Spotlight on midlevel ERP software: Accounting products put to the test.In many ways, the attributes you want in enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ) accounting software resemble those you're you're Contraction of you are. you're you are you're be likely to seek when choosing a spouse spouse A legal marriage partner as defined by state law . You want a faithful (accurate) helpmate help·mate n. A helper and companion, especially a spouse. [Probably alteration of helpmeet (influenced by mate1). who grows with you (capable of being scaled up). You want someone you can cherish through sickness SICKNESS. By sickness is understood any affection of the body which deprives it temporarily of the power to fulfill its usual functions. 2. Sickness is either such as affects the body generally, or only some parts of it. (financial loss) and in health (profitable growth). You want the candidate to be capable of intimacy This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. (keep confidences) yet be open to recognizing his or her faults (an audit function to find and fix errors). And most important you want the relationship to be long lasting--without the need for expensive and debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction upgrades. If truth be told, it may be easier to find a spouse with these credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. than an ERP product. Nonetheless, the search goes on, and to help you find the package that most closely meets your requirements, we've we've Contraction of we have. we've have looked at 10 leading brands designed for the so-called so-called adj. 1. Commonly called: "new buildings ... in so-called modern style" Graham Greene. 2. midlevel mid·lev·el n. The middle stage or level, as in a series, course of action, or career. market. That market is variously described as organizations with annual revenue of between $2 million and $20 million or more than 100 employees. SIMPLE SOFTWARE Years ago, when the personal computer was just coming into its own, accounting software was relatively simple: Its single function was to automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. the task of double-entry accounting and produce a straightforward balance sheet. As computers became more robust and integrated databases standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. , accounting software developers added more functions--including cost accounting, manufacturing resource planning Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) is defined by APICS as a method for the effective planning of all resources of a manufacturing company. Ideally, it addresses operational planning in units, financial planning in dollars, and has a simulation capability to answer (MRP (Material Requirements Planning) An information system that determines what assemblies must be built and what materials must be procured in order to build a unit of equipment by a certain date. ), customer resource management (CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. ), human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. (HR) and payroll payroll a list of employees, their salary rates, tax deductions, amounts paid, payroll tax, long service leave entitlements. . To differentiate differentiate /dif·fer·en·ti·ate/ (dif?er-en´she-at) 1. to distinguish, on the basis of differences. 2. to develop specialized form, character, or function differing from that surrounding it or from the original. these superproducts from the simple accounting programs, marketing-minded vendors christened the new packages enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Many accounting software vendors, while eager to jump on the ERP bandwagon band·wag·on n. 1. An elaborately decorated wagon used to transport musicians in a parade. 2. Informal A cause or party that attracts increasing numbers of adherents: but unwilling or unable to develop their own complete ERP functionality, choose instead to license the very best special modules developed by other software companies. This option has gained popularity as advances in Windows and compatibility tools have made it easier to seamlessly link new modules to existing software packages. Using such best-of-breed The best product of its type. Organizations often purchase software from different vendors in order to obtain the best-of-breed for each application area; for example, a human resources package from one vendor and an accounting package from another. , third-party products was a boon Boon A general term that refers to a benefit or improvement for investors. This can include such things as increased dividends, a stock market rally and stock buybacks. Notes: to ERP vendors A list of Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors. ERP vendors by revenue The largest vendors worldwide in 2005 according to Gartner Dataquest: Market share 2005 according to Gartner Dataquest[1] # Vendor Revenue (million $) Market share : It saved them money and made their products more powerful and more competitive. Further, it meant that the customer was getting an already proven (read that debugged) product. Not all customers agree that plugging in third-party products is a good idea. If the licensed product malfunctioned (and what software product is perfect?), the customer now had to deal with two vendors--the ERP vendor and the third-party vendor. More often than not, when such a problem arose, each vendor tended to blame the other, leaving the customer uncertain where to turn for help. In our reviews, we have not provided separate evaluations of any third-party products. THE NEW COMPETITION In recent years the ERP market has undergone major changes. The high-end high-end adj. Informal 1. Appealing to sophisticated and discerning customers: a high-end department store; high-end video equipment. 2. accounting software vendors (SAP sap, fluid in plants consisting of water and dissolved substances. Cell sap refers to this fluid present in the large vacuole, or cell cavity, that occupies most of the central portion of mature plant cells. , PeopleSoft (PeopleSoft, Inc., Pleasanton, CA, www.peoplesoft.com) A software company that specialized in enterprise-wide applications for client/server environments. Initially specializing in human resources, its package offerings covered the gamut including financial, distribution, manufacturing , J.D. Edwards (J.D. Edwards & Company, Denver, CO, www.jdedwards.com) A developer of multinational, integrated enterprise software for distribution, finance, human resources, manufacturing and supply chain management. , BAAN and Oracle, for example) saw the potential of the midlevel market, and in order to edge into it, they've they've Contraction of they have. they've have been scaling down their expensive and complex products. By removing some high-end functions and restricting re·strict tr.v. re·strict·ed, re·strict·ing, re·stricts To keep or confine within limits. See Synonyms at limit. [Latin restringere, restrict- : re-, users' ability to customize the remaining ones, the vendors can trim prices, and, they claim, because the products are less complicated, implementation can be speeded up from an average of two years to anywhere from three to six months. For a midsize organization, that is a major plus because they usually lack the information technology staff required to customize and tweak To make minor adjustments in an electronic system or in a software program in order to improve performance. See calibrate. 1. tweak - To change slightly, usually in reference to a value. Also used synonymously with twiddle. an ERP package. And as an added fillip to lure lure the skin-covered object which runs on a monorail on a Greyhound racing track and which the dogs are schooled to chase. The lure must be kept 30 to 40 ft ahead of the leading dog so that the field is stretched out. the smaller businesses, the high-end vendors are coming out with special preconfigured Set up ahead of time. It implies that the device or software application has been modified to suit the customer or situation. See ghosting server. software packages for particular industries (for example, repetitive manufacturing, health care and retail). Not to be outdone out·do tr.v. out·did , out·done , out·do·ing, out·does To do more or better than in performance or action. See Synonyms at excel. , vendors of accounting software for small organizations--Peachtree, for example--are adding sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. and special modules to their products in an effort to expand into the midlevel market. All these moves are good news for customers: Not only is the competition driving vendors to make their accounting software smarter, easier to use and more flexible, it's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have keeping prices in check and giving users more choices. This activity is producing yet another reaction: To differentiate the new, more sophisticated accounting software products from the older ERP brands, some vendors are coining Coining can be:
GETTING HELP Because ERP software is essentially a package of many complex interrelated in·ter·re·late tr. & intr.v. in·ter·re·lat·ed, in·ter·re·lat·ing, in·ter·re·lates To place in or come into mutual relationship. in modules, shopping for the product that meets your special needs is especially difficult. This complexity poses problems for the vendor, too, for rarely can one person in the vendor organization know everything about a package. Consequently, most vendors use a sales team approach, which can be frustrating frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: for the customer who has to go from one sales specialist to another to get answers or a demonstration. When a business begins a search for new accounting software, it typically lists all the business processes it wants the software to do and then evaluates how well each function performs. The exhibits accompanying ac·com·pa·ny v. ac·com·pa·nied, ac·com·pa·ny·ing, ac·com·pa·nies v.tr. 1. To be or go with as a companion. 2. this article constitute that list. To be sure, not everything in the exhibits will relate to your business, so examine only those functions that do. The evaluations are based on information vendors provided as well as our own hands-on hands-on adj. Involving active participation; applied, as opposed to theoretical: "We're involved in hands-on operations, pulling levers, pushing buttons" Arthur R. Taylor. experience with each product. THE EVALUATIONS Carillon carillon, in music: see bell. carillon Musical instrument consisting of at least 23 cast bronze bells tuned in chromatic order. Usually located in a tower, it is played from a keyboard. Most carillons encompass three to four octaves. Pettit & Co. If your business or client has special accounting software needs--beyond those of conventional manufacturers or retailers--consider Carillon. With two exceptions, its off-the-shelf modules offer primarily basic functions. The exceptions are the Financial and Contact Management modules. Because it's bare-bones bare bones pl.n. Informal The basic elements or essentials: outlined the bare bones of the proposal. bare , users must customize the product to fit their needs, which is why it's good for those with unusual requirements. It's often easier to design what you want from the bottom up than to change existing functions. Both the Financial and the Contact Management modules are well designed. Financial comes with a superior audit trail function that allows users to print any part of the trail, as of any period, at any time. Contact Management contains ample fields for storing mailing lists An automated e-mail system on the Internet, which is maintained by subject matter. There are thousands of such lists that reach millions of individuals and businesses. New users generally subscribe by sending an e-mail with the word "subscribe" in it and subsequently receive all new , sales leads A sales lead is the identity of a person or entity potentially interested in purchasing a product or service, and represents the first stage of a sales process. The lead may have a corporation or business associated with the person(s). and planned sales activities, among other things. Carillon is a real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. system; as such, there is no batch processing (1) Performing a particular operation automatically on a group of files all at once rather than manually opening, editing and saving one file at a time. For example, graphics software that converts a selection of images from one format to another would be a batch processing utility. to contend with, which will disappoint dis·ap·point v. dis·ap·point·ed, dis·ap·point·ing, dis·ap·points v.tr. 1. To fail to satisfy the hope, desire, or expectation of. 2. accountants who prefer batch processing as a control mechanism. The package's interface, while unusual, is efficient. For example, each module is accessed via an icon on the start menu. The interface for journal entries also is unusual, but not so efficient. The general journal entry screen contains only one line for debit A monetary amount that is subtracted from an account balance. A debit from one account is a credit to another. See credit. and credit entry even though all journal entries require at least two lines; thus users must double-click (operating system) double-click - Two clicks of a mouse button made in rapid succession without moving the mouse. A double-click often combines the actions of selecting, and then activating an object in a GUI, e.g. selecting and opening a document. in the account number field or use the Enter key to move to a new line. eEnterprise Microsoft (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, www.microsoft.com) The most successful and influential software company. Microsoft's software and Intel's hardware pioneered the PC and revolutionized the computer industry. Great Plains The Microsoft Great Plains package, eEnterprise, works well for companies that do custom work. But it's not as well suited for make-to-stock or repetitive manufacturers because it cannot handle standard job budgets. The software comes with good documentation and many training options, making it easy to set up. Screens are uncluttered, well designed and consistent from one business process to another. It's easy to build new reports or modify existing ones. The software provides CRM functionality with a sales prospect function the user can customize by configuring the screens and developing reports to support callbacks, visits and follow-ups. The Payroll and Manufacturing modules work particularly well. Payroll supports multiple unions, cost centers and job costing Job versus Process Costing Job costing (also called job order costing) is a fundamental part of managerial accounting. It differs from Process costing in that the flow of costs is traced by job instead of by process. . The Manufacturing module contains inventory management and forecasting based on both sales history and sales targets. One annoying feature: When the software generates a "Not all required fields have been entered" error message, it provides no clue to what's missing. E by Epicor EpiCor is a product derived from fermented baker's yeast culture. It was discovered after insurance data on employees of an animal food factory showed reduced illness. The producers espouse it to have antioxidant properties due to a combination of trace elements found including Epicor Software E by Epicor is suitable for most manufacturers but is not a good candidate for certain retailers (because it can't handle specific identification inventory) or construction companies (because it lack retainage capability). The software is sufficiently integrated so the user can drill down from an FRx report to the underlying journal entry and make adjustments while leaving the original entry intact for a complete audit trail. Period-end closing and recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. entries are very effective. To move from one period to the next requires just one mouse click. Recurring entries can be set up with different amounts per period to accommodate amortization entries. E by Epicor has a consistent interface, configurable speed buttons and output options that include publishing to the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . The eIntelligence modules may be the strongest argument for implementing E by Epicor because graphical analysis and executive reporting functions are built in. However, it does not contain standard financial statements; customers need to build them. While it's not particularly difficult, it's an inconvenience. Third-party software products handle HR, payroll and e-commerce e-commerce, commerce conducted over the Internet, most often via the World Wide Web. E-commerce can apply to purchases made through the Web or to business-to-business activities such as inventory transfers. and aren't aren't Contraction of are not. See Usage Note at ain't. aren't are not aren't be included in this evaluation. MK Manufacturing Interbiz, a division of Computer Associates As the name implies (logic) implies - (=> or a thin right arrow) A binary Boolean function and logical connective. A => B is true unless A is true and B is false. The truth table is A B | A => B ----+------- F F | T F T | T T F | F T T | T It is surprising at first that A => , MK Manufacturing is designed for manufacturers, and the functions work well. Forecasting can be based on user demand, internal consumption or sales history. Manufacturing and material requirements budgets are standard. But for a complete ERP system, the product needs the following Computer Associates modules: CRM, E-Commerce, Human Resources and Payroll. These weren't were·n't Contraction of were not. weren't were not evaluated. Data tables are accessible with a spreadsheet spreadsheet Computer software that allows the user to enter columns and rows of numbers in a ledgerlike format. Any cell of the ledger may contain either data or a formula that describes the value that should be inserted therein based on the values in other cells. , which then can be used for further analysis. The software also lets you attach TO ATTACH, crim. law, practice. To an attachment for contempt for the non- take or apprehend by virtue of the order of a writ or precept, commonly called an attachment. It differs from an arrest in this, that he who arrests a man, takes him to a person of higher power to be disposed of; almost anything including CAD CAD: see computer-aided design. (Computer-Aided Design) Using computers to design products. CAD systems are high-speed workstations or desktop computers with CAD software. (computer-assisted design) drawings, spreadsheets The following is a list of spreadsheets. Freeware/open source software Online spreadsheets
The product's audit report is excellent, disclosing what was changed, by whom, when, the record number and the original entry. But retailers should beware be·ware v. be·wared, be·war·ing, be·wares v.tr. To be on guard against; be cautious of: "Beware the ides of March" Shakespeare. v. : Because of the transaction-oriented interface, a cash sale takes 19 steps, each on a separate screen. While the process at first seems intimidating in·tim·i·date tr.v. in·tim·i·dat·ed, in·tim·i·dat·ing, in·tim·i·dates 1. To make timid; fill with fear. 2. To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats. , users can customize the process to display just necessary screens. Enterprise IQ IQMS IQMS Integrated Quality Management System IQMS Institut für Qualitätsmanagement und Patientensicherheit IQMS Intelligent QoS Management Suite (Cisco) Enterprise IQ is designed for companies that are repetitive manufacturers. The software doesn't does·n't Contraction of does not. need to be custom-configured no matter what kind of manufacturing the company does--extrusion, injection, stamping stamp v. stamped, stamp·ing, stamps v.tr. 1. To bring down (the foot) forcibly. 2. To bring the foot down onto (an object or surface) forcibly. 3. , outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. , blow molding molding, in architecture, furniture, and decorative objects, a surface or group of surfaces of projecting or receding contours. A molding may serve as a defining element, terminating a unit or an entire composition (e.g. or production of subcomponents. The vendor also offers its own computer hardware that integrates with its software to update accounts every time a shop machine cycles. The product complies with the standards of the Automotive Industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. Action Group. Another module, IQVoice, monitors and announces when machines aren't operating within tolerance tolerance /tol·er·ance/ (tol´er-ans) 1. diminution of response to a stimulus after prolonged exposure. 2. the ability to endure unusually large doses of a poison or toxin. 3. drug t. 4. limits. It graphically displays the bottlenecks. The Forecasting module contains graphics capability. Input screens typically are designed for production people--not accountants. However, they are consistent and easy to learn. The help menus are very effective. The vendor generally will not customize its product for an individual user. However, if a customer request has wide applicability, IQMS will modify the software and ship upgrades to all its customers. In addition, it offers a unique one-year adj. 1. completing its life cycle within a year. Adj. 1. one-year - completing its life cycle within a year; "a border of annual flowering plants" annual phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants , money-back guarantee to unsatisfied customers. Progression progression, in mathematics, sequence of quantities, called terms, in which the relationship between consecutive terms is the same. An arithmetic progression is a sequence in which each term is derived from the preceding one by adding a given number, d, Exact Macola Software Progression's standard accounting functions are quite adequate, but its e-commerce and payroll features are exceptional. The package uses Macola's Web. Order product as an add-on A purchase of additional goods before payment is made for goods already purchased. An add-on may be covered by a clause in an installment payment contract that allows the seller to hold a security interest in the earlier goods until full payment is made on the later goods. to handle the business-to-customer, e-commerce functions. Third-party vendors supply its CRM, purchasing and HR modules. Forecasting, based on sales history, can be done using polynomial polynomial, mathematical expression which is a finite sum, each term being a constant times a product of one or more variables raised to powers. With only one variable the general form of a polynomial is a0xn+a regression regression, in psychology: see defense mechanism. regression In statistics, a process for determining a line or curve that best represents the general trend of a data set. , exponential smoothing A widely used technique in forecasting trends, seasonality and level change. Works well with data that has a lot of randomness. with trend analysis or time series analysis. Within the Distribution module, bar coding is standard, but it cannot handle personal digital assistants or radio-frequency tools. The Labor Performance module schedules work, polls time clocks and gathers information from the shop floor about scrap and units produced. E-commerce functionality employs multimedia technology and can handle electronic catalogs and order entry via the Internet. The help menus worked well within a screen or form, but the index or search functions have limited use because they do not use CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. terminology The terminology used in the computer and telecommunications field adds tremendous confusion not only for the lay person, but for the technicians themselves. What many do not realize is that terms are made up by anybody and everybody in a nonchalant, casual manner without any regard or . This was the only package that provided database table information on its help screens. That's useful for programmers This is a list of programmers notable for their contributions to software, either as original author or architect, or for later additions. See also: Game programmer, List of computer scientists , but it raises attest To solemnly declare verbally or in writing that a particular document or testimony about an event is a true and accurate representation of the facts; to bear witness to. To formally certify by a signature that the signer has been present at the execution of a particular writing so as problems because that information can be used to change data. Standard reports use terminology that is not generally used by accountants. The detail general ledger General Ledger A company's accounting records. This formal ledger contains all the financial accounts and statements of a business. Notes: The ledger uses two columns: one records debits, the other has offsetting credits. , for example, is called General Ledger Trial Balance with Detail. In addition, some conventional reports--like a trial balance--are missing; however, they can be created by the user. Don't don't 1. Contraction of do not. 2. Nonstandard Contraction of does not. n. A statement of what should not be done: a list of the dos and don'ts. try to install the software yourself; an expert needs to do the job. ERP Plus PowerCerv ERP Plus is a good choice for made-to-stock or made-to-order made-to-or·der adj. 1. Made in accordance with particular instructions or requirements; custom-made. 2. Very suitable: a made-to-order job. Adj. 1. manufacturers. The product has built-in built-in - (Or "primitive") A built-in function or operator is one provided by the lowest level of a language implementation. This usually means it is not possible (or efficient) to express it in the language itself. functionality that is extraordinary for a midlevel package. The MRP and CRM components are particularly effective. The output choices are comprehensive and easy to use. An example of the MRP's completeness is the inventory value report, which shows inventory in terms of both quantity and dollars; it has drill-down capability and with a single mouse click a user can see inventory for the total plant, by product class, by product line and by commodity. There is also KanBan Meaning "visible record" in Japanese, it is a system of notification from one process to the other in a manufacturing system. Kanban cards, which may be multicolored based on priority, are stored in a bin or container that holds the items. They describe the parts, supplier and quantity. (or parts-movement) scheduling and simulation The mathematical representation of the interaction of real-world objects. See scientific application and simulator. Simulation A broad collection of methods used to study and analyze the behavior and performance of actual or theoretical systems. of scheduling changes. Not only does the software lack context-sensitive help Context-sensitive help is a kind of online help that is obtained from a specific point in the state of the software, providing help for the situation that is associated with that state. , each screen required a different action to evoke e·voke tr.v. e·voked, e·vok·ing, e·vokes 1. To summon or call forth: actions that evoked our mistrust. 2. a help function. The package's interface is not accounting intuitive that is, nothing was where we expected it to be. However, required fields are easily identifiable. Although the software lacks an HR module, users can key in employee data to allow job-cost accounting. The software also lacks a fixed assets fixed assets npl → activo sg fijo fixed assets npl → immobilisations fpl fixed assets fix npl → module. This is not software for retailers. To add a new item to inventory, for example, one has to input it in Item Master Maintenance, Item Master Production Control, Item Master Purchasing and Cost Accounting--a cumbersome cum·ber·some adj. 1. Difficult to handle because of weight or bulk. See Synonyms at heavy. 2. Troublesome or onerous. cum process. Scala 5.1 Scala Business Solutions Scala is designed for retailers or manufacturers that do global business. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the Netherlands, The officially Kingdom of The Netherlands byname Holland Country, northwestern Europe. Area: 16,034 sq mi (41,528 sq km). Population (2005 est.): 16,300,000. Capital: Amsterdam. Seat of government: The Hague. Most of the people are Dutch. vendor has offices in more than 25 countries. It takes just one setting to change the terminology displayed on the software's screens to match the country where it's being used. For instance, U.S. employees would see "accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying " while U.K. or Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. employees would see the British term, "sales ledger A sales ledger contains the personal accounts of customers to whom the business has sold on credit. (The basis of their reputation; they are the debtors.) It records information such as invoices issued, credit notes issued and payments received. ." Users can set up consolidation among divisions as continuous or periodic. In addition, an optional Consolidation module can balance data from a source division to a target division, such as headquarters, and consolidate Consolidate To combine the assets, liabilities, and other financial items of two or more entities into one. Notes: This term is generally used in the context of consolidated financial statements. up to 34 companies at one time. The context-sensitive Context-sensitive is an adjective meaning "depending on context" or "depending on circumstances". See:
Scala features promissory notes promissory note, unconditional written promise to pay a certain sum of money at a definite time to bearer or to a specified person on his order. Promissory notes are generally used as evidence of debt. and direct invoicing in·voice n. 1. A detailed list of goods shipped or services rendered, with an account of all costs; an itemized bill. 2. The goods or services itemized in an invoice. tr.v. functions. Direct invoicing allows a customer to be billed without interfacing with inventory or production. Thus industries other than manufacturing will find Scala a suitable candidate. Solomon Solomon, d. c.930 B.C., king of the ancient Hebrews (c.970–c.930 B.C.), son and successor of David. His mother was Bath-sheba. His accession has been dated to c.970 B.C. According to the Bible. IV Microsoft Great Plains Solomon IV is a good choice for businesses with special inventory needs. Every possible type of inventory is supported by Solomon, including Fifo, Lifo, average cost, specific ID, standard cost and user-specified cost. Every report carries the traditional accounting name and looks exactly as an accountant A person who has the requisite skill and experience in establishing and maintaining accurate financial records for an individual or a business. The duties of an accountant may include designing and controlling systems of records, auditing books, and preparing financial statements. would expect. The general ledger report gives users the ability to access individual accounts by double-clicking the account number in the left window of the screen. When a user keys in a customer ID on the sales order The sales order, sometimes abbreviated as SO, is an order received by a business from a customer. A sales order may be for products and/or services. Given the wide variety of businesses, this means that the orders can be fulfilled in several ways. screen, the system provides information about whether this customer is, say, a c.o.d.-only purchaser or has overdue OVERDUE. A bill, note, bond or other contract, for the payment of money at a particular day, when not paid upon the day, is overdue. 2. The indorsement of a note or bill overdue, is equivalent to drawing a new bill payable at sight. 2 Conn. 419; 18 Pick. invoices. Information about product availability can be accessed here as well. Users can schedule production or write a new purchase order without leaving the sales order screen. The MRP and CRM modules are less satisfying--they have considerably less functionality than some of the other packages we evaluated. Nevertheless, MRP is adequate for job or project costing with cost center capability. Multicompany transactions must be entered manually, and general ledger updates vary from automatic to batch-by-transaction type, which is a little disconcerting dis·con·cert tr.v. dis·con·cert·ed, dis·con·cert·ing, dis·con·certs 1. To upset the self-possession of; ruffle. See Synonyms at embarrass. 2. . There is no integration between the general journal and the subsidiary ledgers Noun 1. subsidiary ledger - details of an account supporting the amount stated in the general ledger account book, book of account, ledger, leger, book - a record in which commercial accounts are recorded; "they got a subpoena to examine our books" , which is essential to be sure that subsidiary ledgers agree with the general ledger. TRAVERSE traverse - traversal Open Systems Inc. Traverse is suitable for retailers or light manufacturers, especially those that do not have the resources or inclination inclination, in astronomy, the angle of intersection between two planes, one of which is an orbital plane. The inclination of the plane of the moon's orbit is 5°9' with respect to the plane of the ecliptic (the plane of the earth's orbit around the sun). to deal with SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. or other large database management systems. By using the Microsoft Access A database program for Windows, available separately or included in the Microsoft Office suite. Access is programmable using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Access can read Paradox, dBASE and Btrieve files, and using ODBC, Microsoft SQL Server, SYBASE SQL Server and Oracle data. database, it keeps its functions simple and easy to navigate (1) "Surfing the Web." To move from page to page on the Web. (2) To move through the menu structure in a software application. . Traverse is a single-solution ERP package--it contains all the modules needed to run a business. There is no specific manufacturing module; instead, there are Bill of Materials The list of components that make up a system. For example, a bill of materials for a house would include the cement block, lumber, shingles, doors, windows, plumbing, electric, heating and so on. and Job Costing modules. Bill of Materials is designed to handle kits and kit components particularly well. Job Costing allows for payroll and overhead allocation The apportionment or designation of an item for a specific purpose or to a particular place. In the law of trusts, the allocation of cash dividends earned by a stock that makes up the principal of a trust for a beneficiary usually means that the dividends will be treated as assignments to jobs. The Fixed Assets module contains a well-designed amortization and lease/buy analysis programs. The general journal does not interface with the subsidiary ledgers and the accounting reports are not always labeled traditionally. For instance, the general ledger is called the "activity report." The Payroll module is excellent and also provides good HR functionality. Pictures of employees can be attached, career planning is built in and all relevant employee information is available quickly and easily from one employee screen.
Exhibit 1: Software Vendors
Product Vendor Web address
Carillon Pettit & Co. www.carillonfinancials.com
eEnterprise Microsoft www.greatplains.com
Great Plains
E by Epicor Epicor Software www.epicor.com
MK Manufacturing Computer Associates' www.interbiz.com
InterBiz
Enterprise IQ IQMS www.iqms.com
Progression Macola www.macola.com
ERP Plus PowerCerv www.powercerv.com
Scala 5.1 Scala www.scalaworld.com
Business Solutions
Solomon Microsoft www.solomon.com
Great Plains
Traverse Open Systems Inc. www.osas.com
Product Address
Carillon 100 N. Central Expressway
Suite 1300
Richardson, TX 75080
eEnterprise One Lone Tree Rd.
Fargo, ND 58104
E by Epicor 195 Technology Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
MK Manufacturing One Computer Associates Plaza
Islandia, NY 11749
Enterprise IQ 4250 Aerotech Center Way
Suite A
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Progression 333 E. Center St.
P.O. Box 1824
Marion, OH 43301
ERP Plus 400 North Ashley Dr.
Suite 2700
Tampa, FL 33602
Scala 5.1 300 International Parkway
Suite 300
Heathrow, FL 32746
Solomon 200 East Hardin St.
P.O. Box 414
Findlay, OH 45840
Traverse 1157 Valley Park Dr.
Suite 105
Shakopee, MN 55379
SOFTWARE
Exhibit 2: Service, Support, Price, Implementation
Carillon eEnterprise
Evaluation of customer Excellent Good
service and buyer support
Support fees $250 per problem or 21%-35% of purchase
up to $20,000 a year; price
two other support
plans; maintenance is
15% of purchase price
Scalability Good Good
Average implementation 30-90 days 60-90 days
time
Average cost $20,000-$150,000 $50,000-$100,000
Maximum number of users Unlimited Unlimited
Can all users be put Yes No
under a flat fee?
Effectiveness of training Average Excellent
programs
Training fees $1,000-$1,500 per day Varies by type
Industry-specific Manufacturing, Manufacturing,
solutions available banking, distribution, project
construction, service,
not-for-profit,
government, real estate
Microsoft and/or UNIX Both Microsoft
compatible?
Database compatibility Oracle, Sybase, SQL
SQL Server
Compatibility/partner- None Siebel
ships with other software
products
Is following available
for easy interface?
E-mail Yes No
Text program No No
Calculator program No No
Amortization program No No
Interface with Microsoft Yes No
Office
Software compatible with:
Time clocks Yes, with customization Yes
Symbol Yes, with customization No
PDAs Yes, with customization Yes
Radio-frequency tools Yes, with customization Yes
ADP Yes, with customization Yes
FRx Yes, with customization Yes
Output options:
Fax Yes Yes
ASCII Yes Yes
EDI via Gentran (ANSII Yes, with customization No
standard)
EDI via Embarc 80 Yes, with customization No
characters
EDI via Embarc 128 Yes, with customization No
characters
404 (ANSII nonstandard) Yes, with customization No
JROC (non-ANSII) Yes, with customization No
Internet-enabled phone Yes No
access
Implementation
Flexibility
Implementation/configura- Average Excellent
tion flexibility
Can individual screens be Can disable unused Yes
customized or eliminated? tabs only
Can individual fields be No Yes
customized or eliminated?
Can screens be added? Yes Yes
Can fields be added? Yes Yes
Is automatic posting in
the various processes
flexible? Very Very
Can standard reports be Yes Yes
modified?
Must the account code No No
structure be the same for
all divisions?
Can users change views
without support from IT
staff? Yes Yes
Can users change reports
without support from IT
staff? Yes Yes
Must entire package be
implemented or just
selected pieces? Selected pieces Selected pieces
Can source code be Yes Yes
purchased?
Integration
How effective is drill-
down and drill-up
capability? Average Average
Can adjustments be made
from drill-down? Yes No
Is there drill-down from Yes Yes
ledgers?
Is there drill-up to the No No
ledgers?
Do all reports have No No
drill-down capability?
Can users attach any type No Yes
of file?
Can CAD drawings be Yes Yes
attached?
How effective is Above average Average
integration?
E by Epicor MK Manufacturing
Evaluation of customer Good Good
service and buyer support
Support fees 18% of purchase price Average $30,000 a
year
Scalability Excellent Good
Average implementation 3-6 months 6-10 months
time
Average cost $50,000-$150,000 $150,000
Maximum number of users Unlimited Unlimited
Can all users be put No Yes
under a flat fee?
Effectiveness of training Average Below average
programs
Training fees $195 and up per class Average is $1,500-
$2,000 per day
Industry-specific Manufacturing, None
solutions available software,
professional services
Microsoft and/or UNIX Microsoft Both
compatible?
Database compatibility SQL Ingres, Oracle,
Bisam, Informix,
SQL
Compatibility/partner- No Masterpiece,
ships with other software Computer Associates
products
Is following available
for easy interface?
E-mail Yes With configuration
Text program No With configuration
Calculator program No No
Amortization program No No
Interface with Microsoft No Yes
Office
Software compatible with:
Time clocks Yes Yes
Symbol Yes Yes
PDAs Yes Yes
Radio-frequency tools Yes Yes
ADP Yes Yes
FRx Yes No
Output options:
Fax No Yes
ASCII Yes Yes
EDI via Gentran (ANSII Yes Yes
standard)
EDI via Embarc 80 Yes No
characters
EDI via Embarc 128 Yes No
characters
404 (ANSII nonstandard) Yes No
JROC (non-ANSII) Yes No
Internet-enabled phone No Yes
access
Implementation
Flexibility
Implementation/configura- Average Average
tion flexibility
Can individual screens be Yes Yes
customized or eliminated?
Can individual fields be Yes Yes
customized or eliminated?
Can screens be added? Yes Yes
Can fields be added? Yes Yes
Is automatic posting in
the various processes
flexible? Average N/A
Can standard reports be Yes Yes
modified?
Must the account code No No
structure be the same for
all divisions?
Can users change views
without support from IT
staff? Limited Yes
Can users change reports
without support from IT
staff? Limited Yes
Must entire package be
implemented or just
selected pieces? Selected pieces Selected pieces
Can source code be No Yes
purchased?
Integration
How effective is drill-
down and drill-up
capability? Good Excellent
Can adjustments be made
from drill-down? No Yes
Is there drill-down from Yes Yes
ledgers?
Is there drill-up to the No No
ledgers?
Do all reports have Yes No
drill-down capability?
Can users attach any type Yes Yes
of file?
Can CAD drawings be Yes Yes
attached?
How effective is Average Excellent
integration?
Enterprise IQ Progression
Evaluation of customer Good Good
service and buyer support
Support fees 14% of initial price Average $3,400-
for annual mainten- $8,500, which re-
ance. From $750-$2,600 presents 10%-25% of
per user depending retail price depen-
on modules ding on support
plan
Scalability Excellent Good
Average implementation 3-6 months 4 months
time
Average cost $50,000-$80,000 $34,000
Maximum number of users Unlimited 100+ in 5-user
increments
Can all users be put Yes Yes, in packs of 5
under a flat fee?
Effectiveness of training Average Good
programs
Training fees $300-$450 per person; $125-$150 per hour
extra $1,200 per day
for off-site service
Industry-specific Plastics Not specified
solutions available
Microsoft and/or UNIX Both Microsoft and
compatible? Novell
Database compatibility Oracle SQL, Pervasive
Btrieve
Compatibility/partner- ADP, FRx Interact, Works.com
ships with other software
products
Is following available
for easy interface?
E-mail Yes Yes
Text program Yes Notes fields
Calculator program Yes Yes
Amortization program Yes No
Interface with Microsoft Yes Yes
Office
Software compatible with:
Time clocks Yes Yes
Symbol Yes Yes
PDAs Yes Yes
Radio-frequency tools Yes No
ADP Yes Yes
FRx Yes Yes
Output options:
Fax Yes Yes
ASCII Yes Yes
EDI via Gentran (ANSII Yes Yes
standard)
EDI via Embarc 80 Yes Yes
characters
EDI via Embarc 128 Yes No
characters
404 (ANSII nonstandard) No No
JROC (non-ANSII) No No
Internet-enabled phone No No
access
Implementation
Flexibility
Implementation/configura- Average Excellent
tion flexibility
Can individual screens be Yes Yes
customized or eliminated?
Can individual fields be Yes Yes
customized or eliminated?
Can screens be added? Yes Yes
Can fields be added? Yes Yes
Is automatic posting in
the various processes
flexible? Average Very
Can standard reports be Yes Yes
modified?
Must the account code Yes No
structure be the same for
all divisions?
Can users change views
without support from IT
staff? Limited Yes
Can users change reports
without support from IT
staff? Yes Yes
Must entire package be
implemented or just
selected pieces? Selected pieces Selected pieces
Can source code be No Yes
purchased?
Integration
How effective is drill-
down and drill-up
capability? Excellent None
Can adjustments be made
from drill-down? No No
Is there drill-down from Yes Yes
ledgers?
Is there drill-up to the No Yes
ledgers?
Do all reports have Yes No
drill-down capability?
Can users attach any type Yes Yes
of file?
Can CAD drawings be Yes Yes
attached?
How effective is Excellent Average
integration?
ERP Plus Scala 5.1
Evaluation of customer Good Average
service and buyer support
Support fees 11%-15% of license 20% of list price
fee depending on term
of contract
Scalability Excellent Fair
Average implementation 3 months 2-6 months
time
Average cost $125,000 Vendor will not
disclose
Maximum number of users Unlimited Unlimited
Can all users be put Yes Yes
under a flat fee?
Effectiveness of training Average Below average
programs
Training fees Training facility in $500 per day
Tampa, FL ($395 a day per person
per person) or at your
site (price
negotiable)
Industry-specific SIC codes 3500-3800; Pharmaceutical and
solutions available medical and automotive hotel
Microsoft and/or UNIX Microsoft, UNIX and Pervasive Btrieve,
compatible? Sybase Microsoft
Database compatibility SQL, Sybase SQL
Compatibility/partner- BEST!, ADP, Abra No
ships with other software
products
Is following available
for easy interface?
E-mail Yes Yes, with easy
customization
Text program Yes Yes, with easy
customization
Calculator program User option Yes, with easy
customization
Amortization program User option Yes, with easy
customization
Interface with Microsoft Yes Yes, with easy
Office customization
Software compatible with:
Time clocks Yes Vendor will not
disclose
Symbol No Vendor will not
disclose
PDAs No Vendor will not
disclose
Radio-frequency tools Yes Vendor will not
disclose
ADP No Vendor will not
disclose
FRx No Vendor will not
disclose
Output options:
Fax Yes Yes
ASCII Yes Yes
EDI via Gentran (ANSII Yes Yes
standard)
EDI via Embarc 80 No No
characters
EDI via Embarc 128 No No
characters
404 (ANSII nonstandard) No No
JROC (non-ANSII) No No
Internet-enabled phone No Yes
access
Implementation
Flexibility
Implementation/configura- Below average Average
tion flexibility
Can individual screens be No No
customized or eliminated?
Can individual fields be No Yes
customized or eliminated?
Can screens be added? No Yes
Can fields be added? Yes Yes
Is automatic posting in
the various processes
flexible? Very Very
Can standard reports be Yes Yes
modified?
Must the account code No, but must have same No
structure be the same for number of segments
all divisions?
Can users change views
without support from IT
staff? Yes Yes
Can users change reports
without support from IT
staff? Yes Yes
Must entire package be
implemented or just
selected pieces? Entire package Selected pieces
Can source code be Yes No
purchased?
Integration
How effective is drill-
down and drill-up
capability? Good None
Can adjustments be made
from drill-down? No Using VBA
Is there drill-down from Yes Using VBA
ledgers?
Is there drill-up to the No Using VBA
ledgers?
Do all reports have No Using VBA
drill-down capability?
Can users attach any type Yes Using VBA
of file?
Can CAD drawings be Yes Using VBA
attached?
How effective is Average Average
integration?
Solomon Traverse
Evaluation of customer Average Good
service and buyer support
Support fees Three tiers: ranges Per-minute charges
from 18% to 35% of
list price
Scalability Excellent Excellent
Average implementation 2 weeks 2 weeks
time
Average cost $50,000 $1,300 per module
Maximum number of users Unlimited Unlimited
Can all users be put Yes Yes
under a flat fee?
Effectiveness of training Average Average
programs
Training fees $800-$3,500 Vendor will not
per person disclose
Industry-specific Construction, contrac- Not specified
solutions available tors, professional
service organizations,
wholesale distribu-
tors, dispatch-orien-
ted industries
Microsoft and/or UNIX Microsoft Microsoft
compatible?
Database compatibility SQL Server 7.0 or 2000 SQL
Compatibility/partner- Siebel Front Office: Traverse eBusiness
ships with other software Silverbrook Solutions
products
Is following available
for easy interface?
E-mail Yes Yes
Text program Yes No
Calculator program No Yes
Amortization program No Yes
Interface with Microsoft Yes Yes
Office
Software compatible with:
Time clocks Yes No
Symbol Yes No
PDAs Yes No
Radio-frequency tools Yes No
ADP Yes No
FRx Yes No
Output options:
Fax Yes Yes
ASCII Yes No
EDI via Gentran (ANSII Yes No
standard)
EDI via Embarc 80 Yes No
characters
EDI via Embarc 128 Yes No
characters
404 (ANSII nonstandard) Yes No
JROC (non-ANSII) No No
Internet-enabled phone Yes Yes
access
Implementation
Flexibility
Implementation/configura- Average Above average
tion flexibility
Can individual screens be Yes Yes
customized or eliminated?
Can individual fields be Yes Yes
customized or eliminated?
Can screens be added? Yes Yes
Can fields be added? Yes Yes
Is automatic posting in
the various processes
flexible? Very Very
Can standard reports be Yes Yes
modified?
Must the account code No, unless in a Yes
structure be the same for single company
all divisions?
Can users change views
without support from IT
staff? Yes Limited
Can users change reports
without support from IT
staff? Limited Yes, with Access
Must entire package be
implemented or just
selected pieces? Selected pieces Selected pieces
Can source code be Yes Yes
purchased?
Integration
How effective is drill-
down and drill-up
capability? Average None
Can adjustments be made
from drill-down? Yes No
Is there drill-down from Yes Yes
ledgers?
Is there drill-up to the Yes No
ledgers?
Do all reports have No No
drill-down capability?
Can users attach any type No No
of file?
Can CAD drawings be No No
attached?
How effective is Average Average
integration?
N/A = not applicable
SOFTWARE
Exhibit 3: Manufacturing Process
Carillon eEnterprise
How effective is the
manufacturing process? Average Average
Is forecasting based on:
User demand N/A No
Internal consumption N/A No
Sales history N/A Yes
Standard budgets include:
Manufacturing budget No No
Cash budget Yes No
Material requirements No No
budget
Cost center capability:
Tied to payroll Yes Yes
Tied to projects Yes Yes
Inventory management: Yes Yes
Can old standard costs
be stored? Yes Yes
Can new standard costs
be recalculated easily? Yes No
Is there six-digit ac-
curacy at all levels? Yes No
Track production history
by:
Machine With customization Yes
Work order Yes
Item number Yes
Employee Yes
Capable of the following
production types:
Roto molding Yes Yes
Die cast Yes Yes
Extrusion Yes Yes
Injection Yes Yes
Generic Yes Yes
Stamping Yes Yes
Blow molding Yes Yes
Is theory-of-constraints
used for scheduling? No Yes
Is KanBan scheduling
used? No No
Can it simulate the
effects of scheduling
changes? No Yes
Can it handle rough-cut
capacity planning? Yes Yes
Can it do capacity re-
source planning? No Yes
Gantt charts for planning
based on the following:
Main work centers No Yes
Subwork centers No Yes
Machines No Yes
Tasks No Yes
Operators No No
Forecasting methods
available:
Polynomial regression No No
Exponential smoothing
with trend analysis No No
Time-series analysis No No
User defined No Yes
Can pictures can be added
to inventory database? Yes Yes
Inventory valuation
methods supported:
Fifo Yes Yes
Lifo No Yes
Average cost Yes Yes
Specific identification No No
Standard cost Yes Yes
User-specified cost No Yes
First expired, first
out (used by non-U.S.
companies) No No
Can it report when machi-
nes are out of standard? No No
Can it handle touch
screens for input? No No
Can it graphically report
bottlenecks? No No
E by Epicor MK Manufacturing
How effective is the
manufacturing process? Excellent Above average
Is forecasting based on:
User demand Yes Yes
Internal consumption Yes Yes
Sales history Yes Yes
Standard budgets include:
Manufacturing budget Yes, with separate Yes
module
Cash budget Yes, with separate No
module
Material requirements Yes, with separate Yes
budget module
Cost center capability:
Tied to payroll Yes No
Tied to projects Yes Yes
Inventory management: Yes Yes
Can old standard costs
be stored? Yes Yes
Can new standard costs
be recalculated easily? Yes Yes
Is there six-digit ac-
curacy at all levels? Yes No
Track production history
by:
Machine No Yes
Work order Yes Yes
Item number Yes Yes
Employee Yes Yes
Capable of the following
production types:
Roto molding Yes Yes
Die cast Yes Yes
Extrusion Yes Yes
Injection Yes Yes
Generic Yes Yes
Stamping Yes Yes
Blow molding Yes Yes
Is theory-of-constraints
used for scheduling? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Is KanBan scheduling
used? Yes Yes
Can it simulate the
effects of scheduling
changes? Yes Yes
Can it handle rough-cut
capacity planning? Yes Yes
Can it do capacity re-
source planning? Yes Yes
Gantt charts for planning
based on the following:
Main work centers Yes Yes
Subwork centers Yes Yes
Machines Yes Yes
Tasks Yes Yes
Operators Yes Yes
Forecasting methods
available:
Polynomial regression Yes Yes
Exponential smoothing
with trend analysis Yes Yes
Time-series analysis Yes Yes
User defined Yes No
Can pictures can be added
to inventory database? Yes Yes
Inventory valuation
methods supported:
Fifo Yes No
Lifo Yes No
Average cost Yes Yes
Specific identification No No
Standard cost Yes Yes
User-specified cost Yes No
First expired, first
out (used by non-U.S.
companies) No No
Can it report when machi-
nes are out of standard? Yes Yes
Can it handle touch
screens for input? Yes No
Can it graphically report
bottlenecks? Yes Yes
Enterprise IQ Progression
How effective is the
manufacturing process? Excellent Average
Is forecasting based on:
User demand Yes No
Internal consumption Yes No
Sales history Yes Yes
Standard budgets include:
Manufacturing budget Yes No
Cash budget Yes No
Material requirements Yes No
budget
Cost center capability: By piece
Tied to payroll Yes
Tied to projects Yes Yes
Inventory management: Yes Yes
Can old standard costs
be stored? Yes Yes
Can new standard costs
be recalculated easily? Yes Yes
Is there six-digit ac-
curacy at all levels? Yes Yes
Track production history
by:
Machine Yes Yes
Work order Yes Yes
Item number Yes Yes
Employee Yes Yes
Capable of the following
production types:
Roto molding Yes Yes
Die cast Yes Yes
Extrusion Yes Yes
Injection Yes Yes
Generic Yes Yes
Stamping Yes Yes
Blow molding Yes Yes
Is theory-of-constraints
used for scheduling? Yes Yes
Is KanBan scheduling
used? Yes No
Can it simulate the
effects of scheduling
changes? Yes No
Can it handle rough-cut
capacity planning? Yes Yes
Can it do capacity re-
source planning? Yes Yes
Gantt charts for planning
based on the following:
Main work centers Yes Yes
Subwork centers Yes Yes
Machines Yes Yes
Tasks Yes No
Operators Yes Yes
Forecasting methods
available:
Polynomial regression No Yes
Exponential smoothing
with trend analysis No Yes
Time-series analysis Yes Yes
User defined Yes No
Can pictures can be added
to inventory database? Yes Yes
Inventory valuation
methods supported:
Fifo Yes Yes
Lifo Yes
Average cost Yes Yes
Specific identification No No
Standard cost Yes Yes
User-specified cost No No
First expired, first
out (used by non-U.S.
companies) No No
Can it report when machi-
nes are out of standard? Yes No
Can it handle touch
screens for input? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Can it graphically report
bottlenecks? Yes Yes
ERP Plus Scala 5.1
How effective is the
manufacturing process? Excellent Excellent
Is forecasting based on:
User demand Yes Yes
Internal consumption Yes Yes
Sales history Yes Yes
Standard budgets include:
Manufacturing budget Quantities Yes
Cash budget General Ledger General Ledger
Material requirements Quantities Yes
budget
Cost center capability: Unlimited Yes
Tied to payroll Limited No
Tied to projects Yes Yes
Inventory management: Yes Yes
Can old standard costs
be stored? Yes Yes
Can new standard costs
be recalculated easily? Yes No
Is there six-digit ac-
curacy at all levels? 4 digit 18 digits
Track production history
by:
Machine Yes Yes
Work order Yes Yes
Item number Yes Yes
Employee Yes Yes
Capable of the following
production types:
Roto molding Yes N/A
Die cast Yes N/A
Extrusion Yes N/A
Injection Yes N/A
Generic Yes N/A
Stamping Yes N/A
Blow molding Yes N/A
Is theory-of-constraints
used for scheduling? Yes No
Is KanBan scheduling
used? Yes No
Can it simulate the
effects of scheduling
changes? Yes Yes
Can it handle rough-cut
capacity planning? Yes Yes
Can it do capacity re-
source planning? Yes Yes
Gantt charts for planning
based on the following:
Main work centers No Yes
Subwork centers No Yes
Machines No Yes
Tasks No No
Operators No No
Forecasting methods
available:
Polynomial regression No No
Exponential smoothing
with trend analysis No No
Time-series analysis Yes No
User defined Yes No
Can pictures can be added
to inventory database? Yes No
Inventory valuation
methods supported:
Fifo Yes Yes
Lifo Yes Yes
Average cost Yes Yes
Specific identification No Yes
Standard cost Yes Yes
User-specified cost Yes Yes
First expired, first
out (used by non-U.S.
companies) No Yes
Can it report when machi-
nes are out of standard? No No
Can it handle touch
screens for input? No No
Can it graphically report
bottlenecks? No No
Solomon Traverse
How effective is the
manufacturing process? Average Average
Is forecasting based on:
User demand N/A No
Internal consumption N/A Yes
Sales history N/A Yes
Standard budgets include:
Manufacturing budget N/A N/A
Cash budget N/A N/A
Material requirements N/A NIA
budget
Cost center capability: Yes No, but has
job costing
Tied to payroll Yes Yes
Tied to projects Yes Yes
Inventory management: Yes Yes
Can old standard costs
be stored? Yes No
Can new standard costs
be recalculated easily? Yes Yes
Is there six-digit ac-
curacy at all levels? No Yes
Track production history
by:
Machine Yes Yes
Work order Yes Yes
Item number Yes Yes
Employee Yes Yes
Capable of the following
production types:
Roto molding No Yes
Die cast Yes Yes
Extrusion No Yes
Injection No Yes
Generic Yes Yes
Stamping Yes Yes
Blow molding No Yes
Is theory-of-constraints
used for scheduling? No No
Is KanBan scheduling
used? No No
Can it simulate the
effects of scheduling
changes? No Yes
Can it handle rough-cut
capacity planning? No Yes
Can it do capacity re-
source planning? No Yes
Gantt charts for planning
based on the following:
Main work centers No No
Subwork centers No No
Machines No No
Tasks No No
Operators No No
Forecasting methods
available:
Polynomial regression No No
Exponential smoothing
with trend analysis No No
Time-series analysis No No
User defined No No
Can pictures can be added
to inventory database? No Yes
Inventory valuation
methods supported:
Fifo Yes Yes
Lifo Yes Yes
Average cost Yes Yes
Specific identification Yes Yes
Standard cost Yes Yes
User-specified cost Yes No
First expired, first
out (used by non-U.S.
companies) No No
Can it report when machi-
nes are out of standard? No No
Can it handle touch
screens for input? No No
Can it graphically report
bottlenecks? No No
N/A = not applicable
Exhibit 4: Core Financials
Carillon eEnterprise
Evaluation of general ledger
and financials Average Above average
Can general journal module
force journal entries to
balance? Yes Yes
Can it handle automatic
intercompany posting? AR and AP Yes
Is the GL update:
Automatic? Yes Yes
Batch? No Yes
By user option? No Yes
Varies by module No Yes
Can users switch between
companies in midtransaction? Yes Yes
Is intercompany receivable/
payable capability automatic? Yes Yes
Can recurring entries be set
up with different amounts in
each period? Yes No
Maximum number of characters
in the GL account code 32 66
Evaluation of general ledger Above average Excellent
Do report titles reflect the
actual accounting reports? Yes Most
Are date, time and page number
built into standard reports? Yes Yes
Are following reports
predefined?
GL Yes Yes
TB Summary GL Yes
BS No Yes
Income statement No Yes
Statement of cash flows No Yes
Aging AR Yes Yes
Aging AP Yes Yes
Vendor list Yes Yes
Customer list Yes Yes
Employee list Yes Yes
Payroll register Yes Yes
Payroll tax reports Yes Some
Product list Yes Yes
Inventory list Yes Yes
Inventory dollars Standard cost Yes
Inventory units Yes Yes
Bank reconciliation Limited Limited
Fixed assets Yes Yes
Additions Yes Yes
Deletions Yes Yes
Depreciation schedule Yes Yes
Are reports easily published
to the Web? Adobe Acrobat Yes
Is interface intuitive for an
accountant? Average Yes
Evaluation of audit trail
function Excellent Average
Can users print any part
of the audit trail? Yes Yes
Does audit trail include
date and number, what was
changed, when and by whom? Yes No
Does audit trail track
time in whole minutes by
user? Yes No
Evaluation of executive
reporting Excellent N/A
Can user pick key factors
to monitor? Yes No
Can it generate graphic
representations of critical
financial ratios? Yes No
Does it show trend analysis
with graphics? Yes No
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Evaluation of general ledger
and financials Excellent Average
Can general journal module
force journal entries to
balance? Yes Yes
Can it handle automatic
intercompany posting? Yes No
Is the GL update:
Automatic? Yes No
Batch? Yes Yes
By user option? Yes No
Varies by module No No
Can users switch between
companies in midtransaction? No Yes
Is intercompany receivable/
payable capability automatic? Yes; in AR Yes
Can recurring entries be set
up with different amounts in
each period? Yes Yes
Maximum number of characters 4 segments, 4 segments,
in the GL account code 32 characters 36 characters
Evaluation of general ledger Average Above average
Do report titles reflect the
actual accounting reports? Mostly No
Are date, time and page number
built into standard reports? Yes Yes
Are following reports
predefined?
GL Summary GL Yes, called
"print ledger
transactions"
TB Has working TB Yes
BS No No
Income statement No No
Statement of cash flows No No
Aging AR Yes Yes
Aging AP Yes Yes
Vendor list Yes Yes
Customer list Yes Yes
Employee list Separate module Yes
Payroll register Separate module N/A
Payroll tax reports Separate module N/A
Product list Yes Yes
Inventory list Yes Yes
Inventory dollars Yes Yes
Inventory units Yes Yes
Bank reconciliation Yes Yes
Fixed assets Separate module Yes
Additions Separate module Yes
Deletions Separate module Yes
Depreciation schedule Separate module Yes
Are reports easily published
to the Web? Yes Yes
Is interface intuitive for an
accountant? Yes No
Evaluation of audit trail
function Poor Excellent
Can users print any part
of the audit trail? No Yes
Does audit trail include
date and number, what was
changed, when and by whom? No Yes
Does audit trail track
time in whole minutes by
user? No Yes
Evaluation of executive
reporting Excellent Excellent
Can user pick key factors
to monitor? Yes Yes
Can it generate graphic
representations of critical
financial ratios? Yes Yes
Does it show trend analysis
with graphics? Yes Yes
Enterprise IQ Progression
Evaluation of general ledger
and financials Average Average
Can general journal module
force journal entries to
balance? Yes Yes
Can it handle automatic
intercompany posting? Yes No
Is the GL update:
Automatic? No No
Batch? Yes Yes
By user option? No No
Varies by module No No
Can users switch between
companies in midtransaction? No Yes
Is intercompany receivable/
payable capability automatic? Yes No
Can recurring entries be set
up with different amounts in
each period? No No
Maximum number of characters
in the GL account code 50 24
Evaluation of general ledger Above average Above average
Do report titles reflect the
actual accounting reports? Mostly No
Are date, time and page number
built into standard reports? Yes Yes
Are following reports
predefined?
GL Yes Yes
TB Yes No, only a
working TB
BS Yes Yes
Income statement Yes Yes
Statement of cash flows No Yes
Aging AR Yes Yes
Aging AP Yes Yes
Vendor list Yes Yes
Customer list Yes Yes
Employee list Yes Unable to
demonstrate
Payroll register By employee Unable to
demonstrate
Payroll tax reports Yes Unable to
demonstrate
Product list Yes Yes
Inventory list Yes Yes
Inventory dollars Yes Yes
Inventory units Yes Yes
Bank reconciliation Yes Yes
Fixed assets 3rd-party vendor Yes
Additions 3rd-party vendor Yes
Deletions 3rd-party vendor Yes
Depreciation schedule 3rd-party vendor Yes
Are reports easily published
to the Web? Yes Some
Is interface intuitive for an No, but easy
accountant? to learn Yes
Evaluation of audit trail
function Average Good
Can users print any part
of the audit trail? Yes Yes
Does audit trail include
date and number, what was
changed, when and by whom? No Yes
Does audit trail track
time in whole minutes by
user? No No
Evaluation of executive
reporting Average Excellent
Can user pick key factors
to monitor? Yes Yes
Can it generate graphic
representations of critical
financial ratios? No Yes
Does it show trend analysis
with graphics? No Yes
ERP Plus Scala 5.1
Evaluation of general ledger
and financials Average Above average
Can general journal module
force journal entries to
balance? Yes User option
Can it handle automatic
intercompany posting? Yes Yes
Is the GL update:
Automatic? No Posted to
general
journal
Batch? Yes Yes
By user option? No No
Varies by module No No
Can users switch between
companies in midtransaction? Yes No
Is intercompany receivable/ Set up as
payable capability automatic? Yes user option
Can recurring entries be set
up with different amounts in
each period? Yes No
Maximum number of characters
in the GL account code 81 52
Evaluation of general ledger Average Above average
Do report titles reflect the
actual accounting reports? No No
Are date, time and page number
built into standard reports? Yes Yes
Are following reports
predefined?
GL Yes, detailed TB Yes, named
"Accounts
Schedule"
TB No, only a
summary GL Yes
BS No No
Income statement No No
Statement of cash flows No No
Aging AR Yes Yes
Aging AP Yes Yes
Vendor list Yes Yes
Customer list Yes Yes
Employee list N/A N/A
Payroll register N/A N/A
Payroll tax reports N/A N/A
Product list Yes Yes
Inventory list Yes Yes
Inventory dollars Yes Yes
Inventory units Yes Yes
Bank reconciliation Very basic Yes
Fixed assets 3rd-party vendor Yes
Additions Yes
Deletions Yes
Depreciation schedule Yes
Are reports easily published
to the Web? Some Yes
Is interface intuitive for an
accountant? No Yes, easy to use
Evaluation of audit trail
function Good Good
Can users print any part
of the audit trail? Yes Yes
Does audit trail include
date and number, what was
changed, when and by whom? No Yes
Does audit trail track
time in whole minutes by
user? Yes No
Evaluation of executive
reporting Excellent N/A
Can user pick key factors
to monitor? Yes No
Can it generate graphic
representations of critical
financial ratios? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Does it show trend analysis
with graphics? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Solomon Traverse
Evaluation of general ledger
and financials Excellent Average
Can general journal module
force journal entries to Yes, but can
balance? Yes override
Can it handle automatic
intercompany posting? Yes No
Is the GL update:
Automatic? Yes No
Batch? Yes Yes
By user option? Yes No
Varies by module By transaction No
type; multicompany
must be posted
manually
Can users switch between
companies in midtransaction? Yes No
Is intercompany receivable/
payable capability automatic? Yes No
Can recurring entries be set
up with different amounts in
each period? Yes No
Maximum number of characters 10, but has 30; 7
in the GL account code subaccounts user-defined
segments
Evaluation of general ledger Average Excellent
Do report titles reflect the
actual accounting reports? Yes Not always
Are date, time and page number
built into standard reports? Yes Yes
Are following reports
predefined?
GL Yes Yes, named
"Activity
Report"
TB Working TB Yes
BS No Peachtree type
dump
Income statement No Peachtree type
dump
Statement of cash flows No Yes
Aging AR Yes Only totals by
customer
Aging AP Yes Yes
Vendor list Yes Yes
Customer list Yes Yes
Employee list Yes Yes
Payroll register No Yes
Payroll tax reports Yes Yes
Product list No Yes
Inventory list Yes Yes
Inventory dollars Yes Yes
Inventory units Yes Yes
Bank reconciliation Yes Yes, but very
basic
Fixed assets N/A Yes
Additions N/A Yes
Deletions N/A Yes
Depreciation schedule N/A Yes
Are reports easily published
to the Web? Yes Yes
Is interface intuitive for an
accountant? Yes Yes
Evaluation of audit trail
function Good Poor
Can users print any part
of the audit trail? Yes No
Does audit trail include
date and number, what was
changed, when and by whom? Yes No
Does audit trail track
time in whole minutes by
user? No No
Evaluation of executive
reporting Excellent Above average
Can user pick key factors
to monitor? Yes No
Can it generate graphic
representations of critical
financial ratios? Yes Yes
Does it show trend analysis
with graphics? Yes Yes
N/A = not applicable, AR = accounts receivable, AP = accounts payable,
GL = general ledger, TB = trial balance, BS = balance sheet
Exhibit 5: Purchasing and Sales Processes
Carillon eEnterprise
Purchasing Order Process
Evaluation of the
purchasing process Average Average
Business-to-business Needs
capability customization Yes
Can it evaluate vendor No No
performance?
Can it evaluate vendor Limited No
invoice?
Are duplicate payments
avoided? Yes No
Does it support purchase
requisitions? Yes Yes
Does it support RFQs? No No
Can it handle down
payments? Yes Yes
Does it support retainages? Yes Yes
Sales Order Process
Evaluation of customer
shipping process Excellent Poor
Can it track sales/delivery
confirmations? Yes No
Can customers check status
of order via Internet? Yes No
Can it track shipping
methods? Yes No
Can it track UPS shipping
number? Yes No
Is PDA interface built in? No No
Are field sizes flexible
to accommodate existing
codes? Yes No
Is bar coding interface
built in? Yes No
Can order attributes, such
as color or size, be
indicated in the sales
order? Yes Yes
Is availability of item
automatically reported in
sales orders? Yes Yes
Is production scheduled or
purchase orders, prepared
based on availability? Yes Yes
Sales Order/Marketing Process
Evaluation of sales order/
marketing process Average Above average
Is there a Customer
Resource Management module
or functionality? Separate module Yes
Track size of accounts? Yes Yes
Handle call backs? Yes No
Visits? Yes No
Future needs? Yes No
Handle campaign management? Yes Yes
Provide customer analysis? Yes Yes
Support customer queries? No No
Support follow-ups? Yes No
Handle call center
applications? No Yes
Handle field sales and
service applications? Yes Yes
Can it process order entry
over the Internet? 3rd-party vendor Yes
Can customers access
electronic catalog? Yes Yes
Can product descriptions
employ multimedia technology? No Yes
Photographs? Yes
Audio? No
Graphics? Yes
Evaluation of Web access Below average Good
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Purchasing Order Process
Evaluation of the
purchasing process Below average Above average
Business-to-business
capability Yes Separate module
Can it evaluate vendor Separate module Yes
performance?
Can it evaluate vendor Separate module Yes
invoice?
Are duplicate payments
avoided? Warning provided Purchase order,
receiving report
and invoice
matching
Does it support purchase
requisitions? No Yes
Does it support RFQs? Possible Yes
Can it handle down
payments? Possible Yes
Does it support retainages? Possible No
Sales Order Process
Evaluation of customer
shipping process Above average Excellent
Can it track sales/delivery
confirmations? ePortal Yes
Can customers check status
of order via Internet? Customer portal Yes
Can it track shipping
methods? Yes Yes
Can it track UPS shipping
number? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Is PDA interface built in? 3rd-party vendor Yes
Are field sizes flexible
to accommodate existing
codes? eWarehouse Yes
Is bar coding interface
built in? 3rd-party vendor Yes
Can order attributes, such
as color or size, be
indicated in the sales
order? Yes Yes
Is availability of item
automatically reported in
sales orders? Yes Yes
Is production scheduled or
purchase orders, prepared
based on availability? Yes Yes
Sales Order/Marketing Process
Evaluation of sales order/
marketing process Excellent Average
Is there a Customer
Resource Management module
or functionality? Separate module Separate module
Track size of accounts? Yes Separate module
Handle call backs? Yes Separate module
Visits? Yes Separate module
Future needs? Yes Separate module
Handle campaign management? Yes Separate module
Provide customer analysis? Yes Separate module
Support customer queries? Yes Separate module
Support follow-ups? Yes Separate module
Handle call center
applications? Yes Separate module
Handle field sales and
service applications? Separate module Yes
Can it process order entry
over the Internet? Separate module Separate module
Can customers access
electronic catalog? Yes Separate module
Can product descriptions
employ multi media technology? Yes Yes
Photographs? Yes Yes
Audio? Yes Yes
Graphics? Yes Yes
Evaluation of Web access Excellent Good
Enterprise IQ Progression
Purchasing Order Process
Evaluation of the
purchasing process Excellent Average
Business-to-business
capability Yes 3rd-party vendor
Can it evaluate vendor Yes Yes
performance?
Can it evaluate vendor Yes 3rd-party vendor
invoice?
Are duplicate payments
avoided? Purchase order,
receiving report
and invoice
matching 3rd-party vendor
Does it support purchase With separate
requisitions? Yes module
Does it support RFQs? Yes With separate
module
Can it handle down Yes, also
payments? Yes c.o.d.
Does it support retainages? Yes No
Sales Order Process
Evaluation of customer
shipping process Excellent Excellent
Can it track sales/delivery
confirmations? Yes Yes
Can customers check status
of order via Internet? Yes Yes
Can it track shipping
methods? Yes Yes
Can it track UPS shipping
number? Via UPS Web site Yes
Is PDA interface built in? Yes No
Are field sizes flexible
to accommodate existing
codes? Up to 45
characters Yes
Is bar coding interface
built in? Yes Yes
Can order attributes, such
as color or size, be
indicated in the sales
order? No Yes
Is availability of item
automatically reported in
sales orders? Yes Yes
Is production scheduled or
purchase orders, prepared
based on availability? No Yes
Sales Order/Marketing Process
Evaluation of sales order/
marketing process Above average Average
Is there a Customer
Resource Management module
or functionality? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Track size of accounts? Yes Yes
Handle call backs? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Visits? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Future needs? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Handle campaign management? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Provide customer analysis? Yes Yes
Support customer queries? Yes Yes
Support follow-ups? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Handle call center
applications? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Handle field sales and
service applications? Yes 3rd-party vendor
Can it process order entry
over the Internet? Yes Yes
Can customers access
electronic catalog? Yes Yes
Can product descriptions
employ multimedia technology? No Separate module
Photographs? Yes
Audio? Yes
Graphics? Yes
Evaluation of Web access Average Average
ERP Plus Scala 5.1
Purchasing Order Process
Evaluation of the
purchasing process Excellent Above average
Business-to-business Vendor will not
capability EDI disclose
Can it evaluate vendor Yes Yes
performance?
Can it evaluate vendor Yes Yes
invoice?
Are duplicate payments
avoided? Purchase order,
receiving report
and invoice
Yes matching
Does it support purchase
requisitions? Yes No
Does it support RFQs? Possible Yes
Can it handle down
payments? Yes Yes
Does it support retainages? Yes Yes
Sales Order Process
Evaluation of customer
shipping process Above average Average
Can it track sales/delivery
confirmations? Yes Yes
Can customers check status
of order via Internet? Yes No
Can it track shipping
methods? Yes Yes
Can it track UPS shipping
number? Via UPS Web site No
Is PDA interface built in? No No
Are field sizes flexible
to accommodate existing
codes? Yes Yes
Is bar coding interface Yes, also radio
built in? frequency Possible
Can order attributes, such
as color or size, be
indicated in the sales
order? Yes Yes
Is availability of item
automatically reported in
sales orders? Yes Yes
Is production scheduled or
purchase orders, prepared
based on availability? Yes No
Sales Order/Marketing Process
Evaluation of sales order/
marketing process Excellent Average
Is there a Customer
Resource Management module
or functionality? Yes Yes
Track size of accounts? Yes Yes
Handle call backs? Yes No
Visits? Yes No
Future needs? Yes No
Handle campaign management? Yes No
Provide customer analysis? Yes Yes
Support customer queries? Yes Yes
Support follow-ups? Yes No
Handle call center
applications? Yes Yes
Handle field sales and
service applications? Yes Yes
Can it process order entry
over the Internet? Yes Yes
Can customers access
electronic catalog? Yes No
Can product descriptions
employ multimedia technology? Yes No
Photographs? Yes
Audio? No
Graphics? Yes
Evaluation of Web access Good Below average
Solomon Traverse
Purchasing Order Process
Evaluation of the
purchasing process Above average Average
Business-to-business
capability Yes Yes
Can it evaluate vendor Yes Some
performance?
Can it evaluate vendor Yes Some
invoice?
Can elect to
check for
Are duplicate payments Closed invoices duplicate
avoided? cannot be paid invoice numbers
Does it support purchase
requisitions? Yes Yes
Does it support RFQs? Yes No
Can it handle down
payments? No Yes
Does it support retainages? No Yes
Sales Order Process
Evaluation of customer
shipping process Excellent Average
Can it track sales/delivery
confirmations? Yes No
Can customers check status
of order via Internet? Yes Yes
Can it track shipping
methods? Yes Yes
Can it track UPS shipping
number? Yes No
Is PDA interface built in? Yes No
Are field sizes flexible
to accommodate existing
codes? Yes Yes
Is bar coding interface
built in? 3rd-party vendor Yes
Can order attributes, such
as color or size, be
indicated in the sales
order? Yes Yes
Is availability of item
automatically reported in
sales orders? Yes Yes
Is production scheduled or
purchase orders, prepared
based on availability? No Yes
Sales Order/Marketing Process
Evaluation of sales order/
marketing process Average Average
Is there a Customer
Resource Management module
or functionality? Yes Yes
Track size of accounts? Yes Yes
Handle call backs? 3rd-party vendor No
Visits? 3rd-party vendor No
Future needs? 3rd-party vendor No
Handle campaign management? 3rd-party vendor No
Provide customer analysis? Yes Yes
Support customer queries? No Yes
Support follow-ups? 3rd-party vendor No
Handle call center
applications? 3rd-party vendor No
Handle field sales and
service applications? Yes Yes
Can it process order entry
over the Internet? Yes Yes
Can customers access
electronic catalog? Yes No
Can product descriptions
employ multi media technology? Yes Yes
Photographs? Yes Yes
Audio? Yes No
Graphics? Yes Yes
Evaluation of Web access Good Good
Exhibit 6: Human Resources Process
Carillon eEnterprise
Evaluation of human resource
process Average Above average
Can it handle recruitment
via Internet browser? No No
Can applicants enter their
own data (resumes)? No No
Can it do career planning? No Yes
Can it do succession
planning? No Yes
Does it provide Web
interface? Yes Citric
Can it handle self-service
functions (travel, benefit
selection)? Yes Yes
Can it generate a total
compensation package? No Yes
Can it perform work
scheduling? No No
Is work scheduling tied
to production? No No
Can pictures of employees
be attached? No Yes
Evaluation of payroll
process and tracking of
hours Above average Excellent
Can it track by job? Yes Yes
Will payroll handle both
salaried and hourly
employees? Yes Yes
Can it support multipule
cost centers? Yes Yes
Can it support multiple With
unions? customization Yes
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Evaluation of human resource
process N/A N/A
Can it handle recruitment
via Internet browser? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Can applicants enter their
own data (resumes)? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Can it do career planning? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Can it do succession
planning? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Does it provide Web
interface? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Can it handle self-service
functions (travel, benefit
selection)? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Can it generate a total
compensation package? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Can it perform work
scheduling? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Is work scheduling tied
to production? Separate module 3rd-party vendor
Can pictures of employees
be attached? No Yes
Evaluation of payroll
process and tracking of
hours Separate module Good
Can it track by job? Separate module Yes
Will payroll handle both
salaried and hourly
employees? Separate module Hourly
Can it support multipule
cost centers? Separate module Yes
Can it support multiple
unions? Separate module No
Enterprise IQ Progression
Evaluation of human resource
process Above average Above average
Can it handle recruitment
via Internet browser? No No
Can applicants enter their
own data (resumes)? No No
Can it do career planning? Training only Yes
Can it do succession
planning? Training only No
Does it provide Web
interface? No No
Can it handle self-service
functions (travel, benefit
selection)? No No
Can it generate a total
compensation package? Yes Yes
Can it perform work
scheduling? No Separate module
Is work scheduling tied
to production? Yes Yes
Can pictures of employees
be attached? Yes Yes
Evaluation of payroll
process and tracking of
hours Above average Excellent
Can it track by job? Yes Yes
Will payroll handle both
salaried and hourly
employees? Yes Yes
Can it support multipule
cost centers? Yes Yes
Can it support multiple
unions? No Yes
ERP Plus Scala 5.1
Evaluation of human resource
process N/A N/A
Can it handle recruitment
via Internet browser? N/A N/A
Can applicants enter their
own data (resumes)? N/A N/A
Can it do career planning? N/A N/A
Can it do succession
planning? N/A N/A
Does it provide Web
interface? N/A N/A
Can it handle self-service
functions (travel, benefit
selection)? N/A N/A
Can it generate a total
compensation package? N/A N/A
Can it perform work
scheduling? N/A N/A
Is work scheduling tied
to production? N/A N/A
Can pictures of employees
be attached? No N/A
Evaluation of payroll
process and tracking of
hours N/A N/A
Can it track by job? N/A N/A
Will payroll handle both
salaried and hourly
employees? N/A N/A
Can it support multipule
cost centers? N/A N/A
Can it support multiple
unions? N/A N/A
Solomon Traverse
Evaluation of human resource
process Average Excellent
Can it handle recruitment
via Internet browser? No No
Can applicants enter their
own data (resumes)? No No
Can it do career planning? No Yes
Can it do succession
planning? No No
Does it provide Web
interface? No Yes
Can it handle self-service
functions (travel, benefit
selection)? No No
Can it generate a total
compensation package? Yes Yes
Can it perform work
scheduling? No Yes
Is work scheduling tied
to production? Yes Job cost
Can pictures of employees
be attached? No Yes
Evaluation of payroll
process and tracking of
hours Excellent Excellent
Can it track by job? Yes Yes
Will payroll handle both
salaried and hourly
employees? Yes Yes
Can it support multipule
cost centers? Yes Job centers
Can it support multiple
unions? Yes Yes
N/A = not applicable
Exhibit 7: Tax and International Processes
Carillon eEnterprise
Tax
Evaluation of international
tax support Average Below average
Can it handle cash to/from
different countries? No No
Can it handle intercompany
receivables/payables? Yes Yes
Does it provide coding for
deductibles and
nondeductibles by country? Yes No
Are there standard reports
based on country
deductibles/nondeductibles? No No
Tax bases supported:
VAT Yes Yes
U.S. sales tax Yes Yes
Canadian GST/PST Yes Yes
Other None Australian GST
International capabilities:
Evaluation of international
capabilities Above average Average
Can each vendor and
customer set a native
currency? Yes Yes
Can it automate foreign
currency translation? Yes Yes
Is user interface language
easily changed? Yes No
Are customer and vendor
language easily changed? Yes Yes
Can you track currency
exchange rates? Yes No
Do graphics indicate what
currency is being used? Yes No
Is it EMU (euro) compliant? Yes Yes
Can it do parallel
reporting for local GAAP
and U.S. GAAP? Yes No
Can it be localized for
many countries? No No
Available in the following
languages:
Chinese No No
Czech Yes Yes
Dutch Yes Yes
English Yes Yes
Finnish No No
French Canadian Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Japanese No No
Korean No No
Mexican No No
Polish Yes Yes
Portuguese Yes Yes
Russian No No
Spanish Yes Yes
Swedish No No
Swiss No No
Taiwanese No No
Thai No No
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Tax
Evaluation of international
tax support N/A Average
Can it handle cash to/from
different countries? No Yes
Can it handle intercompany
receivables/payables? No Yes
Does it provide coding for
deductibles and
nondeductibles by country? No No
Are there standard reports
based on country
deductibles/nondeductibles? No No
Tax bases supported:
VAT Yes Yes
U.S. sales tax Yes Yes
Canadian GST/PST Yes Yes
Other None None
International capabilities:
Evaluation of international
capabilities Average Excellent
Can each vendor and
customer set a native
currency? Yes Yes
Can it automate foreign
currency translation? Yes Yes
Is user interface language
easily changed? No Yes
Are customer and vendor
language easily changed? No No
Can you track currency
exchange rates? Yes Yes
Do graphics indicate what
currency is being used? No No
Is it EMU (euro) compliant? Yes Yes
Can it do parallel
reporting for local GAAP
and U.S. GAAP? Yes Yes
Can it be localized for
many countries? No No
Available in the following
languages:
Chinese Yes Yes
Czech 3rd-party vendor No
Dutch Yes Yes
English Yes Yes
Finnish No Yes
French Canadian Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Japanese No No
Korean 3rd-party vendor No
Mexican No Yes
Polish 3rd-party vendor Yes
Portuguese Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes
Spanish Yes Yes
Swedish Yes Yes
Swiss No Yes
Taiwanese No No
Thai No Yes
Enterprise IQ Progression
Tax
Evaluation of international
tax support Above average Above average
Can it handle cash to/from
different countries? Yes Yes
Can it handle intercompany
receivables/payables? Yes No
Does it provide coding for
deductibles and
nondeductibles by country? No Yes
Are there standard reports
based on country Yes,
deductibles/nondeductibles? No in local package
Tax bases supported:
VAT Yes Yes
U.S. sales tax Yes Yes
Canadian GST/PST Yes Yes
Other None None
International capabilities:
Evaluation of international
capabilities Below average Average
Can each vendor and
customer set a native
currency? No Yes
Can it automate foreign
currency translation? Yes Yes
Is user interface language
easily changed? No No
Are customer and vendor
language easily changed? No No
Can you track currency
exchange rates? Yes No
Do graphics indicate what
currency is being used? No No
Is it EMU (euro) compliant? Yes Yes
Can it do parallel
reporting for local GAAP
and U.S. GAAP? Yes No
Can it be localized for
many countries? No No
Available in the following
languages:
Chinese No Yes
Czech No No
Dutch No No
English Yes Yes
Finnish No No
French Canadian No No
German No No
Japanese No Yes
Korean No Yes
Mexican No No
Polish No Yes
Portuguese No No
Russian No Yes
Spanish No Yes
Swedish No No
Swiss No No
Taiwanese No Yes
Thai No Yes
ERP Plus Scala 5.1
Tax
Evaluation of international
tax support Average Average
Can it handle cash to/from Yes, with Yes, with
different countries? configuration configuration
Can it handle intercompany Yes, with Yes, with
receivables/payables? configuration configuration
Does it provide coding for
deductibles and Yes, with Yes, with
nondeductibles by country? configuration configuration
Are there standard reports
based on country Yes, with Yes, with
deductibles/nondeductibles? configuration configuration
Tax bases supported:
VAT Yes Yes
U.S. sales tax Yes Yes
Canadian GST/PST Yes Yes
Other No Many other tax
bases
International capabilities:
Evaluation of international
capabilities Below average Excellent
Can each vendor and
customer set a native
currency? Yes Yes
Can it automate foreign
currency translation? Yes Yes
Is user interface language
easily changed? No Yes
Are customer and vendor
language easily changed? No Yes
Can you track currency
exchange rates? Yes Yes
Do graphics indicate what
currency is being used? No No
Is it EMU (euro) compliant? Yes Yes
Can it do parallel
reporting for local GAAP
and U.S. GAAP? Yes Yes
Can it be localized for
many countries? No Yes
Available in the following
languages:
Chinese No Yes
Czech No Yes
Dutch No Yes
English Yes Yes
Finnish No No
French Canadian No Yes
German No Yes
Japanese No No
Korean Yes No
Mexican No No
Polish No Yes
Portuguese No Yes
Russian No Yes
Spanish 3rd-party vendor Yes
Swedish No No
Swiss No No
Taiwanese No No
Thai No Yes
Solomon Traverse
Tax
Evaluation of international
tax support N/A N/A
Can it handle cash to/from
different countries? No No
Can it handle intercompany
receivables/payables? No No
Does it provide coding for
deductibles and
nondeductibles by country? No No
Are there standard reports
based on country
deductibles/nondeductibles? No No
Tax bases supported:
VAT Yes No
U.S. sales tax Yes Yes
Canadian GST/PST Yes Yes
Other None None
International capabilities:
Evaluation of international
capabilities Average Below average
Can each vendor and
customer set a native
currency? Yes Yes
Can it automate foreign
currency translation? Yes Yes
Is user interface language
easily changed? No Yes
Are customer and vendor
language easily changed? No Yes
Can you track currency
exchange rates? Yes No
Do graphics indicate what
currency is being used? Yes No
Is it EMU (euro) compliant? Yes No
Can it do parallel
reporting for local GAAP
and U.S. GAAP? No No
Can it be localized for
many countries? No No
Available in the following
languages:
Chinese Yes No
Czech Yes No
Dutch No No
English Yes Yes
Finnish No No
French Canadian Yes No
German No No
Japanese No No
Korean No No
Mexican No No
Polish No No
Portuguese No No
Russian Yes No
Spanish Yes Yes
Swedish No No
Swiss No No
Taiwanese No No
Thai No No
N/A = not applicable
ROBERTA ANN JONES, CPA (inactive in·ac·tive adj. 1. Not active or tending to be active. 2. a. Not functioning or operating; out of use: inactive machinery. b. ), PhD, is an associate professor of accounting at California Polytechnic State University This article is about the university in San Luis Obispo, California. For Cal Poly Pomona, see California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. California Polytechnic State University, commonly called Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. . Her e-mail address See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address is roajones@calpoly.edu See .edu. (networking) edu - ("education") The top-level domain for educational establishments in the USA (and some other countries). E.g. "mit.edu". The UK equivalent is "ac.uk". . |
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