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What is Sage X3 ERP? A Guide to hassle-free resource management

Ever wondered what sets Sage X3 apart from other ERP solutions? Explore everything from core capabilities and benefits to pricing and implementation considerations.

What is Sage X3?

Sage X3 is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed for global, product-centric organisations with substantial operational requirements.

Its extensive range of features and intuitive interface lets you manage every aspect of your business – from production and distribution to finances.

Flexible on-premises and cloud hosting options support various industry-specific processes and requirements, making it easy to adapt Sage X3 to your needs.

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Invest in your success with Sage X3 ERP

213%

Average customer ROI

12%

Annual reduction in inventory levels

2,080

Customer service hours saved each year (Source: Forrester)

Core capabilities

Financials

Simplify financial management across your business with a single, uninterrupted view of your accounts.

Distribution

Manage every stage of your distribution process in one easy-to-use system for maximum efficiency.

Manufacturing

Streamline your manufacturing processes and go to market faster with intuitive BOM planning, quality control, and more.

Project management

Deliver profitable projects smoothly with integrated project management capabilities.

Customer relationship management

Give your teams the tools and insights they need to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Reporting and analytics

Empower your teams with accurate, real-time strategic insights – delivered to their fingertips.

Configuration

Adapt Sage X3 ERP to your needs and set your business up for success with flexible configuration options.

Customisation

Personalise your solution to your needs – from screens and menus to fields and workflows.

Integration

Unlock the full potential of Sage X3 with Datel-approved integrations and add-ons that work seamlessly with your systems.

What do people use Sage X3 for?

Although Sage X3 best suits product-centric organisations, it's flexible enough to adapt to almost any business and industry.

As an ERP solution, Sage X3 consolidates core business units, processes, and data into a single source of truth. With Sage X3, you can manage your financial, supply chain, and production processes in one system and collaborate seamlessly from anywhere.

Businesses across the globe rely on specialist Sage X3 partners to configure and deploy their solutions. At Datel, our multi-industry expertise and 40+ years of experience enable us to deliver scalable, bespoke solutions that meet your needs – today and tomorrow.

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Sage X3 use cases

Sage X3 ERP's extensive range of features are designed to scale with your business.

Financial management

Sage X3 support multi-currency and multi-company financial consolidation. It delivers real-time visibility on a global scale, making it easier than ever to manage your finances.

Key features:

  • General ledger
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Budgeting and reporting
  • Cash management
  • Fixed asset management
Supply chain management

Sage X3 provides end-to-end visibility of your supply chain. Built-in forecasting and demand planning tools help you optimise inventory, reduce out-of-stocks, and identify areas to streamline performance.

Key features:

  • Purchasing
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • Material requirements planning
  • Sales order processing
  • Customer service
Production management

Sage X3 gives you complete control of your production process – from planning and scheduling to quality control and delivery. This enables you to go to market quickly without compromising on quality.

Key features:

  • Production and resource planning
  • Work order and workflow management
  • Bills of material (BOM) planning
  • Shop floor control
  • Quality control

Which industries use Sage X3?

Global companies from various industries rely on Sage X3 for its unrivalled capabilities and flexibility.

  • Distribution
  • Process manufacturing
  • Discrete manufacturing
  • Hospitality and travel
  • Professional services
  • Engineering
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Wholesale
  • Food and drink
  • Cosmetics
  • Transport
  • Chemicals

See Sage X3 in action

Watch our on-demand demo to explore Sage X3’s core capabilities and industry-specific features.

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Business benefits

Faster decision making

Detailed reporting, intuitive dashboards, and embedded BI provide real-time strategic insights to fuel your success.

Increased efficiency

Sage X3 automates manual tasks to remove bottlenecks, streamline your processes, and enhance productivity.

Effortless collaboration

Anywhere, anytime access enables seamless, cross-functional collaboration across locations.

Easy to use

Responsive design, customisable interfaces, and intuitive tools empower users to do their best work.

How secure is Sage X3 ERP?

Moving to a new ERP system is a big step for your business, especially if you’re taking your data off-premises and onto the cloud. Before investing in a solution, you need to know your data is accessible and secure. After all, it only takes one breach to undo the reputation you’ve worked so hard to build.

Like every Sage solution, Sage X3 employs robust cybersecurity controls to protect your data and systems. It adheres to independently validated security practices and is subject to regular cyber risk assessments.

Sage X3 also complies with world-leading standards and regulations:

GDPR

CCPA

ISO 27001

SOC 2

PCI DSS

HIPAA

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How Sage X3 keeps your data safe

Proven governance framework

Independently validated security practices provide the best level of protection for your business.

Shared security model

Sage X3 uses robust security features, from cloud hosting partners like Microsoft and AWS, to reduce security risks.

Regular cyber risk assessments

Comprehensive cyber risk assessments identify and address potential vulnerabilities early to prevent issues.

Business continuity and disaster recovery

Rigorously tested incident response, business continuity, and recovery plans get you back on your feet, fast.

Access control

Sage X3 adheres to the principle of least privilege – restricting user access to prevent data breaches and reduce risk.

Data encryption

Sage encrypts all traffic to and from its applications to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Change management

Strict change management processes and standards oversee all updates, patches, and software updates to protect your systems.

Third-party security

A comprehensive supply chain assurance policy ensures third-party systems and data are always secure.

Sage X3 pricing

Sage X3 ERP is subscription-based. A standard license gives you access to core software functionality. However, as Sage X3 is a flexible and fully customisable ERP solution, pricing is often bespoke and depends on numerous factors. These include:

  • Number of companies
  • International requirements
  • Type and number of modules
  • Number of users
  • Implementation requirements
  • Integrations and add-ons
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How long does it take to implement Sage X3?

Much like pricing, the time it takes to implement Sage X3 depends on several factors, including the size of your business and the complexity of your solution.

Sage X3 ERP sits at the heart of your business, connecting departments, systems, and data across your organisation. If you lack the resources or technical knowledge to handle implementation in-house, a specialist Sage X3 implementation partner can guide you through the process.

Our APM-accredited project managers support you at every stage to keep things running smoothly. From scoping and configuration to user training, testing, and go-live, we’re here for you.

Once we’ve launched your solution, we'll hand you over to your dedicated Sage X3 account manager. They provide long-term support and strategic guidance to help you get maximum value from your new system.

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"Sage X3 was the most comprehensive and robust of the options we considered for our new ERP solution. A lot of other systems fundamentally do similar things to Sage X3, but what we really liked about Sage X3 was the ease of reporting and its more comprehensive functionalities."

Oliver Mennell, CEO at NEOM Wellbeing

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Sage X3 implementation from Datel

Choosing the right implementation partner is essential for a smooth project and getting long-term value from Sage X3.

Choosing Datel gives you access to the UK’s largest team of Sage X3 ERP consultants. With unrivalled product and technical expertise and decades of combined experience delivering sophisticated solutions for global organisations, you can rest assured your project’s in good hands.

We follow a proven, six-stage implementation process to set your project up for success.

Sage X3 implementation roadmap

01

Project preparation

We get everyone together to discuss your business objectives and what you want to achieve with Sage X3. This session typically includes your internal project sponsor and key personnel, as well as your Datel project sponsor.

We then recommend the features that best meet your needs and create your project plan.

02

Scoping

With the roadmap set, we scope your solution. This process takes place over multiple sessions, during which our consultants dig deeper into your requirements.

We collate this information into a description of target solution (DTS) document, which we present back to you at the end of the scoping phase for approval.

03

Install and configuration

Our consultants build your solution using sample data gathered during the scoping stage.

Once everything’s in place, we test your solution to confirm it delivers on the requirements outlined in your DTS.

04

User acceptance testing and key user training

Our consultants put your new solution through its paces under real-world conditions to ensure everything works as it should.

We then begin key-user training.

05

Ready for Go Live Walkthrough

As the final step before go live, we ask you to complete a Ready for Go Live Walkthrough. 

Unique to Datel, we ask you to present your solution back to your project sponsor (and us). Think of this as an opportunity to demonstrate your Sage X3 knowledge and prove you’re ready for launch.

06

Go live

All that’s left to do is migrate your static and transactional data to Sage X3 and launch your solution!

We provide guidance and support throughout the process. Post-launch, our dedicated account managers and award-winning support team are on hand to answer your questions and help you get the most out of Sage X3 ERP.

Product comparison

Users love Sage X3 ERP for its intuitive design and flexibility. But how does it compare to Sage’s other ERP and financial management solutions?

Sage X3 vs Sage Intacct

Overview

Sage X3 is a complete ERP solution designed for manufacturers and distributors. That said, it’s flexible enough to adapt to a range of industries. Sage Intacct is primarily a financial management solution, with some ERP features.

Similarities

Sage X3 and Sage Intacct share a flexible, scalable architecture that allows you to customise your solution to your needs. Both solutions provide robust reporting and analytics, built-in automation, and seamless integration with a range of third-party systems.

Differences

With on-premises and private cloud hosting options, Sage X3 allows you to deploy your solution your way. Sage Intacct is cloud-native, meaning you can't deploy it on premises. However, many businesses prefer the speed and flexibility of a cloud-based solution.

Sage X3 vs Sage 200

Overview

Choosing between Sage X3 and Sage 200 is a question of scale. Sage X3 favours large organisations with detailed operational requirements, while Sage 200 is tailor-made for SMEs.

Similarities

Sage X3 and Sage 200 are ideally suited for businesses requiring advanced manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

Both solutions offer advanced financial management capabilities, including budgeting, accounting, invoicing, and reporting. They’re also highly customisable and integrate seamlessly with a range of business systems.

Differences

Sage X3 offers greater scalability than Sage 200, which is primarily on-premises. This makes it the obvious choice for global, multi-location and multi-entity organisations.

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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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