Acumatica Case Studies Software developer moves to Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform, saves over $400,000 & 2 years’ development time

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	Software developer moves to Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform, saves over $400,000 & 2 years’ development time Acumatica

Software developer moves to Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform, saves over $400,000 & 2 years’ development time

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Technology Category	Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation Predictive Maintenance
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	JAAS Systems, a global supplier of manufacturing software, was looking to transition their Advanced Manufacturing Software (JAMS) from a client-server architecture to a web-based solution. The company believed that a web-based solution would be easier to deploy, reduce their clients' costs, and provide more flexible integration with modern cloud-based accounting systems. However, JAAS was concerned about the challenges of moving years of manufacturing expertise to a web-based environment and building complex accounting and inventory functions in a cloud environment. Read More
About Customer	JAAS Systems is a global supplier of manufacturing software based in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The company serves more than 200 customers worldwide. Founded in 1999, JAAS Systems develops and sells integrated accounting and manufacturing software solutions, primarily for the discrete manufacturing arena, such as electronics. The company's flagship product is the JAAS Advanced Manufacturing Software (JAMS), which helps mid-sized manufacturing companies streamline their production and accounting processes. Read More
Solution	JAAS Systems decided to develop JAMS for the Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform, which they began in late 2010 and released the first version in 2011. The Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform provided a development platform that addressed JAAS Systems' desire to improve speed-to-market and keep client’s cost down. The platform offered built-in ERP logic, including accounting and inventory, solutions that run on any platform, in any browser, and solutions which can be delivered on-premise or as SaaS. It also provided built-in document management, inquiries, report writers, and workflow. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Predictive Maintenance

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

JAAS Systems, a global supplier of manufacturing software, was looking to transition their Advanced Manufacturing Software (JAMS) from a client-server architecture to a web-based solution. The company believed that a web-based solution would be easier to deploy, reduce their clients' costs, and provide more flexible integration with modern cloud-based accounting systems. However, JAAS was concerned about the challenges of moving years of manufacturing expertise to a web-based environment and building complex accounting and inventory functions in a cloud environment.

About Customer

JAAS Systems is a global supplier of manufacturing software based in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The company serves more than 200 customers worldwide. Founded in 1999, JAAS Systems develops and sells integrated accounting and manufacturing software solutions, primarily for the discrete manufacturing arena, such as electronics. The company's flagship product is the JAAS Advanced Manufacturing Software (JAMS), which helps mid-sized manufacturing companies streamline their production and accounting processes.

Solution

JAAS Systems decided to develop JAMS for the Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform, which they began in late 2010 and released the first version in 2011. The Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform provided a development platform that addressed JAAS Systems' desire to improve speed-to-market and keep client’s cost down. The platform offered built-in ERP logic, including accounting and inventory, solutions that run on any platform, in any browser, and solutions which can be delivered on-premise or as SaaS. It also provided built-in document management, inquiries, report writers, and workflow.

Impact #1	The Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform provided a range of time-saving tools for JAMS developers, including separation of logic, generating schemas, auto-numbering, screen wizards, customizing mode, attachment handling, inquiries builder, dashboards, and batch processing.
Impact #2	The platform's capabilities allowed JAAS Systems to improve their speed-to-market.
Impact #3	The successful integration of JAMS with Acumatica has led JAAS Systems to recommend the platform to other software vendors.

Impact #1

The Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform provided a range of time-saving tools for JAMS developers, including separation of logic, generating schemas, auto-numbering, screen wizards, customizing mode, attachment handling, inquiries builder, dashboards, and batch processing.

Impact #2

The platform's capabilities allowed JAAS Systems to improve their speed-to-market.

Impact #3

The successful integration of JAMS with Acumatica has led JAAS Systems to recommend the platform to other software vendors.

Benefit #1	$400,000 in development cost savings
Benefit #2	52 months of development time-savings
Benefit #3	Delivered solution two years ahead of schedule

Benefit #1

$400,000 in development cost savings

Benefit #2

52 months of development time-savings

Benefit #3

Delivered solution two years ahead of schedule

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Software developer moves to Acumatica Cloud xRP Platform, saves over $400,000 & 2 years’ development time

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