning to end. It breaks down the manufacturing operation into easy to- access areas, including materials, labour, machines, operations and reporting.

         Sage 200 CRM Feature rich Internet-based tool, designed to bring the benefits of professional CRM. Sage 200 CRM supports businesses in analysing, managing and synchronising customer data across all points of contact ensuring a seamless customer service

         Sage 200 Construction Provides business-wide efficiency for companies in the construction sector, by helping to keep within budgets, comply with legislation, reducing costs and managing cash flow. Ideal for businesses with complex contracting requirements as all processes supported, from receiving an enquiry to the final accounting

Other modules to be added to the Sage 200 business software suite over the coming months will include Manufacturing, Payroll, Asset Management, Forecasting and Business Intelligence.

About Sage UK

Sage (UK) Ltd is a subsidiary of The Sage Group plc, a leading international supplier of business management software solutions. Formed in 1981, the Group was floated on the stock exchange in 1989 and now employs over 13,000 people worldwide in its market leading companies throughout Europe and the USA.