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<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong><br />
References<br />
<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> in machine and<br />
plant engineering companies<br />
<strong>ERP</strong> • PPC • MRP • eBusiness
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<strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong><br />
for midsize companies<br />
<strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> is used in production, distribution and<br />
for service companies.<br />
Over 2,100 midsize companies in different industries work with<br />
the flexible <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> worldwide – companies<br />
working with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> range from approx. 10 to over 1,000<br />
employees.<br />
IT demands of the manufacturing industry<br />
Service processing<br />
Service quotation<br />
Service order<br />
Service assignment<br />
Service technician<br />
Corridor Controlling<br />
Fixed Asset Accounting<br />
Imputed Depreciation<br />
Group Accounting<br />
eBusiness<br />
Customer<br />
Vendor / Forwarder<br />
Purchase Orders<br />
Suggestions<br />
Purchase Order<br />
Packing Slip<br />
Goods Receipt<br />
Invoice Purchasing<br />
Accounts Payable<br />
Accounting<br />
Financial Accounting<br />
Cost Accounting<br />
Portal<br />
Quotation<br />
Sales Order<br />
Scheduling<br />
Warehouse/ CAQ<br />
Packing Slip<br />
Goods Issue<br />
Invoice Sales<br />
Accounts Receivable<br />
Accounting<br />
Valuation, Warehouse,<br />
Production Activity<br />
Infosystems<br />
Administration, Processes, Data Export<br />
Printing<br />
Product<br />
Capacities<br />
Costing<br />
Work Order Suggestion<br />
Work Order<br />
Completion<br />
Confirmation<br />
Work Slip<br />
Production Data<br />
Capture<br />
Communication<br />
Solutions<br />
Wages and Salaries CRM Document Management<br />
Other Solutions...<br />
Service<br />
Master Files<br />
Sales<br />
Purchasing<br />
Accounting<br />
Production<br />
Services and Evaluations<br />
Solutions of the cooperation partners
<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> in machine and plant engineering<br />
Globalization leaves its mark on machine and plant engineering companies with increasing<br />
competition. <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> gives you a global and local advantage. High quality standards<br />
and prices which compete on the world market are becoming more and more important.<br />
<strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> features a product configurator. The structure, or the defined stan-<br />
dard, which is created by the product configurator, can now create and manage the<br />
sales order dependent individuality using the editable quotation and sales order BOM<br />
(Bill of Materials). Therefore, it is not necessary to allocate a new product number for every<br />
change.<br />
Today, purchasing and production already starts with items that are required in the fifth<br />
structure level, even though the structure levels 1- 4 have not been produced. With the<br />
structured, planned release option of the individual assemblies and the editable quota-<br />
tion and sales order BOM, <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> perfectly supports the "growing BOM structure" of<br />
machine and plant engineering companies.<br />
As <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> depicts the project in an integrated structure from the very beginning, con-<br />
current costing and the fully integrated cost object accounting can support the project<br />
controlling at any time.<br />
Customized BOM structure is saved in a BOM archive which is linked to the machine<br />
specification sheet. Subsequent modifications are also documented in this archive or service<br />
BOM. The service department has all the information required to support the customers.<br />
With <strong>abas</strong> eB for eBusiness up-to-date and individual BOMs are always available to the<br />
customers. The sales force documents changes in real time.<br />
<strong>ABAS</strong> is a member of VDMA (German association<br />
for mechanical engineering and plant construction).<br />
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Content <strong>abas</strong> users in machine and plant engineering companies<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Scheduling on the basis of the same<br />
product master files for pumps as well<br />
as spare parts and accessories.<br />
• Similar formats for forms and preprinted<br />
forms such as quotations, sales order<br />
confirmations, packing slips, and invoices<br />
simplify the work.<br />
"We were able to save management expen-<br />
ses in the end since the daily work had been<br />
significantly simplified." José Luis Magán,<br />
Executive Director<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Purchasing, sales, warehousing,<br />
production, cost accounting<br />
"Thanks to its flexibility, <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> adjusted<br />
to the needs of our company. In our indus-<br />
try it is very important to make the right<br />
decisions in order to ensure the supply of<br />
raw materials. With <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> I have all of<br />
the information available to me to simplify<br />
my decision making. With the aid of the<br />
search tools, the individual departments<br />
can find the necessary information quickly<br />
and easily. With <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> I can receive<br />
information in real time so that I can moni-<br />
tor deviations between planned and actual<br />
data." Carlos Megías, Operations Manager<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Abel Equipos S.A., the Spanish branch of ABEL GmbH & Co. KG, distributes<br />
industrial pumps for various industries such as the chemical, mining, and ceramics<br />
industries as well as sewage treatment plants. The company has dedicated its<br />
efforts and customer service to this niche market since 1992. With <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>, Abel<br />
speaks the same language as the German parent company with regards to the<br />
software, which simplifies the work in the internationally established company.<br />
Project supervision: Abas Business Solutions Ibérica<br />
Products: Industrial pumps<br />
Employees: 10 Licenses: 5 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2001<br />
ABEL Equipos S.A. in Madrid (Spain)<br />
www.abelequipos.es<br />
E. Bachiller B., S.A. in Barcelona (Spain)<br />
www.bachiller.com<br />
Employees: 120 Licenses: 12 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2006<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Machines for the chemical industry,<br />
food industry, pharmaceuticals<br />
industry, and cosmetics industry<br />
E. Bachiller B., S.A. was founded at the end of the sixties by Eliseo Bachiller, the<br />
current chairman of the company, and is currently operating in its second gene-<br />
ration. The company focuses on the development and production of machines for<br />
the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries at the national and<br />
international level, which it outfits with appliances for the processing of solids, fluids,<br />
and pastes. The reason for this was the company policy of <strong>ABAS</strong>, which focuses<br />
on complete licenses instead of additional modules and which makes investment in<br />
the future its principle.<br />
Project supervision: Abas Business Solutions Ibérica
Project highlights:<br />
• Comprehensive PDC data exchange<br />
• Bidirectional connection to the CAD system<br />
• Connection to the English subsidiary<br />
via Citrix<br />
• Integrated label printing<br />
• Intensive reengineering<br />
"As a midsize family business, we need<br />
a close connection to the <strong>abas</strong> <strong>Software</strong><br />
Partner who is supporting us for our soft-<br />
ware decisions. Regular appointments on<br />
location with the project manager as well<br />
as the information events by the partner<br />
where <strong>abas</strong> users can exchange information<br />
and be presented with solutions both in the<br />
<strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> and relating to it<br />
show us that we absolutely made the right<br />
choice. The constantly increasing number<br />
of users of our ‚ Label Platform‘ software<br />
shows us just how open the <strong>abas</strong> Business<br />
<strong>Software</strong> is for additional connections. With<br />
our software we can print labels individually<br />
via the <strong>ERP</strong> print menu or directly using the<br />
FOP programs." Alexander Beck, Assistant to<br />
the Managing Director<br />
"As a midsize family business, we need a close<br />
connection to the <strong>abas</strong> <strong>Software</strong> Partner<br />
who is supporting us for our software decisions."<br />
BBK Maschinen- und Sondermaschinenbau GmbH<br />
in Beerfelden (Germany)<br />
www.bbk-gmbh.de / www.labelsplattform.de<br />
Employees: 70 Licenses: 27 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1990<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Many of the software vendors who offered their <strong>ERP</strong> software in 1990 are no longer<br />
represented on the market. After a quick implementation, the <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> system was<br />
used intensively. After several years without an upgrade, <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> had to compete<br />
once again with three competitors in 2002. After the decision was made to continue<br />
using <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>, a reengineering project was set up to forge new paths and signifi-<br />
cantly increase the efficiency of processes, among other things. The upgrades have<br />
been carried out regularly since then in order to permanently remain up to date and<br />
immediately be able to use the new functions. The local <strong>abas</strong> partner, who has<br />
supported the project for many years, provides comprehensive information.<br />
The subsidiary, founded in the meantime, accesses the server in Odenwald via<br />
Citrix.<br />
Products: Labeling and special machines<br />
as well as automation and design<br />
software for adhesive labels<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung GmbH Hockenheim<br />
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Project highlights:<br />
• Multilingualism<br />
• Adaptability/Flexibility<br />
• Linux<br />
• Cost-effectiveness<br />
• Upgradability<br />
• eBusiness with <strong>abas</strong> eB<br />
"The flexibility of the <strong>ERP</strong> system and its<br />
easy adaptability to changes in the workflow<br />
is very important to us. The speed at which<br />
these adjustments were implemented was<br />
astounding. Changes discussed while going<br />
through the contract were then made in the<br />
coffee break, for example." Michael Kummer,<br />
Head of IT<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
In order to see all important business resources at a glance, Binder+Co depends<br />
on a reliable, modern and flexible <strong>ERP</strong> system. Moreover, the longevity of the<br />
machines and plants requires that all information from construction to disposal is<br />
always available. The data from <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> forms the basis of an efficient life cycle<br />
management for this purpose. Important criteria which can be fully fulfilled by<br />
<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> are the multilingualism of the software and the ability to work with<br />
different currencies. Another plus is that the software can be run using the Linux<br />
operating system. Another example of this is the ISO certification procedure, which<br />
would not have been possible with the old system. One issue which is generally<br />
critical when dealing with <strong>ERP</strong> systems was already taken care of: the software<br />
upgrade went smoothly, individual adjustments remain.<br />
Project supervision: Nittmann & Pekoll GesmbH<br />
Products: Machine and plant engineering<br />
for processing technology, environmental<br />
engineering and packaging technology<br />
Employees: 300 Licenses: 70 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2002<br />
Binder+Co <strong>AG</strong> in Gleisdorf (Austria)<br />
www.binder-co.com<br />
"The speed at which these adjustments<br />
were implemented was astounding."
Project highlights:<br />
• Fast and reliable support<br />
• Upgradeability<br />
• Individual adjustments<br />
• Open interfaces<br />
Boll & Kirch Filterbau GmbH in Kerpen (Germany)<br />
www.bollfilter.de<br />
Employees: 350 Licenses: 160 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2002<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Liquid filters<br />
Most of the requirements for Boll & Kirch are covered by the standard release<br />
of the software. Company-specific adjustments were easily implemented. The<br />
relatively small hardware requirements and the underlying dat<strong>abas</strong>e structure are<br />
another plus. The new company organization could also be depicted in the <strong>ERP</strong><br />
software. An important criteria for success is the increased stock level accuracy,<br />
and a warehouse management system from Schäfer - Noll is connected to <strong>abas</strong><br />
<strong>ERP</strong> in addition. A means to control material is being used in production so that<br />
adherence to schedules could be considerably improved.<br />
Project supervision: SteinhilberSchwehr GmbH<br />
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Project highlights:<br />
• Implementation of purchasing/sales,<br />
warehousing, production, and cost<br />
accounting.<br />
• Uniform appearance of the forms<br />
(e.g. quotations, sales order confirma-<br />
tions, packing slips, and invoices)<br />
• Connection to the European subsidiaries<br />
via VPN<br />
"As a listed company, we place great value<br />
on corporate transparency and the creation<br />
of up-to-date evaluations in addition to the<br />
highest standard of quality in the products."<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Ferrotec GmbH is operating worldwide specializing in innovative components for<br />
vacuum and thin-film technologies and thermal management. In addition to their own<br />
products, Ferrotec is the exclusive European distributor of products which have been<br />
manufactured by the corporate group and products from other American manufac-<br />
turers. Ferrotec sees itself as world market leader in all technologies that are based<br />
on magnetic fluids. The company is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001.<br />
The global presence of the Ferrotec group supports customers worldwide. A net-<br />
work of subsidiaries, branch offices, and representatives across Europe guarantees<br />
the greatest possible proximity to customers. The parent company is the Ferrotec<br />
(USA) Corporation based in Bedford, New Hampshire. The group headquarters<br />
is the Ferrotec Corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. The group generates a reve-<br />
nue of 450 million US dollars worldwide and currently has 4,000 employees.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> Informationssysteme GmbH<br />
Products: Components for vacuum and<br />
thin-film technologies<br />
Employees: 50 Licenses: 25 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2005<br />
Ferrotec GmbH in Unterensingen (Germany)<br />
www.ferrotec-europe.de<br />
"We place great value on corporate transparency<br />
and the creation of up-to-date evaluations."
"We can make a lot of changes to the system<br />
ourselves and therefore save money."<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Management of 120,000 customer<br />
master files records<br />
• Up to 50 new contacts and<br />
customer orders per day via the<br />
<strong>abas</strong> eB Webshop<br />
• Duplicate check<br />
• Integrated CRM<br />
• Adoption of historical data<br />
• Organization of characteristics<br />
• Integrated POS system<br />
• Parcel service connection<br />
• Parcel number tracking/shipment<br />
tracking via the Internet<br />
"The first challenge during the implementa-<br />
tion was to get an universal and complete<br />
solution from distribution, marketing, and<br />
sales at cashier stations through produc-<br />
tion to warehouse management, accounting,<br />
and controlling. The other challenge was to<br />
import data that we had collected in previous<br />
years into the <strong>abas</strong> system in a sensible<br />
way. The customer history, for example, has<br />
been available to us without interruption<br />
despite switching to <strong>abas</strong> Business Soft-<br />
ware. The advantages of the <strong>abas</strong> solution<br />
and the <strong>abas</strong> dat<strong>abas</strong>e could already be<br />
seen during the implementation, and now<br />
also in operation: We can make a lot of chan-<br />
ges to the system ourselves and thus save<br />
money." Jochen Reuter, IT Manager<br />
Karl-Heinz Häussler GmbH in Heiligkreuztal (Germany)<br />
www.haeussler-gmbh.de<br />
Employees: 50 Licenses: 17 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2005<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Wood ovens, electric stone ovens,<br />
pizza ovens, dough kneading<br />
machines, pasta making machines,<br />
corn mills and fumigators, etc.<br />
From agriculture arose the desire to work more intensively with healthy whole-<br />
some nutrition and everything surrounding it. So developed the long-running com-<br />
pany Häussler GmbH, which manufactures and sells wood ovens, electric stone<br />
ovens, pizza ovens, dough kneading machines, pasta making machines, corn mills<br />
and fumigators, etc. worldwide. To maintain the standard for service and quality<br />
they had achieved despite the rapid expansion, Häussler was looking for a new<br />
corporate IT which would optimally support the processes in the company. They<br />
decided on <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> at the start of 2005.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> Informationssysteme GmbH<br />
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Project highlights:<br />
• Smooth changeover from Comet <strong>Software</strong><br />
• Investment security<br />
• Flexible adjustment to requirements<br />
and modes of operation<br />
• Upgradability without losing individual<br />
adjustments<br />
• Virtual (VMware) Linux cluster<br />
• Integration of BEO ExpoWin<br />
(freight processing incl. ATLAS)<br />
• Integration of EASY Enterprise<br />
(research from <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>)<br />
"The modular structure of <strong>abas</strong> Business<br />
<strong>Software</strong> made it easy to make adjustments.<br />
We were even able to do most of them our-<br />
selves. Today we use the <strong>ERP</strong> system in-<br />
tensively because all company areas are<br />
integrated and almost all of the modules<br />
are used." Heinz-Josef Schäfer, Head of<br />
Organization and Accounting<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• "Analyzer" evaluations<br />
• Individual adjustments<br />
• Administration by one person<br />
• Process optimization<br />
• Flexibility<br />
• Three business areas in one client<br />
"<strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> reproduces all<br />
processes possible. Because of its flexi-<br />
bility and customization options, we can<br />
implement this ourselves in most cases.<br />
Our project managers are very experienced<br />
and competent, so effortless implementation<br />
was guaranteed for even the most com-<br />
plex adjustments. Because of the increased<br />
transparency, we can permanently optimize<br />
our operational processes. We are very<br />
happy that we chose <strong>abas</strong> Business Soft-<br />
ware." Clarissa Bier, IT Manager<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
HOMA changed from the old system Comet to the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong>. The<br />
change went smoothly and without migration problems thanks to the professional<br />
competence when adopting the old data. Due to the sophisticated logistics based<br />
on the <strong>abas</strong> warehouse management, goods receipts and materials management<br />
was optimized and made easier. A high rack warehouse was also connected.<br />
Additional advantages: minimal training requirements and high employee accep-<br />
tance. New requirements can thus be fulfilled in- house for the most part.<br />
Project supervision: SteinhilberSchwehr GmbH<br />
Products: Pumps<br />
Employees: 200 Licenses: 80 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1998<br />
HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH in Neunkirchen-<br />
Seelscheid (Germany) www.homa.de<br />
Hydraulik-Technik Kh. Hauck GmbH in Neustadt (Germany)<br />
www.hydraulik-hauck.de<br />
Employees: 42 Licenses: 25 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2006<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Replacement part distributor,<br />
construction and manufacture of<br />
hydraulic aggregates, repair<br />
The German company decided to select a new <strong>ERP</strong> software in 2005. <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong><br />
competed against three other providers in the final selection round. The selection<br />
team evaluated the respective offers, paying special attention to their flexibility,<br />
transparency, the user friendliness of the systems, and the options for creating indi-<br />
vidual solutions using personal adjustments. These characteristics were so important<br />
because owner-managed company it comprised of three independent departments<br />
(trade, construction, and repair) which nevertheless overlap each other very often.<br />
The implementation took a surprisingly short amount of time thanks to the well-<br />
developed project plan, the implementation concept, and the competent support<br />
of the project leader from the supporting <strong>abas</strong> partner. The company experienced<br />
much success after going live. The <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> greatly reduced the pro-<br />
cessing times of the sales personnel, for example. The individual adjustments such<br />
as the ”Price list import for trade products“ and ”Customer classification for field<br />
team planning using different criteria“ infosystems have now also become indispen-<br />
sable. The regular updates always keep the <strong>abas</strong> installation up to date technically<br />
and legally without losing individual adjustments.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung GmbH Hockenheim
Project highlights:<br />
• Machine dat<strong>abas</strong>e<br />
• Time and labor, order time recording,<br />
access control<br />
• Multilingualism: German, English, French<br />
"The <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> was imple-<br />
mented quickly and smoothly on the basis<br />
of a coherent concept. The flexibility of<br />
the software has impressed us for years<br />
now. Adjustments to our individual company<br />
processes can thus be realized efficiently<br />
due to the competent support of our <strong>abas</strong><br />
partner." Egon Fetthauer, IT Administrator<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Regular upgrades<br />
• Individual adjustments<br />
• High flexibility<br />
"What I like is the company that stands be-<br />
hind the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong>: its flexibi-<br />
lity, philosophy, and understanding for their<br />
customers. The price/performance ratio is<br />
good, as well as the possibility to easily<br />
adjust the system to requirements. These<br />
criteria were decisive during the selection<br />
process." Dr. Werner Dax, Head of IT<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Uniform dat<strong>abas</strong>e access to all plant data is possible with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>. Products and<br />
machines with customer-specific BOMs, photos, flow charts, and electronic plans<br />
are managed in a machine dat<strong>abas</strong>e. A detailed process registration takes place<br />
in customer service.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> system gmbh<br />
Products: Cooling systems for various industrial<br />
industries<br />
Employees: 110 Licenses: 45 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2000<br />
Hyfra Industriekühlanlagen GmbH in Krunkel (Germany)<br />
www.hyfra.com<br />
IST Metz GmbH in Nürtingen (Germany)<br />
www.ist-uv.de<br />
Employees: 340 Licenses: 80 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1988<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Drying systems for print<br />
and industry<br />
IST Metz GmbH is one of the first customers of <strong>ABAS</strong> <strong>Software</strong> <strong>AG</strong>. The company<br />
opted for the <strong>ERP</strong> solution way back in 1988. The decisive factors in favor of<br />
<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> were its costs, the implementation and adjustment effort, and its<br />
flexibility, as well as the economic situation of the provider. Since IST regularly<br />
imports new releases and upgrades, new functions and modern technologies are<br />
always being added. IST requires half a day to a whole day to import a new<br />
release. The requirements of IST are very company-specific, so the solution was<br />
therefore adjusted to the processes. The BOM, for example, grows successively<br />
with the progress of the sales order. Changes at short notice require a very high<br />
flexibility and a special workflow. The necessary adjustments have been carried<br />
out with the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong>.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> <strong>Software</strong> <strong>AG</strong><br />
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Project highlights:<br />
• Very good and simple pricing<br />
• Very good and simple creation<br />
of variants<br />
• Easy and clear maintenance of the<br />
prices<br />
• Very simple realization of selection bars<br />
• Very flexible when working with and<br />
editing sales orders<br />
• Purchasing order suggestion list<br />
"Our extremely large diversity of variants was<br />
able to be easily managed with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>."<br />
Fausto Di Diego, Head of IT<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Käfer Messuhrenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is the largest independent manufacturer<br />
of dial gauges and dial gauge instruments in Europe. In addition to the products<br />
in the catalogue, special dial gauges and measuring tools with integrated dial<br />
gauges are also produced upon request. To do this, they rely on the construction<br />
department in connection with the pilot workshop and their many years of experi-<br />
ence. Käfer Messuhrenfabrik is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000.<br />
They have used the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> with Linux to optimize their business<br />
processes since 2006.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> Informationssysteme GmbH<br />
Products: Dial gauges and dial gauge instruments<br />
Employees: 120 Licenses: 26 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2006<br />
Käfer Messuhrenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG in<br />
Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany)<br />
www.kaefer-messuhren.de<br />
"Our extremely large diversity of variants was able<br />
to be easily managed with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>."
"Today, we are able to produce considerably more in<br />
even better quality with the same number of employees."<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Short implementation period<br />
• CAD Connection<br />
• Administration and adjustments<br />
are carried out by one person<br />
• Practical and easy to use<br />
"We can see the success and the associated<br />
expansion of our company in the combina-<br />
tion of the CAD-<strong>ERP</strong>-PDC systems, where<br />
the <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> system plays a very decisive<br />
role in evaluations. Nowadays we are able<br />
to produce considerably more in even better<br />
quality with the same number of employees<br />
and are also able to have very small lead<br />
times." Hans Haist, Production Manager<br />
Kallfass GmbH & Co. in Klosterreichenbach (Germany)<br />
www.kallfass-online.com<br />
Employees: 80 Licenses: 12 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1992<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Machines for wood processing<br />
In addition to the fact that the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> fulfilled all of the set require-<br />
ments, the decisive factor for the German company was primarily the low purchase<br />
price and the comparatively reasonable subsequent costs for maintenance and<br />
upgrades. Great advantages were gained by the multiple warehouse manage-<br />
ment. Today it is no longer difficult to uniformly manage the warehouses of the two<br />
plants in Klosterreichenbach and Wernigerode from one client. Although numerous<br />
individual adjustments were carried out in <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> at Kallfass, the upgradeability<br />
of the system is not impaired. Thanks to the layered architecture, all modifications<br />
that were carried out will remain after an upgrade.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung GmbH<br />
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"The continual optimization of our structures<br />
is especially important, particularly because our<br />
company is expanding."<br />
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Project highlights:<br />
• IT outsourcing/ASP<br />
• Individual adjustments<br />
• Interfaces for connection to additional<br />
solutions<br />
"The continual optimization of our structures<br />
is especially important, particularly because<br />
our company is expanding. An integrated<br />
IT landscape that grows with us and gua-<br />
rantees process security plays a key role<br />
in that." Klaus-Peter Bischof, Head of Sales/<br />
authorized representative<br />
Kunzmann Maschinenbau GmbH in Remchingen (Germany)<br />
www.kunzmann-fraesmaschinen.de<br />
Employees: ca. 100 Licenses: 27 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2000<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Universal mill machines, vertical<br />
machining centers<br />
Kunzmann Maschinenbau GmbH has completely implemented <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> and<br />
uses the flexible object programming to implement permanent requirements<br />
within the company in <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>. In 2008, Kunzmann decided to carry out a<br />
reorganization workshop with SteinhilberSchwehr to realign the <strong>ERP</strong> system. The<br />
ABi variant generator, the EASYArchiv complete document management, and the<br />
ISGUS BDE system were added. All of these solutions and all computer processes<br />
run in the SteinhilberSchwehr computer center in Pforzheim.<br />
Project supervision: SteinhilberSchwehr <strong>AG</strong>
Project highlights:<br />
• Investment security<br />
• Regular software upgrades<br />
• Connection of external sales force<br />
• Customer information system<br />
"We are glad that we decided to go with <strong>ABAS</strong><br />
back then. The <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> has<br />
grown alongside our company. The software<br />
has become more and more valuable to our<br />
company with each additional year. We imple-<br />
mented an <strong>ERP</strong> software which permanent-<br />
ly integrates the most current technology."<br />
Karleugen Lägler, CEO<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
The leap into the information age took place in 1989 with the adoption of a word<br />
processing system and the implementation of the <strong>abas</strong> financial accounting and<br />
the purchasing module. These days, all modules of the <strong>ERP</strong> system are being used.<br />
The company has been continuously growing over time and the expense situation<br />
has developed favorably thanks to <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>. A vivid example of this is the number<br />
of employees in administration, which has remained constant in years even though<br />
the turnover has tripled. Won over by the quality and the usefulness of the system,<br />
Lägler has invested in system expansions, upgrades, technical service, and sup-<br />
port for years and thus ensures that they are always using the most state-of-the-art<br />
software.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> <strong>Software</strong> <strong>AG</strong><br />
Produkte: Floor Sanding Machines<br />
Employees: ca. 100 Licenses: 30 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1989<br />
Lägler GmbH in Güglingen-Frauenzimmern (Germany)<br />
www.laegler.de<br />
"The <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> has grown alongside<br />
our company. The software has become more and more<br />
valuable to our company with each additional year."<br />
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Project highlights:<br />
• User-friendly<br />
• Usage in ASP operation<br />
"We were looking for an <strong>ERP</strong> system with<br />
the best price/performance ration. That is<br />
exactly what we found with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>."<br />
Gianmarco Savio, Owner<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• 40% sales increase in the first 2 years<br />
after implementing <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>.<br />
• This took place with the same amount<br />
of personnel in the <strong>ERP</strong> application<br />
area.<br />
• Improved transparency and readiness<br />
to deliver shorter reaction times<br />
"<strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> provides us with<br />
the best functionality. After having had cer-<br />
tain experiences with our last PPC system,<br />
we decided that the new one had to have<br />
a stable, object-oriented dat<strong>abas</strong>e which<br />
is upgradeable. With <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> we get new<br />
functionalities after every upgrade and com-<br />
pany-specific adjustments do not have to<br />
be made again. An upgrade is generally<br />
completed within one day." Jürgen Enghofer,<br />
Head of IT<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
LEM is a small but clever company. They were looking for a high-performance<br />
<strong>ERP</strong> system that could meet the growing demands of LEM with an appropriate<br />
price/performance ratio and could run on Linux. Dependable technical support was<br />
also expected to be available. User - friendliness was particularly highly valued.<br />
The use of the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> started in ASP operation. Without any trai-<br />
ning but with the aid of the Online Help alone, the LEM employees integrated the<br />
company master files and set up a few work processes such as BOMs, etc. After<br />
this procedure, the contract was signed and the <strong>abas</strong> financial accounting that was<br />
to be started was able to be implemented within just a few days.<br />
Project supervision: Abas Business Solutions Italia srl<br />
Products: Automotive components<br />
Employees: 6 Licenses: 4 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2008<br />
L.E.M. DEI FRATELLI SAVIO<br />
in Borgofranco D‘ivrea / Torino (Italy)<br />
www.lem-savio.it<br />
Bystronic Lenhardt GmbH in Neuhausen-Hamberg (Germany)<br />
www.bystronic-glass.com<br />
Employees: 315 Licenses: 90 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1998<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Machines and plants for producing<br />
insulating glass and adhesive and<br />
sealant application systems<br />
90 <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> workstation licenses are currently being used at Bystronic Lenhardt and<br />
all modules of the <strong>ERP</strong> system were implemented. The business solution is installed<br />
on a Linux server while Windows and Linux operating systems are running on the<br />
client PCs. Bystronic Lenhardt decided on <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> because of the high flexibility<br />
and adjustability, among other things. The usefulness of the software conversion<br />
became obvious very quickly. The IT operation became more secure and stable<br />
and the company processes are streamlined and organized more effectively.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung GmbH
Project highlights:<br />
• International utilizability and<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Service application (customer service<br />
technician)<br />
• Connection to the technical office<br />
(CAD)<br />
• Production planning and control<br />
"<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> is a standard solution that seems<br />
as though it is tailored to our company.<br />
The <strong>ERP</strong> system covers all of the operati-<br />
ve functions that a mechanical engineering<br />
company like ours needs." Martí Lloveras,<br />
CEO<br />
multilingualism<br />
• Connection to foreign offices in the<br />
USA, UK, France, and China<br />
"The <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> won a tough<br />
competition against big competitors back<br />
then. The conceptional structure of the pro-<br />
gram package was decisive. The system<br />
allows the multifaceted design of the soft-<br />
ware interface around a fixed functional<br />
kernel and the integration of individual<br />
applications." Udo Böttcher, Head of IT<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
LISEGA has 4 subsidiaries in the US, Great Britain, France, and China, as well as a<br />
worldwide sales network with 39 agencies in 36 countries. Mastering the glo-<br />
bal requirements demands a firm and continuous organization which would be un-<br />
thinkable without <strong>ERP</strong> support. Demands on the continuity of the <strong>ERP</strong> solution grew<br />
with the growth of the company and the globalization of the sales market. The multi-<br />
lingualism of the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> is an important factor for LISEGA. English<br />
is being used at LISEGA for the subsidiaries in the US and Great Britain, along with<br />
Chinese, German, and French. Multilingualism has many advantages: experiences<br />
and adjustments can be used immediately in all subsidiaries. If a sales order has<br />
been created in the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> in the US or in France and is being<br />
transferred to Germany, for example, it can be viewed and edited there completely<br />
in German by using a macro generator.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> <strong>Software</strong> <strong>AG</strong><br />
LLOVERAS S.A. in Terrassa (Spain)<br />
www.lloveras.com<br />
Employees: 60 Licenses: 21 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2008<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Produkte: Pipe support systems such as constant<br />
Products: Systems for the chocolate and<br />
food industry<br />
Lloveras, a family-owned enterprise established in 1899, has modern production<br />
sites in Terrassa, near Barcelona. In addition to the production and a pilot site<br />
where trials and test runs for customers are executed, the headquarters is also<br />
located there. The company Lloveras is devoted to the production and distribution<br />
of machines for the food industry. The company opted for the cooperation with<br />
Abas Business Solutions Ibérica as a technology partner which is responsible for<br />
the implementation of the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> system.<br />
Project supervision: Abas Business Solutions Ibérica<br />
hangers, feather hangers, dynamic com-<br />
ponents, pipe surrounding components,<br />
pipe bearings and saddles, connecting<br />
elements, structural attachments, and<br />
design development tools<br />
Employees: 900 Licenses: 205 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1991<br />
Lisega Group in Zeven (Germany)<br />
Newport (USA), Bondoufle (France), Netherton (UK), Shanghai (China)<br />
www.lisega.de<br />
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"The system is so robust that we have never had a crash<br />
with the <strong>ERP</strong> solution or the Linux operating system."<br />
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Project highlights:<br />
• Service functionality supporting service<br />
technicians<br />
"We have gained stability by using <strong>abas</strong><br />
<strong>ERP</strong>. The system is so robust that we have<br />
never had a crash with the <strong>ERP</strong> solution or<br />
the Linux operating system." Ramón Jorge,<br />
Financial Director<br />
Lüscher Iberia S.R.L. in Cardedeu (Spain)<br />
www.luescher.com<br />
Employees: 15 Licenses: 10 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2006<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Machines for the printing industry,<br />
e.g. platesetters<br />
Lüscher Iberia, a subsidiary of the Swiss company Lüscher <strong>AG</strong> which manufactu-<br />
res machines for the printing industry, decided to use the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong><br />
as an <strong>ERP</strong> solution in order to control the business processes of the Spanish<br />
company. Maintenance and customer service can be monitored and the correct<br />
service assignments for the service employees can be carried out with the aid of<br />
the integrated service function.<br />
Project supervision: Abas Business Solutions Ibérica
Project highlights: Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
• Highest flexibility despite being the<br />
standard release.<br />
• Annual release changes have been<br />
carried out since the implementation<br />
in 1998.<br />
• The connection of further business<br />
processes such as logistics, CRM, PDM,<br />
payroll, and many more were carried<br />
out in <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>.<br />
"Our IT department now works self-sufficient-<br />
ly for the most part. We can carry out our<br />
company- specific adjustments ourselves<br />
using the flexible user interface program-<br />
ming which is integrated in the <strong>abas</strong> Busi-<br />
ness <strong>Software</strong>. Since the implementation<br />
of the software we have carried out several<br />
large release changes. Each upgrade was<br />
an opportunity to adjust our individuality,<br />
however our upgradeability remained at all<br />
times. The upgrades can be completed within<br />
a single day and we can therefore participate<br />
in the most up-to-date technology in a time-<br />
ly manner. That excites us about the <strong>abas</strong><br />
Business <strong>Software</strong>." Kurt Amman, Head of IT<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Editable production list<br />
• Multilayer concept including<br />
management of external stock for<br />
material provided to vendors<br />
• Integrated project cost calculation<br />
When the implemented business software Comet reached its limits, Mafell decided<br />
to switch to <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> after having probed the <strong>ERP</strong> market. The implementation took<br />
place on schedule in relatively short time and despite additional work the budget<br />
could be met. <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> is being used as the leading system and various additional<br />
solutions were connected via interfaces which are integrated in the standard.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung GmbH<br />
MANNTECH Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH<br />
in Mammendorf (Germany) www.manntech.de<br />
Employees: 170 Licenses: 32 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1999<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Machines for<br />
wood processing<br />
Employees: 240 Licenses: 70 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1998<br />
Mafell <strong>AG</strong> in Oberndorf a.N. (Germany)<br />
www.mafell.de<br />
Products: Building maintenance systems<br />
Manntech (Mannesmann Technology), formerly part of MANNESMANN <strong>AG</strong>, has<br />
been constructing and producing building maintenance systems for buildings all<br />
over the world for over 50 years. Manntech has been an independent group of<br />
companies operating worldwide with around 170 employees in its locations in<br />
Mammendorf near Munich, Moerdijk in the Netherlands, and other locations in<br />
Dubai (UAE), New York (USA), and Hong Kong. The product portfolio covers the<br />
complete range of building maintenance systems for internal and external mainte-<br />
nance of simple or architecturally challenging building geometries and facades.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> Informationssysteme GmbH<br />
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Project highlights: Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
• IT operation more secure and stable<br />
despite adjusted solutions<br />
• Development time for new programs<br />
and evaluations has been decreased<br />
dramatically<br />
• Completed processes are saved<br />
and are available online<br />
"<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> adjusts itself to the company after<br />
a reorganization and not the other way around.<br />
The system is designed in such a way that<br />
adjustments can be carried out efficiently in a<br />
cost-effective manner. The continuous upgrade<br />
security is also provided for individual adjust-<br />
ments." Alois Pichler, Project Manager<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Sales order-related production lists<br />
• Serial number management<br />
• Link to the branch office in France with<br />
separate clients with automatic<br />
exchange of products and transaction<br />
data<br />
The flexibility of the <strong>ERP</strong> system was decisive for Maplan. Adjustments and company<br />
applications were implemented in-house for the most part. A sales order history and<br />
machine management were implemented in sales, for example, and purchasing<br />
offers a multi-level purchase order release and a price history. The logistics area<br />
enables the documentation of all changes made to the sales order BOM as well<br />
as an extensive status and date management. Completion confirmations were<br />
optimized in production and the warehouse functions were expanded by optimized<br />
withdrawal lists and the monitoring of missing parts.<br />
Project supervision: Nittmann & Pekoll GesmbH<br />
Maschinenfabrik Bermatingen<br />
GmbH & Co. KG in Bermatingen (Germany)<br />
www.mabe-info.de<br />
Employees: 150 Licenses: 20 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2005<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Mulching technology for fruit orchards,<br />
vineyards, and municipal authorities;<br />
compacting systems for cardboard<br />
containers; service and laser center<br />
In contrast to the old version, the variant diversity is managed in sales order-related<br />
production lists. The variant diversity in the parts master files therefore does not<br />
have to be maintained extensively. Only a small number of modules have to be<br />
changed if changes are made by construction. Customer-specific product require-<br />
ments are assembled in variable form in the sales order production lists. The con-<br />
nected serial number management makes it possible to track the machine from<br />
the sales order creation up to delivery and later services. The direct connection to a<br />
filing system enables the access of incoming and outgoing documents from <strong>abas</strong><br />
<strong>ERP</strong>. Connections to PDC and personnel time recording as well as the direct access<br />
to laser cutting plans top off the entire project.<br />
Project support: SteinhilberSchwehr <strong>AG</strong><br />
Produkte: Rubber injection molding machines<br />
Employees: 160 Licenses: 49 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2001<br />
Maplan Maschinen u. techn. Anlagen Planungs-<br />
u. Fertigungs- Ges.m. b. H in Ternitz (Austria)<br />
www.maplan.at
Project highlights: Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
• IT outsourcing/ASP<br />
• Investment security<br />
"The advantages of this solution – more<br />
efficient operations, better communication<br />
and transparency – could already be seen<br />
during the implementation phase." Michael<br />
Muchenberger, CEO<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Individual adjustments<br />
• Internal changeover implementation<br />
• Easy connection to the BDE<br />
• Fax and e-mail sending from the system<br />
• Connection to affiliated companies by<br />
means of VPN and Citrix<br />
"Despite the positive experience I had at<br />
my previous employer with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>, the<br />
system had to go through another inten-<br />
sive and tough competition for selection<br />
for our company. After that we were sure<br />
that it was the right system for us, and we<br />
are still sure of that. We therefore have a<br />
positive outlook on the future as well since<br />
years later, while many <strong>ERP</strong> providers have<br />
disappeared from the market, <strong>ABAS</strong> and its<br />
partners have guaranteed permanent super-<br />
vision, support, and continued develop-<br />
ment. The cooperation with the <strong>abas</strong> project<br />
leader and the quick upgrades of <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong><br />
are unbeatable. You have to experience it to<br />
believe it." Ludwig Weber, Project Manager<br />
The <strong>ERP</strong> software package <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> was the solution which best suited the industry.<br />
All computer processes are running in the computing center of SteinhilberSchwehr<br />
in Pforzheim. This concept not only drastically lowered the hardware costs, but also<br />
the total IT costs.<br />
Project supervision: SteinhilberSchwehr <strong>AG</strong><br />
Products: Suction rolls, components for the<br />
paper industry<br />
Employees: 60 Licenses: 16 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1994<br />
MWN Maschinenfabrik GmbH<br />
in Niefern-Öschelbronn (Germany) www.mwn-niefern.de<br />
J. NEU GmbH in Grünstadt (Germany)<br />
www.neu-gmbh.de<br />
Employees: 22 Licenses: 8 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2005<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Development, construction, and supply<br />
of tube manipulation machines for<br />
bending, sawing, drilling, reshaping,<br />
punching, etc.<br />
By 2003, the software package previously used for sales processing could<br />
no longer meet the requirements of the company which was founded in 1997.<br />
J. Neu GmbH had several <strong>ERP</strong> systems to choose from. The various programs and<br />
their providers were intensively checked with the aid of target specifications and a<br />
requirement catalogue. The flexibility and the ability to carry out own adjustments<br />
independently of the supervising company were the main factors in the decision for<br />
<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>. The implementation of the system, which was carried out according to the<br />
implementation method of <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung, was completed within three months.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung GmbH Hockenheim<br />
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Project highlights:<br />
• Make-to-order production and small<br />
batch production<br />
• Upgradeability<br />
• Integration of the Document Manage-<br />
ment System from HABEL<br />
"We do small batch production as well as a<br />
customized production according to customer<br />
requirements. For that we require a flexible<br />
software which optimally supports both pro-<br />
duction methods and ensures our high qua-<br />
lity standards. We expect our <strong>ERP</strong> software to<br />
automate processes throughout the company,<br />
deliver the basis for decisions, and lower<br />
administrative effort. We are always asking<br />
about the long-term investment security in<br />
this context. For us that means the flexibility<br />
of the software while remaining complete-<br />
ly upgradeable with all modules integrated<br />
including accounting, permanently new func-<br />
tions and technologies, and a commercially<br />
sound and dependable software provider.<br />
For us, the provider is not only a software<br />
vendor. We want a partner who will work with<br />
us for a long time and who thinks we are as<br />
important as vice versa. We found what we<br />
were looking for with <strong>ABAS</strong>. The cooperation is<br />
in partnership, open, direct, and uncomplica-<br />
ted." Johannes Braun, Managing Owner<br />
QuaeroSys in St. Johann (Germany)<br />
www.quaerosys.de<br />
Employees: 10 Licenses: 4 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2006<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: System solutions, electronic modules,<br />
and equipment<br />
QuaeroSys sees its focus in the planning, development, and realization or pro-<br />
duction of special system solutions, electronic modules, and devices. Like many<br />
small companies, QuaeroSys was faced with the task of finding a system which a<br />
start-up company could afford and which also had to fulfill a few criteria such<br />
as the availability of Linux clients, adjustability, and investment security. Aspects<br />
such as flexibility and customized programs created in-house that remain after an<br />
upgrade capped off the requirement profile. During the intensive market research<br />
the <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> solution stood out again and again with the good ratings it received<br />
from users in diverse studies. This is because so-called soft factors are also impor-<br />
tant at QuaeroSys when operating the <strong>ERP</strong> system in addition to technical factors<br />
such as system functionality. QuaeroSys has now been using the <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> solution<br />
since September of 2006. The next scheduled step is the embedding of the HABEL<br />
document management solution.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> Informationssysteme GmbH
Project highlights:<br />
• Integration of ePlan EEC<br />
(construction software)<br />
• Automation of production processes<br />
• Automatic picking again of the parts in<br />
production missing when the order starts.<br />
• High production depth as well as<br />
automation<br />
• PDC with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong><br />
• Control of the CNC cutting system via<br />
<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong><br />
• The customer develops the system further<br />
according to its own needs independent-<br />
ly and without needing support from<br />
the partner.<br />
"The flexibility and the ability to carry out<br />
our own adjustments won us over. We will<br />
thus be able to adjust the software to our<br />
customers‘ individual requirements our-<br />
selves in the future. That was decisive in our<br />
decision for <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>." Jan Klimek<br />
"The flexibility and the ability to carry out<br />
our own adjustments won us over."<br />
Ripploh Elektrotechnik GmbH in Ostbevern (Germany)<br />
www.ripploh.de<br />
Employees: 45 Licenses: 20 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2007<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Switch cabinet systems<br />
Ripploh Elektrotechnik & Engineering constructs and develops switch cabinet systems<br />
in various designs according to the specific requirements and industry standards<br />
of their customers in the mechanical engineering and plant engineering industry.<br />
The product range spans from small control panels to individual PC control switch<br />
cabinets to large rows of switch cabinets as low-voltage distribution systems and<br />
low-voltage sub-distribution systems. The production range spans from pure make-<br />
to-order production to projects in small batches. The cabinet systems are primarily<br />
used in the fields of mechanical and plant engineering (palletizing systems, filter<br />
systems, waste processing plants, pump systems, extruder controls, feeding devi-<br />
ces), water/sewage technology, and building services engineering.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung GmbH, Cologne<br />
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Project highlights: Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
• From isolated solutions to an<br />
integrated system<br />
• Increased transparency<br />
• Continuing optimization of business<br />
processes<br />
• Internationality and multilingualism<br />
"The integration of four different old sys-<br />
tems into an integrated <strong>ERP</strong> system was<br />
a special challenge for all project parti-<br />
cipants. There was no alternative to the<br />
support of the IT technology for the future<br />
reorientation of the company. The selection<br />
of a flexible solution such as <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong><br />
as well as the commitment of all internal<br />
and external project participants resulted<br />
in the successful project realization within<br />
12 months. The increased transparency due<br />
to <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> now provides the basis for<br />
a permanent and consistent optimization<br />
of our business processes to support a<br />
stronger international focus of the compa-<br />
ny through multilingualism and eBusiness<br />
capability." Hans-Jürgen Steeb, Head of<br />
IT/ORG<br />
The old IT environment, which was characterized by isolated applications, was<br />
converted to the <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> solution in stages. During the system selection process,<br />
"soft" issues were considered in addition to the functional evaluation of the systems.<br />
This decision has proven to be right: The positive impressions which were already<br />
gained beforehand, such as references, understanding of industry, experience of<br />
the project team and flexibility of the software, were confirmed during and after the<br />
project implementation.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> Informationssysteme GmbH<br />
Products: Plants (pumps, motors, accessories)<br />
for municipal and industrial water and<br />
sewage engineering<br />
Employees: 240 Licenses: 70 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2004<br />
Ritz Pumpenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG<br />
in Schwäbisch Gmünd (Germany) www.ritz-pumpen.de<br />
"<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> now provides the basis<br />
for a permanent and consistent optimization<br />
of our business processes."
Project highlights:<br />
• Continual upgrade strategy<br />
• Stable Linux installation<br />
• Server consolidation<br />
• Increase in performance<br />
"Our company is expanding. Using <strong>abas</strong><br />
Business <strong>Software</strong> we have a flexible busi-<br />
ness software which we can easily adjust<br />
to our changing requirements and that<br />
grows with our business." Volker Janietz,<br />
Head of IT<br />
"Using <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong><br />
we have a flexible business software<br />
that grows with our business."<br />
Gebr. Saacke GmbH & Co. KG in Pforzheim (Germany)<br />
www.saacke-pforzheim.de<br />
Employees: ca. 210 Licenses: 60 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1998<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Grinding machines<br />
In order to secure and expand the standard of quality which has been reached<br />
despite the constant expansion, Saacke depends on the most modern technology<br />
when dealing with company IT. With <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong>, Saacke has an inte-<br />
grated <strong>ERP</strong> software which is customized exactly to the needs of the midsize busi-<br />
ness. The upgrade concept guarantees the use of the current state of technology.<br />
Since company-specific adjustments are carried over with the release change of<br />
<strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong>, the upgrade is usually carried out within a day.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> Informationssysteme GmbH<br />
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Project highlights: Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
• Individuality and flexibility through<br />
own adjustments<br />
• Connection to website with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong><br />
functionality (customer-specific prices,<br />
sales order history, stock availability,<br />
tracking, etc.)<br />
• Integration and cross-linking with all<br />
other IT systems<br />
• Investment security through regular<br />
upgrades<br />
"We needed amazingly little effort to under-<br />
stand the sometimes drastic changes in<br />
our organization using the <strong>abas</strong> Business<br />
<strong>Software</strong>. We were therefore able to ensure<br />
the adjustment to the current process-<br />
oriented procedure." Wolfgang Schmalz,<br />
CEO<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• Decision for <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> on the basis of<br />
the broad range of functions covered<br />
and the production know-how<br />
• Evaluations and analyses in accounting<br />
"Thanks to the integrated cost accounting<br />
I can now see the cost and also the effi-<br />
ciency of our projects. What was previously<br />
a completely laborious administrative job<br />
has now become a simple and automa-<br />
tic process. We have also implemented a<br />
methodical way of working through using<br />
the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong>." Juan Manuel<br />
Victorio, CEO<br />
Thanks to the continuous improvement process in the company and the process-<br />
oriented organization, Schmalz is able to provide high-quality products at an<br />
excellent price/performance ratio. This, in connection with an above-average ser-<br />
vice, excellent advisory skills, and a high delivery reliability excites the customers<br />
of the vacuum specialist which is located in the Black Forest. The company IT which<br />
Schmalz designed around the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> system is very supportive<br />
in this context. The <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> was implemented at Schmalz in 1992.<br />
At that time about 50 people were employed, while today there are 5 times as<br />
many employees in the location in Glatten alone. The evolutionary approach of the<br />
system has perfectly accompanied the expansion over the years. Company-specific<br />
adaptations remain intact when carrying out the annual upgrades and Schmalz<br />
is permanently provided with the newest technologies. Schmalz has continuously<br />
improved its company organization over the years. <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> supports this process<br />
due to its flexibility and openness to integrating additional solutions. The multilin-<br />
gualism of the software is also important to the internationally operating company<br />
in this context. Schmalz has subsidiaries in Spain, Italy, France, the Netherlands,<br />
Switzerland, and the USA. The <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong> is also being used in these<br />
locations, while other locations are connected in real time.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>ABAS</strong> Projektierung GmbH<br />
Products: Vacuum components, vacuum<br />
Employees: 360 worldwide Licenses: 135 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1992<br />
J. Schmalz GmbH in Glatten (Germany)<br />
www.schmalz.de<br />
Project supervision: Abas Business Solutions Ibérica<br />
handling systems, and vacuum<br />
clamping systems<br />
STEJASA Agregados Industriales in Madrid (Spain)<br />
www.stejasa.com<br />
Employees: 32 Licenses: 10 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2005<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Dampers for gas distributors, motors,<br />
and desulfurization systems, joints, and<br />
by- pass systems<br />
Stejasa works for the mechanical engineering industry and has over 30 years<br />
of experience in the specialized areas of the development and production of<br />
damping elements and expansion bellows implemented in the industrial, chemical,<br />
and energy industrys. During the system implementation, a lot of attention was<br />
paid to the functional areas of accounting and cost accounting integrated into<br />
<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>.
Project highlights: Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
• Connection to the ZEUS PTR/PDC<br />
software from ISGUS<br />
• Continuous updates<br />
"The price/performance ratio is simply<br />
great!" Peter Schmidt, Administrator<br />
Project highlights:<br />
• <strong>ERP</strong> supports company growth<br />
• Good price/performance ratio<br />
"<strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> functions well and we got exactly<br />
what we need. Now we are planning on equip-<br />
ping our branches in France and Germany<br />
with the <strong>abas</strong> system." Stefano Gualdi, CIO<br />
Trebbin GmbH & Co. KG has been active in specialized mechanical engineering<br />
for 60 years. It specializes in automation, control technology, and robotics. Trebbin<br />
GmbH & Co. KG develops, constructs, and mounts whole production lines, pro-<br />
duction islands, and also test locations and manual workstations. The company has<br />
been optimizing its business processes with <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> since 1998. The connection<br />
to the PDC solution from ISGUS was also realized in the <strong>abas</strong> Business <strong>Software</strong>.<br />
The second plant in Berlin has been working productively on the server in Eichstätt<br />
via VPN since 2007. The connection of the CAD solution from Unigraphics to the<br />
<strong>abas</strong> Business software and the receipt of goods by means of mobile data entry<br />
devices are being planned.<br />
Project supervision: <strong>abas</strong> Informationssysteme GmbH<br />
Employees: 50 Licenses: 6 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 1998<br />
Trebbin GmbH & Co. KG in Eichstätt (Germany)<br />
www.trebbin.de<br />
VALUE PART EUROPE SPA in Catelvetro / Modena (Italy)<br />
www.valuepart.com<br />
Employees: 20 Licenses: 13 <strong>abas</strong> customer since: 2007<br />
Description of the <strong>ERP</strong> project:<br />
Products: Spare parts for the construction<br />
industry and earth-moving equipment<br />
Value Part Europe was looking for a new IT system that would support the growth<br />
of the company. It was to be a simple, flexible, dependable complete system with<br />
worldwide support and, last but not least, a suitable price. The selection was made<br />
for <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong> at the beginning of 2007. In just one year, Value Part developed from<br />
a distribution company to a production company whose business processes are<br />
supported by <strong>abas</strong> <strong>ERP</strong>.<br />
Products: Specialized mechanical<br />
engineering<br />
Project supervision: Abas Business Solutions Italia srl<br />
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