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What is Sage 200 ERP? A guide to effective business management

Explore Sage 200’s core capabilities, uncover the business benefits, see how it compares to similar solutions, get to grips with implementation, and more.

What is Sage 200 ERP?

Sage 200 is an all-in-one enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, tailor-made for rapidly growing SMEs. From finance and sales to manufacturing and distribution, it connects every business unit for unrivalled visibility and control.

Available in Standard and Professional versions, Sage 200’s flexible, modular design adapts to your requirements. If you need something more specific, it offers an extensive range of add-ons and integrations – enabling you to scale as your business grows.

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Core capabilities

Designed for collaboration and scalability, Sage 200 has everything you need to manage your business – from one intuitive platform.

Financials

Work smarter with uninterrupted, business-wide visibility of your financials. Streamline your processes to capitalise on emerging trends and opportunities.

Cash flow

Take control of your cash flow and win back time with built-in automation. Simplify transactions, account reconciliation, data capture, and more.

Commercials

Manage sales, inventory, and billing without switching between systems. Get strategic insights to provide personalised prices for every customer.

Manufacturing

Deliver better products, faster. Fine-tune your manufacturing processes with comprehensive features, including bill of materials and capacity planning.

Business intelligence

Get real-time strategic insights that you can share easily across your business with dynamic reports and customisable data dashboards.

Microsoft 365 integration

Access Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel directly from Sage 200. Send and receive emails and create documents without disrupting your flow.

What do people use Sage 200 for?

Sage 200 is ideal for small-medium, product-centric businesses in manufacturing, distribution, and wholesale. However, its flexible design and extensive range of add-ons make it suitable for any business in any industry.

It lets you manage your finances, sales, suppliers, customers, and everything in between from one platform. And, as your single source of truth for business data, Sage 200 aids collaboration and empowers you to make data-driven decisions quickly and confidently.

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Sage 200 use cases

As an all-encompassing ERP system, Sage 200 supports a range of business-critical processes. It features a range of best-in-class tools covering:

Financials

Sage 200 offers robust financial management capabilities to make your life easier. Comprehensive accounting, budgeting, and reporting tools help you streamline your processes and provide a bird’s-eye view of your data.

Key features:

  • General ledger
  • Payment processing
  • Cash flow management
  • Fixed asset management
  • Credit control
Sales

From lead generation to order fulfilment, Sage 200 lets you manage your entire sales process in one place. A range of intuitive features and tools simplify your sales operations, enhancing customer experiences and driving growth.

Key features:

  • Sales forecasting
  • Pipeline tracking
  • Regular and recurring invoices
  • Customer relationship management
Distribution

With Sage 200, you have everything you need to optimise your supply chain at your fingertips. Intuitive inventory, procurement, and supplier management capabilities help you keep costs down and customer service levels up.

Key features:

  • Demand forecasting and stock control
  • Supplier and purchase order management
  • Processing, fulfillment, and returns
  • Warehouse management

Business benefits

Great efficiency and control

Sage 200 unifies finance, operations, and business data to help you work smarter.

Enhanced decision making

Real-time insights enable you to identify opportunities and make more informed decisions faster.

Increased modular flexibility

Add and remove modules to meet evolving business needs with Sage 200’s adaptable architecture.

Seamless cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft 365 integration allows teams to collaborate effortlessly from anywhere.

See Sage 200 in action

Watch our on-demand demo to explore Sage 200 ERP's core capabilities and industry-specific features.

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Deployment options

Sage 200 offers on-premises and cloud hosting options, allowing you to deploy your solution in whatever way works best for your business.

On-premises

Install and run Sage 200 on your own servers for complete control over your data.

Available on Sage 200 Professional, on-premises deployment is the obvious choice if you work in an industry with strict security and data compliance standards. For example, financial services or healthcare. 

Cloud hosting

Host your solution on the cloud to eliminate up-front infrastructure costs and enable seamless, business-wide collaboration.

Both Sage 200 Standard and Professional offer scalable and secure cloud hosting options. End-users can access the solution anytime, anywhere, and on any device – all they need is a stable internet connection and they’re good to go.

Unlike an on-premises deployment, cloud hosting offers automatic file backup and enhanced security features, reducing the IT burden on your business.

Cloud hosting without limits

Datel delivers reliable and secure Sage 200 cloud hosting. From conception to implementation and beyond, we help you create futureproof IT infrastructure that grows with your business.

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Sage 200 pricing

Sage 200 is a subscription-based ERP solution. A standard license gives you access to core software functionality, such as manufacturing and financials.

Its flexible, modular design means Sage 200 pricing is often bespoke. How much you spend depends on several factors:

  • Version (Standard or Professional)
  • Type and number of modules
  • Number of users
  • Number of companies
  • Integrations and add-ons
  • Implementation costs
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How long does it take to implement Sage 200?

A basic Sage 200 configuration can take only a few weeks to implement. However, it may take longer depending on the size of your business, complexity of your solution, number of add-ons and integrations, and amount of data you're migrating. 

Many businesses work with a dedicated Sage 200 partner, like Datel, to take care of the heavy lifting.

Our APM-accredited project managers and Sage 200 consultants guide you through each stage of your project – from scoping and configuration to deployment. Backed by decades of combined industry experience, we work with you to design a future-proof solution that meets your needs today and tomorrow.

Post-implementation, you’ll have access to a dedicated account manager who provides strategic guidance and support to help you achieve long-term success.

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“Datel’s progressive approach has helped us take the role of technology from a nice-to-have to a crucial driver for the business and its shareholders.”

Barry Leahey, President, Playdale Playgrounds

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Sage 200 implementation from Datel

The right Sage 200 partner is all that stands between a straightforward implementation and an unscheduled trip to project hell.

When you choose Datel, you'll work with the UK’s leading Sage 200 partner. With over 40 years of experience scoping, configuring, and installing ERP solutions, you can rest easy knowing your project's in safe hands.

Developed and refined over hundreds of successful implementations, our six-stage process makes your journey to Sage 200 as smooth as possible.

Sage 200 implementation roadmap

01

Project preparation

Your project team and Datel project manager work together to lay the foundations of your solution. This begins with a kick-off meeting, where we discuss your objectives, followed by at least one requirements-gathering session. From this, we create a detailed project plan outlining responsibilities, deliverables, and estimated timelines.

02

Scoping

We dig deeper into your requirements and scope your solution. The outcome is a description of target solution (DTS) document, which forms your solution blueprint. After this, we ask you to extract and cleanse the sample data we need for installation and configuration.

03

Installation and configuration

Using the DTS and sample data provided, we install and configure your solution – including any third-party add-ons you've purchased. Once everything's in place and tested, we provide a configured solution walkthrough. Here, you can see it in action and provide any initial feedback.

04

Key user training and user acceptance testing

We run hands-on training sessions to help your key users understand Sage 200, so they're ready to onboard your remaining end users. Next, we run user acceptance testing to ensure the solution aligns with your DTS.

05

End user training

Before go live, we set aside time for you to onboard your end users. Ensuring they’re comfortable navigating Sage 200 helps them hit the ground running. Lastly, we ask you to demonstrate your proficiency with your new solution in a Ready for Go Live walkthrough.

06

Go-live

The big day. We work with you to migrate your remaining data into Sage 200, reviewing it one last time to ensure there are no discrepancies. Now all that’s left to do is flick the switch, walk you through the next steps, and show you how to access our customer support team.

Product comparison

Businesses worldwide rely on Sage 200 to keep their operations running smoothly. But how does it compare to Sage X3, Sage Intacct, and Sage 50?

Sage 200 vs Sage X3
Overview

Sage 200 and Sage X3 have a lot in common. They’re both flexible, end-to-end ERP solutions that give you unparalleled visibility and control. Deciding which one's right for you is a question of scale. Sage 200 is purpose-built for ambitious SMEs, whereas Sage X3 targets large organisations with more specific operational requirements.   

Similarities

With advanced inventory, order, and supply chain management capabilities, Sage 200 and Sage X3 are ideal for manufacturers and distributors. That said, their modular designs and extensive financial management toolsets mean you can adapt them to almost any industry.

Differences

Highly customisable, with multi-entity, multi-language, and multi-currency support, Sage X3 targets large businesses with complex processes. By contrast, Sage 200’s more focussed feature list makes it better suited to growing SMEs.

Sage 200 vs Sage Intacct
Overview

The biggest difference between Sage 200 and Sage Intacct is scope. Sage 200 is a complete ERP solution, while Sage Intacct specialises in financial management. It consolidates operational and financial data to deliver real-time insights that fuel business growth.

Similarities

Sage 200 offers many of the core financial management tools available in Sage Intacct, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Additionally, both solutions provide intuitive reporting capabilities and integrate with various third-party systems.

Differences

Sage 200 is primarily an on-premises solution, with cloud hosting options available. Sage Intacct is a cloud-native solution for organisations that need greater scalability.

Sage 200 vs Sage 50
Overview

Sage 200 and Sage 50 cater to distinct user requirements. As an end-to-end ERP solution, Sage 200 connects disparate business functions into a coherent whole – from manufacturing and distribution to accounting. Sage 50, on the other hand, is a basic accounting package aimed at start-ups and small businesses with simple financial requirements.

Similarities

Despite the fundamental differences between Sage 200 and Sage 50, there's some overlap between the two systems. Both offer general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functionality as part of their core accounting capabilities. They also provide budgeting tools and offer multi-currency support.

Differences

With advanced cost centre analysis, project management, and customisable reporting, Sage 200 has the advantage over Sage 50 in terms of capabilities. Flexible deployment options and seamless integration with third-party systems also make Sage 200 the obvious choice for businesses that are looking to scale.

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Power to your potential

Most businesses understand that technology can help them realise their aspirations – but they won’t necessarily know how. We do. 

We know that software alone isn't enough. Helping you get the very best from your technology – so you can work more efficiently and innovate faster – is what really matters.   

Value is having a team in your corner who knows how to align the transformative potential of technology with your business goals. It’s the same people who stay by your side to make sure it delivers.

That's exactly what you get with Datel.

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