MTSI keeps on moving forward along with Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200

Looking back 19 years ago, we came from a small group of individuals with extraordinary knowledge and skills. What really made history is our dynamism to make a change and revolutionized business in the world of ERP and CRM. What we had at first is only our substantial experience in working for a Sage MAS 90 reseller. We have an intimate knowledge of the Sage Software product lines especially Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 and Sage MAS 500, and not only that, before MTSI started as a company, each one of us had an experience with the products through our previous jobs from other Sage partners and resellers. When we realized that we can provide better training and support to the industry and in turn do good business, MTSI was born.

It was then on that from nothing, we turn out into something… something that shocked the ERP and CRM industry… From our a small company, we have taken strategic business leaps and became one of the largest and top Sage Select Partners in the United States and gained a reputation.

As a natural cycle that any business will experience, MTSI has also gone through difficult times. In times when economic crisis, there were some companies in the ERP and CRM industry that were really affected, I think this also goes for almost everyone of us. Despite the recession’s effects, we stayed strong and initiated counter measures so that we can keep up our promise to never fail our clients. And so, MTSI is still here, we learned a lot of good things through hard times and we are now more efficient in our business.

Almost everyone heard from the news that these are not just good times to do business. MTSI’s CEO, Larry Marshall, is a brilliant entrepreneur and disagrees with the naysayers. Investment is good as long as you invest on assets that will in turn provide more productivity and growth. This is the perfect time to invest in Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200. Both ERP and accounting software can provide business management solutions to your company thus allowing you to become more efficient and effective in your operations and in turn makes you more productive. If you are a true entrepreneur, you will see opportunities in such troubled times, not just problems.

Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 will help your business became more efficient, effective and productive by automating most of your crucial business processes. Remember, implementing an ERP software is an investment for your business and many companies have benefited a lot by using Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200. Over the internet, you will see hundreds or even or even thousands of testimonials crediting both Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 to their business success.

To supplement the idea of investing on such hard times, here are 3 of Robert Kiyosaki’s famous quotes:
1. “You have to be smart. The easy days are over.”
2. “Face your fears and doubts, and new worlds will open to you.”
3. “In today’s rapidly changing world, the people who are not taking risk are the risk takers.”

(FYI: Robert Kiyosaki is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author of the popular series of books known as Rich Dad, Poor Dad)

And additionally, another quote from another American entrepreneur and author, Michael Gerber:

“The entrepreneur in us sees opportunities everywhere we look, but many people see only problems everywhere they look. The entrepreneur in us is more concerned with discriminating between opportunities than he or she is with failing to see the opportunities.”

Realizing the necessity to install an even more powerful ERP system in order to survive, business and other organizations moved to Sage MAS 90 or Sage MAS 200. While there are also other ERP software out there, it matters less because what a company needs is for the software to provide their exact needs. But then again, Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 are still the superior solutions in the world today.

If your business is needing for a more powerful ERP or accounting software, transition to Sage MAS 90 or Sage MAS 200 now. You can contact us at our toll-fee number 866-848-2957 and we can open new opportunities for you.

The bottom line is, from good to bad economic times, MTSI has never failed to offer companies in the country with solutions that will help their businesses grow. There, we the team of MTSI, wish to extend our sincere gratitude to all our clients for their loyalty and faith in us and in the products and services that we provide. Moving further, we will strive to look for better ways to continue our exceptional support for your businesses because we provide solutions behind your every move.

MTSI opens doors for you, we will be honored to be your Sage MAS 90 reseller | MAS 200 reseller and Sage MAS 90 partner | MAS 200 Partner.

Sage MAS 90 ERP, Sage MAS 200 ERP and Sage MAS 500 ERP, meet the requirements of an ideal ERP System architecture

Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200, Sage MAS 500, the technologically advanced ERP system, accounting and business management software

Before we talk about the leaders in the ERP industry, such as Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 and Sage MAS 500, it is appropriate to discuss the ERP system as a whole to have a better understanding on what they can do and how they benefit your business. Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP is the integration of complex solutions which includes Information Technology, Business Management (including accounting, distribution, manufacturing, E-Commerce and etc. in most cases) and specific business objectives and processes. To make it simpler, ERP is simply using IT to make business run more efficiently and productively. It is a comprehensive computer system that manages all internal and external resources including all assets, finances, processes, operations, logistics, materials, human resources and many more. The ERP system architecture is built to have a coordination of all departments and consolidation to all business operation in one unified enterprise-wide system environment.It gives management with an extensive analysis of the overall business operations which in turn can influence their plans and decisions in a more productive way.
The core of the ERP system is a centralize data storage that obtains information from and supplies information into the other different applications operating on a universal computing platform. ERP acts like a brain that controls the nervous system.

Today, the industry’s leading ERP systems are Sage MAS 90 for small-size market, Sage MAS 200 for the mid-market and Sage MAS 500 for the larger market. These three ERP systems were developed by Sage Software, a software developer giant specializing in business management solutions and ERP. Sage MAS 90 was the first of the three, released in 1985 as an accounting software which successfully dominated the market by its fast distribution through the niches. After further technological innovations and increase in demands in the accounting software industry, Sage MAS 200 was released to cater to mid-size markets and offers a thin-client architecture with higher performance capabilities. Sage MAS 500 ERP was then initially released in 1996 to cater the needs of the larger markets. Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 and Sage MAS 500 evolved from accounting software into a powerful ERP software.

In a large business or enterprise setting, information is gathered from different departments or server stations, sometimes even from multiple geographically distant locations. Data accumulated from different locations makes information synchronization difficult and this where the ERP software comes in. Sage MAS 90 can handle users from different locations in a local network through a LAN-based system, while Sage MAS 200 specializes in multiple locations and is ideal for users who work on the field where several users can login at the same time and/or remotely.
As the term ERP means Enterprise Resource Planning, it originally came alludes to the way corporations or businesses utilize their overall resources and this is what Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 aim to achieve. In the past, ERP systems were only done in larger organizations and industrial types of companies. However, the use of ERP has changed as the years passed. In the present, ERP systems are applicable to many businesses, regardless of nature and size. This is where Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 fits in, they cater the needs of the market.

ERP softwares nowadays are designed to process enterprise wide functions and information and integrate them into a single unified database. In the past, businesses use different softwares that handle different business functions. This kind of conventional practice makes things complicated and expensive. Imagine spending one software for human resources, another software for inventory management, and another one for accounting. Stand alone softwares are no longer advisable these days. Worse thing is, these solutions do not integrate with one another because in most cases they are develop by different software developers and they don’t have integration capabilities. In the modern world, ERP systems such as Sage MAS 90 ERP, Sage MAS 200 ERP and Sage MAS 500 ERP can handle all functions by just using one software.

Speaking of multi-function integrations, Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 and Sage MAS 500 can cover up accounting, manufacturing, distribution, HR and payroll, E-Commerce, Time and Project Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Intelligence, bar coding, logistics, warehouse management and many more. There are a lot of other modules and extended solutions you can add on to cater your specific business need. With Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 and Sage MAS 500, all functions can be done in a single umbrella of the ERP system.

Integration is Key to ERP Systems

Integration is one of the main features that make the synchronization of different business functions to be called an ERP system. Business communications, information distribution and processing are made easier plus a significant increase in productivity, speed, efficiency and performance. These are the things that Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 and Sage MAS 500 never failed to deliver. The main goal of an ERP system is to acquire information and processes from the different departments of an organization and combine them for easier access and efficient workflow.

The Ideal ERP System

An ERP system can only be qualified to be ideal for an enterprise wide solution if it can integrate all the below organizational processes with a central database and a fused computing platform.

Accounting and Financials

Accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, fixed assets, general ledger, cash management, and billing (contract/service).

Manufacturing

Work order processing, engineering, resource & capacity planning, sales order, material requirements planning, workflow management, inventory management, shop floor management, quality control, bills of material, manufacturing process, etc.

Distribution

Sales Order, purchase order, inventory management, return merchandise authorization, credit card processing bar coding and many more.

Human Resource

Recruitment, benefits, compensations, training, payroll, time and attendance, labour rules, people management

Supply Chain Management

Logistics management, inventory management, supply chain planning, supplier scheduling, claim processing, sales order administration, procurement planning, transportation and distribution

Projects

Costing, billing, activity management, time management and expense

Customer Relationship Management

Sales force automation and marketing, service, commissions, customer contact, customer service and after sales support

Data Warehouse

This is where information is stored and can be accessed by the organization, suppliers, employees, customers and authorized personnel. This is the database and in most cases, it is located and stored on a server which can be accessed remotely.
These are some of the core requirements for an ideal ERP system architecture. Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200 and Sage MAS 500 have all these prerequisites.

MTSI opens doors for you, we will be honored to be your Sage MAS 90 reseller | MAS 200 reseller and Sage MAS 90 partner | MAS 200 Partner.

Sage MAS 90 ERP and Sage MAS 200 ERP | Accounting Software | Business Management Software

Investing on a mid-market accounting software

Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 dominated the mid-market accounting software for years. They have been the top choice for most business. Investing on a mid-market accounting software is a tough decision. It takes time to research on different competing accounting softwares, one has to compare their benefits, advantages and value. Money-wise these mid-market accounting softwares are not as cheap as the entry level accounting software. Those products cost an average of $100-$500 and do not provide the same functionality as those mid-market accounting software.

Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 cost at least $10,000 with Core Accounting module alone, and not to mention the training, installation and technical support. Expensive isn’t it? But what do you get out of investing such an ample amount of cash for an accounting software? The answer is simple. You get the best out of every dollar you invest in Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200. Both promise to deliver the robust functionality, scalability and flexibility that you need. Only MAS 90 and MAS 200 offers these, if others also provide such features then they’re not as good what MAS 90 and MAS 200 can provide.

Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 have been there fore more than 2 decades already. Their great features, advantages and benefits have been tested and contributed to the success of thousands of businesses around the world. MAS 90 and MAS 200 have more than 88,000 installations worldwide. MAS 90 and MAS 200 are not just your ordinary accounting softwares, they are also considered Enterprise Resource Planning softwares or ERP, Inventory Management Software, Distribution Management Software, Manufacturing Management Software and Business Management Software for the simple reason that both MAS 90 and MAS 200 have modules that can handle such industries. MAS 90 and MAS 200 were originally accounting softwares but due to their constant innovation they became Enterprise Resource Planning/Business Management Softwares for the simple fact that they are very flexible and can handle other areas aside from accounting alone. You no longer need to spend huge amount of dollars for other softwares when you can just purchase different modules of MAS 90 and MAS 200 which fully integrates with the ERP system.

To give a graphical summary of the MAS 90 and MAS 200 ERP system, it is like one software that acts like a brain and allows you to handle your accounting/finances, distribution, manufacturing, e-Commerce, human resources, contact management and customer relationship management, time and project management and many more. Every module can integrate with one another thus making MAS 90 and MAS 200 superior to other mid-market applications in their class.

MTSI opens doors for you, we will be honored to be your Sage MAS 90 reseller | MAS 200 reseller and Sage MAS 90 partner | MAS 200 Partner.

The History of MAS 90 and MAS 200

Sage MAS 90 ERP popularly known as Sage MAS 90, MAS 90 or MAS90 is an accounting software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Business Management Software created by a software company called Sage.

MAS 90 has a long history in the making, its design evolve so that it can work with different platforms. MAS 90 was first released in the 1985 by a software company called State of the Art, Inc. also known as SOTA. Later it became Sage Software then Best Software then again Sage Software then finally just Sage. MAS in MAS 90 stand for Master Accounting Series and the 90 means for the 90’s. So basically it means Master Accounting Series for the 90’s. MAS 90 was originally designed to run on an Apple operating system. There was also a DoS version for MAS 90 during the 1990s. MAS 90 version 1.3 was the first Windows version for MAS 90.

MAS 90 became popular, through the successful development of a marketing channel which was made up mostly of Certified Public Accountounts (CPA’s). It rivaled other accounting softwares which allowed it gain a significant market share. MAS 90 was used by these accounts which made them familiar with its functionality. They later recommended MAS 90 to their client base. Later, when technological innovations were constantly developing and rules of Accountant’s independence and objectivity became stricter, most CPAs stopped reselling MAS 90. At present, MAS 90 is sold by Sage’s distribution channel through a network of independent software consultants or resellers which is popularly known as MAS 90 reseller.

MAS 90 mainly targets the wholesale distribution industry and its innovations are constantly geared towards wholesale distribution and warehouse management niche. However, later there were other MAS 90 modules provided for other industries such as Manufacturing and E-Commerce. Other modules include HR and Payroll, CRM integration, Time and Project Management and many more.

MAS 90 runs in a LAN-based Windows system while MAS 200 works in a client-server through Windows 200x and SQL Server environments. This feature is also known as “thin-client”.

MAS 90 and MAS 200 are the same softwares but MAS 90 is intended for up to 10 concurrent users while MAS 200 is capable of handling up to 50 concurrent users. MAS 90 is ideal for business that has an average of $1 million to $50 million in annual revenue while MAS 200 is intended for businesses with an average of $1 million to $100 million in annual revenue and have around 10-500 employees. MAS 200 is also ideal for companies who have agents and employees on field work.

The latest version of Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 is version 4.4 and is expected to be release by the first quarter of 2010. So this is a background of the history of MAS 90 and MAS 200.

MTSI opens doors for you, we will be honored to be your Sage MAS 90 reseller / MAS 200 Reseller and Sage MAS 90 partner / MAS 200 Partner

MAS 90 4.4

Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.4

Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 are now loaded with tons of new features, taking it to the next step in the evolution of ERP software. From its Core Financial and Project Management modules down to Manufacturing and Distribution, the functionality of MAS 90 and MAS 200 has just got better. Work more efficiently and productively just the way

you expect it with a wide-range of new features and enhancements directed to the workflow and business process specifically in the inventory, purchase order, bill of materials and bar code areas of the system. MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.4 now provides users with the most in demand customer enhancements and usability improvements. What’s New in version 4.4

Expanded fields

In MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.4 the Customer and Item Numbers are now expandable providing users with 20 alphanumeric characters usable for the Customer numbers and 30 for Item Numbers. You can now add specific information with this new character field length which enables you to enhance your workflow and refine your business processes. It is now more convenient and easier to identify your customers using up to 20 characters by using full company names, or adding coded or themed information, that helps in easy identification for multiple accounts of the same or similar names, and many more. Maximize your productivity and business workflow by using the up to 30 characters item numbers. You can also use smart part numbers like UPC, recycling codes, a vendor numbers, special handling requirements and many more.

Upgrading

To achieve greater efficiency, you can now move to the new version with better control and which is more convenient to your company. You can carry on with your business operations on your present MAS 90 and MAS 200 with Parallel Migration while the new Version 4.4 is being prepared and tested which decreases downtime and minimizes the risk of transitioning from test to live.

Customization

In MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.4 you can program events to run with or without user interaction (clicking a button) through Custom Office, in addition with capability to add user-defined fields and additional buttons. The customizations made through using Custom Office now survive upgrades throughout most of your system which includes Inventory Management, Purchase Order, Bill of Materials and Bar Code. For example, you can add expiration dates or other attributes for lot and serial items, and that information flows through the system. Another example for customizations using standard scripting is Sales Oder Entry expiration dates can automatically change if Quote is chosen as the Order type.

Inventory Counts

Conserve precious time and refine the workflow of your physical count. Be confident and relax as accuracy is guaranteed by printing the system Quantity On Hand directly on the physical count worksheet, which can also be arranged according to your preferred order. Your warehouse manager can relax knowing that he knows the expected count while they supervise the item count. In addition, to further refine the process, the expected quantity can be set as the default, so only your changes require an entry.

Enhanced Bill of Materials Features

With just a fewer keystrokes in MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.4 you can gain extensive and personalized view of information. View Where Used information, and see all components used in the current revision or for all revisions by drilling directly into Item of Bill of Material Maintenance. From within an inquiry screen, you can see everything related to the bill – its subassemblies or its components – without having to use more than one window, saving time and streamlining the workflow. Increase the accuracy and enhance your workflow with the ability to print comments and miscellaneous charges on your Picking Sheets. MAS 90 4.4 New Features

Compare previous versions

Features	4.4	4.3	4.2	4.1	4.05 & 4.0
Parallel Migration – Conveniently move up to the current release, minimizing downtime
Improve productivity with more information in expanded customer and item number
Apply customizations that survive upgrades & simplify the process of applying them
Easy access to information on the new Sage MAS 90 and 200 desktop
Business Insights Explorer – ad hoc reporting – additional views for IM, PO, BOM
Preview reports using your personalized magnification levels
Match your Inventory Management workflow with Dual Grid flexibile & easy personalization
Achieve greater productivity using batch entry for Inventory transactions
Streamline your physical count with expected quantities default
Use zero cost valuation for tracking inventory of manufacturing samples or vendor over-runs
Utilize informative Back Order Fill reports
Match your Purchase Order workflow with Dual Grid flexibility & easy Personalization
Increase productivity using batch entry for Purchase Order Receipts, Returns, and Issues
Simplify standard cost adjustments
Match your Bill of Materials workflow with Dual Grid flexibility & easy Personalization
Match your Bar Code workflow with Dual Grid flexibility & easy Personalization
Maximize raw material accuracy with increased decimal precision
Paperless Office – email, fax and store electronic documents
Federal and State eFiling & Reporting – eforms filled in for you, eFiling optional for a fee
Keep Window Open After Printing – return to criteria selections for adjustments
Direct Deposit – Productive and secure Payroll add-on
StarShip Freight – optimized pallet shipping
Business Insights Dashboard Enhancements – start your day with the info you need most
Business Insights Explorer – Quick Click Charts
Business Insights Explorer – ad hoc reporting – additional views for AP, GL, IM, PO
Match your Accounts Payable workflow with Dual Grid flexibility & easy Personalization
Improved User-Defined Fields (UDFs) for AP, AR and GL
Add User-Defined Tables (UDTs) to simplify inclusion of UDF’s in reporting
Additional CRM Integration options
Business Insights Explorer – turn data into actionable knowledge with ad hoc reporting
Match your Accounts Receivable workflow with Dual Grid flexibility & easy Personalization
Match your Sales Order workflow with Dual Grid flexibility & easy Personalization
Match your RMA workflows with Dual Grid flexibility & easy Personalization
Match your Bank Rec workflow with Dual Grid flexibility & easy Personalization
Customize standard reports using Crystal Reports
Power of the Right Click – improve productivity with relevant options for related tasks
Enhanced Sales Order integration options with Job Cost
Additional options for powerful credit checking minimizes risks
Job Cost Enhancements to improve your reporting and billing abilities
Enhanced Standard General Ledger financial reporting
Business Insights Reporter – Wizard based interface for custom reporting
Personalize screens for optimal data entry, sizing, save settings, set default printing
Smart Memos (ePost-it Note) follow workflows & provide detailed information & attachments
Access related tasks faster using Hyperlinks with a single click
Intuitive set-up wizards used to activate new features in system
Fiscal Year & Period flexibility provides a financial snapshot at any accounting period or year
Powerful security settings by role for access to activities down to the task level
Retain valuable traceability information with user and date timestamps
Business Object Interface – API that enables integrations & enforces business rules
General Ledger – more flexible budget maintenance up to 99 budgets
GL Account structure expanded to allow 32 characters and 10 segments
Payroll enhancements when posting by department

MTSI opens doors for you, we will be honored to be your Sage MAS 90 reseller | MAS 200 reseller and Sage MAS 90 partner | MAS 200 Partner.

Sage MAS 90 Software

MAS 90 and MAS 200 brings you a full-featured Accounting, Manufacturing and Distribution functionality. They come ideal with Business Insights —an insightful executive information system that brings  managers where they can be more useful with a speedy snapshot of a company’s financial information. With more than 25 modules to select from, Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 are comprehensive products that grant clients to orient a system to reach the growing needs of their businesses. Clients may add integrated e-commerce, HRMS, and CRM solutions as well as the accounting, distribution, and manufacturing solutions.

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FEATURES [Modules/add-ons]:

Core Accounting:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• Sage FAS Asset Accounting

Distribution

• Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
• Bar Code
• Credit Card Processing
• Inventory Management
• Sales Order
• Purchase Order
• StarShip Link

Manufacturing

• Bill of Materials
• Work Order
• Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

CRM/Contact Mgmt. Integration

• Sage SalesLogix Sales
• Sage SalesLogix Support
• Sage MAS 90 ACT! Link

Time and Project Management

• Job Cost
• Payroll
• TimeCard
• Sage Abra HR

E-Business

• e-Business Manager
• inquiry
• order
• store

Business Intelligence/Integration

• Business Insights
• Business Alerts
• Crystal Reports®
• Custom Office
• F9
• Microsoft FRx Desktop
• Visual Integrator

MTSI opens doors for you, we will be honored to be your Sage MAS 90 reseller | MAS 200 reseller and Sage MAS 90 partner | MAS 200 Partner.