A CLOSER LOOK
Today's economic conditions are especially challenging for small and midsize businesses.
Many companies have reached a plateau; developing new business opportunities and
enhancing profitability is a struggle unlike any before. To succeed in this environment,
these companies need an integrated business solution designed expressly to meet their needs—an
affordable, powerful solution that provides precision and control, one that makes
it easy for everyone in the organization to get the decision support they need in real-time.
With ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, you can address
all of these under one roof to make the flow of information in your business more efficient and
more effective. The ControlsNow ERP system does just that, offering an affordable and easily
implemented solution designed from the ground up to address the specific needs of
small and midsize businesses, agribusinesses,
and non-governmental organizations.
Making ERP Affordable
Consulting services present one of the largest cost elements of any enterprise project.
ControlsNow ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) reduces the cost of
consulting services through automation. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, our automated
approach delivers more accuarcy and higher quality results.
ControlsNow SYSTEM: Internet-based ERP System
ControlsNow is an ERP system developed to function in a web
environment—no software required! Whether on-site, or from anywhere in the world, ControlsNow
allows you to cost efficiently manage and control companies, projects, organizations, or institutions
efficaciously through an Internet browser. ControlsNow delivers geographic independence company-wide,
therefore leading to real expansion into new markets and businesses without costly infrastructure or
technological limitation.
Technology
Controls World-Wide, Inc. owns and maintains all equipment for our applications. Facilities are
maintained at the optimum level of security to ensure data privacy as well as physical security. Our
access points are Virtual Private Network ready and all servers run updated server operating
systems as well as industry leading versions of antivirus software.
Our secure data center utilizes:
Microsoft SQL 2000 Enterprise Edition
The latest operating system security measures
The greatest Antivirus Trend Micro Server Protect v. 5
Hardware firewall SonicWall Pro200
High speed dedicated backbone
Interface
Since technology evolves at the speed of light, ControlsNow was developed to work through a web
browser, over the Internet. Most large companies have migrated their systems to the Internet
because of numerous advantages, such as:
Ready to use platform
Expandability
Global vision
The constant flow of information at the administrative and operational levels through the Internet
reduces time required to gather data, while optimizing accuracy and results. If your company grows,
ControlsNow grows with it.
Functionality
One of the primary dilemas all managers face is the question, "Will this tool change the way I
do business?" ControlsNow answers with a resounding "NO!" ControlsNow adapts to the way you
manage your business. There is no need to change your infrastructure to use ControlsNow.
The flexibility and versatility of its platforms allow you to operate different types of companies,
such as distributors, manufacturing companies, agribusiness, churches, banks, financial institutions
(IFI?s), construction companies, hospitals, government or non-government organizations (NGO?s),
and more. ControlsNow is a functional management system that allows you to reduce operational
costs by organizing, standardizing, simplifying, and improving the existing processes of your
company and/or organization.
ControlsNow strengthens your company by providing:
Effective financial management-enhancing productivity
Sales management and purchasing opportunities
Daily strategic analysis allowing faster and more reliable business decisions
Global reach by enabling fast and easy access to real-time information from anywhere
New opportunities and business-building levels with customer support and service
Multi-languages
Multi-currency transactions and accounting
Real-time expenses against budget
?Work-In-Progress? system
Live inventories world-wide
Real-time cash flow
Real-time profit/loss
Real-time accounting
Real-time inventory communications with vendors
Real-time sales communications with clients
Increased communications among departmental users world-wide
