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Plastic Industry – ReferencesIndustry expertise and best-practices:abas for companies in the plastic industryPlastics manufacturing companies require flexibility in their ERP system thatprovides for industry specific demands, such as tool management, formulationmanagement, batch management, BOM management, capacity planning,and EDI, which can be accurately and successfully mapped through abas ERP.All require unique functionality that enables growth, productivity, and superiorcustomer service.2

SoftwareSuccessful companies implement ERP systems with state of the art technology, partnerswith industry expertise and a proven implementation methodology to adhere to a strict ontime and on budget project.Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a core component to all competitive businesses.ERP influences and enhances every business process, enhancing productivity,reducing costs, and enabling growth. Consequently, selecting the correct ERP system iscritically important – not only is it a significant investment, but the correct system will allowa company to meet key business goals and objectives.Many companies are finding that their current ERP system is no longer adequate to meetchanging requirements, technologies and customer demands. It is not unusual to findcompanies locked in older, outdated systems with no opportunity to upgrade to a versionthat takes advantage of the latest developments in ERP.More than just ERP: The total solution for mid-sized companiesWith abas, our award-winning software, state of the art technology, combined with exceptionalimplementation and training, and our continuous upgrade strategy contributes tothe continued success of our clients.3

ExpertiseOver 30 years of experience: industry sector expertise and best practicesThe success of an ERP project largely depends on how well your implementation partnerunderstands your business needs. abas provides incalculable value by combining the experienceabas software partners have gained from over 2,800 ERP projects, our acclaimedGlobal Implementation Method, and our award winning software. From over 30 years ofexperience in various industries, abas understands the proper procedures and best practicesrequired to support production, distribution and service companies.abas in actionOver 2,800 companies in the manufacturing, distribution and service sectors have selectedabas.Here is why:• Exceptional customer satisfaction backed by over 30 years of ERP experience and expertise• Excellent price / performance ratio and quicker ROI• Short, easy implementation periods• Broad range of functions to optimize business performance• Out-of-the-box integration with mobile solutions, DMS, BI and Office applications• Real-time data visualization to enable management by exception• Intuitive, user-friendly interface• Continual software modernization through upgrades• Upgrade-secure modifications to enable a high level of flexibility• International and multi-language functionalityThe most reliable evaluations come from real users. For information on more abas usersfrom various industries please visit: www.abas-software.com/referencesGlobal knowledge transfer: the abas partner networkWith abas, you will have the support of a growing global network of extensively trainedexperts consisting of over 50 partners in 30 countries worldwide.abas ensures the quality and expertise of our partners through an extensive qualificationand certification program. This includes knowledge in business technology, informationtechnology and industry-specific topics as well as knowledge of local legal and cultural characteristicsas their markets require. Open communication and service-based principlesdrive client satisfaction and retention.4

MethodologyOur implementation methodology has been proven over the years to successfully deliveran on time, on budget abas ERP system by focusing on the user needs, business priorities,and challenges associated with change. An ERP implementation presents the entirecompany with a challenge — it is more than just a technical process but an opportunity toimprove processes, data and organizational design. Therefore, it is critical that your implementationpartner directs the process with a proven strategy based on experience andyears of success. To ensure the highest level of security and efficiency when implementingabas Business Suite, abas has developed a successful, global method.In addition, successful companies implement ERP systems with state of the art technology,partners with industry expertise and a proven implementation methodology to adhereto a strict on time and on budget project.A solution is only as good as the ability to implement it on time and on budget with predictableresults. abas provides an organized, flexible methodology for our consultants andcustomers to implement abas successfully.Advantages:• Smooth and efficient implementation, mapping business requirementsagainst the abas footprint• Shorter implementation times, typically 30% below the market average• Cost transparency and budget compliance• Quicker ROI• Predictable and reliable results• Efficient control of multinational ERP projectsLeverage your investment across borders to achieve rapid results, standardize data, andconsolidated reporting. With abas, our customers have global real-time visibility at theirheadquarters and subsidiaries around the world.Go LiveStartTrainingSmart CheckConfigurationQualificationOrganization5

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 300Licenses: 172abas customer since: 2004Products:Sealing solutionsSKF Sealing Solutions Austria GmbHwww.skf.com / sealsProject highlights:• Integrated use of allfunctions of the ERP Software:purchasing withpurchase order processing,warehouse management,scheduling, retail andmaterial management, saleswith sales order processingand accounting• Special feature:Production planning andcontrol with PDC• Flexible, direct sales orderprocessing• All necessary information,such as parts lists for picking,is available at the machine.• Feedback to the system isautomatically sent after thework is complete• Current and reliable informationabout inventory levelsbased on the data inabas can be accessed at anytime.Description of the ERP project:SKF Sealing Solutions Austria GmbH is recognized as a pioneer in manufacturingmachined seal solutions. Their products, specially manufactured for a turbine, to smallseries production of customer-specific fitted plastic parts to complete machines for avariety of product lines. abas Business Suite is implemented at many of the company‘slocations in multiple countries. Their flexibility and internationalization requirements forabas are high.Project support: Overall project: Nittmann & Pekoll GesmbHAustria: Nittmann & Pekoll GesmbHGermany: ABAS Projektierung GmbHItaly: Nittmann & Pekoll GesmbHPoland: Synthelix Sp. z o.o.USA: ABAS-USA Inc.Canada: ABAS-USA Inc.China: ABAS Force (China) LimitedThailand: Wisdom Information Systems“The availability of abas in over 28 languages - in operation and asoutput languages - is as much of a plus for internationally operating companiesas the processing of different currencies. The hardware plays a major role whenwe think of expansion: we also deliberately decided to go for a system, whichwould give us flexibility as we have already developed hardware structureswhich we would like to continue to use. Taking this into account, nothing standsin the way of a further expansion at SKF Economos.”Mario Brückner, employee in international sales, and responsible for theimplementation and support of ERP software at SKF Economos6

Employees: 580 (group)Licenses: 85 (group)abas customer since: 2004Products:Special profies, fuel andhydraulic oil containers,plastic lamp bodies forcustomers in Europe, Asiaand AmericaElkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Biedenkopf (D), Elkamet s.r.o.in Myslinka (CZ), ELKAMET, INC. in Hendersonville (USA)www.elkamet.deDescription of the ERP project:Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH, based in Biedenkopf, develops and manufacturesspecial profiles, fuel and hydraulic oil containers, as well as plastic lamp bodies for customersin Europe, Asia and America. The company‘s continuous expansion pushed theprevious business software past its limits. Outdated data structures and the resulting lackof data transparency prompted Elkamet to look for a new ERP system in late 2002. abaswas selected for being flexible, international and able to adapt to future requirements.Since abas was implemented, transparency at Elkamet has improved dramatically, inventorylevels were decreased and the inventory turnover rate has increased.Project highlights:• EDI integration• Production site in theCzech Republic• Integrating theAmerican subsidiaryProject support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH, CologneABAS-USA Inc., Sterling (VA) / USA“Each of our business areas has different production methods and different distribution channels.We wanted to optimally map these methods and processes with the new business software.For example, three forwarders with different requirements from four business areashad to be able to work in one common scheduling module. A key advantage of the abas ERP incomparison to other systems is its flexibility.Because of that we didn‘t need to commit ourselves during the detailed planning of the system.We can make changes and customizations at any time without sacrificing system upgrades.”Dr. Ulrich Wolf, Head of IT7

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 220Licenses: 53abas customer since: 2001Products:Plastic packaging, forexample, Debasafe securitybags, self-adheringDebapac document pouchesand Unipost shippingenvelopes made withenvironmentally friendlypolyethyleneAnton Debatin GmbH in Bruchsal (D),Debatin S.A.R.L. in Hoenheim (F)www.debatin.deProject highlights:• Connectivity to warehouseEDI barcode scanners• Connectivity to externalsales force• Outsourced finished goodswarehouse using theEDI interface to connectto the ERP system• Future requirements canbe mapped in the systemwith reasonable effort• Modifications can bemade in house and will notbe erased by updates.Description of the ERP project:The Baden-based company Anton Debatin GmbH has a long tradition. As with Europe‘sleading providers, they offer products made from environmentally friendly polyethyleneincluding Debasafe security bags, self-adhering Debapac document pouches and Unipostshipping envelopes. Innovative products designed and produced by highly qualifiedemployees, together with state of the art production methods and machines and anERP software that provides optimal control of business processes, ensures the highestpossible quality while maintaining competitive prices.Project support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG, KarlsruheABAS PGI France S.A.S., La Walck / France“With the abas Business Suite, we are capable of growing healthy withouthaving to increase the staff‘s capacities.”Jürgen Wilhelm, Commercial Executive8

Employees: 70Licenses: 14abas customer since: 2003Products:Brushes, brush rollers,scrub brushes, vacuumbrushes etc.Eugen Gutmann GmbH Süddeutsche Bürsten- undKunststofffabrik in Leonberg (D)www.egutmann.deDescription of the ERP project:At Gutmann abas replaced the previous system Comet. When carrying out materialreservations / allocations, inventories are assigned to the customer order and productionreceipts are automatically allocated to outstanding sales orders. Picking takes place bymeans of a picking database: one picking data record is created for each calendar week.Outstanding deliveries are displayed in a weekly overview and adjustments can be made.The weekly results are evaluated (delivery rate in %). Packing slips, collective packingslips and invoices are created.Project support: ComputerKomplett SteinhilberSchwehr GmbH, PforzheimProject highlights:• Interim warehouse forincoming inspection withoptimized release options• Parallel installation inSlovakia with a shadow clientin Leonberg• Shipping system withbeo-Expowin integration• Adjusted preliminary costing(improved abas standard)• Concurrent costing• Material consumption forproduction with release andreturn options• Overview of materials forproduction“abas impressed us with its ability to the continuously adjust tocompany changes. With ComputerKomplett SteinhilberSchwehr we have a partnerthat can support us in all of our IT areas.”Jürgen Belle, Managing Director9

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 100Licenses: 35abas customer since: 2011Products:Silicon products for homeand kitchenLékué, S.L. in La Llagosta / Barcelona (E) andLékué Technology Co. Ltd. in Suzhou (CN)www.lekue.esProject highlights:• PPC• Demand management(EDI incl.)• Logistics• Customer service• Cost controlling• Dashboards,Portal applications andBI integrationDescription of the ERP project:Lékué, a leading manufacturer of silicon products for home and kitchen, began implementingabas in January 2011. The first step was to determine the requirements and goalsfor a six month period, in order to improve the company‘s operation processes. Criticalareas such as shipping and logistics were optimized within the business processes so thatthe growing worldwide demand for Lékué products could be met. Customer service wasalso improved by implementing purchasing planning and processing purchase orders withEDI. Consistent material and deadline planning led to improved production and delivery.In addition, material stocks were recorded and optimal warehouse management wasachieved by introducing RFID. Lékué does business in more than 40 countries. After thefirst project in Spain Lékué also implemented abas at their international production site inChina, in order to meet the demands of the Asian market.Project support: ABAS Business Solutions Ibérica S.L., Barcelona / SpainABAS Force (China) Ltd., Shanghai / China“Lékué is an international company that requires a complete ERP solution that can beimplemented at our locations around the globe. Not only was the actual use of abas an importantpart of the decision to implement the software, but also the company abas itself.We see abas as a medium business that has the same philosophy as us at Lékué.It was important to us that abas Ibérica would be a partner that understood our requirements.”Rafael Sebastian, Operations Manager10

Employees: 200Licenses: 20abas customer since: 2011Products:Adhesive tapes, protectivefilms, fastening tape fordisposable diapers etc.Picture: FotoliaBento A.S. in Istanbul (TR)www.bento.com.trDescription of the ERP project:Bento, a company in Istanbul, has been using abas since early 2011 the company producesa wide range of adhesive tapes and exports to more 40 countries. In 2000 Bentohad 100 employees, they have since grown to over 200. In 2010, Bento began looking fora new ERP software that could support their expansion. Their goal was to find an ERPsystem that provided maximum flexibility in mapping their specific requirements as wellas the legal requirements specific to Turkey. The deciding factors were the software‘ssimple operation and flexibility as well as abas‘ many references.Project highlights:• Increased transparency andability to provide information• Simple operation• Flexibility• Mapping of legal requirementsspecific to TurkeyProject support: ABS Bilgi Sistemleri, Istanbul / Turkey“Despite the short time in which the abas ERP software has been used at Bento, there havealready been many improvements. Transparency has increased and information is more readily available.With its maximum control of the processes, abas is able to provide real time informationabout processing status of individual sales orders, for example.Thanks to its flexibility and the constant improvements made to the ERP software, I am certainthat abas will be a part of Bento for many years to come and in many countries.abas is perfect for producing specialized niche products, like we do here at Bento.”Ekrem Karpat, General Manager11

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 100Licenses:4abas customer since: 2011Products:UPVC and CCPpackaging films,TrademarkCECRONIL ® Complejos de Vinilo S.A. (COVINIL )in Fuenlabrada / Madrid (E) www.covinil.comProject highlights:• Data collection• Automated warehousing• Production Planning andControlDescription of the ERP project:COVINIL manufactures flexible packaging films and markets their products internationallyunder the brand CECRONIL ® . In 2010, increased production as well as new productionlines could no longer be supported by the ERP system they had been using. Without anychanges to their employee structure, control over their business processes began todiminish. COVINIL decided it was time to change ERP systems. After an extensive selectionprocess they chose abas to address their future challenges. The focus during the implementationphase was on organization, optimization of the new processes for the productionline and real time data capture. The three most important areas during this phasewere production planning and control, warehouse management and product traceability.Project support: ABAS Business Solutions Ibérica S.L., Madrid / Spain“We wanted an ERP system that was flexible, could support our growth strategy andwas strong in the manufacturing industry. We didn‘t want to have switch ERP systems againfurther down the road. That‘s why we chose abas.”Ángel Fernández, Project Manager12

Employees: 90Licenses: 5abas customer since: 2011Products:Tools for producinginjection molded partsfrom thermoplastics andelastomers and injectionmolded parts, for example,plastic products for the automotiveindustryEuroform Ltd. in Budapest (H)www.euroform.huDescription of the ERP project:The ERP selection was based on the previous positive experiences of a Euroform employeeas well as abas‘s references.Project support: InterJNet Kft., Jászberény / HungaryProject highlights:• Integrated ERP system• Accelerated workflow• More precise processmanagement“Since the implementation of abas, all information we requireis immediately available. The time we are now saving byusing abas Business Suite is incredible.”Krisztina Zwick-Kövesi, HR and Finance Manager13

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 70Licenses: 12abas customer since: 2007Products:Products made from plasticfilms, formed parts madefrom foamPicture: FotoliaSarna Plastec AG in Alpnach Dorf (CH)www.sarna-plastec.comProject highlights:• Replacement of SAP• Parallel implementation ofTLD and PDCDescription of the ERP project:Sarna Plastec wanted to replace their ERP system. After reviewing preliminary offersfrom 20 providers, eight were invited to present their system. Of these eight, two providerswere selected for a workshop. The decision was made in favor of abas. André Strasser,Marketing Manager at Sarna Plastec, explains the decision: ”abas ERP impressed us withits functionality and ease of operation and showed itself to be a flexible software solutionthat can effectively map Sarna Plastec‘s business processes.“Project support: bytics AG, Granges-Paccot / Switzerland“The core ERP functions of abas were implemented in a timely manner.Our special requests were integrated swiftly and continue to work flawlessly. As early as the workshop,the bytics AG representatives were able to impress us with their competence.”André Strasser, Marketing Manager14

Employees: 250Licenses: 16abas customer since: 2007Bild: FotoliaProducts:Plastic products, such assanitation pipes, cableducts, agricultural pipelinesystems, water tanks,PVC doors, nets, insulationand wastewater recyclingcontainersSt. Anthonys Industries Group (Pvt) Ltd in Colombo(Sri Lanka) www.anton.lkDescription of the ERP project:Since 1960 the ANTON name has been synonymous with product excellence, innovationand leadership in Sri Lanka‘s plastics industry. They offer an extensive productrange that, among other things, includes innovative construction material products, suchas PVC goods, industrial mounting elements and cement. A major focus is the introductionof modern and user friendly products. All products from ANTON conform to recognizedinternational standards, including ISO Norm 9001:2000 certification for quality managementsystems since 2002. Their customers include public institutions, local markets andreputed international buyers.Project support: Providence Network & Solutions (Pvt) LTD, Colombo / Sri LankaProject highlights:• Sales locations system• Depot integration• Loading GDN• Combination of injectionmolding machines• Individual production processdocumentation• Individual print layouts• Process individualizationfor sales• Independent approvalprocesses for purchasingprocesses“At St. Anthony Industries abas has led to significantly increased productivitywithout increased costs. The Providence team supported us throughout the entireimplementation process and we are already looking forwardto the implementation of the rest of abas functions.”Jeevan Gnanam, Director15

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 330Licenses: 27abas customer since: 2011Products:Plastic injection molding,rubber injection molding,foam processing and laserand water jet cutting.T-Plasztik Ltd. in Jászladány (H)www.tplasztik.huProject highlights:• Materials management• Just-In-Time production• EDI integrationDescription of the ERP project:Established in 1993, T-Plasztik Ltd. reached a size and complexity that requires efficientmanagement. T-Plasztik Ltd. is divided into four divisions: plastic injection molding,rubber injection molding, foam processing and laser and water jet cutting. The companyis committed to high quality, continuous improvement and a greater level of efficiencyto ensure customer satisfaction. T-Plasztik is certified according to ISO / TS 16949: 2009and ISO 14001: 2005. Using abas, T-Plasztik has an ERP system that provides traceability,innovation and flexibility along with tools specifically for management.Project support: InterJNet Kft., Jászberény / Hungary“Using abas we now have transparent traceability, increasing innovationand flexibility and providing us with excellent tools for our management.”Gábor Katona, Managing Director16

Employees: 50Licenses: 12abas customer since: 2004Products:OEM of ink cartridges,inkwells, combinationeraser / rewriter, highlighters,permanent markersand whiteboard markersPicture: FotoliaSellner school+office GmbH in Marchtrenk, Oberösterreich (A)www.sellner-schoolandoffice.atDescription of the ERP project:In 2004 Sellner began looking for a new ERP, since their previous business softwarewas no longer able to handle increasing customer requirements. The goal for the newERP system was to increase process transparency and delivery reliability while reducinginventory levels. The Austrian stationery manufacturer chose to take a closer look at foursystems and ultimately a decision was made in favor of abas. A lot has changed since theERP system was implemented. Work flows are constantly improving. Processing times forsales orders have been reduced by 35%, production lists are generated 20% faster and thetime required for article searches is now 30% shorter. Errors in production/procurementand account assignment have decreased by 90% and part lists are now accurate to thelast detail. Machine workloads have also improved. Today Sellner school+office GmbH has65% less downtime resulting from missing materials than before abas was implemented.Warehousing requirements are 30% lower thanks to continuous transparency in all areas.Their cash conversion cycle has also been significantly reduced.Project highlights:• ERP implementationin just 9 man-daysProject support: Nittmann & Pekoll GesmbH, Vienna / Austria“The newest version of our ERP system was loaded over a single weekend.I was immediately able to use my personal modifications as usual, while also having access to new features.Operating the system barely changed for our users and many of themdidn‘t even notice that there was an upgrade.”Thomas Maurer, Head of IT17

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 60Licenses: 16abas customer since: 2001Products:PVC Pipe SystemsBöhm GmbH in Kirchenlamitz (D)www.boehmtec.comProject highlights:• Software flexibility• Price / Performance ratioand security of investment• On-time project completion• Shorter lead times• EDIFACT integrationDescription of the ERP project:After the Böhm GmbH was bought by the Söll Group in 2000, Peter Söll introduced a newERP software at the PVC pipe system manufacturer. After having thoroughly researchedthe ERP market, Böhm opted for abas. The deciding factors were the low implementationand adjustment effort, the flexibility and the economic stability of the provider.After abas was introduced, lead times from order acceptance to delivery were shortened,resulting in considerable reductions in warehousing requirements. Additionally, a stronggrowth phase with double digit growth rates was achieved without increasing administrationpersonnel. The transparency which is provided by the system significantly facilitatesscheduling. The system meets the high requirements in sales, where pricing depends onfluctuating raw material prices and a competitive environment. Thanks to the easy integrationof EDIFACT, key customers could be gained for long-term partnerships. Deadlineand delivery reliability, with respect to customers, has been considerably improved. Thisis based on a high level of flexibility in production and warehousing, which couldn‘t berealized without current data as a planning basis. Generally, all parameters that have aneffect on the company are now immediately reproducible. Böhm can react immediatelyto scenarios, such as sales orders in production that are processed too late or productswith delivery delays. The advantages of a modern, optimized ERP system in connectionwith a modern organization structure have been almost entirely implemented by the Böhmmanagement. Böhm now has more reliable deliveries, can plan more efficiently and thusact more effectively.Project support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH, Nuremberg18“With the introduction of abas the foundation for a successful restructuring of thebusiness processes was laid. The quick and on-time implementation within theagreed project costs together with the low training requirements had a major impact.”Werner Unglaub, Managing Director

Employees: 500Licenses: 73abas customer since: 1999Products:Advertising materialand promotional itemselasto form KG in Sulzbach-Rosenberg (D)www.elasto-form.deDescription of the ERP project:elasto form KG is a family business headquartered in Sulzbach-Rosenberg with sitesaround the globe. They design, refine and produce a wide range of advertising materials.abas has provided them with logical, economical and customer oriented processesfor more than 12 years. The company grew so rapidly that in 2006 elasto form conducted are-engineering project to increase their productivity and transparency even further.Project support: ABAS Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, Höchberg near WürzburgProject highlights:• Offer generator shortensrequired time for creatingoffers• Vendor evaluation providestransparency• Multiple evaluation andinformation systems• Mapping a productionprocess guided by bar codescanners• Integrated web shop“The benefits we gained with the ERP re-engineering project are manifold.Transparency has increased in every department, cycle times were reduced thanks to streamlinedprocesses, productivity has risen, delivery reliability and the resulting in customersatisfaction are higher and we were able to reduce our inventory levels, which has had a positive effecton our liquidity. Our product portfolio is highly diversified and we need a systemthat can dynamically map our business logic today and in the future.With abas we are already using the ideal ERP system.”Gerhard Wagner, Controlling19

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 150Licenses: 28abas customer since: 1998Products:Micro cable systemsgabo Systemtechnik GmbH in Niederwinkling (D)www.gabocom.deProject highlights:• ATLAS integration• DMS integration (Habel)• LinuxDescription of the ERP project:gabo Systemtechnik GmbH with its division gabocom specializes in plastics processing,an industry with a particularly high quality expectations. gabocom has been a reliablepartner in the European market since 1970 and is recognized for their innovative solutionsfor pipe and cable systems as well as their ability to repair cable ducts with theirpressure tight split duct system. Since 2002 gabocom has developed and produced theirspeedpipe® system, which includes patented micro cables, sealing elements and fittings,across Europe. gabocom speedpipe® is valued throughout Europe for its high quality andis viewed as an optimal solution for Fiber to the x. The best raw materials and moderninstallation engineering ensure the highest production quality. Constant development,qualified employees and meticulous production are prerequisites for high quality products.Project support: ABAS Informationstechnologie GmbH, Munich“In our selection process the abas Business Suite was able to prevailagainst well-known competitors.”Alexander Rümmelein, Managing Director20

Employees: 150Licenses: 30abas customer since: 2003Products:Round rods, sheets, hexagonalrods and tubes in variousplastic specifications; semifinishedproducts and a varietyof filler materials; servicecenter for planing, milling,cutting, sawing and grindingwork; tool manufacture forcustomized productsGehr Kunststoffwerk GmbH & Co. KG in Mannheim (D)www.gehr.comDescription of the ERP project:The worldwide leading manufacturer of high quality plastic pipes, tubes, rods, profiles andplates began looking for an ERP system to replace their aging business software in 2001.Three of the 20 ERP providers in their selection were invited to present their systems.abas was selected for its handling, robust process support, manageability and easeof customization through the open interfaces as well as for the analysis tool provided bythe abas partner.Project support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG, HockenheimProject highlights:• Scale integration• Distribution of shipping costs• Integrated qualitymanagement• PDC interface• Data transfer from and toexport tool• Independent implementationof upgradeable customization“The abas programming language, FOP, makes it possible for me to customize the systemfor our company‘s organization. I have added a trend orientation to production planning,but I don‘t need to worry about losing my customization during the next upgrade.My customizations are safe and will not be lost when the system is upgradedto the current release.”Martin Heusel, IT and Project Manager21

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 176Licenses: 32abas customer since: 1999Products:Plastic pipesGerodur MPM Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KGin Neustadt / Sachsen (D) www.gerodur.deProject highlights:• Quick and easy customizationthe standard softwarefor company- specificrequirements• Increased transparency andability to provide informationthrough integrated data flow• Increased delivery reliabilityimproved service• Total integration of warehousemanagement forhigh rise storageDescription of the ERP project:As a manufacturer of plastic pipes made of polyethylene and other polymer materials,Gerodur provides a complex product range for various applications, such as piping fordrinking water and gas supply, waste water pressure pipes and sewage lines, heating andsanitary pipes, as well as geothermal power systems. The company is expanding and hasgrown from 55 to 176 employees over the last few years. They are currently producingup to 40,000 tons of pipe from polyethylene or other environmentally friendly polymerseach year. Because of this development the company‘s previous, compartmented ITsolution was no longer sufficient. Gerodur chose abas because it provided Gerodur theflexibility they needed to adjust to their constantly changing requirements without losingits update compatibility. Thanks to a sophisticated implementation concept, abas could beimplemented reliably and in only 5 months. The flexibility and architecture of the softwareenable Gerodur to map company and industry specific requirements in real time. Fromaccounting to the entire production area to logistics and warehouse management, allof their business areas are connected through abas. For Gerodur this increases transparencyand their ability to provide information. Error rates have been dramaticallydecreased, as data is only imported into the ERP system once. With the introduction ofabas Gerodur was able to achieve considerable time and cost savings and increasedelivery reliability.Project support: alltrotec GmbH Softwaresystemhaus, Dresden22“abas supports our company‘s goal of continuous improvement by readily adjusting to ourrequirements and processes. By using the integrated ERP system, our transparency, ability toprovide information and delivery reliability have increased considerably.”Jörg Henke, Head of Logistics

Employees: 35Licenses: 18abas customer since: 2007Products:Customer-specifictechnical elements and modulesmade of rubber, plasticand rubber-metal combinationsGUMMI-TECHNIK GmbH in Fellbach (D)www.gummi-technik.deDescription of the ERP project:GUMMI TECHNIK GmbH is a specialist in developing and manufacturing customerspecifictechnical elements and systems/modules in rubber, plastic and rubber-metalcombinations, such as vibration, vibration dampening, gasket and extrusion technologies.The company, which was founded in 1950, is now operating worldwide. With abasGUMMI-TECHNIK was able to implement a warehouse management system based onscanners. Employees track goods with scanners and barcodes and the information isrecorded in abas in real time. If someone wants to know where a given good is located, theERP system will provide the information within seconds. This partially automated systemfor tracking warehouse and goods movements has saved the company a lot of money.Barcodat provided the necessary scanner and antenna solution.Project highlights:• EDI integration• eBusiness solution asinternal application toconnect scanners in goodsreceipt and warehouse• Integration of QAProject support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG, Karlsruhe“Thanks to the flexibility of abas we are able to map complex processes in astructured and transparent way. The integration of EDI and eBusiness as well as the integrationof our CAQ have been particularly advantageous to our daily business routine!”Philipp Wagner, Managing Director‘s Assistant23

Employees: 35Licenses: 18abas customer since: 2009Products:Quality labels in a widerange measurements andMaterialsLabelident GmbH in Schweinfurt (D)www.labelident.comDescription of the ERP project:Labelident GmbH, which specializes in labels and identification systems, has beengrowing at a rate of 20% every year. When the company was founded in 2004 theybegan operation with an off-the-shelf ERP software, which could not be easily customizedto meet their specific requirements and the software‘s performance began to strugglewith the amount of data that needed to be stored and processed. The situation becameuntenable for Labelident and they began to search for a new system around the middleof 2009. They had a limited budget for the project, so the software needed to provide fast,economical and standard-based implementation, while leaving all options open for thefuture. abas was chosen because it best fulfilled these requirements.Project support: ABAS Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, HöchbergProject highlights:• ERP implementation inunder six weeks and at 18%under the budget• Significant time savings forprocesses in accounting,product management, salesand debt collection• Interfacing with the deliveryservice‘s software• Linking the four shopsoperated by Labelident andsynchronization of the datafrom the ERP system• Easy creation of variationsfor different labels• Increased service qualityand reduced claimsresult in greater customersatisfaction“Now we can process up to 160 sales orders in a single day,a significant increase from the 100 we were able to process before. Simply put, wecan generate more revenues with the same team,which of course means a substantial increase in productivity”Thomas Simon, Managing Director24

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 50Licenses: 24abas customer since: 2003Products:Distribution and finishingof flexible packaging foilsPetroplast GmbH in Neuss (D)www.petroplast.deProject highlights:• Implementation in 4 months• Complete re-mapping ofproduction with detailedcutting plans forproduction control• Traceability of all productsup the manufacturer• CRM• TLDDescription of the ERP project:Petroplast uses abas in all its activities: purchasing, sales, scheduling, materials management,production and financial accounting. Additionally, detailed lot tracking guaranteesthe traceability of all products.Project support: abas system gmbh, Berlin“We implemented abas at exactly the right time. By having all of our departmentsintegrated we are able to provide customers with precise information about their orders.Each sales order can be checked in real time, the consistent traceability of theentire goods flow runs automatically and does not waste valuable time.Many steps are now automated; sales have been relieved of routine tasksand now have more time for customers.”Daniel Zumpe, Sales / IT25

Employees: 75Licenses: 25abas customer since: 2003Products:Special foam materials,insulating films and textilecomposite materials for heat,cold and sound insulation,used in cars, commercial andrail vehicles, as well as inindustryPlastocell Kunststoff GmbH in Schifferstadt (D)www.plastocell.deDescription of the ERP project:Plastocell Kunstoff, founded in 1987, was beginning to feel the strain from the lack ofcustomization available with their installed software, Comet, and in 2001 started lookingfor a more up-to-date ERP system, which they could customize in-house. At the end of2002 the decision was made in favor of the ABAS Projektierung. abas was introduced instages. In July, 2003, the EDI application was started. Financial accounting followed andthe rest of their business areas were ready to go by October. In addition to the improvementsmade to their organizational processes, the abas implementation also yielded anincrease in productivity, because more operations could be processed without requiringadditional personnel.Project highlights:• Short implementation period• Integration of an associatecompany in Turkey• Integrated qualitymanagement• CTI integration• Multiple supportedlanguagesProject support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG, Hockenheim“With abas we are well prepared for future requirements.We want to be close to our customers. This was one reason we founded our Turkish associate companyand made it ready for the market within 6 months. The international abas partner grouphas supported us considerably in providing, customizing and setting up EDI.The IT of both company clients is managed centrally in our main plant. Every employeeaccesses the abas ERP system in their native language and not just in German or Turkish.”Hubert Dohn, Representative and Associate26

Plastic industry: ReferencesEmployees: 20Licenses: 4abas customer since: 2003Products:Tampon printing, heatedembossing, screen printingand laser engraving ofdiverse plastic and metalparts for the automotiveindustry, medical andelectronic engineering aswell as the advertisingPrägetechnik Bechinger GmbH & Co. KG in Stuttgart (D)www.bechinger.deProject highlights:• Individual modifications• Imported and consolidatedover 10,000 articles fromthe software• Quality managementDescription of the ERP project:Prägetechnik Bechinger is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 and has specializedin difficult and high quality printing and embossing for more than 50 years.They are renowned for their high degree of technical knowledge as well as their expertiseand experience. abas was implemented in several key business areas. The most importantareas were production control, accounting, sales (offers, packing slips, invoices) andpurchasing (purchase orders). Individual article checklists are automatically generatedwith the production documents. Implementation of the quality management system isplanned for a later date.Project support: ABAS Informationssysteme GmbH, Uhingen“Implementing an ERP system is just the beginning.An ERP system must be able to evolve along with the company using it.abas has consistently grown with us, thus contributing to our success.”Frank Bechinger, Owner27

Employees: 125 in GermanyLicenses: 17abas customer since: 2010Products:Hoses and hose assembliesaccording to customerspecifications for industrialapplications and homeappliances manufacturers(vacuum / kitchen / laundry)developed by associateddevelopment departmentswith individual machiningand toolingTruplast Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Langgöns (D)www.truplast.deDescription of the ERP project:Truplast Kunststofftechnik GmbH offers a wide product range. Customers have access toplastic hoses and hose systems for industrial uses and home appliances from a singlesource. abas is able to map Truplast‘s different production methods. Production of vacuumcleaner hoses using an extrusion process is a series production. The necessary datasheets, formulations and mixing ratios are recorded in the BOM. A BOM looks entirelydifferent in the engineering department, which is our made-to-order department.Project support: ABAS Projektierung Rhein-Main GmbH & Co. KG, LangenProject highlights:• Easy integration of multiplelocations with Citrix• Individual group work withflexible association• Complete DMS integration• Comprehensive PDCintegration• Customized evaluationswith analyzer BI• Direct use of fax telephonesystems• Integrated quality“What we really like about our IT solution is that we always have the ability to mapnew processes. We have grown a lot over the past years, especially in the area of customized hose systemsolutions. We were able to quickly map processes in abas.We also needed an ERP software that can be used internationally. We have production locationsin Hungary, Spain and China and are planning to connect the plant in Hungaryto the ERP system in the near future. With its worldwide partner network,abas is the perfect solution here as well.”Tim Schröder, Head of Controlling, Finances and Software28

One Globe – One Network – One abasFor over 30 years, abas has built a reputation for excellence, quality and innovationas part of our corporate culture. A clear evolutionary path, vendordirectmodel, and mid-market focus helped abas to establish a recognizedbrand of distinction in the world of ERP. With abas, you will have the supportof a growing global network of extensively trained experts that consists ofover 50 partners in 29 countries worldwide.abas ensures the quality and expertise of our partners through an extensive qualificationand certification program. This includes knowledge in business technology, informationtechnology, and industry-specific topics, as well as knowledge of local legal and culturalcharacteristics as their markets require. With abas, open communication and servicebasedprinciples drive client satisfaction and retention.abas software partners provide on-site support and a range of services, includingtraining, implementation, infrastructure support, customization, and help desk support.This ensures short reaction times and the highest quality customer service in global markets.Our partner network is continuously expanding, and presently includes: Germany,Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Slovakia,Poland, Ukraine, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Indonesia,India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Brazil,Canada and the U.S.A.29

ABAS Software AG headquarter in Karlsruhe, GermanyBy a midsize business for a midsize businessA common mind-setMidsize businesses face a different set of challenges than large companies. Constrainton resources, managing multiple business roles, competing technologies, and a need tostandout based on superior customer service are high among these requirements.At abas, we understand these drivers because we face the same challenges. Our implementationmethod and support system are designed to help you achieve real benefits withminimal disruptions. As a midsize company, we recognize the need for efficient innovationin processes, technology and products to help achieve success.ABAS Software AG is ISO 9001 certified. abas has the coveted certification for development,sales, implementation and customization of international ERP standard software. ISO 9001is the globally recognized quality management standard intended to increase efficiencyand adherence to corporate objectives in order to benefit clients and stakeholders.abas has shown that quality management is consistent throughout the company andensures the provision of quality products and services from the core software providerin Germany. Furthermore, the exact description of processes and goals demonstrates acommitment to security and efficiency throughout the company.ABAS Software AG is ISO 9001 certified.30

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