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Customer opinions

	Customers Opinions
	abas users draw a balance
	Decision for the abas Business Software
	"abas Business Software continues to leave us impressed - even after many years of use: it is easy to understand and operate. Flexibility and upgradeability are both great features. However, the best thing about abas Business Software is that the system is a simple and optimal solution for medium-sized companies." Rosemarie Sudergat, Head of IT at the Sengewald Klinikprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.			"We would choose the ERP business software by ABAS again." Kurt Amann, Head of IT at Mafell AG, timber processing machines

	"The decision for the software by ABAS was made twelve years ago. Since its implementation the system has been running smoothly so that we never have to worry about it. This was one of the best decisions I have so far made as a businessman." Harald Steiner, CEO at BVS Blechtechnik GmbH			"The decision made to use abas ERP was not a difficult one. All requirements were fulfilled – and some were more than fulfilled. Using the abas Business Software the business processes are clearly represented in each phase of the project. The production planning and control is now more transparent, more flexible and faster, whereby we fully utilize a significant amount of rationalization reserves." Wilhelm Tamke, CEO at Metalltechnik Tamke GmbH

	"With abas ERP an ERP software for medium-sized companies, tailored to our requirements, was selected." Detlef Piele, Head of IT at Auerswald GmbH & Co. KG, telephone systems, telephones, system accessories and software
	ERP implementation
	"The slim and tiered architecture of the ERP software enables short implementation times, as well as the fast integration into the company structure." Mag. Bernhard Dorninger, CEO at Bosch Rexroth Dorninger Industriehydraulik GmbH, hydraulic accumulators and controls			"With the introduction of abas ERP the foundation for a successful restructuring of the business processes was laid. The implementation which was carried out within the agreed project costs stuck to the deadline and also the little training effort, did the rest." Werner Unglaub, CEO at Böhm GmbH, PVC pipe systems Go to Böhm GmbH user report...

	Realized benefits
	"We have introduced the abas Business Software trade solution to continue to optimize our goods flow and maximize cost-effectiveness. With growing customer demands and continuously shorter production cycles, an intelligent ERP system like the abas Business Software creates significant plus points so that we can be even more competitive." Michael Dickel, Office and PR Manager at TAMRON Europe GmbH, camera objectives			"With exception of the picking list and packing slips there are no more papers in circulation. This means that we were able to decrease our paper costs by EUR 5,000 and postage by EUR 2,000 per annum." This does not include the savings made through the simplified processes which resulted through reducing the use of paper documents." Ingolf Wölk, Head of IT at Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH Go to Hötensleben GmbH user report...

	"Every time expansions or adjustments have to be carried out we realize that we made a good choice with the abas Business Software. All requirements of our customers Volkswagen and Audi were realized quickly thanks to the abas Business Software. Since the implementation of the abas Business Software we have quadrupled our turnover without considerably increasing personnel. Without this system we would have to have a lot more personnel and with the existing production costs we would no longer be able to compete." Bernd Buhse, CEO at Galvanotechnik Kessel GmbH & Co. KG			"The abas Business Software supports the continuing improvement process in our company by adjusting flexibly to our requirements and processes. By using the integrated system the transparency, ability to provide information and delivery reliability have increased considerably." Jörg Henke, Head of Logistics at Gerodur MPM Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG

	"With the implementation of the abas Business Software we were able to make higher revenue with an equal amount of personnel. Our IT operation runs much more stably and securely since then." Gilbert Scharff, Head of Purchasing/Administration at MCS Druck und Handel GmbH & Co. KG, textile printing and distribution			"The abas Business Software provides us with the best functionalities, such as costing, sales order data recording and also completion confirmations. It's always flexible due to its adaptability. When reorganizing, the abas Business Software adjusts to the company and not vice versa." Ulf Bruger, CEO at Bruger + Fischer Krananlagen und Hebezeuge GmbH & Co. KG
	Secure investment
	"We are glad that we went for ABAS back then. The abas Business Software has grown alongside our company. With each additional year the software has become more and more valuable to our company. We introduced an ERP software which permanently integrates the most current technology." Karleugen Lägler, CEO at Eugen Lägler GmbH, world leader in parquet sanding technology Go to Eugen Lägler GmbH user report...			"Our company is expanding. Using abas Business Software we have a flexible business software which can easily adjust to our changing requirements and that grows with out business." Volker Janietz, Head of IT at Gebr. Saacke GmbH & Co. KG, Schleifmaschinen Go to Gebr. Saacke GmbH & Co. KG user report...

	"If one looks at the increase in transparency, productivity and the saving in time since the implementation of abas Business Software in our company, our ERP investments have more than paid off in as soon as 12 months." Gerhard Herdt, Project Manager ERP at EPHY-MESS GmbH, Elektrophysikalische Messgeräte Go to EPHY-MESS GmbH user report...
	Flexibility
	"The flexible standard user interface was a major attraction and is simply great. This can be customized with the help of easy, intelligent tools to meet the requirements of our users in office." Hans Haist, Head of Production at Maschinenbau Kallfass GmbH & Co. - mechanical engineering company, manufacturer of machines for the wood-processing industry Go to Kallfass GmbH user report...			"Due to the extreme flexibility and adaptability of this system it is possible for us to realize almost every idea we have on increasing our company efficiency in the production and management area." Karleugen Lägler, CEO, Eugen Lägler GmbH, world leader in parquet sanding technology Go to Eugen Lägler GmbH user report...

	"The modular structure of abas Business Software made it easy to carry out adaptions. We were even able to do most of them ourselves. Today we intensely make use of the ERP system as all company areas are integrated and we are using almost all of the modules." Heinz-Josef Schäfer, Head of Organization and Accounting at HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH Go to HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH user report...			"Henrys were not just looking for an ERP solution. They also needed a reliable partner, who would understand the special requirements of a medium-sized company. With ABAS we had a good feeling right from the start: ABAS realized that the software had to be able to adjust flexibly to our business processes and not vice versa." Heiko Meyer, CEO at Henrys Produktions- und Großhandels GmbH, juggling products and games

	"At that time the abas Business Software won a tough race against big competitors. The conceptional structure of the program package was decisive. Around a fixed functional kernel the system allows the multifaceted design of the software interface and the integration of individual applications." Udo Böttcher, Head of IT at Lisega AG, pipe support systems Go to Lisega AG user report...			"Amazingly we only needed a little effort to depict the sometimes drastic changes in our organization with the abas Business Software. Thus, we were able to ensure the adjustment to the current process-oriented procedure." Wolfgang Schmalz, CEO at J. Schmalz GmbH, vacuum technology Go to J. Schmalz GmbH user report...

	"I am continually impressed by the flexibility of abas ERP." Armin Dörringer, Authorized Officer at Schechtl GmbH, swivel bending machines and squaring shears for sheet metal processing			"Our diverse product range and the resulting various production methods always require adjustments which can easily and quickly be implemented thanks to the flexibility of the software. Our long-term experience: Nothing is impossible with the abas Business Software." Michael Ludwig, IT at Schaltgerätewerk Werder GmbH & Co. KG, system and component supplier for the rail vehicle industry
	Service & user-friendliness
	"The cooperation with ABAS works great. To be more precise: Qualified consultation and support, and also quick reaction times." Horst Schneider, IT Manager at Hirschmann GmbH, international manufacturer of swivel heads, hinge supports, axial shaft gaskets, and clamping and handling systems			"The orientation in the system is really easy so that the training effort is not too high." Thomas Federle, CEO at LINK Elektrische Bauelemente GmbH, cable harness, cable looms and cable systems

	"Installed in 1993 and it runs, and runs, ... So far we were able to realize all our requirements." Mathias Heger, CEO at Seidl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH, moulded parts
	Platforms
	"The combination of abas ERP and Linux is absolutely reliable, we have had no system crash since installation." Sven Berndt, Head of IT at Walzengießerei Coswig GmbH Go to Walzengießerei Coswig GmbH user report...			"The arguments convinced us that Linux is a fast and stable operating system and can also provide the Unix advantages. Linux significantly relieves the stress on our IT budget. In addition to this the ABAS Software AG can look back on many years of experience with Linux and can profit from this head start." Wolfgang Endrich, CEO at Endrich Bauelemente Vertriebs-GmbH
	Upgradeability
	"The abas Business Software upgrades are problem-free. It takes a maximum of one day for an upgrade to be imported and the new functionality can be used immediately. Our business specific adjustments also remain in the new version." Joachim Fix, Head of IT at Hagsfelder Werkstätten und Wohngemeinschaften gGmbH Go to HWK gGmbH user report...			"The abas upgrade strategy makes it possible for us to take full advantage of the technological progess, without losing our individuality which is provided to us by the excellent flexibility of the system. Through the easy adjustability and openness of the system we have the option to perfectly accompany the continuiung improvement process in the company with abas ERP." Sandor Winter, CEO at Symanzik GmbH & Co. KG, sheet metal parts and modules for the automotive industry

	"We are satisfied with all aspects of the abas Business Software. The upgradeability of the software really impressed us. Even an upgrade over a number of versions only takes one day. We work with the old version until Friday afternoon, the computer is switched off and picked up by our abas software partner. On Monday morning the computer is switched on with the new version installed. All our upgrades functioned without a hitch." Walter Irion, Head of IT at MAFAC Ernst Schwarz GmbH & Co., manufacturer of cleaning systems			"The last upgrade was imported within one day. We were able to use the new functions immediately. The adjustments which we made at the time the software was implemented remained and did not have to be reset." Peter Waltz, Owner of China PurMed e. K., distribution of acupuncture equipment

	"Our IT department now works mostly in a self-sufficient manner. Through the flexible user interface programming which is integrated in the abas Business Software we can carry out our company-specific adjustments ourselves. Since the implementation of the software we have carried out several large release changes, each upgrade was reason to adjust our individuality, however, our upgradeability remained at all times. The upgrades can be completed within a day and thus we can participate in the most up-to-date technology in a timely manner. This is really impressive." Kurt Ammann, Head of IT at Mafell AG, machines for wood processing			"We have opted for abas Distribution due to the flexibility and the excellent upgradeability. abas Distribution grows with the requirements of our company and can always be tailored to its demands." Bernd Speckmaier, Management Assistant at LANA GROSSA GmbH, wool and yarns
	Interfaces and openness
	"The abas solution impressed particularly through the fact that with the abas Business Software it was possible to integrate already existing systems, e.g. CAD." Thorsten Wendt, Head of IT at Horst Witte Gerätebau Go to Horst Witte Gerätebau user report...			"Our abas eB based Webshop opens an interesting form of sales for us. We have opted for abas eB because we were able to implement Web solutions without the connection to an ERP system. The stand-alone operation and the openness of the abas solution regarding external systems works smoothly. For us, this was the right product at the right time." Marian Meier-Andrae, CEO at KAMEI GmbH & Co. KG, innovative car components with high demands on the design in excellent quality Go to KAMEI GmbH user report...

	"Due to the best integration options with the also newly acquired PDC-MDE system and the graphical planning monitor Provis/KapPlan, we opted for ABAS. The easy adaptability and expansion options through the flexible interface programming FOP is a plus for ABAS." Stefan Goretzki, Head of IT at BERNER Kunststofftechnik


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