Webinar Series: Essentials of Integration With Accpac version 6.0

We have just finished a series of four 1-hour webinars focusing on the integration between MISys Manufacturing SBM and Sage ERP Accpac version 6.0. The topics were:

Integration with Accpac General Ledger 6.0

After creating a chart of accounts for MISys Manufacturing to use and exporting those accounts to Accpac General Ledger, we created a number of stock transfers and examined the journal entries resulting to better understand the function of the manufacturing subledger. We performed a MISys Period End and tracked the manufacturing subledger entries into a corresponding Accpac GL Batch.

Integration with Accpac Accounts Payable 6.0

We enabled the PO Invoicing function in MISys and received some material on a purchase order in the sample data. Pretending we had just received an invoice for this material, we invoiced the PO in MISys and followed the transaction all the way to an Invoice Batch in Accpac Accounts Payable 6.0.

Integration with Accpac Inventory Control 6.0

Following a discussion of the reasons why manufacturers should segregate their finished goods inventory (managed by Accpac Inventory Control) from their raw materials inventory (managed by MISys), we experimented by performing a number of Sales Transfers that moved inventory back and forth between manufacturing and sales. We finished up by completing a work order and transferring the resulting material to sales.

Integration with Accpac Order Entry 6.0

We wrapped up the series by exploring three different ways MISys Manufacturing responds to sales orders created in Accpac Order Entry version 6.0. Highlighting the session with a look at the Material Requirements Planning module, we created a sales order for 5,000 desk lamps due to ship next Christmas and with just a few clicks, we planned the required purchasing and production activities.

Streaming Videos Coming…

Because a number of Accpac users and business partners were not able to attend every session of this series, we have agreed to publish four streaming videos for the covered material. Keep an eye on the MISys website at www.misysinc.com/accpac for links to these instructive videos.

MISys to Exhibit at TPAC in Vancouver, March 6-8

Last fall I had the pleasure of visiting Vancouver, BC for the Simply Accounting Conference. In a couple of breaks from the conference I had the chance to explore the city a little bit, including a run through spectacular Stanley Park. http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley. Great place.
In just two weeks we go again.
MISys will be exhibiting the MISys Manufacturing software and networking with other software developers at the Third-Party Advantage Conference (TPAC) March 6-9, 2011 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Vancouver. http://www.tpac.biz/. This gives us a great opportunity to demonstrate the continued commitment of MISys Manufacturing to the Sage ERP Accpac accounting system. As the very first third-party developer for Accpac software, we have quite a story to tell to the resellers and developers who attend.
And maybe, just maybe, there will be a chance to put on some running shoes and head to Stanley Park again.

Just a little history lesson

For twenty-five years, Manufacturing Information Systems, developed a manufacturing solution for Accpac accounting software. It sold well with more than 7000 installations in over 40 countries. MISys was recognized as the Accpac Development Partner of the Year FIVE (5) times (1996, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004). It was, and remains, a great relationship.

Then in 2005 MISys developed another manufacturing solution, based on its existing functionality but on a .NET platform, and which integrated with other accounting packages (Peachtree, QuickBooks, Simply, Adagio). Some Accpac resellers perceived that MISys was not supporting Accpac anymore. MISys adapted its new software (MISys SBM) so that it would also fully integrate with Accpac, demonstrating that it was fully supporting Accpac customers. Still there was confusion. After more than 2 years of marketing efforts to show that MISys supports Accpac, we see signs that the messaging is working. Accpac dealers are recommending MISys SBM to their manufacturing clients at a steady and increasing rate. It took some time, but it is working.

Marketing to existing customers to change their perceptions is more difficult than to market a new idea to potential customers. It takes persistent and consistent messaging and demonstrating the commitment through actions.

MISys Announces Accpac ERP v6.0 Compatibility

WOODSTOCK, VERMONT
January 25, 2011

MISYS MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE IS 100% COMPATIBLE WITH SAGE ACCPAC ERP v6.0

Manufacturing Information Systems, Inc. (MISys), makers of MISys Manufacturing software, today announced that it has completed compatibility testing of MISys Manufacturing SBM version 4.2 and that the software has been deemed fully compatible with the newly released Sage Accpac ERP version 6.0.

Because MISys Manufacturing SBM version 4.2 is also compatible with Sage Accpac ERP version 5.6, users who are making the transition from version 5.6 to version 6.0 can be assured that their MISys/Accpac manufacturing system will function without interruption.

“We are committed to supporting Sage Accpac ERP users,” said David Brown, MISys CEO. “We tested the software extensively to make sure that the integration points work seamlessly as intended, and it does. We are pleased to continue the partnership with Sage Accpac that we started over 25 years ago.”

Last November, MISys released the details of its Compatibility Roadmap which assures Accpac users of continued compatibility and technical support for its software ranging several versions back. A view of the Roadmap can be found online.

MISys is inviting users and resellers of Accpac accounting software to a series of four webinars entitled “Manufacturing for Accpac ERP v6: Points of Integration” starting on February 3rd. Further information and free online registration is available now.

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About MISys:

Manufacturing Information Systems, Inc (MISys) develops comprehensive software applications for small to mid-sized manufacturing entities. First established in 1977, MISys has integrated its software with Accpac accounting software since 1985 and has more than 7,000 installations in over 40 countries. For a complete description of MISys and its services, visit http://www.misysinc.com/.