Exact JobBOSS Software

Exact JobBOSS is one of the most popular quoting, planning, and manufacturing execution systems in the market today. It is most often adopted by small to mid-sized job shops using Quickbooks, Excel, and/or paper folders looking to streamline operations, improve visibility, and grow revenue. The software offers complete functionality for sales quoting, order and job creation, job scheduling (both infinite and finite capacity), material requirements planning (MRP), and manufacturing execution (MES) / shop floor control. In job boss reviews, users often praise the system for it's ease of use in setting up and creating job quotes. We find that one key selling point for many JobBoss users is the fact that it can integrate seamlessly with Quickbooks, or be sold with its own accounting module. The other major selling point is the jobBOSS price. Many companies can get into the system for as little as a few thousand dollars, leading Exact to become a very popular option for firms trying to avoid a large ERP system spend. JobBOSS manufacturing software is offered in three different packages (Starter, Professional, and Enterprise). As a result, many small firms will adopt it with the comfort of knowing they can grow with the system over time. More feature-rich packages will include advanced functionality for serial number tracking, CRM, workflow automation, and quality control. JobBOSS ERP software is fairly unique in its ability to be deployed on-premise or over the Web. Exact was founded in 1984 by young entrepreneurs working out of their garage. Over time, Exact has retained its commitment to software for SMBs and has hence become one of the bigger names in ERP software. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands with offices worldwide. Due to its popularity--and high ratings in JobBOSS reviews from customers--we very often recommend this software to small companies looking for a very affordable system as well as larger companies in need of a robust ERP solution.

Recent News

• Exact released Job BOSS software version 11.4 in June 2011. The update coincided with the release of JobBOSS Total Quality Management (TQM), an extension of the system designed to improve product quality and compliance. The tool can help manufacturers monitor compliance with standards such as ISO 9000.

• On March 27, 2012 the company announced that Intuit Pro Advisor reviewed the Exact JobBOSS Starter Edition and awarded them Gold Certification. Prior to awarding Gold Certification, Intuit evaluated Quickbooks integration to ensure that accounting information can easily be shared with the main system.

• In May 2012, Exact announced a new integration with SPS Commerce, a Cloud-based supply chain management solution. The integration is designed to improve electronic data interchange (EDI) transactions between manufacturers and their suppliers. With the SPS integration, customers can now avoid having to rekey EDI transactions into their main system.

SAP - SCM Software

Over 30,000 companies, spanning 120 different countries, are using SAP ERP Financials to conduct their financial management. Noteworthy names include General Mills and Office Max. SAP ERP Financials is a part of SAP’s Business Suite, an application that acts as a horizontal solution for nearly any vertical industry or company size, including multinational corporations. Functionality includes financial management, risk analysis, and compliance. The modules of SAP ERP Financials perform core accounting and reporting, management of accounts receivable, shared services, and other functions. Receivables management is particularly effective, as this component of SAP ERP Financials allows companies to investigate the causes behind late payments to claim revenue more quickly and decrease days sales outstanding. This boon to revenue is a concrete example of how the system delivers return on investment to its users. With its management accounting functionality, the system also allows analysts and managers to interact with the same data as company accountants. This improves financial communication across the enterprise. The standard financial accounting capabilities of the system allow financial statements, fast close functions, and parallel valuations in addition to the usual General Ledger support. SAP ERP Financials conforms to the most important industry standards, including GAAP and IFRS. Treasury applications support risk management functions and integrate with the General Ledger to ensure compliance with regulations and financial reporting standards. The system can support internal banks and payment centers to perform sophisticated cash allocation and analysis. There are 45 country-specific versions of SAP ERP Financials available - a testament to its widespread popularity.

FlexRFP Software

Strategic Sourcing efforts can often be time-consuming, complex and ineffective. Whether companies currently utilize a cumbersome e-sourcing solution or a labor-intensive combination of spreadsheets, emails and misunderstandings, FlexRFP by EC Sourcing Group can be the solution. FlexRFP offers comprehensive functionality in a system that is both less expensive and simpler than other solutions in the market. With this collaborative, intuitive system, companies and their suppliers have a single tool to automate and streamline bid management, negotiation and analysis. FlexRFP is entirely web-based, eliminating any IT involvement. It is Sarbanes Oxley Compliant and integrates seamlessly with an organization's existing MRP, ERP or legacy solution. It's a great fit for a number of industries with more than $50 million in revenue: 3PL, industrial machinery, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, chemicals, retail and more. The FlexRFP e-sourcing Suite was developed to standardize and improve both Vendor Management and Strategic Sourcing. Using FlexRFP, companies can quickly and easily perform RFPs, RFIs, Soft Auctions, Live Reverse auctions and more, as well as comprehensive spend analysis, reporting, document exchange and communications. There are also optional modules for Contract and Supplier Management. This robust functionality is offered in an interface very similar to Microsoft Excel, a environment familiar to both the client and the suppliers. FlexRFP gives organizations a user-friendly e-sourcing solution that facilitates a collaborative approach to Strategic Sourcing.