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abas ERP 

abas ERP for production companies 

Product Brochure abas ERP

Table of Contents 

Overview 3 

Benefits 4 

Upgrades 8 

Add-ons 10 

Functions 12 

Software architecture 22 

ABAS Group 24 

Industries 26 

Content is subject to modification. 

for production companies 

D i s t r i b u t i o n for wholesale and distribution companies* 

e B eBusiness for midsize companies* 

*Please also refer to our abas Distribution and abas eB product brochures. 

abas Business Software 

Effective software solutions for your company 

The brand name abas Business Software includes the products abas 

ERP, abas Distribution and abas eB. Together, these products form a 

complete solution offering a broad spectrum of functions for midsize 

production, wholesale distribution and service companies. Functions 

range from purchasing and sales, to materials management, production 

planning and production, through accounting and eBusiness. 

abas Business Software is based on a combination of the most 

modern technology and many years of experience. When you 

choose abas Business Software, you are opting for competence, 

continuity and first class technology.

Overview 

Spectrum of performance 

Purchasing 

Sales 

Materials Management / MRP 

Scheduling 

Production / PPC 

EDI 

Infosystems 

”Twelve years ago we made a very 

important decision to implement 

abas ERP. We have experienced no 

restrictions when using the system. 

The flexibility and upgradeability 

of abas ERP is great.” 

Volker Häffner, IT Manager, 

BEW-Umformtechnik GmbH 

Financial accounting 

Fixed asset accounting 

Material valuation 

Cost accounting 

Costing 

Controlling 

Group accounting 

eBusiness 

Portal 

”The decision to implement ABAS 

software was made years ago. 

The system runs so smoothly that 

we never have to worry about it. 

It was one of the best business 

decisions I have ever made.“ 

Harald Steiner, CEO, 

BVS Blechtechnik GmbH

Benefits 

Efficient ERP Solutions 

Short implementation times, excellent price/performance ratio, platform 

independent, reliable, user friendly, adaptable, multinational… and the 

most satisfied customers in the industry are convincing arguments for 

abas ERP. 

Short implementation 

period 

For Midmarket Manufacturers 

The inherent flexibility found in abas Business Software, together 

with sophisticated implementation strategies, facilitate short implementation 

times and easy integration into the company structure and 

existing software environments. Introduction periods are reduced by 

25%, delivering a consistent ROI for abas customers. 

Excellent price/ 

performance ratio 

abas ERP offers users an extensive function range, while allowing 

for additional functions and customization to be programmed quickly 

and easily by the user or though an abas Partner. Users will being 

realizing such benefits as increased productivity, improved transparency, 

greater competitive strength, superior service, and much more. 

These benefits bring significant costs savings which has distinguished 

abas Business Software as having one of the best price/performance 

ratios in the industry.

”We were impressed by the implementation 

concept. Before the 

software was implemented 

numerous training courses were 

provided for the employees, 

which ensured the ERP software 

was introduced smoothly and 

efficiently.“ Christian Estenfeld, 

ADA Holding GmbH 

The secure investment 

for the future 

“If you look at the increase in 

transparency, productivity and the 

time savings realized since the 

implementation of abas Business 

Software in our company, you 

would see that our ERP investment 

has more than paid itself off 

– and in as soon as 12 months.” 

Gerhard Herdt, Project Manager, 

EPHY-MESS GmbH 

ABAS’s continual upgrade strategy guarantees our business software 

will be just as reliable in the future as it is today. A new version of 

the abas Business Software is provided each year. New functions 

and technologies are always integrated into the software standard, 

ensuring abas users are up-to-date. 

”We are glad we chose ABAS 

because its software continues 

to grow with our company, and 

each year it becomes more and 

more valuable to our business. In 

introducing abas Business Software 

we’ve received an ERP software 

that permanently integrates the 

most current technology.“ 

Karleugen Lägler, CEO, 

Eugen Lägler GmbH 

Top reasons 

to choose abas Business Software 

Short implementation period 

Easy implementation 

Broad functionality found in the 

standard 

Covering a wide range of industries 

International and multilingual 

High flexibility with 3 layer 

architecture 

Platform independent 

Select your 

platform 

“The combination of abas 

ERP and Linux is absolutely 

reliable, we have had no 

system crash since installation.“ 

Sven Berndt, IT Manager, 

Walzengießerei Coswig GmbH 

Individual customization 

Rapid ROI 

User-friendly interface 

Software that grows with 

your business 

Easy integration of 

add-on solutions 

Secure investment 

Great price/performance ratio 

ERP • PPC • MRP • eBusiness 

Choose whichever operating system is best suited to your IT environment, 

whether it be Linux, Unix and Windows abas Business Software 

runs on all three platforms. Since 1995, ABAS has supported Linux 

on the server side, with 80% of all installations to-date based on 

Linux. Our software is also offered in the front end range using Linux. 

Having already distinguished itself on the server side, Linux is now 

developing a reputation on the client side with low costs, great 

stability and excellent performance.

Value added features 

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User friendly 

User friendly 

Such features as the continual user interface, systematic screen 

structure, Online Help (field, screen or topic related), and model 

structures aligned with related functions make it possible to work 

securely, intuitively and effectively with abas Business Software. 

Whether browser based or using the graphical user interface – 

you decide how you run abas ERP. 

Easy to customize, 

always up-to-date 

“The system’s orientation is easy 

enough that it does not require 

a huge training effort.” 

Thomas Federle, CEO, 

Link Elektrische Bauelemente GmbH 

Easy to update 

Specific requirements such as business processes, screens and database 

structures can be easily integrated into the ERP software and 

customized to suit your organizational structure. As maximum value, 

your individual modifications, such as individual screen fields, 

standard lists, new functions and macros will not be affected 

once the upgrade is complete.

”With abas ERP we are well prepared 

to meet future requirements. 

We want to be close to our customers, 

which led us to establish an 

affiliate company in Turkey within 

just 6 months. The international abas 

partner network has supported us 

considerably in customizing and 

setting up the EDI. The IT clients 

for both companies are centrally 

managed from our main plant. 

Every employee can access abas 

ERP in his/her native language 

– not just in German or Turkish.“ 

Hubert Dohn, Authorized 

representative and company 

shareholder, Plastocell 

Kunststoff GmbH 

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International 

and multilingual 

”The ERP system’s inherent flexibility 

and ability to easily adapt to 

workflow changes is what’s most 

important to us. The speed at which 

these adjustments were implemented 

was stunning for example changes 

discussed in the workflow were then 

realized during the coffee break.“ 

Michael Kummer, IT Manager, 

Binder+Co AG 

abas Business Software is multilingual in the user menu, as well 

as in the display language. You can work with the same database 

in different operating languages, enabling simplified workflow 

and communication between foreign subsidiaries. abas Business 

Software is multi-currency and offered in 28 languages, with additional 

languages available upon request. Our network of international 

partners and localization expertise is ideal for any company 

looking to expand abroad and integrate their ERP system into their 

foreign subsidiaries. 

“ABAS knows both what 

customers need AND what 

they want: a flexible ERP 

software that is update secure.” 

Marcus Bunz, Project Manager, 

Beutter Präzisions-Komponenten 

GmbH & Co.KG 

Satisfied 

abas customers 

“I am continually impressed by 

the flexibility of abas ERP.” 

Armin Dörringer, authorized 

representative, Schechtl GmbH 

ABAS was named number one in customer satisfaction in four consecutive 

ERP studies published by the Konradin Group. ABAS ranked 

first in price/performance ratio, functional fit, stability, ease of use 

and upgrades. ABAS‘s strong customer focus has resulted in a 93% 

customer retention rate since its inception in 1980. The company 

still services many of the same customers who first implemented in 

package over 20 years ago.

Always 

new technology 

Software Upgrade 

Evolutionary system technology: 

Adaptable and Upgradeable 

Take advantage of new functions added every year into abas Business 

Software. By performing regular upgrades, you are guaranteed the most 

up-to-date technology for the continued success of your company. 

The core business functions found in abas Business Software are 

continually being developed. Customers never need to worry that 

their system will become outdated because every year approximately 

30% of the complete software code is reworked. This means 

abas users will have a completely new software system with state 

of the art technology every 3-5 years without ever breaking the 

update path. 

The secure 

investment for the future 

ABAS’s continual upgrade strategy guarantees our business software 

will be just as reliable in the future as it is today. A new version 

of abas Business Software is released each year. New functions 

and technologies are always integrated into the software standard, 

guaranteeing that abas users remain up-to-date.

”Due to the upgrade method, we 

were able to implement during our 

growth phrase without disrupting 

our day-to-day business. The method 

resulted in just minimal delays, even 

when updating the customized 

programs. In just 1.5 days, the 

entire company was up-to-date 

without experiencing any downtime. 

This is very important for a 

production that runs in three shifts.“ 

Michael Jung, Sales Manager, 

FACT Future Advanced Composites 

& Technology GmbH 

”The abas upgrade strategy coupled 

with the system’s inherent flexibility 

enables us to take full advantage 

of the technological progress, 

without losing our individuality. 

Through the easy adjustability 

and openness of the system we 

are able to flawlessly accompany 

the company’s continual improvement 

process with abas ERP.“ 

Sandor Winter, CEO, 

Symanzik GmbH & Co.KG 

”We are satisfied with all aspects of 

abas Business Software, especially 

the software’s upgradeability. Even 

an upgrade over a number of versions 

takes just one day. We worked 

until Friday afternoon with the old 

version, and by Monday morning 

the new version is already booted 

on the computer. All upgrades 

functioned without a hitch.“ 

Walter Irion, IT Manager, MAFAC 

Ernst Schwarz GmbH & Co 

Why perform annual upgrades? 

New functionality 

Improvements made to abas ERP standard modules 

Upgrade performed in manageable phases, not all at once 

Continuous improvement of the internal organization 

Manageable investment blocks 

Enhanced value 

ERP · PPC · MRP · eBusinesss 

”The high standard expected of 

abas Business Software is always 

maintained. Regardless of how 

many adjustments we make the full 

upgradeability remains intact, which 

means our software will remain 

functional for many years to come. 

Every new upgrade brings us more 

innovations and developments.“ 

Werner Fischer, IT Manager, 

J. Schmalz GmbH

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Add-ons 

Make your Software 

Go Even Further 

You can integrate a variety of add-on solutions to complete your abas 

Business Software. Our cooperation partners provide you with a broad 

spectrum of practical solutions which work efficiently and profitably when 

used in connection with abas ERP. 

Integration with MS Office / Open Office 

PDA / JPM / MDE 

Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse 

CAD / CAQ 

CRM 

Document Management / Archiving 

EDI 

Export and shipping dispatch 

Production planning 

Firewall solutions 

Integration with fax, E-mail and Internet solutions 

Management Information Systems 

abas Wireless terminals (barcode scanning) 

Mobile order entry 

Human resources management 

Project management 

SCM 

Sales information system 

and many others…

Open 

interfaces 

External IT systems are integrated using both the abas and DDE 

(Dynamic Data Exchange) standard interfaces. ODBC (Open 

Database Connectivity) and ActiveX standard interfaces are also 

available as an option. 

”If used correctly, companies that 

implement abas Business Software 

system have a considerable advantage. 

I doubt many companies our 

size are able to offer such solutions 

like an integrated PDC system.“ 

Hartmut Hillebrand, CEO, 

Bergmann & Hillebrand 

GmbH & Co.KG 

Easy and secure 

connections using: 

”There were many requirements 

which the new system had to 

fulfil, such as interfacing with the 

existing CAD and payroll systems.” 

Hans Haist, Production Manager, 

Maschinenbau Kallfass GmbH & Co. 

- DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) 

- ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity), optional, license required 

- ActiveX 

- EDP (abas ERP Data Access Protocol) 

- ERP Export/ERP Import 

- Form generator 

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Service processing 

Service quotation 

Service order 

Service assignment 

Service technician 

Corridor Controlling 

Fixed Asset Accounting 

Imputed Depreciation 

Group Accounting 

eBusiness 

Functions 

More Function 

Means Greater Value 

abas ERP provides manufacturing companies with a wide range of out of 

the box functionality. Whether your firm operates in a make to order, make 

to stock or job shop production environment, abas can optimize your pro- 

duction and improve customer service. Companies in both discrete produc- 

tion and in the processing industry, can rely on abas Business Software to 

enable their key business processes. More importantly, abas can readily be 

adapted to meet industry or company-specific requirements without impac- 

ting the standard functions or limiting your upgrade path. 

Customer 

Vendor / Forwarder 

Purchase Orders 

Suggestions 

Purchase Order 

Packing Slip 

Goods Receipt 

Invoice Purchasing 

Accounts Payable 

Accounting 

Financial Accounting 

Cost Accounting 

Portal 

Quotation 

Sales Order 

Scheduling 

Warehouse/ CAQ 

Packing Slip 

Goods Issue 

Invoice Sales 

Accounts Receivable 

Accounting 

Valuation, Warehouse, 

Production Activity 

Infosystems 

Administration, Processes, Data Export 

Printing 

Product 

Capacities 

Costing 

Work Order Suggestion 

Work Order 

Completion 

Confirmation 

Work Slip 

Production Data 

Capture 

Communication 

Solutions 

Wages and Salaries CRM Document Management 

Other Solutions... 

Service 

Master Files 

Sales 

Purchasing 

Accounting 

Production 

Services and Evaluations 

Solutions of the cooperation partners

Function overview 

Purchasing 

• Requests 

• Suggested purchase order 

• Purchase order 

• Blanket orders 

• Receipt of Goods (ROG) 

• Invoice verification 

• Subcontracting 

• Materials provided 

• ... 

Purchasing 

”Every time we expand the system 

or make adjustments we are 

reassured that we made the right 

choice in implementing abas 

Business Software. All requirements 

made by customers Volkswagen 

and Audi were realized quickly. 

Since the implementation we have 

quadrupled our turnover without 

considerably increasing personnel. 

Without abas we would have needed 

a lot more personnel, which 

would not have been possible 

given existing production costs.” 

Bernd Buhse, CEO, Galvanotechnik 

Kessel GmbH & Co.KG 

The purchasing function found in abas ERP processes as a continuous 

transaction, from the initial request to suggested purchase orders, 

purchase orders, receipt of goods and invoice verification. Working 

with purchase orders is a central purchasing component. In scheduling, 

suggested purchase orders are generated when inventory falls 

below minimum levels. These suggested orders are then converted 

into requests and actual purchase orders. Blanket orders can also be 

edited. For each purchase order item, purchase order management is 

linked to both financial and cost accounting through cost centers, cost 

objects and accounting assignments. 

”We had to solve many tasks, one 

of which was to make the flow of 

material more transparent and the 

organization more secure. We 

succeeded. Purchasing is now 

centrally coordinated with abas 

ERP. Through real time scheduling 

stock levels could be decreased 

while stock turnover has increased. 

The fast access to data has 

amplified the ability to provide 

information and transparency 

throughout the company.“ 

Dr. Ulrich Wolf, IT Manager, 

Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH 


Sales 

• Quotations 

• Sales order management 

• Blanket orders 

• Sales order production list 

• Shipping processing/Goods issuing 

• Deliveries 

• Invoicing 

• ... 

Sales 

“Except for the picking list and 

packing slips there is no more paper 

usage. This means we were able 

to reduce our paper costs by EUR 

5000 and postage by EUR 2000 

per year. There were also savings 

made through other simplified 

processes which resulted in an 

even further reduction of paper 

documents.” Ingolf Wölk, IT 

Manager, Armaturenwerk 

Hötensleben GmbH 

In abas ERP the sales process is displayed starting with a quote 

creation, through to sales order management, outgoing goods and 

invoicing. Additional functions like quotation and revenue statistics, 

commission calculation, archiving and many more are available. 

The sales function provides you with an up-to-date view of customer 

business relations and product sales trends. With abas ERP, you’ll 

be able to deliver product using minimum inventory levels, resulting 

in optimized stock levels. Furthermore, CRM functions can also be 

developed using the customer infosystem. 

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Functions 


Materials management 

• Warehouse management 

• LIFO/FIFO management 

• Lot creation 

• Bundle and serial number management 

• Inventory 

• Material allocation 

• Material valuation 

• Lot management 

• ... 

Materials management / MRP 

Materials management safeguards your company’s logistical 

processes. Using abas ERP will let you coordinate warehousing 

measures with your delivery schedule and enable your company 

to function efficiently with minimum inventory levels.


Scheduling 

• Requirements and inventory planning 

• Scheduling 

• Capacity calculation 

• Sales, production and resource planning 

(MPS = Master Production Schedule) 

• Batch size and minimum stock level calculation 

• ... 

Scheduling 

Scheduling ensures that sufficient production material and capacity 

is available to process orders on time. In abas ERP, scheduling 

generates procurement suggestions for purchasing, as well as matches 

compliance with due dates to determine the earliest possible 

final delivery dates. 


Production / Production planning and control (PPC) 

• Suggested work orders 

• Work orders 

• Capacity planning 

• Work order completion 

• Editable sales order production list 

• Manual production entries 

• Extended workbench 

• Combined production 

• Service processing 

• … 

Production / Production planning and control (PPC) 

The abas ERP production functions support the manufacture of your 

company’s products, regardless of the kind of production employed 

(e.g. series, lot or single production). 

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Functions 


Costing 

• Preliminary costing 

• Simultaneous costing 

• Final costing 

• ... 

Costing 

abas ERP offers product and sales order related costing for the precise 

operating result valuation. Costing can be carried out for products, 

as well as for sales orders. The abas ERP costing functions use exact 

date scheduling when specifying delivery times. 



• Valuation according to mixed price 

• Warehouse group mixed price 

• Planned price 

• Invoice price 

• Zero valuation 

• Cost of goods manufactured 

• Cost entry suggestion for changing raw/auxiliary 

material inventory levels, as well as for operating 

supply items, unfinished and finished goods 

• ... 


Material valuation assesses quantitative movements within the 

materials management cycle, recording these movements as 

financial entries whenever stock levels fluctuate. A preview of 

entries can be generated without affecting the financial accounting. 

The establishment of an unfinished products inventory is also 

possible, as well as the valuation of manufacturing costs. If valuation 

prices are not available when a quantity is entered, then a 

revaluation is implemented through the material valuation once 

the price becomes available. Material costs determined by 

material valuation are then transferred to cost accounting.



• Cost type accounting 

• Cost center accounting with internal account activity 

allocation according to flexible standard costing 

• Cost object accounting 

• Valuation of production activity 

• Planned consolidation 

• Statistical journal entry 

• Computation rule 

• ... 


Cost accounting covers cost type accounting, cost center accounting 

and cost object accounting. The cost center accounting includes the 

function IAAA (internal account activity allocation). In addition to IAAA, 

there is the option to post overheads to the cost objects. Different 

procedures available for this purpose. Cost center accounting can be 

structured according to the flexible standard costing principle. Using 

the function „Valuation of production activity“, the valuated personnel 

and machine times of completed work orders are posted as statistical 

entries and transfer into cost accounting. The cost accounting 

integrates data from diverse modules such as financial and 

fixed asset accounting. Using the „Material valuation“ and the 

„Valuation of production activity“ modules, it also integrates data 

from material valuation and production areas. 



• Representation of group relations 

• Determination of intercompany sales 

• Consolidation groups 

• Time-related group structure 

• Consolidated advance VAT return 

• ... 


”We implemented abas ERP at 

exactly the right time. Through 

integrating all departments we now 

can provide our customers with 

exact details concerning their orders. 

Many steps were automated in the 

implementation. Goods in all levels 

of production can be automatically 

traced without wasting valuable 

time. Sales orders are now checked 

in realtime, and our sales team has 

been relieved from routine tasks – 

leaving more time for the customer.“ 

Daniel Zumpe, Sales/IT, 

Petroplast GmbH 

Using the group accounting function you can consolidate balance 

sheets for individual businesses to compile an annual statement that 

shows group reporting. For this function, group internal and group 

external processes are differentiated by accounts. 

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Functions 



• Accounts structure 

• Taxes 

• Financial entries 

• Advance VAT return 

• Account range form 

• Outstanding items 

• Cash management 

• Reminders 

• Evaluations 

• Data export for GdPDU 

• Recurring entries 

• Additional entry ranges 

• ... 


This function enables complete financial accounting management for 

all financial transactions. It provides you with a thorough overview 

of all financial transactions and lets you access data from prior fiscal 

years. By maintaining a history of transaction figures it is easy to carry 

out monthly comparisons by working with both planned and actual 

figures. Target/actual comparisons can be user-defined over any given 

time frame.



• Fixed assets 

• Fixed asset category 

• Imputed fixed asset accounting 

• Depreciation 

• Depreciation methods 

• Suggested depreciation 

• Assets impairment 

• Daily depreciation 

• Index series 

• Replacement values 

• Fixed asset transaction 

• Asset history sheet 

• External auditing evaluations 

• ... 


The integrated fixed asset accounting module in abas ERP is used to 

manage fixed assets on an inventory basis, regardless of industry. It 

enables both a qualitative and quantitative overview of the available 

fixed assets. Included are all year-end closing evaluations, such as 

the asset history sheet. 


Corridor controlling 

• P&L items and balance sheet 

• Liquidity planning 

• Risk management 

• ... 

Corridor Controlling 

“Nowadays we can plan in more 

detail and improve our delivery 

reliability as a result. This has been 

well-received by our customers.” 

Christian Kirchschlager, Acting CEO, 

Metallgießerei Hans Schwarz GmbH 

Corridor controlling supports you in business planning and control by 

letting you quickly identify current fiscal year trends. This function lets 

you view figure trends as they develop, which makes decision-making 

easier and more secure. 

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Functions 

Function overview EDI 

• EDI Center 

• Delivery forecast 

• JIT delivery schedules 

• Packing slips 

• Credit notes 

• Invoices 

• Sales orders 

• Sales order confirmation 

• Product pricing 

• Purchase order amendment 

• Shipping processing 

• ESP / VLC (Vendor Logistics Center) processing 

/ Consignment warehousing 

• Packaging supplies management 

• ... 

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) 

With the EDI function you can automatically exchange structured 

business documents (VDA/ODETTE/EDIFACT) between the application 

programs of your business partners. EDI implementation brings 

full control of the entire product, data and money flow. Companies 

are supported by abas ERP/Automotive in managing complex 

supply chain processes and coordinating all predetermined logistical 

processes between manufacturer and supplier.


Infosystems 

• Customer infosystem 

• Turnover statistics 

• Transaction figures 

• Plan chart 

• Debits and credits 

• Procurement status 

• Machine scheduling 

• Capacity overview 

• Cost accounting master files 

• Expense distribution sheets (EDS) 

• ... 

Infosystems 

With abas ERP you receive a group of pre-configured infosystems 

for various evaluations. These infosystems are adjustable and can be 

used to write your own company specific requirements. Ultimately, 

you choose which data is relevant for your company reporting. 


Other functions 

• Master files administration: 

• PDC 

• Intrastat commercial statistics 

• Characteristics, user and selection bars 

• User-defined variables and keys 

• Word processing 

• Office communication, internal communication system 

• System management 

• Command log 

• User-defined database areas for individual requirements 

• ... 

Other functions 

The above-mentioned functions further complement the abas ERP 

performance range. 

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Software architecture 

ERP Software 

that Grows with Your Business 

As your company evolves, business requirements are subject to change. 

The inherent flexibility found in abas Business Software matches your 

company’s growth, letting you readily adapt to industry or company- 

specific requirements without impacting the standard functions or limiting 

your upgrade path. 

The continual development of core business functions is the most 

unique aspect of abas Business Software. Every year approximately 

30% of the complete software code is reworked, which means abas 

users have a completely new software with state of the art technology 

every 3-5 years. Customizations made to abas Business Software can 

be realized using the Java programming language. 

abas ERP 3-tier architecture 

The software’s layered architecture structure makes it possible for us 

to guarantee users the most updated technology year-over-year. The 

structure is divided among the following three layers: 

• abas system base: 

The system base contains a stable, object-oriented database. The 

abas log database increases speed and efficiency and is virtually 

maintenance-free. 

• abas core functions: 

The abas core functions include purchasing, sales, scheduling, 

materials management/MRP, production/PPC, accounting, interfaces 

and other functions. 

• Flexible user interface (FO): 

The outer layer, referred to as the FO layer, comprises the abas Tools, 

the flexible standard user interface and the individual user interface. It 

is within this flexible user interface that customization is done to ensure 

our software satisfies your individual requirements.

”The layered software architecture 

found in abas Business Software 

makes it easy to carry out adjustments, 

of which we can do mostly 

ourselves. We use the ERP system 

intensely. All company fields 

are integrated and almost all 

of modules are being used.“ 

Heinz-Josef Schäfer, Chief Controller, 

HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH 

Meeting your requirements 

”abas FOP programming lets me 

adapt the system to our company‘s 

organization. I have added a trend 

orientation to the production 

planning, so I don’t have to 

worry about the next upgrade. 

Customizations will not be affected 

when the current release is installed.“ 

Ralf Billmaier, IT Manager and 

Project Leader, Gehr Kunststoffwerk 

GmbH & Co.KG 

”What convinced us to choose 

abas was the software’s inherent 

flexibility and the option to perform 

our own adjustments. It was 

important that we could adapt the 

software on our own time to meet 

our customers’ future requirements.” 

Jan Klimek, Ripploh 

Elektrotechnik GmbH 

”abas Business Software won a 

tough race against much bigger 

competitors. The program’s 

conceptual structure was the 

deciding factor. Centered 

around a fixed functional 

kernel, the system allows for the 

multifaceted design of the 

software interface and the 

integration of individual 

applications.“ Udo Böttcher, 

IT Manager, Lisega AG

From one SMB 

to another… 

ABAS Group 

Midmarket Solutions 

from a Midsize Company 

The core competence of ABAS Software AG is the development of 

flexible ERP and eBusiness software for the midmarket. Founded as 

a start-up company by a team of students, ABAS today is a world- 

wide group of companies. ABAS Software employs 115 people at its 

headquarter location in Karlsruhe, Germany. Together, with its over 

50 sales partners worldwide, the ABAS group totals 580 employees. 

Small and medium businesses are the pillars of the economy. These 

companies need tried and true solutions, and an implementation partner 

who can meet their requirements in the quickest time possible 

using the best price/performance ratio. They demand expertise that 

includes years of experience supporting the SMB market, plus the 

guarantee of a secure investment for years to come. 

As SMBs become more integrated into the global market, they also 

require software that is both international and multilingual to optimize 

workflow and communication between foreign subsidiaries. As an 

internationally operative midsize company, ABAS is well-positioned 

to understand the demands of these companies. One look in the mirror 

and not only do we see our own reflection, but also those of our 

customers and prospects. 

ABAS Software AG management: 

Peter Walser (CTO), Werner Strub (CEO), Peter Forscht (COO) 

Business philosophy: 

“The Spirit of ABAS” 

Satisfaction, quality and service go hand in hand. ABAS orients itself 

on these principles every day so that abas customers can concentrate 

on what is most importance to them their core business. The quality 

of our software is continuously tested to ensure the highest quality 

standards. ABAS regularly communicates with its users and looks 

to them for input on how to best further develop its abas Business 

Software. Directness and trust make the cooperation between ABAS 

and its users both satisfying and long-lasting.

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”What I admire most about 

abas Business Software is the 

company that stands behind 

it its flexibility, philosophy and 

customer understanding.” 

Dr. Werner Dax, IT Manager, 

IST METZ GmbH 

Trading volume of the abas group (estimated values) 

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Economic success 

through fair partnerships 

Long-term success is more important for ABAS than short-term 

growth or gains. Business success over the long run can only be 

achieved through the establishment of fair and honest business 

partnerships. Appropriate return on investment guarantees a company’s 

longevity and ability to innovate. ABAS has shown consistent growth, 

especially in recent years, both in terms of revenue and also in 

number of installations. 

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”The decision to implement abas 

Business Software in 2005 was a 

defining moment for our company. 

Ever since that point we have relied 

on a flexible, evolutionary and 

user-friendly system to compliment 

our continued growth. The continued 

success of our IT provider also 

assures that we’ve made the right 

decision. ABAS Software AG continues 

to be a successful and financially 

stable company. We know our 

11,000 

10,000 

9,000 

8,000 

7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

Trading volume of the ABAS Software AG in TEUR 

3,000 

4,000 

7,000 

6,800 

7,000 

5,800 6,000 6,000 

investment in its software will remain 

secure for many years to come.” 

Kai Höpfinger, Mega Umformtechnik 

GmbH & Co. KG 

8,400 

7,800 

11,500 

10,000 15 % 

9,200 

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008* *planned

Industries 

Industry independent 

Over 2,000 companies worldwide from a wide array of industries use 

abas Business Software. These companies range in size from 10 to over 

1,000 employees. 

for midsize companies

For many industries 

• Automotive 

• Building and Contracting 

• Chemical engineering 

• Consumer goods 

• Electrical engineering 

• Food processing industry 

• Handicap facilities 

• Jewelry industry 

• Mechanical engineering 

• Medical engineering 

• Metal working and finishing 

• Packaging industry 

• Plant engineering 

• Plastics production 

• Process industry 

• Subcontractors and suppliers 

• Vehicle manufacturing 

• Wood and Furniture industry 

• ...

References - Over 2,000 satisfied customers 

ABAS Software AG 

Südendstraße 

1 Karlsruhe 

GERMANY 

Tel. + 1/ - 0 

Fax + 1/ -100 

info@abas.de 

www.abassoftware.com 

www.abassoftware.com 

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