Softline Accpac, Synergy Accounting give liquorish.co.za a new twist with Accpac ERP 500

Issued by Watt Communications & G Watt Design for Synergy Group
Johannesburg, 26 Aug 2009

Online retailer liquorish.co.za, a subsidiary of Telesure Investment Holdings, has selected Accpac ERP 500 5.5, from Softline Accpac, to improve its business processes, with the aim of delivering an enhanced shopping experience to its customers and laying a foundation for positive future growth. The implementation was done using the expertise of Accpac business partner Synergy Accounting.

Daniella Morrison-Jones, Financial Executive, liquorish.co.za, explains that the implementation was done within an extremely tight timeframe.

“The decision to implement Accpac ERP came on the back of our holding company already using this software, so we were familiar with the product and its benefits. The tricky part came in when we told Accpac that our current systems were being shut down in two weeks, and we therefore needed the Accpac ERP up and running in the same time. The deadline was met and we went live mid-May.”

At the heart of the improved functionality liquorish.co.za will be benefiting from is the core operational modules of Accpac ERP (inventory control, order entry and purchase orders). Ashley Regenass, MD, Synergy Accounting, explains that these streamline the order fulfilment process so the business delivers every time.

“The order entry and purchase order modules offer the most flexibility in the way transactions can be processed, while the inventory control module allows liquorish.co.za to manage thousands of items and create flexible price lists. They even have the option of determining how and when inventory costing is performed.”

Keith Fenner, Sales Director, Softline Accpac, says Accpac ERP is an advanced application built on a multi-tiered, object-oriented architecture.

”Accpac ERP lets you choose the solutions and configurations that work best for you - the applications, the database, the deployment options and languages, the network environment or operating system, and the add-on software developed by Accpac or one of our network of independent industry experts. The functionality in Accpac ERP 5.5 will undoubtedly help liquorish.co.za operate more efficiently and allow the company to focus on growing its business the right way.”

He concludes that Accpac ERP 500 5.5 is part of Softline Accpac's Extended Enterprise Suite and includes integrated customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence (BI).

“The suite combines the benefits of ERP and CRM to support integrated front and back-office business processes and workflow. This, together with the embedded BI, will improve liquorish.co.za's decision-making abilities by providing insight into what is happening within the business, enhancing collaboration between departments, and facilitating improved customer relationships by providing employees with a complete and consistent view of the customer.”

Softline Accpac

Softline Accpac is a provider of business management solutions, including financial, distribution, service management, retail, warehouse management, manufacturing and CRM to the mid-range market. Accpac solutions are delivered to 130 countries exclusively through a global network of solution providers, including over 150 throughout Africa. Softline Accpac's product line includes: Accpac ERP, Accpac CRM, Accpac RMS, Service Manager and Accpac Insight. Softline Accpac also distributes Sage SalesLogix, Sage Geode and Sage ERP X3, a full-service enterprise management software system for mid-to-large businesses. With a choice of languages, currencies, enterprises, locations and legislations, Sage ERP X3 offers an efficient, multi-company solution.

Softline

Softline is a leading provider of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions to small, medium and large sized companies. Founded in 1988 by Ivan Epstein, Alan Osrin and Steven Cohen, Softline was established during the formative years of the software industry and listed on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa in February 1997. Softline expanded to establish a strong position within its area of focus in South Africa and Australia. Focused on the development of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions, Softline has a 20-year track record as a market leader. The group has a broad range of products offering users a variety of software solutions to run their businesses efficiently. Softline's leading brands include Softline Accpac, Softline Enterprise, Softline Pastel (Accounting and Payroll) and Softline VIP. The combination of the group's product offerings provides Softline customers with comprehensive, well-branded accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions. In November 2003, Softline was acquired by the Sage Group, a FTSE 100 company. The software group includes market-leading businesses throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, South Africa and Australia, supplying business software to the small, medium and large sized business community. Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.

The Sage Group

The Sage Group is a leading global supplier of business management software solutions and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has 5.8 million customers and more than 14 500 employees worldwide. We operate in over 26 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information, please visit http://www.sage.com.

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