Sage 100 ERP Is the Perfect Profile for Digital Signal Corporation
Customer Company Size
SME
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Sage 100 ERP
- Sage TimeSheet
- Sage CRM
Tech Stack
- Job Cost module
- Inventory Management module
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Cost Savings
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Inventory Management
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Digital Signal Corporation is a worldwide leader in the research and development of three-dimensional facial recognition systems. This sophisticated and top-secret technology is currently being developed for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The company, which is just six years old, has grown rapidly and the growth trend is expected to continue as commercial uses for its technology are uncovered. The company is based in Alexandria, Virginia and has 22 employees.
The Challenge
Digital Signal Corporation, a worldwide leader in the research and development of three-dimensional facial recognition systems, was using QuickBooks as their accounting software. However, as the company grew, the entry-level software did not have the depth and breadth Digital Signal Corporation required. The company passed the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit by the skin of their teeth, only because they were able to produce paper records to supplement what they couldn’t get from QuickBooks. The company needed a more robust accounting system that could meet governmental requirements and provide comprehensive job costing data to better estimate future jobs.
The Solution
The company decided to implement the Sage 100 ERP suite of modules, which delivers broad functionality, powerful features, and a strong accounting foundation. The company also uses Sage TimeSheet, an integrated time and expense tracking solution that is both powerful and easy to use. Employees enter their time directly into Sage TimeSheet. After the time entries are reviewed and approved, those entries flow into the Payroll and Job Cost modules and in the case of expense entries, into the Accounts Payable module—eliminating the need for duplicate data entry by payroll and administrative staff. The company is also implementing Sage CRM, which will be used to store customer contact information and the details of its contract with those customers.
Operational Impact
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