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Today’s AgendaIntroductionsSolution OverviewsCommon Strengths: NetSuite and X3Differentiators: NetSuite and X3Sage LiveQ&A
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Introductions
Skip HulmeX3 Practice Leader, BlythecoLaguna Hills, CA Office25 years of professional experience in application design and development, product management, and technology consultingFormer Senior Product Manager for both Sage 500 and Sage X3 at Sage North America Central role in developing the localized version of the X3 Standard Edition, including its Implementation Methodology and Kit.
Introductions
Mike FronNetSuite Practice Leader, BlythecoLaguna Hills, CA Office24 years of extensive business system and management consulting experience, specializing in cloud-based solutions including NetSuite, Epicor, and Microsoft Dynamics. Broad industry experience including in financial, manufacturing, entertainment, retail, software development, wholesale/distribution, health care, and non-profit markets.
Audience Poll…
Are you currently using an ERP, or Business Management Software, or are you looking for the first time?
Yes, we have a Sage solutionYes, we have a NetSuite SolutionYes, we have another solutionNot using a solution yet — looking for the right one
Solution Overview
NetSuite Overview
World’s most deployed cloud ERP suiteUsed by 24,000+ organizationsUsed across 100+ countriesEnables 2.2M+ business users/quarterFastest growing FMS/ERP company
Founded 1998Publicly traded on NYSE: “N”Offices in 12 countries3400+ employees$556M annual revenue in 2014(34% Growth)
Background Performance
Top 10 Cloud Companies to Watch
#1 Cloud ERP Suite Industry Recognition
Best Relationship Mgt.Best Business Software
Best Cloud Platform
Fastest Growing Top 10 FMS Vendor
3rd Year RunningBest Financial Management
NetSuite Overview
NetSuite: The #1 Cloud Business Software Suite
AfterBefore
Siloed information Disparate processes Limited visibility and access
for decentralized employees
One version of data enterprise-wide
Streamlined, integrated processes
Complete visibility and management from virtually any mobile device
One Unified System to Run Your BusinessWeb StoreOrder ManagementPurchasingInventoryFinancialsCRMMarketingSupportBusiness Intelligence
360° Real-time Visibility into Your Business
Solution Overview
Sage Overview
World’s third largest supplier of ERP solutionsWorld’s largest supplier to small businessOver 6 million customers worldwideSolutions used in 100+ countries1.9 million support contracts with 36,000+ calls per day
Publicly traded on LSE: “SGE”Constituent of FTSE 100 IndexOffices in 24 countries14,000+ employees2014 Revenue of £1,306.8 million
Background Performance
Web PortalVisual Processes
Workflow & AlertsBusiness Intelligence
Document Management
MS Office IntegrationSearch Engine
CustomerService
ManufacturingAccounting& Finance
Sales
PurchasingInventory
Web-NativeChoice of PlatformsRich FunctionalityEnhanced UsabilityHighly PersonalizableBuilt to Extend
X3 is modern, comprehensive and robust.
Sage X3 Overview
Sage X3 Market Footprint
25%
20%
14%
14%
13%
13%
North America Customers
Hard Goods Manufactur-ingFood & BeverageChemicalsWholesale DistributionLife SciencesOther
Global Presence 5100+ Customers 236,000+ Users 100+ Countries
Key Strengths Breadth of Core Features Flexibility to Adapt and Grow Simplicity for Users Cost Effective Design Global Capabilities Scalability and Mobility
Sage X3: Automated Management Processes
Event driven, rule based workflow engine.
Multi-level signature management.
E-mail notifications and response.
Sage X3: Intuitive, Process-Oriented Workspace
On-screen guidance through standardized process flows.
One-click access to any function in the system.
Over 140 customizable templates provided out of the box.
NetSuite and Sage X3: Common Strengths
Strong Reporting and AnalyticsScalable and ExtendableSupport for the Global BusinessWeb Deployment and MobilityWorkflows and CollaborationCustomizable/ConfigurableSupported by Blytheco
Head to Head Comparison# Standard ERP Functionality NetSuite Sage X3
1 Accounting/Financials 2 CRM/Sales Force Automation 3 Marketing Automation 4 Sales Order Management 5 Purchasing Management 6 Inventory Management 7 Ecommerce/Web Store 8 Customer Service/Support 9 Discrete Manufacturing
10 Process Manufacturing 11 Analytics/Business Intelligence 12 Reporting/Interactive Drilldown 13 Customer/Vendor/Employee Portals 14 Workflow Automation 15 Anytime/Anywhere Access
# Core ERP Solution Differences NetSuite Sage X3 X3 Cloud
1 Platform Architecture Cloud-Based On-Premise/Private Cloud Cloud-Based
2 Licensing Model Subscription Perpetual Subscription
3 Infrastructure IncludedCustomer or Host
provides and supports
Included
4 Maintenance Included Optional after Year 1 Included
5 Support Optional Included with Business Care Plan Included
6 IT Management Included Provided by Local Resources or Host Included
7 Implementation Time 3-6 Months 4-8 Months 4-8 Months
So What Are the BIG Differences?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) InfrastructureMulti-tenant SaaS application layerDedicated single-tenant data storage
Identical Code Base Across All Sage X3 OfferingsOn-premiseManaged hosting (aka private cloud)Cloud / SaaS
Some Initial Limitations to be AddressedSelected features not yet released for cloudCustomization of business logic not yet supportedAvailability of add-ons and third-party solutions
NEW Offering: X3 Cloud
Sage X3: Notable Strengths
Choice of On-Premise or CloudProcess ManufacturingContainer Tracking for Overseas ProcurementCustomer Service
Sage X3: Process Manufacturing Recipe/Formula
Management Advanced Unit of
Measure Conversion
Lot/Serial/Expiration Tracking
Complete Forward and Backward Traceability
Quality Control Audit Trails and
Electronic Signatures
Sage X3: Container Management
Support Global Procurement
Track Floating Inventory• Containers• Vessels• Ports• Lead Times
Manage Landed Costs
Sage X3: Customer Service Flexible Search Single Point of
Control Call, Task and
Appointment Tracking
Sage X3: Consider When…
Cloud is not a viable optionChoice of platform is importantAdvanced or specialized vertical needs or painsInternational expansionManufacturing needsRegulatory compliance and audit sensitivity
NetSuite: Notable Strengths
Mature Cloud-Based Solution Global Business ManagementRetail / Omni-Channel (eCommerce Ready)Service Resource Planning (SRP)
Omni Channel Ecommerce
Web StoreOrder ManagementPurchasingInventoryFinancials
CRMMarketingSupportBusiness Intelligence
SRP – Project DashboardProject DashboardProject CenterDynamic Project Gantt ChartVisual, Graphical AnalysisAuto-updating of Dashboard & KPIsUp-to-Date Project Health Monitoring
SRP – Resource Allocation & Scheduling
Resource Allocation and SchedulingReal-time/Dynamic Allocation ChartResource Skills Tracking & InfoIntuitive VisualUser Interface
SRP – Project P&LProject P&LProject BudgetingReal-Time Visibility into Project Costs, Revenue, Margins, and ProfitabilityProject Job Costing and ReportingTime Tracking via Weekly TimesheetMobile Timesheet and Expense Management
NetSuite: Consider When You Need…
Anytime, Anywhere AccessUnify Enterprise Business ProcessesNo IT Support or InfrastructureGlobal Operating EaseCommerce Ready for Web & RetailExtend Processes to Customers, Suppliers and Partners
NEW Offering: Sage Live
SaaS delivered on Salesforce.com infrastructureAnytime, anywhere accessSalesforce1 development platform
Rapid development with full suite of tools and services (e.g. devices, language, security, etc.)Standardized integration (e.g. AppExchange)
More… Manage your business from any device
NEW Offering: Sage Live
Designed for small to medium-size businesses (Sage One?)Pricing starts at $15/user per monthComplementary strengths / strategy
Sage accounting and European market presenceSalesforce CRM and US market presence
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Q & A
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