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Why Choose Access FactoryMaster as Your Sage 200 Manufacturing Replacement?

Sage has officially declared end of life for the Sage 200 Manufacturing Module; support for the module will not be provided after 31 December 2025. 

If your business uses Sage 200 Manufacturing, now is the time to plan for this major change and consider your options. 

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What does this Sage 200 Manufacturing end of life process mean for my business?

The manufacturing functionality will only be available, without support (including big fixes, legislative updates, security patches) if you’re running an older version of Sage 200. 

If you choose to upgrade to version 2025 R2 and beyond, you will need to start exploring your options now. 

Don’t risk system failures, compliance headaches or security vulnerabilities. 

Choose  Access FactoryMaster as the Sage 200 Manufacturing alternative!

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The best alternative to the Sage 200 Manufacturing Module 

Access FactoryMaster is a Sage 200 Manufacturing alternative which offers functionality that exceeds what you’re used to with Sage. Our modular MRP software is purpose-built for small to mid-sized manufacturers - it’s not a financial system with a manufacturing module bolted on like Sage. 

What makes Access FactoryMaster stand out from Sage 200 Manufacturing? 

  • Direct support from Access:

Unlike Sage’s partner-led model, Access builds and implements Access FactoryMaster, ensuring faster support, clearer accountability and consistent pricing

  • Deployment flexibility: 

Access FactoryMaster is available both cloud-based and on-premise, giving you full control over deployment - a critical factor in regulated or infrastructure sensitive industries 

  •  Modern, modular and manufacturer-first: 

Access FactoryMaster is designed solely for manufacturers and offers a user-friendly, intuitive interface, fast deployment, and deep MRP functionality without the legacy complexity of Sage 200

  • We grow with our customers: 

Access FactoryMaster can handle increasingly complex workflows and connect into your wider eco-system, making Access a true partner for growth

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Feature Comparison 

Features:
Access FactoryMaster
Sage 200 Manufacturing
Core MRP
Yes – with core MRP functionality, integrated production planning and scheduling, purchasing, supplier management, full traceability
Yes – with modules like Bill of Materials (BOM), Purchase and Works Orders, Planning
ERP Integration
Fully integrates with Access ERP software suite (Finance, CRM), or can be standalone. Access offers HR & Payroll and other business wide solutions
Fully integrated with Sage 200 ERP (accounts, inventory, CRM)
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Multi-level BOM with job costing, revision history
Multi-level BOM with version control
Production Planning
Integrated advanced planning and scheduling module, with Gantt chart visual planning board, drag-and-drop functionality, what-if analysis, capacity planning
Make-to-order and make-to-stock capabilities. For robust capacity planning, need 3rd party add-ons
Shop Floor Data Capture (SFDC)
Comprehensive shop floor data capture with real-time updates and job information; production staff can log on and off jobs effortlessly
Add-on via third-party modules or Sage 200 partner
Inventory Management
Advanced inventory with full traceability, stock control and reporting, and batch tracking
Integrated with Sage Inventory module, including batch/serial tracking
Quality Control
Comprehensive quality control functionality covering customer quality, supplier quality and internal quality (inspection templates, FAIRs, ECN, non-conformance etc.). Comprehensive traceability
Basic quality recording, configurable through partners. Can produce Certificates of Conformity through the Works Order module.
CRM / Sales Integration
Integrated sales and purchasing module, and basic CRM. Integration with Access CRM software gives access to fuller functionality
Strong integration with Sage CRM module
Reporting & Dashboards
Built-in configurable dashboards, KPIs, and custom reports
Good, but often enhanced with third-party tools like Sage BI or Excel
User Interface
More modern UI, designed for ease of use by shop floor and admin users
Traditional desktop interface, some modernisation; some users describe it as “old school” and unintuitive
Cloud / Hosting
Cloud-ready, hosted by Access or on-premise
The manufacturing module can be on-premise, cloud-connected or hosted in the cloud – it depends on the version of Sage 200 you choose.

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