Sage X3 Named Leader in Midsize Manufacturing ERP

Independent analyst firm ISG has named Sage X3 a Leader for midsize manufacturing ERP, placing it among the top three solutions in their latest evaluation.  This is no small endorsement, as ISG conducts in-depth reviews across a wide range of ERP platforms to help business leaders evaluate new systems.  Why Sage X3 Stood Out  In the midsize manufacturing category, ISG highlights that “Executives must recognize the need for a strategic approach to assessing the software rather than a simple like-for-like replacement.”  Sage X3 earned its top three ranking thanks to its ability to support core...

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How Staffing Agencies Stay Ahead with Real-Time Financial Visibility

In the fast-paced world of staffing and recruiting, success relies on your ability to make quick, informed decisions. You’re constantly balancing client demands, contractor satisfaction, and recruiter productivity, all while trying to keep costs under control and margins healthy.  The problem? Without real-time visibility into your financial data, those decisions are often based on outdated reports, incomplete information, or manual calculations that take up valuable time.  When financial reporting lags behind your business activity, the ripple effects can be costly. Missed opportunities, delayed...

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Peak Growing Season: Maximizing Efficiency and Operational Success

Growers across the country are in the thick of their busiest season. Greenhouses are full, orders are piling up, and shipping docks are moving at full speed. As CNBC recently noted, Spring is when retailers like Home Depot see a dramatic sales spike, driven in large part by consumer demand for plants, flowers, and gardening supplies. This pivotal time, referred to as the “Christmas season” for garden retailers, is a major revenue window for both growers and their customers.  We’ve worked closely with growers, understanding that this time of year isn’t just busy, it’s make-or-break....

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Empowering Nonprofits: How Sage Intacct Transforms Financial Management

Nonprofit organizations today face complex challenges. Rising competition for funding, increasing operational costs, and growing demand for services are just a few of the challenges. According to the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Impact Report, many nonprofits are grappling with manual reporting processes, lack of visibility, budgeting difficulty, staffing shortages, and limited capacity. To navigate these challenges, nonprofits need smart, flexible financial management tools. Sage Intacct offers a cloud-based solution designed to address these specific needs: Free Up Time to Focus on Your MissionSage...

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5 Reasons Businesses Are Moving to Cloud Financials

If your finance team is still using outdated, manual systems, you’re not alone—but you might be falling behind. Today’s businesses need flexibility and real-time insights. That’s why so many are making the move to cloud financial platforms like Sage Intacct or Acumatica.  Here are the top 5 reasons to make the switch now: 1. Real-Time Visibility for Smarter Decisions Cloud financials let you access live data whenever and wherever you need it. No more waiting until the end of the month for reports. With dashboards and automated metrics, you get instant insights into spending, margins, and performance. 2....

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The Role of AI in ERP Systems

As technology evolves, so does the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. These systems are no longer just platforms to store data—they’re smarter systems enhanced by workflows and AI automation.  Here are some AI capabilities that are redefining what ERP’s can do:  Turn Data into Decisions AI-powered analytics can now process vast amounts of ERP data to uncover patterns, trends, and outliers. Instead of waiting for reports, businesses get real-time insights and recommendations—helping leaders make faster, more informed decisions.  Automate Workflows From invoice processing...

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Going Paperless Can Solve These 4 Problems for Manufacturers

DocLink helps you go paperless and to automate tasks in any department – accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, legal, IT and more – streamlining operations and improving visibility and control over your entire document lifecycle. By eliminating manual processes for many day-to-day tasks, you’ll benefit from better communication with your customers, vendors and employees. Here are four problems businesses can solve with DocLink: 1. Disparate business data DocLink brings all types of documents and data into one central repository that’s easy to access (you don’t have to be in...

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