BatchMasterPFW is the most widely used PC-based process manufacturing software in the world! Every day, thousands of mid-range process manufacturers in more than 40 countries rely on the power of BatchMasterPFW to help manage their operations. The BatchMasterPFW modular system increases company-wide performance by coordinating the entire manufacturing business with no duplicative effort and no redundant data storage. The open architecture in BatchMasterPFW allows integration to industry-standard tools, such as Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, Crystal Reports and Platinum for Windows by Best.

At the heart of every Platinum for Windows system are the core accounting modules -- General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Book, and Multi-Currency Manager. Advanced planning and analysis features are also provided via our Premier Budgeting and Advanced Allocations modules. The General Ledger is available in two versions; Standard Ledger, suitable for many companies with straight-forward reporting needs, and Premier Ledger for companies that require longer account numbers and more complex reporting. When coupled with Premier Leger, the other modules in the Premier Financials group (Premier Inter-Company, Premier Consolidations and Premier Translations) create a powerful suite of financial functions unparalleled in the market. And tracking your fixed assets couldn't be much easier than this - there is a Best Fixed Assets (FAS) version to fit just about every size company.

The Platinum for Windows distribution solution gives you the power to cut costs, build profits, and manage your inventory like never before. And with the efficiency you'll gain, you can count on improving customer service and loyalty. The distribution modules include: Inventory, Sales Order, Purchase Order, StarShip, and Liaison Messenger.

Our customizable report writers, integration tools and electronic printing solutions create an all-encompassing information system for your business. Financial reporting (balance sheets, income statements, etc.) is provided via FRx, which is bundled with both versions of the General Ledger module. This highly customizable financial report writer understands complex organizational rollups and periodic accounting intricacies. All other reporting is provided via Crystal Reports, which provides a flexible and customizable way for you to tailor reports to your needs. PFW compatible business forms and electronic printing solutions are provided by Altec, the leader in mid-market accounting centric document imaging and workflow management software solutions.

Our Business Alerts module allows you save time and improve your business by allowing your computer, not you, to go through vast amounts of information looking for those problem areas that you need to pay attention to. Customization workbench allows you to add new menu options and tabs to our menu system to link in custom Crystal reports and other frequently used items and customizations. This is also the tool used to translate the PFW screens to other languages.

Best's Payroll, HR and Project Management solutions increase profitability by properly channeling your valuable time. Our Abra Payroll and HR suite provides a complete solution for maintaining your most vital asset - your employees. Payroll data can then feed directly into out Platinum for Windows Project Costing module, allowing you to track important project costs effortlessly.

As you might expect from a business software leader like Best, the Platinum for Windows e-business modules deliver sophisticated technology in an easy-to-use format. We're committed to releasing ongoing software improvements as technology and business requirements evolve. Do you want your customers to be able to help themselves with the click of a mouse button? PFWeb Decision Support provides a tool and sample applications that allows you to build a sophisticated customer inquiry portal. Our hosted applications, WebsiteCreator and WebsiteTrader, and their associated WebsiteConnector module allows you to easily build a presence on the Web without requiring you to build a sophisticated and costly infrastructure.

Customer service, satisfaction, and retention are critical to continued revenue growth. That's why so many companies are using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions to improve internal communications, increase customer satisfaction, and boost sales revenues. Linking front-office SalesLogix software to a back- office Platinum for Windows accounting and business management system enables real-time access to customer data-anytime.

Like a building, a software application is only as good as its foundation. Platinum for Windows and BatchMasterPFW are written in the industry standard Visual Basic programming language. Our system is designed with an optional, three-tier Application Server that allows you to offload time and processor intensive tasks to other machines, thus freeing your workstation for other important tasks. We also use the powerful Pervasive. SQL database, that provides a robust, stable and easy to maintain environment - no database administrator required. When added up, these functions provide a solid foundation for your back office systems.