SYSPRO ERP’s New Materials/Cost/Cash Management Features Driving Successes

BOSTON & COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SYSPRO, a global, independent developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, announced today that new materials, cost and cash management capabilities within SYSPRO 6.1 are evolving into US success stories. Heralded by customers as a “business saver” and a “market maker,” a SYSPRO customer related an exemplary success story this week at the Grape Escape® analyst event in Boston.

“In my opinion, SYSPRO is the best operational software for small and mid-sized manufacturers that are dialed into taking their businesses forward and reacting quickly and effectively to market dynamics”

In mid-2010, SYSPRO announced the software breakthrough release with 6 new modules and more than 1,500 new feature, functionality and deployment enhancements designed to navigate and propel small and mid-sized manufacturers and distributors through challenging market conditions. Packed with new visibility, analytical, decision-making and workflow supports, the new release has increased customer uptake 25% higher than anticipated by SYSPRO management and driving SYSPRO into deals with larger organizations.

Dubbed the “Einstein Strategy” by a customer in a phone call to management, the phrase has since been adopted by SYSPRO USA executives as its 2011+ go-to-market strategy. The company is leading its sales and marketing initiatives with Einstein Strategy customer proof points, attesting to its powerful materials, cost and cash management capabilities, which are cited as “SYSPRO=MC².

At the Grape Escape event, SYSPRO showcased customer Phyllis Durmire, an IT director for paper manufacturer/distributor VonDrehle Corporation. Durmire recently moved to her present post from another highly satisfied SYSPRO ERP deployed manufacturing customer.

“In my opinion, SYSPRO is the best operational software for small and mid-sized manufacturers that are dialed into taking their businesses forward and reacting quickly and effectively to market dynamics,” Durmire said. “There are larger ERP providers with huge customer bases – but no one I’ve seen better understands the small/mid-sized business (SMB) space and provides the richness and value of ERP software for companies like ours. We can see exactly where our business is, analyze and change business processes and become more competitive. Beyond that, there is this company intangible of always feeling like we have a true partnership with SYSPRO.”

S=MC²…Expanded Materials, Cost Controls and Cash Management for SYSPRO Customers

Following the mid-2010 launch of powerful and multi-part SYSPRO Version 6.1, the company’s growing base of newly-deployed users began reporting success stories tied to the materials management, cost controls and cash management capabilities in particular. Recognizing these as current drivers to customer success under challenging economic and market conditions, SYSPRO expanded and accelerated programs and capabilities supporting these three areas:

• Expanded Materials/Inventory Supports: targeting material yield; inventory visibility/optimization; make-to-order/ make-to-stock decision support; power tailored dashboard visibility and reporting by roles and combined manufacturing/distribution controls.
• Expanded Cost Controls: enriched KPI-embedded cost-drivers, new compare/contrast vendor analysis, new power analysis features to perform “what-if” decisions (with rapid view radio dial results) and green footprint supports.
• Expanded Cash management: new tool supports for short and long-term cash scenarios; enhanced visibility of internal/external views on cash usage and inventory redeployment; reaction-centric hot links to financial institutions to respond quickly to cash balances, credit or debt-related changes, etc.

SYSPRO Focus: Deep Industry Knowledge, Pragmatic, Visionary Technology, Ongoing Relationships

SYSPRO USA wins dozens of corporate awards each year for its leadership in a variety of technology, customer support, channel partnership, industry and environmental/sustainability programs. Company executives, however, are most proud of the work done directly with customers to maintain the satisfaction and retention levels that are among the highest in the technology industry.

“SYSPRO employees and channel partners know that there is no single higher goal corporate-wide than in championing the goals/needs of our customers,” explains Joey Benadretti, President, SYSPRO USA. “From the initial sales process, through project scoping, installation, customization and maintenance -- we have solidified total-quality management programs that are benchmarked and always improving. SYSPRO customers remain customers because they know they can’t get the level of visionary technology, pragmatic approach and attention on any level approaching that provided by SYSPRO.”

Most recently, SYSPRO was named a finalist for two American Business Awards (“the Stevies”) in the categories of “Best Overall Company of the Year – Up to 2,500 Employees,” and “New Computer Product or Service of the Year – Computer Services” for the company’s STARS FastTrack Implementation Methodology supporting Version 6.1.

About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of over 14,500 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK.

For additional information on SYSPRO, call Stanley Goodrich at 714/437-1000 or go to www.syspro.com.

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