To become a market leader, you need to establish a structural advantage over the competition. To stay on top, you need control over your processes.

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2 01 To become a market leader, you need to establish a structural advantage over the competition. To stay on top, you need control over your processes. 2

3 Fact #01 (HIDDEN) CHAMPIONS RELY ON ABAS. WORLDWIDE. Christian Hobby photographer, Scuba diver, Managing Director of ABEL Pump Technology Our products are highly diversified, but abas seamlessly supports this variability. With abas we can respond to change quickly and reliably meet customer demands. abas is the global partner of champions. But not every champion has a household name. Hidden champions mid-size organizations that lead their market segment aren t always in the spotlight, but they know the secret to success: Technology and innovation will only get you so far. It s people that make the difference. abas shares this philosophy. By combining innovative ERP solutions with the expertise of our individual team members, we help our clients develop competitive advantages and overcome the challenges of changing market conditions. 3

4 02 abas technology is designed so you can configure and automate business processes in running operation. No other ERP solution allows you to customize missioncritical systems and workflows faster or easier. Even after extensive modifications, abas ERP remains fully upgradeable! 4

5 Fact #02 ABAS HELPS YOU STAY AGILE. BECAUSE BUSINESS PROCESSES CHANGE SOMETIMES. ALL THE TIME! Xiao Min Enjoys reading and traveling. Is also a factory project manager for TAYA Canvas in Shanghai We were able to reduce errors and increase delivery reliability. abas completely under-stood our requirements and tailored the system to our precise needs. 5

6 03 ABAS MOBILE + ABAS WEB + ABAS GUI (TOUCH-OPERATED APPS WITH TAILORED FEATURE RANGES) (Browser access to the ERP system) (ERP OPERATION ON A DESKTOP) = abas Hybrid operating concept 6

7 Fact #03 OUR CUSTOMERS ARE NOT LOOKING FOR SOFTWARE. THEY WANT TO OPTIMIZE PROCESSES. Optimized business processes and the ability to rapidly adapt to changing market conditions are just the beginning. abas s hybrid operating concept connects the ERP system across a variety of interfaces so you can do business your way. Whether you want to control your sales activities on the go, report completed work orders, or make financial entries, abas offers various ways to access your system: Mobile Apps, browser access, and the native Windows interface. MOBILE SOLUTIONS The mobile applications from abas provide your people platform-independent access to processes and information anywhere and anytime. Mobile Sales grants your external sales team online access to CRM and sales activities. Mobile Service helps your service engineers effectively plan and complete service assignments. Mobile Purchase optimally supports procurement processes with access to vendor records and activities. Mobile Shop Floor is also available for your production department. 7

8 04 65 LOCATIONS 29 COUNTRIES 1,000 EXPERTS No matter where your business takes you, abas is there to support your team. 8

9 Fact #04 ABAS IS THERE FOR YOU. AROUND THE GLOBE. Craig Enjoys woodworking and golf. IT/ERP coordinator at Cadman Power Equipment The people at abas USA go above and beyond I m amazed by their expertise, abilities, and eagerness to help. 9

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11 Fact #05 THE SECRET TO MEETING BUDGETS AND SCHEDULES: OUR PROVEN METHODOLOGY. Patrick Volunteer fireman. Learning enthusiast. Project manager at abas. Our implementation method is the definitive advantage that keeps abas projects within budget and on time. To ensure the highest level of security during the ERP implementation and a quicker ROI, we have developed a proven implementation method based on more than 35 years of project experience. Your advantages: Seamless and efficient implementation Shorter implementation period, ~30 % below the market average Cost transparency and budget compliance Quicker return on investment (ROI) 11

12 06 According to IDC, roughly 15% of all companies are forced to replace their newly implemented ERP systems because operating costs quickly spiraled out of control. 12

13 Fact #06 THE BEST ERP SOLUTION FOR MID-SIZE BUSINESSES. One difference between SMEs and large corporations can be seen in how they select an ERP system. Too many mid-market organizations ignore total operating costs and focus solely on the initial investment often a costly mistake. Escalating expenses after modifying business processes or implementing a release change can quickly overshadow the benefits of the ERP system. NUMBER OF EXTERNAL SERVICE DAYS FOR ADMINISTRATION total ABAS MICROSOFT SAP others techconsult,

14 A current comparison study of seven solutions conducted by techconsult GmbH confirmed that abas is able to maintain operating costs of up to 20% below those of competing systems. And none of the compared products were less dependent on external consultants than abas. Maybe that s why users gave us top rankings in three categories of the i2s Survey: For customer satisfaction, most recommendations, and the most successful international projects. Global user satisfaction portfolio + 15% Satisfaction with implementation partner - 15% ø=3,82 Microsoft Dynamics AX IFS Applications SAP ERP Infor ERP LN ø=3,98 Microsoft Dynamics NAV - 15% Satisfaction with software + 15% n=1107 Scale: 1=poor 5=very good i2s research

15 ABAS. BECAUSE WE HAVE THE people TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS THRIVE. Dieter Enjoys French cuisine and choir music. Longtime member of the abas sales force. want a closer look at abas? Check us out online at abas-erp.com 15

16 abas ERP abas Software AG Gartenstraße Karlsruhe Germany abas Software AG Published: March 2016 Subject to change abas ERP is a registered trademark of abas Software AG