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Sage MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500
Communicator
Vol. 11 l Issue 1
April 2010
In This Issue
The Value of Credit Card Integration with Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 or Sage MAS 500
Payment Card Industry Compliance Seminars
Picture the Perfect Warehouse
Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 - Version 4.4
Announcing Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 Extended Enterprise Suite Version1.4
What's new in Sage MAS 500?
FREE Sage MAS 90 & Sage MAS 200 Lunch-n-Learn Series: Accounts Receivable/Sales Tax
The Future of Sage MAS - Have Your Voice be Heard!
Tips and Tricks - Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200
The Value of Credit Card Integration with Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 or Sage MAS 500

Credit card purchases, especially in today's economy, are increasing daily with businesses opting to purchase products with business or corporate cards. Accepting credit cards is a valuable asset to the future growth of your business and with integration you can increase revenue seamlessly. Transactions that are made with cash or check limit the customer's ability to purchase additional impulse items, which alone can increase sales by up to 50%.

To read more on credit card processing with Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 or Sage MAS 500, please click here.
Payment Card Industry Compliance Seminars

Schenck is sponsoring Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance Seminars this spring, hosted by our local chambers of commerce. The new Credit Card Act of 2009 and PCI's Data Security Standard DDS 6.6 requirement go into effect in July. This set of requirements is a worldwide information security standard designed to ensure that all companies - big and small - process, store and transmit credit card information securely.

Don't assume your credit card software or processing company has this covered on your behalf. Be sure you're "in the know" by attending. For more information, or to register, visit schencksc.com/events or click on the links listed below.

Dates & Locations:
April 21 - Sheboygan - The Bull at Pinehurst Farms
April 22 - Milwaukee - Crowne Plaza, Wauwatosa
May 5 - Oshkosh - La Sure's Hall
May 11 - Manitowoc - Lakeshore Technical College - Manitowoc
Picture the Perfect Warehouse...
 
Take a minute to imagine the perfect warehouse. The shelves are immaculate and inventory is organized so that the items you sell the most are closest to the shipping area. When a customer calls to ask if an item is in stock, you simply have to check in your ERP solution to find out if it's available. Every shipment is perfect, physical counts only take a few hours and your receipt of goods entries take only minutes a day. This warehouse could be yours.
 
To learn more about how bar coding could get you closer to having the perfect warehouse, please click here.
Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 - Version 4.4
 
Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.4 is here and it's a powerful one. Make sure you know what is included in this new release so you don't miss out on the new features.
 
Here are a few of the changes included in version 4.4:
  • Ability to expand customer or item numbers
  • Re-write of Inventory Management, Purchase Order, Bill of Materials and Bar Code modules
  • Ability to personalize reports, views, and other options throughout the system
  • Enhanced Custom Office features
For more information, click here to review the What's New in 4.4 document.
 
You can also view the free webinar (viewable at any time) discussing the new Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.4. To register for the free any time learning webinar, go to the Sage University at www.sageU.com. Once there, choose the Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 link. Then choose the What's New Courses link, select the course name and register. Once you are registered, Sage will send you an email with a link to the session so you can view it whenever you have free time. If you have any problems, please let us know.
Announcing Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 Extended Enterprise Suite Version 1.4
 
Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 Extended Enterprise Suite Version 1.4 will be mailed out soon. You will find something for all Extended Enterprise Suite customers in 1.4. It is a complete system that increases efficiencies by dynamically linking processes, information, workflows and communication channels. Incorporating all the new features of Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 4.4 from Core Financials to Manufacturing and Distribution, Version 1.4 streamlines workflow, improves business processes and ensures compliance with recently passed legislation for tracking assets.

For more information on Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 Extended Enterprise Suite Version 1.4, click here.
What's new in Sage MAS 500?
 
Sage recently announced the move to Product Updates for the Sage MAS products, making it possible to add value between upgrades by including product enhancements, in addition to addressing product defects.

The February 2010 Product Update for Sage MAS 500 Version 7.3 is now available. Click here to see the list of enhancements included in the Product Update for Version 7.3.
FREE Sage MAS 90 & Sage MAS 200
Lunch-n-Learn Series:
Accounts Receivable/Sales Tax
 
This is the third edition of the Sage MAS 90 & MAS 200 Lunch-n-Learn series that Schenck SC hosts on the third Tuesday of each month.
 
At our next Lunch-n-Learn (Tuesday, April 20) we will be reviewing the Accounts Receivable module. We'll discuss the following topics and more:
  • Memos and attachments
  • Miscellaneous item maintenance
  • Delete and renumber customers
  • AR Business Insights views
  • Aged invoice vs. trial balance report
  • AR Setup Options
  • Period end and report selection
  • Avalara Sales Tax demo
Please join us for a FREE session on Accounts Receivable/Sales Tax.
 
The session starts at 11:00 a.m. at Schenck's Appleton office and the estimated completion time is 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served during the session. There is no cost to attend.
 
You also have the option of attending the session via the internet if you are not able to make it to Schenck's Appleton office that day. You will receive login instructions a few days prior to the event.
 
Please register by Tuesday, April 13 by visiting www.schencksc.com/events.
 
Meetings will be held:
 
 
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Searl at 920-996-1202 or 800-236-2246.
 
NOTE: There will be no May Lunch-n-Learn due to the annual Sage Partner Insights Conference.
The Future of Sage MAS - Have Your Voice be Heard!
 
A new, innovative idea management website is now available for Sage customers to provide direct feedback on the future of Sage MAS ERP solutions.  We encourage you to get involved in the future direction of Sage MAS at:


The website is a very easy-to-use social networking community where you can suggest, vote, and discuss your ideas to improve Sage MAS. All customers can participate and registration is free with a valid email address.

Sage product management team utilizes the customer feedback to prioritize enhancements and ensure the product roadmaps are customer-driven to provide on-going value and protect your initial software investment. Ensure Sage MAS solves your business challenges for years to come by getting involved and getting your voice heard!
Tips and Tricks - Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200
 
Sales Order Entry System Info
 
Have you ever wanted to know which user created a particular sales order and which user last updated that same sales order? You can easily find this information by opening up the SO in Sales Order Entry and going to System Info. The System Info button is available on various windows in modules that have been re-written in the 4.x standard.

Click here to find out how you can use the system info option.
Schenck Welcomes New
Technology Clients
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the following new client. We look forward to working with:
 
Sage MAS 90
  • Cabinet Creations LLC  (New Franken)
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the other 190-plus clients we have been doing business with over the years. We appreciate your support!
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