Featured Sessions
Learn about innovative new solutions and services from Sage Summit sponsors. These featured sessions will introduce you to technologies that enhance the power of Sage solutions and help you grow your business.
Monday, August 13, 2012
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2:45 p.m.–4 p.m.
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P-0822: How to Achieve a Competitive Advantage in the Wholesale Distribution Business With Integrated EDI and WMS Solutions
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Presenter: Edisoft
Hear from a panel of wholesale distribution and manufacturing experts within the Sage community as they discuss key business trends driving the deployment of "turnkey" integrated ERP/MRP/EDI/WMS solutions. The panel will consist of CFOs and CEOs from wholesale distribution and manufacturing companies using Sage 300 ERP and Sage 500 ERP software, product management from Sage, as well as representatives from Edisoft and Accellos. The panelists will be discussing how "turnkey" noncustomized integrated solutions have effectively enabled them to achieve a competitive advantage in the "Big Box" retail market. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions during this unique forum. Edisoft's panel of experts will include Mark Fornari, CFO of McCall Farms (Sage 500 ERP), Charles Simon, CEO of Budge Industries (Sage 300 ERP), Thomas Moy, Manager of IT of Harmonia Mundi (Sage 300 ERP), Michelle Pickering, director of product management at Sage, and Carl Marin, VP of sales at Accellos, as well as Kelvin Takhar, VP of sales at Edisoft.
Product: Sage 100 Advanced ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 200), Sage 100 Standard ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), Sage 300 ERP (formerly Sage ERP Accpac), Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 500), Sage ERP X3, Sage PFW ERP
Track and Skill Level: Third-Party Application—All Skill Levels
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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P-0828: Want More Revenue? Enhance Your ERP Offering by Adding a New Tool to Your Portfolio—Sage ERP Document Management |
Presenter: Altec
There are opportunities within your install base waiting to be tapped. Differentiate yourself from competitors, enhance your ERP offering, and increase new license deals by selling Sage ERP Document Management. Attend this breakout session to hear from your fellow Sage Partners on how they've increased revenue, margin, and tier credit by selling Sage ERP Document Management. Sage ERP Document Management electronically captures documents; streamlines business processes using workflow; automates the routing and distribution of all printed documents, reports, and forms; and provides instant retrival from the desktop or web. Sage ERP Document Management helps your clients work smarter and go paperless!
Product: Sage 100 Advanced ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 200), Sage 100 Standard ERP (Formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), Sage 300 ERP (formerly Sage ERP Acccpac), Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 500), Sage ERP X3
Track and Skill Level: Operations and Finance—All Skill Levels
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2 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
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B-0131: Mobility Is for Closers—Why Small Businesses Need to Go Mobile Now!
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Moderator: VP/Group Director of Customer Management and Principal Analyst, Sales Effectiveness, at the Aberdeen Group, Peter Ostrow
Panelists:
- Owner of the CRM consulting firm the Marks Group PC, and writer for the NY Times, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Philadelphia Magazine, Gene Marks
- Cofounder of the SMB Group and IT analyst, Laurie McCabe
- Director of Enterprise Research Group at Yankee Group, Sheryl Kingstone
Twenty-five percent of worldwide mobile PC shipments last year were tablets, according to NPD Group, which expects 75% of U.S. small and midsized businesses to purchase tablets in 2012. Mobility has matured from an option to a must have. This session features a panel of small business technology experts sharing insights on how your business can rapidly incorporate mobile technology into everyday operations to increase productivity and elevate sales. Hear how your peers are incorporating mobile into their businesses and get practical tips on identifying which devices and apps are ideal for you.
Product: Business Skills, Applies to All
Track and Skill Level: Sales and Marketing—All Skill Levels
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
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8:30 a.m.–10 a.m.
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C-0906: How to Achieve a Competitive Advantage in the Wholesale Distribution Business With Integrated EDI and WMS Solutions
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Presenter: Edisoft
Hear from a panel of wholesale distribution and manufacturing experts within the Sage community as they discuss key business trends driving the deployment of "turnkey" integrated ERP/MRP/EDI/WMS solutions. The panel will consist of CFOs and CEOs from wholesale distribution and manufacturing companies using Sage 300 ERP and Sage 500 ERP software, product management from Sage, as well as representatives from Edisoft and Accellos. The panelists will be discussing how "turnkey" noncustomized integrated solutions have effectively enabled them to achieve a competitive advantage in the "Big Box" retail market. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions during this unique forum. Edisoft's panel of experts will include Mark Fornari, CFO of McCall Farms (Sage 500 ERP), Charles Simon, CEO of Budge Industries (Sage 300 ERP), Thomas Moy, Manager of IT of Harmonia Mundi (Sage 300 ERP), Michelle Pickering, director of product management at Sage, and Carl Marin, VP of sales at Accellos, as well as Kelvin Takhar, VP of sales at Edisoft.
Product: Sage 100 Advanced ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 200), Sage 100 Standard ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), Sage 300 ERP (formerly Sage ERP Accpac), Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 500), Sage ERP X3, Sage PFW ERP
Track and Skill Level: Third-Party Application—All Skill Levels
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10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
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C-0128: Social Media All Stars Panel: How Sage Customers Went Social and Haven’t Looked Back
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Moderator: Founder, CEO and Executive Editor of Small Business Trends, Anita Campbell
Panelists: Sage Customers
Still contemplating whether your business should be involved in social media? In 2011, 96% of 18-35 year olds were on a social network. This means customers and prospects may be talking about your business in social media, and you are missing opportunities to engage with them! Social media is one of the least expensive, most effective marketing and customer engagement tools available. This panel will give you an inside look at how Sage customers like you have used social media in their organizations and seen big results. You will hear how they have used social media, why it worked, and how they continue to thrive using social media.
Product: Business Skills, Applies to All
Track and Skill Level: Sales and Marketing—All Skill Levels
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10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
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C-0825: Streamline Business Processes and Go Paperless With Sage ERP Document Management—the Tool for Your Enterprise
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Presenter: Altec
Opportunities in your department(s) are waiting to be tapped. Increased business efficiencies; reduction in filing, faxing, and copying of documents; elimination of file cabinets; and form costs are all opportunities for your company to work smarter and go paperless. Learn how one tool—Sage ERP Document Management—can help your enterprise work leaner, faster, and more effectively!
Product: Sage 100 Advanced ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 200), Sage 100 Standard ERP (Formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), Sage 300 ERP (formerly Sage ERP Accpac), Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 500), Sage ERP X3
Track and Skill Level: Operations and Finance—All Skill Levels
