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EXACT FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES

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In this new global market, it's all about information. In order to seize opportunities and stay ahead of competitors, you need to be constantly aware of what’s going on, wherever you are. Every day, you’re making important decisions about your next step. Prioritizing the existing business issues that require your attention. Analyzing the potential customers you want to focus on. Considering focus on niche expertise or entry into new markets. Thinking which potential partners to approach. Weighing up cheaper production or a shorter route to the customer. Whatever the question, the best decisions demand the right information. That is exactly why you need good business software.

The software that you are looking for is affordable and reliable. It shows you how your business is doing in a few clicks or swipes, whether you operate in 2 or 10 countries. It makes all of the information available in one system. Handy, pre-programmed analyses give you insight at speed. It helps you work efficiently with others, being accessible from both inside and outside the company. The ideal software grows with your business, both in terms of functionality and complexity. And wherever you work, it’s always available, on any device.

Exact has what you need. New technology to give you the edge in the global 24/7 economy. Are you ready for doing international business 3.0?

The global 24/7 economy is here. Thanks to new technology, almost every company can

do business internationally. You see it all around you: the whole world is online. You can

already work from anywhere at any time. You use your tablet and smartphone for business

and private tasks alike. It has never been easier for potential customers to contact you,

no matter where they are on the planet.

THESE DAYS, DOING BUSINESS IS BY DEFINITION INTERNATIONAL

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Complex rulesWhen you import or export goods or services, you’re forced to deal with other cultures, rules, and challenges. You suddenly have to provide all kinds of information to meet the complex rules applying to transport, customs and other cross-border activities.

Staying in control Add an international office, a sales outpost, purchasing center or production facility abroad, and the challenges will continue to grow. How do you stay in control of the international workforce? How can you ensure efficient cooperation and guarantee that everyone has access to the same, correct information?

International competitionWhere are your growth opportunities? In improvements around delivery times? Can you recover margin with new hubs in smart strategic locations? Or will increasing local presence with a network of sales offices help? Everywhere in the world, competitors are lurking, ready to copy any approach that works. How do you stay strong and distinctive? International cooperationAre local partnerships the solution for rolling out products or services internationally? Can you create control without being literally ‘in control’ there yourself?

The solution to these challenges has already been developed. Exact Business Software helps international entrepreneurs pull down barriers, paving the way to take their business over the border. Take advantage of central master data and solutions for worldwide finance, logistics, and project management.

Today, doing business has some kind of international aspect for nearly every entrepreneur.

Whether we're talking about import or export, overseas customers or international

branches. These are exciting times with more opportunities than ever before. And at least

as many challenges.

THE INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR

Always an optimal inventory in the warehouse thanks to Exact.”

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WHAT DO YOU NEED IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

An overview of your business, from A to ZYour view of the company needs to be the right one. That’s why you want all the information on your current activities in one place. Useful and effective. No double data, no confusion, just a clear view of cause and consequence. That requires an IT system that supports everyone in the organisation, from the Board to on-the-ground employees. One system for production and logistics, for project management and administration, for integrated HRM and CRM, for workflows and document management. And of course, for a flawless financial administration.

Streamlined processes, anywhere in the worldWhen the organisation is growing on a global scale, effective communication is essential. Your people must have access to the information that they need, anytime, wherever they are. Information streams and workflows must run undisturbed through the entire business. Whether it's in the same building or on another continent. Preferably with automated signaling, ensuring every employee knows exactly when it is their turn to complete a task.

Real-time insight, anytimeThe wider the activities are spread out, the trickier it can be to stay in control and to uncover precisely the insight that’s required. Merging spreadsheets from different local systems can make a mess. Working with one standardized system won’t. It gives everyone access to the same data source that’s being updated in real-time. That’s what you need to ensure the business keeps moving forwards.

One team, regardless of language or legislationNo matter where in the world people work, you need them all to contribute in order to be successful. And the easiest way to do this is by using their own language and following local regulations. While still working together with everyone else as one international team.

Easy expansion, reliable supportWhen you choose for growth, speed becomes essential. You need an IT plan that the entire organisation can get straight to work with. The right systems in place, up and running quickly and easily. And, once everything is in place, you want to be able to rely on local support for any problems that might occur.

For sustainable success abroad, you need optimal support for the three Ps: Personnel,

Processes and Performance.

We examined a range of software vendors, including the big boys with ERP packages. But we concluded that we are still very satisfied with Exact.”

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International business offers all kinds of exciting opportunities. We help you to uncover

them, grab hold of them, and ensure you stay on top of the challenges they bring along.

EXACT IS READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP

All your management information in one placeFrom now on, you make strategic and operational decisions based on six real-time dashboards: sales, costs, results, liquidity, risk, and management. They give you the company’s core figures at a glance. You can also enjoy being confident of compliance wherever you are. Exact is constantly updated in order to meet the latest international legal and fiscal requirements.

A proactive systemKey issues in the administration are automatically monitored in Exact. Sales, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, balance sheets, budgets, cash flow and auditing processes. You’ll receive an automatic alert when action is required, ensuring that you can focus on other things in the meantime. And of course, you can also set up additional alerts yourself as you need them.

Rich ERP functionalityPurchasing, stocks, sales, product information, and even shipping and service. Exact offers you everything in one system, no matter where your team works. Having your worldwide organisation work with the same source of information improves cooperation, saves costs, and helps you drive effective improvements in customer service.

Make your business processes even more efficientIf you integrate financial and operational processes, you can avoid duplicate information, improve cooperation between departments and save costs. You can rely on one complete system bringing all stakeholders together. Saving and finding budgets, contracts, quotes, or e-mails has never been this easy. In Exact, all your information lives in one central location.

Really manage projectsBudgets, planning, results. They’re your core project components and demand flexibility. Customers expect you to respond to new requirements immediately. That makes sense, and is why Exact offers integrated project management and administration. Use the extensive calculation options and keep track of the costs, turnover, and margins. Generate an overview of all projects at any time, from quote to invoice. And with integrated HR and planning, get the right people in the right places at the right time, whatever the illness or holiday pressures.

CRM: save everything your customers tell you in one system All customer information can come in useful at a later date, in strengthening the relationship or making a customized offer. For setting up a sales campaign scheduled for spring, remembering a birthday, or reviewing previous experiences with your services. With Exact’s integrated CRM functionality you can manage customer information and quotes from a central location. The sales departments and project organisation work together seamlessly. And everyone has access to customer and sales information via the mobile app.

Exact software can be easily expanded and enhanced with a wide range of applications

developed by Exact and our partners. From our own mobile apps to a fully integrated Business

Intelligence Platform. A selection of the relevant apps and add-ons are described below.

CRM AppDiscover the status of your sales opportunities at a glance, and what the next step is for reeling in that customer. With the intuitive Exact CRM App, you will know exactly what needs to be done each and every day.

Self Service AppWhether you want to request a holiday, view your most recent payslip or read the latest evaluation from a personnel file, you can do it all with the Exact HR Self Service App. You can also use it to register absence through illness directly from your mobile device.

Expense AppClaim expenses by simply taking a photograph. Once submitted, the Expense App provides you with a clear overview of the status of your claim. This saves you a lot of hassle. After all, you’ve got better things to do with your time.

Exact Insights powered by QlikViewEffortlessly convert large amounts of data into organisation-wide KPIs and trends. Exact Insights replaces traditional reports with handy customized dashboards and analyses. The add-on is available in real-time for all departments in the organisation, whenever and wherever your stakeholders need it.

Event ManagerIn line with pre-defined events, the Exact Event Manager alerts the right people at the right time, and immediately generates a defined response or correction. Having identified time-sensitive situations in the organisation, the tool helps you to keep a close eye on what’s happening and take action when necessary. Reduce risks and open doors to new opportunities.

Intercompany LogisticsDo you distribute goods from a central warehouse to multiple stock locations? Intercompany Logistics will ensure that all sites work together smoothly with the warehouse. Employees can quickly check inventory, place orders and make changes.

EDI GatewayExact supports Electronic Data Interchange, allowing you to work quickly and accurately with customers, suppliers and logistics service providers worldwide. You will save time and money, and benefit from extensive Track & Trace features. You can, for example, combine the EDI shipment message with the implementation of the GS1 label in order to meet all Track & Trace requirements. This reduces waiting times at distribution centers and allows you to receive goods faster.

PortalsSet up your own web shop in no time with an Exact portal. The B2B portal provides you with an international web shop, available for your customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The portal is easy to customize to fit your company's style. This allows you to work efficiently with your customers and offer them the best possible service.

S&OP/Sales ForecastingToday's challenge is clear: more sales at lower costs. But what is the strategy and how do you make good use of stock? With Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Sales Forecasting, you can automatically make accurate prognoses for each product, taking into account historical data, trends, and seasons.

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APPS AND ADD-ONS

We are your business partner for tomorrow and we are here for you today, with software

that makes you happy.

Private cloud or on-premise, rent or buy; choose the software solution that suits you bestBusiness software from Exact is vigorous. Put together a package that fits with the development of your company. And if your company grows, Exact will grow with you. You can buy our solutions or rent them, install them on your own servers (on-premise) or run them hassle-free via the private cloud. Everything is possible. Work with the best software without major investments.

Exact can match your growing complexity Our solutions are highly scalable and able to keep pace with your success. International expansion has become simpler than ever, and with our ROI5 approach you will be up and running in no time, wherever you're going.

The best serviceYou don't choose new business software every day. That’s why we’ll provide you with the expert guidance of certified Exact partners and implement the software on a project basis. You choose the approach that best matches your requirements.

Mobile workYou do business everywhere. At the office, on the phone, on the road, and at home. Wherever you are, you can simply log into Exact through the internet. Or work using our mobile apps. This allows you to be up-to-date, anywhere, anytime.

Working with a smileAll of the right information together on one screen. How great is that? With Exact, you can structure the work, create your reports in the blink of an eye, and cooperate effectively with all stakeholders.

Expand your horizonsDo you have branches in the Netherlands? And in Germany? Or in China? With Exact, you can connect all of your operations worldwide using one solution. Our software is available in more than 40 languages and supports a wide variety of laws and regulations, banking terms and conditions, and currencies. Expand your horizons. The world is at your feet.

International service Do you do business all over the world? So do we. That's convenient, because wherever you are, you’ll always have a local port of call for all of your questions. You’ll benefit from our international business experience and our international network. You will get exactly the support you need, in the right language and with the right local knowledge. Our solutions are used in more than 100 countries, by more than 1,000,000 users in dozens of languages.

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MORE THAN JUST FUNCTIONALITY

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Exact breathes that same spirit. Thirty years ago, six students launched Exact as a garage start-up. Now we’re a global company with 1,550 employees in 15 countries. We love the energy of fast-growing companies. We love the bumpy road of innovation.

Our business software enables you to focus on the next goal, and look ahead to the next challenge. So dare to challenge the status quo. Analyze, test and improve your product, your organisation, or your business model - constantly. With our vigorous business software, the future is what you make of it.

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