Project Management for Manufacturers — Sage MAS 500

Do you manage engineering or prototype production projects? Do you install or service the products you manufacture? If so, the Sage MAS 500 ERP Project Management solution can keep all of your project managers informed and equip them with the tools they need to profitably manage these projects. By implementing this robust solution, you will enable your project managers to easily assign resources to projects, track actual versus estimated costs through project completion, and generate detailed estimates for customers. Projects can be based on a fixed price, by accounting for time and materials, or a combination of both options. Moreover, Project Management can be integrated with Microsoft Project, so youcan leverage the strengths of both products to gain a comprehensive tool for managing all tasks, resources, and schedules.

Another Project Management feature that is particularly important to manufacturers is the ability to manage a wide variety of project types. This flexibility can significantly decrease project management costs by eliminating the need for multiple project tracking systems. In addition, the six GAAPcompliant profit recognition methods enable you to control profit recognized over each period, resulting in a well-managed revenue stream.

Beyond its ability to manage manufacturing projects, Project Management also boasts a series of tools designed for businesses that install or service products. Time and materials can be instantly expensed throughout the installation or service processes. And Sage Timesheet can be implemented to facilitate remote viewing and updating of a project's status.