ABAS Your long-term ERP partner

abas Business SoftwareABASYour long-term ERP partnerERP • PPC • MRP • eBusiness

Independence · Continuity · Customer Satisfaction · Quality · InternationalityWelcomeOur foundation for Sucess”We have a 93% customer retention rate“Our traditional mid-market clients are rapidly focusing on global markets. Bids callfor implementations in different sites all around the word, mostly in southeast Asiaor north America. Since the late 90’s ABAS made it to our mission to develop aninternational applicable software with local support. ABAS is worldwide knownfor producing a depend, long-term, international business software with highquality services for mid-market companies. Three pillars are our foundation tosuccess: first, we conduct business development of a global partner network,which today is active in more than 30 countries. abas partners support morethan 2.200 users worldwide and are systematically skilled to ensure high qualitysoftware implementations, training, hotline, and long-term individual support.Second, developing an international abas business software, based on globalrecognized and defined standards. Simple modifications for individual needs withsteady updatability are our unique characteristics. Our third pillar is the economicstability of our company. To ensure this long-term stability, ABAS Software AGworks profit oriented, based on high equity. The equity ratio of total assets is 75%.All investments are financed by cash. ABAS is to a 100% independent of financialinstitutes and investors, which will remain for a long time.Sincerely your,Werner Strub,CEO ABAS Software AG

Independence · Continuity · Customer Satisfaction · Quality · InternationalityEvolutionaryERP Software„The availability of abas ERP in over28 languages - in operation and asoutput languages - is as much of a plusfor internationally operating companiesas the processing of different currencies.The hardware plays a major rolewhen we think of expansion: we alsodeliberately decided to go for a system,which would give us flexibility as wehave already developed hardwarestructures which we would like tocontinue to use. We can operate ourabas ERP using Linux, current Unixoperating systems or Windows. Takingthis into account, nothing stands inthe way of a further expansion atSKF Economos.“ Mario Brückner, ERPManager at SKF Economos GmbHPräsentationsschicht: Individuelle/Flexible OberflächeIndividuelle OberflächeHier werden unternehmensspezifische Funktionen, Daten, Auswertungen oder Dialoge gestaltet,Die individuellen Anpassungen fügen sich nathlos in das Gesamtsystem ein.Flexible StandardoberflächeSie enthält eine Vielzahl an Funktionen, die allgemein gebräuchlich sind: Listen, Formulare, Masund Auswertungen sind sofort nutzbar. Sie können wählen, was für Ihre Anforderungen nötig ist.Java als Sprache der Individuellen und Flexiblen Oberfläche (FO)Anpassungen können in der FO-eigenen Sprache oder in Java erfolgen. Mit Java können komplenoch effizienter auf Basis modernster, weltweit verwendeter Standards realisiert werden.abas-Kernabas-ToolsDie abas-Tools sind objektorientiert und einfach zu bedienen. Mit Werkzeugen wie Listen-, Menü„Flexible Standardoberfläche“ und die „Individuelle Oberfläche“ erstellt. Mit den abas-Tools könSoftware-Anwendungen schlagen: Über Schnittstellen verbinden Sie die abas-Business-SoftwarePresentation tier: Flexible User Interface (FO)Anwendungsschicht / abas-KernfunktionenDie Kernfunktionen der ERP-Software umfassen beispielsweise Ein- und Verkauf, Disposition, MateIndividual user interfaceCompany-specific functions, data, evaluations, and dialogs which are not in the standard Datenbankschicht version are arranged / abas-Systembasishere.The customizations are integrated seamlessly into the complete system.Die Systembasis besteht aus einer stabilen, objektorientierten Datenbank. Diese abas-LogdatenbEffizienz und arbeitet nahezu wartungsfrei.Flexible standard user interfaceIt contains numerous functions that are generally required: Lists, forms, screens, menus, data, and evaluations can be used instantly.You can choose what is necessary for your requirements.The language of the flexible user interface is JavaAdjustments can be made using the interface language or in Java. Using Java, complex user requirements can be implementedeven more efficiently based on the most up-to-date standards used worldwide.abas coreabas Toolsabas Tools are object-oriented and easy to use. The "Flexible Standard User Interface" and the "Individual User Interface" are createdusing tools such as the list generator, menu generator, and screen generator. You can also create links to other software applicationsusing the abas Tools: You can link abas Business Software to external IT systems using interfaces.Application tier/abas core functionsCore functions of the ERP software include, among others, the following: purchasing, sales, scheduling, materials management/MRP,and accounting.Database tier/abas system baseThe system base consists of a stable, object-oriented database. The abas log database increases speed and efficiency andrequires virtually no maintenance.

“Our first implementation tooktwelve weeks and after acquiringanother company, we were ableto train the new staff for thesecond implementation ourselvesand it took only eight weeksto go live,” Ray Pettengill, ITmanager at Computrol, USA”Each of our business areas hasdifferent production procedures andchannels of distribution. It madesense to represent these in an optimalway using the new business software.For example, three forwarders withdifferent requirements from fourbusiness areas had to be able towork with a scheduling module.A decisive advantage of abasBusiness Software in comparison toother systems is the flexibility. Dueto this, it was not necessary for usto fix the detailed planning ofthe system. We can make changesand adjustments at any time withoutlosing the releasability of the system.“Dr. Ulrich Wolf, Head of IT atLisega, Germany“We searched for the ERP with thebest price-performance ratio andhave found exactly what we werelooking for in abas ERP” GianmarcoSavio, Owner L.E.M. DEI FRATELLISAVIO in Bargofranco D’ivrea/Torino, Italy„Thanks to its flexibility, abas ERPadjusted to the needs of ourcompany. In our industry it is veryimportant to make the rightdecisions in order to ensure thesupply of raw materials. Withabas ERP I have all informationavailable for me to simplify mydecision making. With the aid ofsearch tools, individual departmentscan find necessary informationquickly and easily. With abas ERPI can receive information in real timeso that I can monitor descreprenciesbetween planned and actual data.“Carlos Megías, Operations Managerat E. Bachiller B., S.A., SpainLong-term investment security through:• 1/3 of source code is rewritten every year• Always running on the latest technology and functionality• Easy to apply all customizations flow through unaffected• Fully integrating all functions• Adopting to company specific processes• Customizations remain after updatesKnowing your costs with abas Business SoftwareUpdate costsTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)Updatecostsothersystems*othersystemsMain migrationupdate after 6 years200 %othersystemsabasERP*150 %othersystemsothersystems100 %abasERPabasERPabasERPImplementationother othersystems systemsabas abasERPERPabasERPYear 1 Year 1 Year 2–5 Year 6 Year 7 to…* Konradin ERP survey 2009 confirms: abas Business Software has a 30% shorterimplementation period than the average ERP software.othersystemsabasERPPrice index:abasBusinessSoftware =100%Year 1 Year 6 – 7 Year 12 – 14TCO: in comparison to other ERP customers, abas Business Software customers havea cost advantage of 30% (year 1), 50% (year 6-7) 100% (year 12 to 14).

Independence · Continuity · Customer Satisfaction · Quality · InternationalitySatisfied User for more93% Customer retention ratethan 20 years1980 1985 1990 1995since 1987 since 1987 since 1988 since 1989 since 1990 since 1991 since 1991 since 1992 since1992Best Practice Exampleof J. Schmalz GmbH -Highlighting on continousRestructuring thecompany to a grouporganizationimprovement of abas Business Software5 1990 1995Separating thecompany inthree divisions199219961997EmployeesUser LicensesInternational applicable501519981999SwitzerlandUSAASCII-Interface

„We were able to save managementexpenses in the end sincethe daily work had beensignificantly simplified.“ JoséLuis Magán, Executive Directorat Abel Equipos, S.A., Spain”We have a high demand forflexibility of a software as we havevery different business areas andprocesses and our duties oftenvary due to the growth of Pankl.Generally, in the car racing industrywe must, for example, work withvery short periods from developmentto supply. This means wemust plan in detail and flexibly.Extremely short processingperiods must also be realized. Theabas Business Software optimallysupports us here.“ Daniel Konrad,ERP manager at Pankl, Austria”Multilingualism is an importantfactor for Schmalz when it comes tolong-term investment security. Weoptimize internal processes crossnationally.For example, these dayswe only have to click on a buttonin the ERP system when we want tocreate a new product and the dataare then available worldwide in allSchmalz ERP locations.“ WernerFischer, Head of IT, Schmalz,Germany”We want to provide our users indifferent countries with the highestlevel of comfort possible. However,we cannot realize this only using ourIT department in Hamburg becausethere are language barriers andwe work in different time zones.Therefore, we require the supportof the foreign abas partner onlocation who knows the localrequirements, who can correctlyimplement the software, who cancommunicate in the same languageand who can provide our subsidiarieswith know-how during the respectiveworking time. We rely on the abasBusiness Software as part of this.”Wolfgang Reher, Head of ITat Weinmann, Germany2000 2005 2010since 1992 since 1992 since 1994 since 1995 since 1996 since 1997 since 1997 since 1997 since 1997Restructuring thecompany from a groupRestructuring withinthe process orientedorganization to a processorganization2000 oriented organization 2005 201020012000 2002 2003 200420084501402009Netherlands Italy Spain FranceGraphical User InterfaceSupply Chain integration with abas eBNew user-interface with abas Portal

Independence · Continuity · Customer Satisfaction · Quality · InternationalityEfficientSoftware implementation”abas Business Software won atough competition against big competitorsback then. The conceptionalstructure of the program packagewas decisive. The system allows themultifaceted design of the softwareinterface around a fixed functionalkernel and the integration ofindividual applications.“ Udo Böttcher,Head of IT at Lisega, Germanyabas Business Software implementation:• methodical, secure, efficient• International implementation methodology ensures to exceed your international expectations• Good bye isolated applications. Welcome process-oriented approach• Shorten processing time, reduce warehouse expenses, improve delivery reliability• Continuously optimizing business processes, improved competitiveness• Reduced implementation time• Exclusive midmarket cooperation• Rapid ROIOur proven implementation methodology has a 30% shorter implementation time than the average ERP system.Implementation time of standard ERP systemsImplementation time of abas ERP7 – 12 months28.9%13 months and more13.9%7 – 12 months22.0%13 monthsand more8.8%4 – 6 months31.6%4 – 6 months42.7%3 months or less25.6%© 2009 ERP Study3 monthsor less26.6%© 2009 ERP StudyAverage implementation time ofstandard ERP systems 7.9 monthAverage implementation time ofabas Business Software 6.5 month

Independence · Continuity · Customer Satisfaction · Quality · Internationalityabas Group – Your partnerfor today, tomorrow and years to comeThe ERP industry is marked by mergers, acquisitions and even bankruptcies.It is most important to have a partner on your side that is financially”We had maximum efficiency andconstructive communication in theproject through the highly motivatedemployees of the ABASProjektierung. We also learneda lot about our company. Theproject handling was quick,professional and also projectcosts were as planned when theproject was complete. I am surethat we would have not hadsuch a positive result with anyother provider.“ Alexander Walter,CIO and Project Manager of theWeinig Group, Germanyindependent, stable, and successful for many years.Financial facts:ABAS stands for long-term security, financial independence, continuity,high quality, internationality, and high customer satisfaction• Founded in 1980• + 2,200 global installations• 52 software partners in 62 locations• 600 employees worldwide• 60 million euro total revenue in 2008• 4,56 million euro own capital of ABAS Software AG (equity ratio 75%)in millionRevenue growth of the abas group from 1980 to 2009606063*55525047454037,5404335333530252015105 2,40,86,21980 to 1984 to 1990 to 1994 to 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009* *plannedABAS with positive figuresABAS Software AG continuously increases revenue for 15 years11

Independence · Continuity · Customer Satisfaction · Quality · InternationalityONE Globe – ONE Network – ONE ABASdieABAS as your international partnerABAS is uniquely qualified to successfully implement your international project.No other company has the combination of a unified partner network, strategicorientation, globally enabled software, and international implementationmethodology that defines the roadmap to success.ChineseFarsiFrenchEnglish12

”A main requirement was andis to minimize the administrationprocesses within the company andin all international subsidiariesthrough modern organizationmethods. A significant contributionto the successful fulfilment of thisrequirement is provided by theabas Business Software because itsupports the organization and doesnot, as many other systems do, forcethe organization to use inflexibleIT systems“. Hans-Herlof Hardtke,CEO of the LISEGA AG, Germany”We had maximum efficiencyand constructive communicationin the project through the highlymotivated employees of the ABASProjektierung. We also learned a lotabout our company. The projecthandling was quick, professionaland also project costs were asplanned when the project wascomplete. I am sure that we wouldhave not had such a positive resultwith any other provider.“Alexander Walter, CIO andProject Manager of theWeinig Group, Germany”Companies must constantly forecastinternal and external change toensure the quality of their productby making the right decisions. abasbusiness software and experiencedabas consultants supported usto optimize our daily businessprocesses and easily implementedabas ERP with our individualcustomizations and regionalrequirements to make those rightdecisions.” Emilio Arolas, CFOLaboratorios Belloch S.A. Spain“The new system automated our entireoperations, from sales, purchasing, andinventory management to shipment anddelivery,” explained Avan. “This greatlyshortened our supply chain cycle. Wehave greatly benefited from the automateddata management process. Allreports are now generated with just aclick. This not only saves manpower, butalso speeds up our response-to-marketcapability by providing an instantview of real-time business intelligence.”The solution has also helped SunnyChemicals maintain good relationshipswith its principals, who now usethe company’s timely, comprehensivebusiness reports and analysis to makemore accurate business forecastsand develop more effective businessstrategies.“ Avon Cheung, CEO atSunny Chemical Hong Kong., ChinaInternational Software:• Unicode capable• Available in 28 languages• Worldwide support• 52 software partners ensure high quality satisfaction in 30 countries• A proven international implementation methodology• Flexible and versatile for our customer demands• Modern quality controlabas Software Partner and Customers fromMalaysia at abas Customer Forum 2009For further informationPlease visit:www.abas-software.com13

References – more than 2,200 satisfied customers worldwideIndependence · Continuity · Customer Satisfaction · Quality · Internationality© ABAS Software AG - As of November 2009 – Content is subject to change - Prod.no.: abas Investment folder 2009We Appreciate you!Your abas Software Partner:Software Provider:ABAS Software AGSüdendstraße 4276135 KarlsruheGERMANYTel. +49 721 / 9 67 23 - 0Fax +49 721 / 9 67 23 -100info@abas-software.comwww.abas.-software.comwww.abas-software.com