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EMS' Success with Sage 200 & itas

EMS is a well-established engineering and manufacturing company that has been operating since 1995. Here's how Sage 200 helped transform their business.
Who is EMS?
EMS is a well-established engineering and manufacturing company that has been operating since 1995. The company specialises in manufacturing sludge pumps for the water treatment industry and has recently expanded into the bio-gas market.
With a rapidly growing business, EMS was acquired by a larger company in Derbyshire, which brought strategic changes and increased operational complexity. As the company scaled up, EMS realised that their existing finance and stock management systems were no longer sufficient to support their ambitious growth plans. To keep pace with their expansion and increasing operational complexity, EMS made the strategic decision to transition from Sage 50 to Sage 200, with the expert guidance of itas Solutions.
“We chose Sage 200 for its manufacturing capabilities and the visibility it provides. It was a perfect fit for our growing needs.”
ANDREA LANCASTER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, EMS
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Who is EMS?
EMS is a well-established engineering and manufacturing company that has been operating since 1995. The company specialises in manufacturing sludge pumps for the water treatment industry and has recently expanded into the bio-gas market.
With a rapidly growing business, EMS was acquired by a larger company in Derbyshire, which brought strategic changes and increased operational complexity. As the company scaled up, EMS realised that their existing finance and stock management systems were no longer sufficient to support their ambitious growth plans. To keep pace with their expansion and increasing operational complexity, EMS made the strategic decision to transition from Sage 50 to Sage 200, with the expert guidance of itas Solutions.
“We chose Sage 200 for its manufacturing capabilities and the visibility it provides. It was a perfect fit for our growing needs.”
ANDREA LANCASTER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, EMS
The Challenges Faced by EMS
As EMS expanded, their existing system, Sage 50, became a bottleneck, preventing them from achieving operational efficiency and real-time financial oversight.
Limited Stock Control and Visibility
Time-Consuming and Error-Prone Manual Processes
Lack of Real-Time Data for Strategic Decision-Making
An Inflexible System That Couldn’t Support Growth
Hear from EMS
One of the biggest challenges EMS faced with Sage 50 was the lack of visibility over stock and components. Their old system didn’t allow for detailed tracking of sub-components, making it difficult to ensure all necessary parts were available before starting production.
With Sage 200’s Bill of Materials module, EMS now has a structured and accurate way to manage stock.
“Previously, we had no way of knowing if we had all the necessary components for a job unless we manually checked our spreadsheets. It was frustrating and time-consuming. Now, with Sage 200, we can instantly see what’s available, what’s allocated, and what’s needed—no more guesswork.”
ANDREA LANCASTER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, EMS
For years, EMS’s month-end process was a major bottleneck, taking nearly a full week to complete. The finance team had to manually extract data from multiple sources, cross-check figures, and consolidate reports, making the process not only slow but also prone to human error.
One of the most significant benefits of moving to Sage 200 was the dramatic reduction in month-end close time—from six days to just three.
"Previously, closing the books was a painstaking process that took nearly a full week. Now, with Sage 200’s automation and structured workflows, we can close in three days—without the stress."
ANDREA LANCASTER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, EMS
Seamless Implementation with itas
When EMS decided to upgrade from Sage 50 to Sage 200, they knew that a successful implementation would be critical to ensuring their finance and operations teams could quickly adapt. Initially, they thought they might need to navigate the transition themselves with limited support, but Sage introduced them to itas Solutions, and that changed everything.
One of the key reasons the transition was so successful was itas’s structured implementation process. Instead of a rushed or generic rollout, EMS received a carefully planned migration that took into account their unique manufacturing processes, stock control challenges, and reporting needs.
"Without itas, we wouldn’t have known what product to choose. Their guidance was invaluable. They didn’t just sell us a system—they helped us find the right fit for our business and made sure it worked for us from day one."
ANDREA LANCASTER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, EMS
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Seamless Implementation with itas
When EMS decided to upgrade from Sage 50 to Sage 200, they knew that a successful implementation would be critical to ensuring their finance and operations teams could quickly adapt. Initially, they thought they might need to navigate the transition themselves with limited support, but Sage introduced them to itas Solutions, and that changed everything.
One of the key reasons the transition was so successful was itas’s structured implementation process. Instead of a rushed or generic rollout, EMS received a carefully planned migration that took into account their unique manufacturing processes, stock control challenges, and reporting needs.
"Without itas, we wouldn’t have known what product to choose. Their guidance was invaluable. They didn’t just sell us a system—they helped us find the right fit for our business and made sure it worked for us from day one."
ANDREA LANCASTER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, EMS
Sage 200 and itas Impact
Since transitioning to Sage 200, EMS has experienced remarkable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Improved Stock Control and Lead Time Management
“We no longer have stock sitting on shelves with no clear purpose. Every component is tracked, allocated, and visible, allowing us to meet customer deadlines more effectively.”
50% Faster Month-End Close
“What used to take six days now takes three. We have more time to focus on strategy instead of spending hours on manual reconciliations.”
Scalable System That Supports Growth
“Sage 200 is growing with us. As we expand towards our £12 million target, we know our system can handle it.”
Automated Purchase Order Processing
“The new purchase order module has eliminated manual reconciliations. We no longer need spreadsheets to match invoices—it’s all automated.”

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