Sage Case Studies EmploymentGroup: “Good People” Work Even Better With Sage 500 ERP

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EmploymentGroup: “Good People” Work Even Better With Sage 500 ERP

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Professional Service
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	EmploymentGroup (EG) was struggling with its legacy software which had been heavily customized, making upgrades next to impossible. The system was becoming unstable and unreliable. Files could not be attached to documents, and financial statements could not be produced in a timely fashion. The final straw came when the manufacturer was sold to another larger firm and began charging exorbitant amounts for maintenance. The company needed a solution that could automate its general ledger, accounts payable, and cash management functions. It also needed a system that could manage transactions between EG and EmploymentGroup Holdings, its parent company, which is responsible for the firm’s administrative expenses. Read More
About Customer	EmploymentGroup (EG) is a staffing services company based in Battle Creek, Michigan. The company focuses primarily on light industrial and clerical staffing, providing contract-to-hire, direct placement, and contract labor placements options. EG works with leading businesses to help them meet professional, technical, clerical, and industrial staffing needs and is ranked as one of the top ten employers in many Southwestern Michigan markets. The company operates in eight locations and has a workforce of 75 employees. Read More
Solution	EG implemented Sage 500 ERP to automate its general ledger, accounts payable, and cash management functions. The software manages transactions between EG and EmploymentGroup Holdings, its parent company, which is responsible for the firm’s administrative expenses. The intercompany function in Sage 500 ERP makes transactions seamless, so the company doesn’t even think about what’s going on. The software generates financial statements every month and posts accounts payable transactions. EG is also using a high-speed scanner, making progress towards a paperless office environment. The company creates balance sheets and income sheets with Sage 500 ERP, as well as custom reports. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Professional Service

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

EmploymentGroup (EG) was struggling with its legacy software which had been heavily customized, making upgrades next to impossible. The system was becoming unstable and unreliable. Files could not be attached to documents, and financial statements could not be produced in a timely fashion. The final straw came when the manufacturer was sold to another larger firm and began charging exorbitant amounts for maintenance. The company needed a solution that could automate its general ledger, accounts payable, and cash management functions. It also needed a system that could manage transactions between EG and EmploymentGroup Holdings, its parent company, which is responsible for the firm’s administrative expenses.

About Customer

EmploymentGroup (EG) is a staffing services company based in Battle Creek, Michigan. The company focuses primarily on light industrial and clerical staffing, providing contract-to-hire, direct placement, and contract labor placements options. EG works with leading businesses to help them meet professional, technical, clerical, and industrial staffing needs and is ranked as one of the top ten employers in many Southwestern Michigan markets. The company operates in eight locations and has a workforce of 75 employees.

Solution

EG implemented Sage 500 ERP to automate its general ledger, accounts payable, and cash management functions. The software manages transactions between EG and EmploymentGroup Holdings, its parent company, which is responsible for the firm’s administrative expenses. The intercompany function in Sage 500 ERP makes transactions seamless, so the company doesn’t even think about what’s going on. The software generates financial statements every month and posts accounts payable transactions. EG is also using a high-speed scanner, making progress towards a paperless office environment. The company creates balance sheets and income sheets with Sage 500 ERP, as well as custom reports.

Impact #1	Financial reports that used to require two days of work are now run in a matter of minutes.
Impact #2	The software manages transactions between EG and EmploymentGroup Holdings, its parent company, seamlessly.
Impact #3	EG is making progress towards a paperless office environment with the help of a high-speed scanner.

Impact #1

Financial reports that used to require two days of work are now run in a matter of minutes.

Impact #2

The software manages transactions between EG and EmploymentGroup Holdings, its parent company, seamlessly.

Impact #3

EG is making progress towards a paperless office environment with the help of a high-speed scanner.

Benefit #1	Financial reports are now run in a matter of minutes, saving two days of work.
Benefit #2	1099s can be produced one day faster than before.

Benefit #1

Financial reports are now run in a matter of minutes, saving two days of work.

Benefit #2

1099s can be produced one day faster than before.

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EmploymentGroup: “Good People” Work Even Better With Sage 500 ERP

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