abas ERP

Product Brochure abas ERP

abas ERP for production companies

Table of Contents
Overview

Benefits

Upgrades

Add-ons

10

Functions

12

Software architecture

22

ABAS Group

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Industries

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Content is subject to modification.

*Please also refer to our abas Distribution and abas eB product brochures.

abas Business Software

Effective software solutions for your company

for production companies

D i s t r i b u t i o n for wholesale and distribution companies*

e B eBusiness for midsize companies*

The brand name abas Business Software includes the products abas
ERP, abas Distribution and abas eB. Together, these products form a
complete solution offering a broad spectrum of functions for midsize
production, wholesale distribution and service companies. Functions
range from purchasing and sales, to materials management, production planning and production, through accounting and eBusiness.
abas Business Software is based on a combination of the most
modern technology and many years of experience. When you
choose abas Business Software, you are opting for competence,
continuity and first class technology.

Overview

Twelve years ago we made a very

important decision to implement
abas ERP. We have experienced no
restrictions when using the system.
The flexibility and upgradeability
of abas ERP is great.
Volker Hffner, IT Manager,
BEW-Umformtechnik GmbH

The decision to implement ABAS

software was made years ago.
The system runs so smoothly that
we never have to worry about it.
It was one of the best business
decisions I have ever made.
Harald Steiner, CEO,
BVS Blechtechnik GmbH

Spectrum of performance
Financial accounting
Fixed asset accounting
Purchasing

Material valuation

Sales

Cost accounting

Materials Management / MRP

Costing

Scheduling

Controlling

Production / PPC

Group accounting

EDI

eBusiness

Infosystems

Portal

Benefits

Efficient ERP Solutions

For Midmarket Manufacturers

Short implementation times, excellent price/performance ratio, platform

independent, reliable, user friendly, adaptable, multinational and the
most satisfied customers in the industry are convincing arguments for
abas ERP.

Short implementation
period

Excellent price/
performance ratio

The inherent flexibility found in abas Business Software, together

with sophisticated implementation strategies, facilitate short implementation times and easy integration into the company structure and
existing software environments. Introduction periods are reduced by
25%, delivering a consistent ROI for abas customers.

abas ERP offers users an extensive function range, while allowing

for additional functions and customization to be programmed quickly
and easily by the user or though an abas Partner. Users will being
realizing such benefits as increased productivity, improved transparency, greater competitive strength, superior service, and much more.
These benefits bring significant costs savings which has distinguished
abas Business Software as having one of the best price/performance
ratios in the industry.

We were impressed by the implementation concept. Before the

software was implemented
numerous training courses were
provided for the employees,
which ensured the ERP software
was introduced smoothly and
efficiently. Christian Estenfeld,
ADA Holding GmbH

If you look at the increase in

transparency, productivity and the
time savings realized since the
implementation of abas Business
Software in our company, you
would see that our ERP investment has more than paid itself off
and in as soon as 12 months.
Gerhard Herdt, Project Manager,
EPHY-MESS GmbH

We are glad we chose ABAS

because its software continues
to grow with our company, and
each year it becomes more and
more valuable to our business. In
introducing abas Business Software
weve received an ERP software
that permanently integrates the
most current technology.
Karleugen Lgler, CEO,
Eugen Lgler GmbH

The combination of abas

ERP and Linux is absolutely
reliable, we have had no
system crash since installation.
Sven Berndt, IT Manager,
Walzengieerei Coswig GmbH

Top reasons

to choose abas Business Software

Short implementation period

Individual customization

Easy implementation

Rapid ROI

Broad functionality found in the

User-friendly interface

standard

Software that grows with

Covering a wide range of industries

your business

International and multilingual

Easy integration of

High flexibility with 3 layer

add-on solutions

architecture

Secure investment

Platform independent

Great price/performance ratio

ERP PPC MRP eBusiness

The secure investment

for the future

Select your
platform

ABASs continual upgrade strategy guarantees our business software

will be just as reliable in the future as it is today. A new version of
the abas Business Software is provided each year. New functions
and technologies are always integrated into the software standard,
ensuring abas users are up-to-date.

Choose whichever operating system is best suited to your IT environment, whether it be Linux, Unix and Windows abas Business Software
runs on all three platforms. Since 1995, ABAS has supported Linux
on the server side, with 80% of all installations to-date based on
Linux. Our software is also offered in the front end range using Linux.
Having already distinguished itself on the server side, Linux is now
developing a reputation on the client side with low costs, great
stability and excellent performance.

Value added features

The systems orientation is easy

enough that it does not require
a huge training effort.
Thomas Federle, CEO,
Link Elektrische Bauelemente GmbH

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Easy to update

User friendly

Easy to customize,
always up-to-date

Such features as the continual user interface, systematic screen

structure, Online Help (field, screen or topic related), and model
structures aligned with related functions make it possible to work
securely, intuitively and effectively with abas Business Software.
Whether browser based or using the graphical user interface
you decide how you run abas ERP.

Specific requirements such as business processes, screens and database structures can be easily integrated into the ERP software and
customized to suit your organizational structure. As maximum value,
your individual modifications, such as individual screen fields,
standard lists, new functions and macros will not be affected
once the upgrade is complete.

With abas ERP we are well prepared to meet future requirements.

We want to be close to our customers, which led us to establish an
affiliate company in Turkey within
just 6 months. The international abas
partner network has supported us
considerably in customizing and
setting up the EDI. The IT clients
for both companies are centrally
managed from our main plant.
Every employee can access abas
ERP in his/her native language
not just in German or Turkish.
Hubert Dohn, Authorized
representative and company
shareholder, Plastocell
Kunststoff GmbH

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The ERP systems inherent flexibility and ability to easily adapt to

workflow changes is whats most
important to us. The speed at which
these adjustments were implemented
was stunning for example changes
discussed in the workflow were then
realized during the coffee break.
Michael Kummer, IT Manager,
Binder+Co AG

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ABAS knows both what

customers need AND what
they want: a flexible ERP
software that is update secure.
Marcus Bunz, Project Manager,
Beutter Przisions-Komponenten
GmbH & Co.KG

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I am continually impressed by
the flexibility of abas ERP.
Armin Drringer, authorized
representative, Schechtl GmbH

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International
and multilingual

Satisfied
abas customers

abas Business Software is multilingual in the user menu, as well

as in the display language. You can work with the same database
in different operating languages, enabling simplified workflow
and communication between foreign subsidiaries. abas Business
Software is multi-currency and offered in 28 languages, with additional languages available upon request. Our network of international partners and localization expertise is ideal for any company
looking to expand abroad and integrate their ERP system into their
foreign subsidiaries.

ABAS was named number one in customer satisfaction in four consecutive ERP studies published by the Konradin Group. ABAS ranked
first in price/performance ratio, functional fit, stability, ease of use
and upgrades. ABASs strong customer focus has resulted in a 93%
customer retention rate since its inception in 1980. The company
still services many of the same customers who first implemented in
package over 20 years ago.

Software Upgrade

Evolutionary system technology:

Adaptable and Upgradeable

Take advantage of new functions added every year into abas Business
Software. By performing regular upgrades, you are guaranteed the most
up-to-date technology for the continued success of your company.

Always
new technology

The secure
investment for the future

The core business functions found in abas Business Software are

continually being developed. Customers never need to worry that
their system will become outdated because every year approximately 30% of the complete software code is reworked. This means
abas users will have a completely new software system with state
of the art technology every 3-5 years without ever breaking the
update path.

ABASs continual upgrade strategy guarantees our business software

will be just as reliable in the future as it is today. A new version
of abas Business Software is released each year. New functions
and technologies are always integrated into the software standard,
guaranteeing that abas users remain up-to-date.

Due to the upgrade method, we

were able to implement during our
growth phrase without disrupting
our day-to-day business. The method
resulted in just minimal delays, even
when updating the customized
programs. In just 1.5 days, the
entire company was up-to-date
without experiencing any downtime. This is very important for a
production that runs in three shifts.
Michael Jung, Sales Manager,
FACT Future Advanced Composites
& Technology GmbH

The abas upgrade strategy coupled

with the systems inherent flexibility
enables us to take full advantage
of the technological progress,
without losing our individuality.
Through the easy adjustability
and openness of the system we
are able to flawlessly accompany
the companys continual improvement process with abas ERP.
Sandor Winter, CEO,
Symanzik GmbH & Co.KG

We are satisfied with all aspects of

abas Business Software, especially
the softwares upgradeability. Even
an upgrade over a number of versions takes just one day. We worked
until Friday afternoon with the old
version, and by Monday morning
the new version is already booted
on the computer. All upgrades
functioned without a hitch.
Walter Irion, IT Manager, MAFAC
Ernst Schwarz GmbH & Co

The high standard expected of

abas Business Software is always
maintained. Regardless of how
many adjustments we make the full
upgradeability remains intact, which
means our software will remain
functional for many years to come.
Every new upgrade brings us more
innovations and developments.
Werner Fischer, IT Manager,
J. Schmalz GmbH

Why perform annual upgrades?

New functionality
Improvements made to abas ERP standard modules
Upgrade performed in manageable phases, not all at once
ERP PPC MRP eBusinesss

Continuous improvement of the internal organization

Manageable investment blocks

Enhanced value

Add-ons

Make your Software

Go Even Further

You can integrate a variety of add-on solutions to complete your abas

Business Software. Our cooperation partners provide you with a broad
spectrum of practical solutions which work efficiently and profitably when
used in connection with abas ERP.

Integration with MS Office / Open Office

Integration with fax, E-mail and Internet solutions

PDA / JPM / MDE

Management Information Systems

Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse

abas Wireless terminals (barcode scanning)

CAD / CAQ

Mobile order entry

CRM

Human resources management

Document Management / Archiving

Project management

EDI

SCM

Export and shipping dispatch

Sales information system

Production planning

and many others

Firewall solutions

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If used correctly, companies that

implement abas Business Software
system have a considerable advantage. I doubt many companies our
size are able to offer such solutions
like an integrated PDC system.
Hartmut Hillebrand, CEO,
Bergmann & Hillebrand
GmbH & Co.KG

Open
interfaces

Easy and secure

connections using:

External IT systems are integrated using both the abas and DDE
(Dynamic Data Exchange) standard interfaces. ODBC (Open
Database Connectivity) and ActiveX standard interfaces are also
available as an option.

There were many requirements

which the new system had to
fulfil, such as interfacing with the
existing CAD and payroll systems.
Hans Haist, Production Manager,
Maschinenbau Kallfass GmbH & Co.

DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange)

ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity), optional, license required
ActiveX
EDP (abas ERP Data Access Protocol)
ERP Export/ERP Import
Form generator

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Functions

More Function

Means Greater Value

abas ERP provides manufacturing companies with a wide range of out of

the box functionality. Whether your firm operates in a make to order, make
to stock or job shop production environment, abas can optimize your production and improve customer service. Companies in both discrete production and in the processing industry, can rely on abas Business Software to
enable their key business processes. More importantly, abas can readily be
adapted to meet industry or company-specific requirements without impacting the standard functions or limiting your upgrade path.

Customer

Quotation

Product

Service processing

Vendor / Forwarder

Service quotation

Purchase Orders
Suggestions

Sales Order

Costing

Service order

Purchase Order

Scheduling

Work Order Suggestion

Service assignment

Packing Slip
Goods Receipt

Warehouse/ CAQ

Work Order

Service technician

Invoice Purchasing

Packing Slip
Goods Issue

Completion
Confirmation

Corridor Controlling

Accounts Payable
Accounting

Invoice Sales

Work Slip

Fixed Asset Accounting

Imputed Depreciation

Financial Accounting

Accounts Receivable
Accounting

Production Data
Capture

Group Accounting

Cost Accounting

Valuation, Warehouse,
Production Activity

eBusiness

Portal

Infosystems

Administration, Processes,

Data Export

Printing

Wages and Salaries

CRM

Document Management

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Capacities

Communication
Solutions

Other Solutions...

Service
Master Files
Sales
Purchasing
Accounting
Production
Services and Evaluations
Solutions of the cooperation partners

Every time we expand the system

or make adjustments we are
reassured that we made the right
choice in implementing abas
Business Software. All requirements
made by customers Volkswagen
and Audi were realized quickly.
Since the implementation we have
quadrupled our turnover without
considerably increasing personnel.
Without abas we would have needed a lot more personnel, which
would not have been possible
given existing production costs.
Bernd Buhse, CEO, Galvanotechnik
Kessel GmbH & Co.KG

We had to solve many tasks, one

of which was to make the flow of
material more transparent and the
organization more secure. We
succeeded. Purchasing is now
centrally coordinated with abas
ERP. Through real time scheduling
stock levels could be decreased
while stock turnover has increased. The fast access to data has
amplified the ability to provide
information and transparency
throughout the company.
Dr. Ulrich Wolf, IT Manager,
Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Except for the picking list and

packing slips there is no more paper
usage. This means we were able
to reduce our paper costs by EUR
5000 and postage by EUR 2000
per year. There were also savings
made through other simplified
processes which resulted in an
even further reduction of paper
documents. Ingolf Wlk, IT
Manager, Armaturenwerk
Htensleben GmbH

Function overview
Purchasing

Function overview
Sales

Requests
Suggested purchase order
Purchase order
Blanket orders
Receipt of Goods (ROG)
Invoice verification
Subcontracting
Materials provided
...

Quotations
Sales order management
Blanket orders
Sales order production list
Shipping processing/Goods issuing
Deliveries
Invoicing
...

Purchasing

Sales

The purchasing function found in abas ERP processes as a continuous

transaction, from the initial request to suggested purchase orders,
purchase orders, receipt of goods and invoice verification. Working
with purchase orders is a central purchasing component. In scheduling, suggested purchase orders are generated when inventory falls
below minimum levels. These suggested orders are then converted
into requests and actual purchase orders. Blanket orders can also be
edited. For each purchase order item, purchase order management is
linked to both financial and cost accounting through cost centers, cost
objects and accounting assignments.

In abas ERP the sales process is displayed starting with a quote

creation, through to sales order management, outgoing goods and
invoicing. Additional functions like quotation and revenue statistics,
commission calculation, archiving and many more are available.
The sales function provides you with an up-to-date view of customer
business relations and product sales trends. With abas ERP, youll
be able to deliver product using minimum inventory levels, resulting
in optimized stock levels. Furthermore, CRM functions can also be
developed using the customer infosystem.

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Functions

Function overview
Materials management
Warehouse management
LIFO/FIFO management
Lot creation
Bundle and serial number management
Inventory
Material allocation
Material valuation
Lot management
...

Materials management / MRP

Materials management safeguards your companys logistical
processes. Using abas ERP will let you coordinate warehousing
measures with your delivery schedule and enable your company
to function efficiently with minimum inventory levels.

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Function overview
Scheduling

Function overview
Production / Production planning and control (PPC)

Requirements and inventory planning

Scheduling
Capacity calculation
Sales, production and resource planning
(MPS = Master Production Schedule)
Batch size and minimum stock level calculation
...

Suggested work orders

Work orders
Capacity planning
Work order completion
Editable sales order production list
Manual production entries
Extended workbench
Combined production
Service processing

Scheduling

Production / Production planning and control (PPC)

Scheduling ensures that sufficient production material and capacity

is available to process orders on time. In abas ERP, scheduling
generates procurement suggestions for purchasing, as well as matches
compliance with due dates to determine the earliest possible
final delivery dates.

The abas ERP production functions support the manufacture of your

companys products, regardless of the kind of production employed
(e.g. series, lot or single production).

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Functions

Function overview
Material valuation

Preliminary costing
Simultaneous costing
Final costing
...

Valuation according to mixed price

Warehouse group mixed price
Planned price
Invoice price
Zero valuation
Cost of goods manufactured
Cost entry suggestion for changing raw/auxiliary
material inventory levels, as well as for operating
supply items, unfinished and finished goods
...

Costing

Material valuation

abas ERP offers product and sales order related costing for the precise
operating result valuation. Costing can be carried out for products,
as well as for sales orders. The abas ERP costing functions use exact
date scheduling when specifying delivery times.

Material valuation assesses quantitative movements within the

materials management cycle, recording these movements as
financial entries whenever stock levels fluctuate. A preview of
entries can be generated without affecting the financial accounting. The establishment of an unfinished products inventory is also
possible, as well as the valuation of manufacturing costs. If valuation
prices are not available when a quantity is entered, then a
revaluation is implemented through the material valuation once
the price becomes available. Material costs determined by
material valuation are then transferred to cost accounting.

Function overview
Costing

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We implemented abas ERP at

exactly the right time. Through
integrating all departments we now
can provide our customers with
exact details concerning their orders.
Many steps were automated in the
implementation. Goods in all levels
of production can be automatically
traced without wasting valuable
time. Sales orders are now checked
in realtime, and our sales team has
been relieved from routine tasks
leaving more time for the customer.
Daniel Zumpe, Sales/IT,
Petroplast GmbH

Function overview
Cost accounting

Function overview
Group accounting

Cost type accounting

Cost center accounting with internal account activity
allocation according to flexible standard costing
Cost object accounting
Valuation of production activity
Planned consolidation
Statistical journal entry
Computation rule
...

Representation of group relations

Determination of intercompany sales
Consolidation groups
Time-related group structure
Consolidated advance VAT return
...

Cost accounting

Group accounting

Cost accounting covers cost type accounting, cost center accounting

and cost object accounting. The cost center accounting includes the
function IAAA (internal account activity allocation). In addition to IAAA,
there is the option to post overheads to the cost objects. Different
procedures available for this purpose. Cost center accounting can be
structured according to the flexible standard costing principle. Using
the function Valuation of production activity, the valuated personnel
and machine times of completed work orders are posted as statistical entries and transfer into cost accounting. The cost accounting
integrates data from diverse modules such as financial and
fixed asset accounting. Using the Material valuation and the
Valuation of production activity modules, it also integrates data
from material valuation and production areas.

Using the group accounting function you can consolidate balance

sheets for individual businesses to compile an annual statement that
shows group reporting. For this function, group internal and group
external processes are differentiated by accounts.

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Functions

Function overview
Financial accounting
Accounts structure
Taxes
Financial entries
Advance VAT return
Account range form
Outstanding items
Cash management
Reminders
Evaluations
Data export for GdPDU
Recurring entries
Additional entry ranges
...

Financial accounting
This function enables complete financial accounting management for
all financial transactions. It provides you with a thorough overview
of all financial transactions and lets you access data from prior fiscal
years. By maintaining a history of transaction figures it is easy to carry
out monthly comparisons by working with both planned and actual
figures. Target/actual comparisons can be user-defined over any given time frame.

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Nowadays we can plan in more

detail and improve our delivery
reliability as a result. This has been
well-received by our customers.
Christian Kirchschlager, Acting CEO,
Metallgieerei Hans Schwarz GmbH

Function overview
Fixed asset accounting

Function overview
Corridor controlling

Fixed assets
Fixed asset category
Imputed fixed asset accounting
Depreciation
Depreciation methods
Suggested depreciation
Assets impairment
Daily depreciation
Index series
Replacement values
Fixed asset transaction
Asset history sheet
External auditing evaluations
...

P&L items and balance sheet

Liquidity planning
Risk management
...

Fixed asset accounting

Corridor Controlling

The integrated fixed asset accounting module in abas ERP is used to

manage fixed assets on an inventory basis, regardless of industry. It
enables both a qualitative and quantitative overview of the available
fixed assets. Included are all year-end closing evaluations, such as
the asset history sheet.

Corridor controlling supports you in business planning and control by

letting you quickly identify current fiscal year trends. This function lets
you view figure trends as they develop, which makes decision-making
easier and more secure.

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Functions

Function overview EDI

EDI Center
Delivery forecast
JIT delivery schedules
Packing slips
Credit notes
Invoices
Sales orders
Sales order confirmation
Product pricing
Purchase order amendment
Shipping processing
ESP / VLC (Vendor Logistics Center) processing
/ Consignment warehousing
Packaging supplies management
...

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)

With the EDI function you can automatically exchange structured
business documents (VDA/ODETTE/EDIFACT) between the application programs of your business partners. EDI implementation brings
full control of the entire product, data and money flow. Companies
are supported by abas ERP/Automotive in managing complex
supply chain processes and coordinating all predetermined logistical
processes between manufacturer and supplier.

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Function overview
Infosystems

Function overview
Other functions

Customer infosystem
Turnover statistics
Transaction figures
Plan chart
Debits and credits
Procurement status
Machine scheduling
Capacity overview
Cost accounting master files
Expense distribution sheets (EDS)
...

Master files administration:

PDC
Intrastat commercial statistics
Characteristics, user and selection bars
User-defined variables and keys
Word processing
Office communication, internal communication system
System management
Command log
User-defined database areas for individual requirements
...

Infosystems

Other functions

With abas ERP you receive a group of pre-configured infosystems

for various evaluations. These infosystems are adjustable and can be
used to write your own company specific requirements. Ultimately,
you choose which data is relevant for your company reporting.

The above-mentioned functions further complement the abas ERP

performance range.

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Software architecture

ERP Software
that Grows with Your Business
As your company evolves, business requirements are subject to change.
The inherent flexibility found in abas Business Software matches your
companys growth, letting you readily adapt to industry or companyspecific requirements without impacting the standard functions or limiting
your upgrade path.

The continual development of core business functions is the most

unique aspect of abas Business Software. Every year approximately
30% of the complete software code is reworked, which means abas
users have a completely new software with state of the art technology
every 3-5 years. Customizations made to abas Business Software can
be realized using the Java programming language.

abas core functions:

The abas core functions include purchasing, sales, scheduling,
materials management/MRP, production/PPC, accounting, interfaces
and other functions.

abas ERP 3-tier architecture

The softwares layered architecture structure makes it possible for us
to guarantee users the most updated technology year-over-year. The
structure is divided among the following three layers:
Flexible user interface (FO):
abas system base:
The system base contains a stable, object-oriented database. The
abas log database increases speed and efficiency and is virtually
maintenance-free.

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The outer layer, referred to as the FO layer, comprises the abas Tools,
the flexible standard user interface and the individual user interface. It
is within this flexible user interface that customization is done to ensure
our software satisfies your individual requirements.

The layered software architecture

found in abas Business Software
makes it easy to carry out adjustments, of which we can do mostly
ourselves. We use the ERP system
intensely. All company fields
are integrated and almost all
of modules are being used.
Heinz-Josef Schfer, Chief Controller,
HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH

abas FOP programming lets me

adapt the system to our companys
organization. I have added a trend
orientation to the production
planning, so I dont have to
worry about the next upgrade.
Customizations will not be affected
when the current release is installed.
Ralf Billmaier, IT Manager and
Project Leader, Gehr Kunststoffwerk
GmbH & Co.KG

What convinced us to choose

abas was the softwares inherent
flexibility and the option to perform
our own adjustments. It was
important that we could adapt the
software on our own time to meet
our customers future requirements.
Jan Klimek, Ripploh
Elektrotechnik GmbH

abas Business Software won a

tough race against much bigger
competitors. The programs
conceptual structure was the
deciding factor. Centered
around a fixed functional
kernel, the system allows for the
multifaceted design of the
software interface and the
integration of individual
applications. Udo Bttcher,
IT Manager, Lisega AG

Meeting your requirements

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ABAS Group

Midmarket Solutions
from a Midsize Company
The core competence of ABAS Software AG is the development of
flexible ERP and eBusiness software for the midmarket. Founded as
a start-up company by a team of students, ABAS today is a worldwide group of companies. ABAS Software employs 115 people at its
headquarter location in Karlsruhe, Germany. Together, with its over
50 sales partners worldwide, the ABAS group totals 580 employees.

ABAS Software AG management:

Peter Walser (CTO), Werner Strub (CEO), Peter Forscht (COO)

From one SMB

to another

Business philosophy:
The Spirit of ABAS

Small and medium businesses are the pillars of the economy. These
companies need tried and true solutions, and an implementation partner who can meet their requirements in the quickest time possible
using the best price/performance ratio. They demand expertise that
includes years of experience supporting the SMB market, plus the
guarantee of a secure investment for years to come.

Satisfaction, quality and service go hand in hand. ABAS orients itself

on these principles every day so that abas customers can concentrate
on what is most importance to them their core business. The quality
of our software is continuously tested to ensure the highest quality
standards. ABAS regularly communicates with its users and looks
to them for input on how to best further develop its abas Business
Software. Directness and trust make the cooperation between ABAS
and its users both satisfying and long-lasting.

As SMBs become more integrated into the global market, they also
require software that is both international and multilingual to optimize
workflow and communication between foreign subsidiaries. As an
internationally operative midsize company, ABAS is well-positioned
to understand the demands of these companies. One look in the mirror and not only do we see our own reflection, but also those of our
customers and prospects.

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What I admire most about

abas Business Software is the
company that stands behind
it its flexibility, philosophy and
customer understanding.
Dr. Werner Dax, IT Manager,
IST METZ GmbH

in million

Trading volume of the abas group (estimated values)

The decision to implement abas

Business Software in 2005 was a
defining moment for our company.
Ever since that point we have relied
on a flexible, evolutionary and
user-friendly system to compliment
our continued growth. The continued success of our IT provider also
assures that weve made the right
decision. ABAS Software AG continues to be a successful and financially stable company. We know our

Trading volume of the ABAS Software AG in TEUR

60

55

43

45
40

35

37,5

9,200

10,000

52

50

7,800

8,000

40

7,000

7,000

5,000
4,000

20

3,000

15

2,000

7,000

6,800
6,000

6,000

5,800

6,000

25

15 %

10,000

8,400

9,000

47

30

4,000
3,000

1,000

10
0

11,500

11,000

60

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investment in its software will remain

secure for many years to come.
Kai Hpfinger, Mega Umformtechnik
GmbH & Co. KG

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008*

*planned

1996

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Economic success
through fair partnerships
Long-term success is more important for ABAS than short-term
growth or gains. Business success over the long run can only be
achieved through the establishment of fair and honest business
partnerships. Appropriate return on investment guarantees a companys
longevity and ability to innovate. ABAS has shown consistent growth,
especially in recent years, both in terms of revenue and also in
number of installations.

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Industries

Industry independent
for midsize companies
Over 2,000 companies worldwide from a wide array of industries use
abas Business Software. These companies range in size from 10 to over
1,000 employees.

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For many industries

Automotive
Building and Contracting
Chemical engineering
Consumer goods
Electrical engineering
Food processing industry
Handicap facilities

Jewelry industry
Mechanical engineering
Medical engineering
Metal working and finishing
Packaging industry
Plant engineering
Plastics production

Process industry
Subcontractors and suppliers
Vehicle manufacturing
Wood and Furniture industry
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 ABAS Software AG - As of May 2008 Content is subject to change - Prod.no.: Product Brochure abas ERP

References - Over 2,000 satisfied customers

ABAS Software AG
Sdendstrae 42
76135 Karlsruhe
GERMANY

Tel. +49 721 / 9 67 23 - 0

Fax +49 721 / 9 67 23 -100
info@abas.de
www.abassoftware.com

www.abassoftware.com