Distributor STM Bags Selects NetSuite OneWorld For Business Operations

STM Bags, a global designer and distributor of laptop bags, tablet and phone cases, has announced that NetSuite OneWorld has been implemented to run its entire business operations. NetSuite OneWorld is managing core processes including financial consolidation, customer relationship management (CRM), demand and supply planning, inventory management, order management, document management, warehouse management, invoicing and payroll. NetSuite OneWorld also provides STM Bags with multi-subsidiary, multi-country taxation compliance and multi-currency support (AUD, USD, NZD, SGD, HKD and CNY).

Founded in Sydney in 1999, STM Bags is run as two separate entities for taxation and reporting purposes with one headquartered in California responsible for the U.S., Canada, Central and South America and the other headquartered in Sydney responsible for all other global regions, including its two offices in the U.K. and India. The company also utilizes 10 third-party warehouses, three in Australia, three in Asia, three in the U.S. and one in the U.K., from where it manages its distribution activities.

STM Bags undertook an exhaustive search of solutions to replace their outdated systems but quickly realized that NetSuite OneWorld was the best solution that could accommodate all of its global and cross entity requirements, as well as providing anywhere and anytime access for its employees.

As a result of the implementation, STM Bags has experienced the following benefits:
•Real-time analytics and business intelligence
•Easy global subsidiary management
•Superior order and inventory management
•Sophisticated warehouse management
•Single view of the customer
•Global tax compliance
•Eliminated significant IT cost and complexity

To read more about the STM Bags implementation, as well as additional white papers and case studies, visit the NetSuite Newsroom.

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Jotron AS Selects IFS Applications 9 for Global Operations

Norwegian manufacturing firm Jotron AS has recently announced that it will implement IFS Applications™ 9 to standardize and streamline processes across five regions for over 200 users. IFS™ is a globally recognized leader in developing and delivering enterprise software for enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and enterprise service management (ESM).

Jotron AS is Norway’s leading manufacturer of professional communication systems for land, sea and air safety, with offices in Norway, the US, the UK, Singapore and Lithuania, and manufacturing facilities located in Norway and Lithuania. Following a thorough evaluation, the company decided to implement IFS Applications 9 to unify key processes within the company, creating a more effective and transparent supply chain and building a closer connection to the customers. This will be achieved by using the powerful High-tech Manufacturing, Finance and Supply Chain modules within IFS Applications.

Jotron AS will be using several of the new IFS Applications 9 features, including a preconfigured IFS Lobby for manufacturing, IFS Streams for receiving automated updates from the system and Embedded CRM to connect the CRM capabilities seamlessly to the ERP system, improving sales process effectiveness.

To read more, visit the IFS Newsroom.

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VAI Named To Software Magazine’s Software 500 List

VAI, an independent mid-market ERP software provider, recently announced its inclusion in Software Magazine’s Software 500 ranking of the world’s largest software and service providers. VAI was recognized for product excellence and customer adoption on the annual list of the top high-growth companies for the third straight year. VAI’s S2K ERP software facilitates customer communication, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency for mid-market companies. “We are thrilled to once again be recognized by Software Magazine for our continued commitment to advancing the ERP market,” said Bob Vormittag, CEO of VAI. “At VAI, we strive to deliver the best customized analytic, mobile, and cloud capabilities to help our mid-market customers succeed and grow their businesses."

Now in its 33rd year, the Software 500 is a revenue-based ranking of the world’s largest software and services suppliers, targeting medium to large enterprises, their IT professionals, software developers, and business managers involved in software and services purchasing. The ranking is based on total worldwide software and services revenue from the 2014 fiscal year. This includes revenue from software licenses, maintenance and support, training, software-related services, and consulting.

VAI is headquartered in Ronkonkoma, NY with branch offices in Florida, Illinois and California. To read more, and learn about their mid-market ERP solutions, visit the VAI Newsroom.

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Clampitt Paper Chooses IBS For Managing Price Complexities, Sales Process and Customer Experiences

Dallas-based Clampitt Paper, a family owned and operated paper merchant since 1941, has selected IBS Business Suite 2015 to take the company to its next level of growth. Clampitt Paper sells directly to large- and small-scale printers, creative designers, end users, and retail customers. With 22 locations, Clampitt Paper converts rolls of paper, weighing several tons, into cut sheets of paper, varying in texture and dimensions, to meet the needs of its customers. The company will leverage IBS Enterprise, an ERP platform, to replace a 15-year-old IT system and improve its operating efficiency.

“We selected IBS for its attractive total cost of ownership and the capabilities of its software platform to help us manage growth,” said Gary Klusman, CFO at Clampitt Paper. IBS Business Suite 2015, a second generation supply chain platform, helps companies manage inventory levels and cost throughout their distribution channels, minimizing operating cash requirements and enhancing customer service for improved revenues.

One of the key attributes of IBS Business Suite 2015 is the configurability of the software to a company’s business processes leading to the ability to automate complex pricing in a myriad of ways to address the immediate business needs. This will be an immediate benefit to Clampitt Paper, as they sell paper in quantities from pallet to carton to individual sheet.

In addition, the use of IBS applications will result lower IT cost through fixed monthly fees, reduced business risk, faster time to value and greater flexibility.

To read more about IBS's ERP and WMS distribution software, and read additional customer testimonials and cases studies, visit the IBS Newsroom.

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Aaron & Company Sees Large Returns On A Small Investment With Phocas

Aaron & Company is a leading plumbing-heating-cooling supply wholesaler in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, with six branches throughout the Garden State. Aaron & Company employs over 175 people at its six locations.

Prior to installing Phocas, Aaron & Company did not have a bolt-on software package that would easily work with its existing systems. As a result, it was not always easy to access the right data. After the implementation of Phocas, it became easy to quickly look at data in various ways, whether it was product specific or customer specific.

The Phocas system also allowed for instantaneous answers to ‘what if’ questions such as when drilling down into sales activity and customer activity. For a small investment, Aaron & Company quickly discovered that Phocas really made a difference on ROI and allows everyone involved to make better business decisions. By having the data to recognize what competitive advantages are, Aaron & Company can now be more efficient and better analyze customer promotions with specific products, manufacturers, and product lines.

To learn more about Phocas and read additional customer case studies and white papers, visit the Phocas Newsroom.

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