Sage X3 for
Distribution
for Distribution
Adopt a faster, simpler, more flexible solution with full business management and HRM
capabilities. With Sage X3, you are choosing the next generation of business management
solutions for the distribution sector to cope with ever increasing demand for cost control,
customer satisfaction and efficiencies. Sage X3 will help you stay agile and meet whatever
demands come your way.
Sage X3 runs your business faster than ever before, with a cohesive, enterprise-class solution
to manage all of your core business processes—from financials, purchasing, budget and cost
management right through to stock management & warehousing capability. It also accelerates
collaboration and reporting, delivering real-time insight into all costs and operational
performance. Sage X3 is ready for you. Built-in functionality for best practice financial
management combined with the ability to accommodate any of your unique rules and processes.
It’s also easily scalable—so you’ll never run out of capacity again—and quickly adapts to your
changing needs, driving efficiency and helping you manage costs whilst ensuring your products
and services are delivered to your customer’s satisfaction.
Running your business does not have
to be complicated
Get more done, faster.
Increase user productivity and accelerate adoption with an intuitive web user interface
that users can easily personalize to work the way they do, driving efficiency and eliminating
administrative overheads.
Go where your business takes you.
Access your data on mobile devices, check your budgets, manage costs, approve purchases and
view key performance indicators on the go on any device. Sage X3 includes a complete mobile
framework to deploy specific applications to your workforce and stakeholders as you need them.
Take back control over your processes.
Eliminate inefficiencies, ensure compliance and streamline operations with end-to-end
integration of your business processes to control costs and improve profits and controls.
Get the insight you need, when you need it.
Evaluate risks and monitor performance in real-time with user dashboards, self-service business
intelligence and reporting tools delivered on premise, on mobile or in the cloud.
Gain agility and focus on your business.
Take advantage of enterprise-class business management functionality, security and scalability
at a fraction of the cost and complexity of typical business management solutions. Simplify IT
management and free up resources to focus on more important projects. Embrace the power of
Sage X3 to easily manage unpredictable new requirements and manage change whilst delivering
the desired level of transparency and accountability.
One system, anywhere at anytime.
Reduce costs by implementing a single system for your distribution needs. Replace legacy
systems that inhibit performance through duplicate processing, weak integrations and an over-
reliance on spreadsheets to make decisions.
Integration made easy.
Over time, many distribution businesses have invested heavily in specific best-of-breed
software solutions that are still required or that are needed as part of the transition phase to a
new business solution. Sage X3 delivers many integration possibilities whether batch or real-
time using web services or java based technology. Interfaces that may be required include
connectors to operational systems such as procurement portals, existing payroll and HR
solutions or custom applications to manage other lines of business needs.
Key features that drive the success
in this environment
• Core financials with dimensional cost • Supply chain planning and execution.
centre analysis to track and manage • Inventory and order management/planning.
impact of initiatives. • Integrated HRM and localized payroll.
• Visual key performance indicators per role. • Employee self service.
• Bank and Cash management with full cash • Projects and contracts.
flow visibility. • Customer service management with call
• Financial reporting with full roll-ups and centre support.
consolidations. • Customer self service.
• Cost and analytical accounting with • Real time reporting and analytics.
internal requisitions and cost/budget • Role based workspace.
transfers. • Embedded workflow automation and alerts.
• Procurement including RFP management. • Full audit capabilities.
• Budget commitments and planning with • Microsoft office integration.
automated alerts and approvals. • Customization, integration and
• Financial and operational asset development platform.
management. • Supports Oracle and Microsoft SQL.
• Integrated WMS and detailed stock • Mobile Apps.
management.
Sage X3 core business management
capabilities and technology
Single & Inter-company Purchasing CRM &
multi-site process & procurement customer
management management support
Inventory Logistics Mobility Automated
management workflow
managemen & alerts
analytics
Workflow Document System & user Development
automation management administration & integration
& alerts & office tools
collaboration
Technology
Common Html5 Mobile Partner-hosted Cloud
data sou or on-premises
Sage X3 can scale to thousands of users
and seamlessly integrate to external
systems
There is an absolute need to review systems now with the distribution industry being a real
growth market in Africa. The time to take advantage of this market condition is now, so costs
must be better managed and greater value delivered to customers. Now is the time to review the
technologies available to take back control and deliver exceptional performance regardless of
the challenges.
Sage X3 is built to deliver both front and back office operations, running entirely in the browser
and across any device. Sage X3 can scale to thousands of users and seamlessly integrate to
external systems. Sage X3 is the natural choice to deliver an end to end distribution solution
using pre-defined business rules and processes together with an exceptional user experience
that leads the market.
Globalisation has changed the face of business and ever advancing technology creates greater
disruption to existing businesses. Now is the time to see how embracing technology can help
your business deliver in all kinds of economic climates, for many years to come.
About Sage
Sage energizes the success of businesses and their communities around the world through the use of smart
technology and the imagination of our people. Sage has reimagined business and brings energy, experience and
technology to inspire our customers to fulfil their dreams. We work with a thriving community of entrepreneurs,
business owners, tradespeople, accountants, partners and developers who drive the global economy. Sage is a
FTSE 100 company with 14,000 employees in 24 countries. For more information, visit www.sage.com.
Sage X3
Sage X3 is Sage Group’s global ERP solution for mid-sized companies and subsidiaries of large groups with
international demands. For over 10 years Sage X3 has been a proven and comprehensive ERP solution addressing
mid-market companies’ specific requirements and challenges in industries from manufacturing and services, to
distribution and many more. 5,100 customers in 100+ countries worldwide have chosen Sage X3 because helps
companies grow forward with faster, simpler and flexible ERP. For further information, please visit: www.sagex3.
com
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