The ASI Technology Blog
Five Reasons Sage HR Software is Your Next Step After Sage Abra
Last year, Sage announced that it would “end of life” its Abra Suite solution, ending support as of December 28, 2020. That doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use your software anymore. It does mean that by fall of this year, your Abra...
Why Your Manufacturing Business Needs a Flexible ERP Solution
Nearly all businesses of any size can benefit from an ERP solution, manufacturing companies in particular. From sharing production-related data with internal employees, external vendors, suppliers, and distributors, ERPs can improve...
Why You’re Going to Want Cloud-Based Warehouse Management Systems for 2020 (and Beyond!)
As 2019 draws to a close, your accounting team is deep in the process of year-end close and your warehouse team is in the midst of—or dreading the approach of—year-end inventory. You need to report that final value of products for records...
Get Ultimate Flexibility With Cloud-Based Accounting Systems
Ever wished your software could be as customizable as your car? From the rims to the transmission, you can style things almost any way you want to get the vehicle that’s the best fit for your needs, amount of driving, terrain, even...
The Best Checklist for Sage 100 Accounting Year-End Prep
The end of the year is fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean you have to panic about year-end close. With the right tools in place, you can accomplish everything on your year-end checklist with time to spare. It all starts with having...
Sage 100 Year End Tips
4 Tips for a Successful Year End 1. General Ledger Closing - While it’s a good idea to close modules in a timely fashion, the General Ledger can remain open for as long as you need while awaiting final processing (or audit adjustments) in...
Sage 100 Year End Center and Supported Versions Update
Sage has created a Year End Center that provides valuable resources to guide you through a smooth year end closing process in Sage 100 including: Year End Tips and ChecklistsVideo Tutorials and How-to ArticlesLive Chat With Tech...
Sage 100: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting & Processing
When it comes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there are a variety of questions about how to track and report data in order to remain in compliance. That’s why Sage has put together an ACA Resource Center to help you understand the...
Sage 100 Module Closing: Keeping Things In Order
A year end process in one module often writes data to another module. Therefore, the sequence in which you close your Sage 100 modules is extremely important in order to avoid the risk of damaging your data. Important: Remember to back up...
Sage 100: Creating a Copy Company for Year-End Archive/Backup
At year end, it’s useful to create an archive company using the Copy Company feature. This provides a readily accessible copy (and backup) of the current year’s data even after you perform year-end processing in your live company. To make...
Sage 100: Four Things to Note Before Closing the Books
Here are 4 things to consider as you begin closing the books on 2019 and start fresh in the new year: 1. Back Up Your Data Executing a complete backup of your database is one of the most important things you can do before starting any...
Sage 100 Payroll Update Required for W-4 Changes
Starting on January 1, 2020, every new employee and/or existing employee wishing to make federal tax withholding changes will be required to use a brand new Form W-4. Here’s why an update from legacy payroll to Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 is...
New Streamlined Bank Reconciliation in Sage 100
Each month, like clockwork, bank statements and canceled checks arrive, setting off a tedious and time-consuming reconciliation process that’s vital to ensure the accuracy of your accounting data. Luckily, this process is now a lot easier...
Getting Started With Industrial Automation
Industrial automation has experienced a radical transformation in the past decade, as much a technological shift as a result of the changing economy. In today’s world of small production runs, fast shipping, and nimble operations,...
Why It Might Be Time to Consider a Hybrid Manufacturing ERP Solution
Do you believe in ERP myths? You might not think so, but if you believe your only options for ERP solutions are a conventional on-premises solution or a cloud-based ERP, you’re subscribing to a big ERP myth. While these two might be the...
Five Real-Time Data Insights You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner
Real-time data has become a reality thanks to cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and enhanced technology. When you understand the benefits of real-time data, you’ll never be able to go back to the days of nightly batch uploads...
The Surprising Need for CRM in Manufacturing
If you think customer service is something handled by just one department in your manufacturing business, it’s time to reframe your thinking. Customer service has expanded its scope to be in every part of the business, from sales to the...
Targeted Research Brings New Features to Acumatica 2019 R2
When Acumatica announced all the new features in the Acumatica 2019 R2 rollout, they promised increased productivity and accelerated growth. This new release did not disappoint. With exciting new integrations and enhancements, this is the...