Good, they were smart enough to use "at the earliest". I understand not wanting to commit to release dates, but customers, Sage and business partners need something a little more concrete than that to properly plan and provide expert advice. If they cannot deliver the complete package, then they should phase it and give us better dates - dates they can reasonably achieve.
If it's a new prospect not using Sage 100 and I tell them it's a year away, they are not going to wait. They will start looking at the alternatives. If I tell them the base package will be ready by March 2020, they may wait. Luckily we (will) have Sage Manufacturing for 2019 as the alternative.
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John Hoyt
Forming Solutions:
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2019 13:12
From: Brett Zimmerman
Subject: Schedule for upcoming Manufacturing Upgrades in 2019
Oh, you're referring to MTO for v2019? Above, @Chris Mengerink stated Jun '20 at the earliest per Scanco.
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- Brett
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2019 11:08
From: John Hoyt
Subject: Schedule for upcoming Manufacturing Upgrades in 2019
That is a direct quote revising the other quote of on or before 9/30. I don't know exactly when, but I'm planning based on 10/15.
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John Hoyt
Forming Solutions: john.hoyt@formingsolutions.com
Next Level Manufacturing Consulting Group: johnh@nextlevelMCG.com
Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2019
From: Brett Zimmerman
Subject: RE: Schedule for upcoming Manufacturing Upgrades in 2019
@John Hoyt, can you clarify what you're saying is now "early in 4th quarter".
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- Brett
Original Message:
Sent: 09-07-2019 14:03
From: John Hoyt
Subject: Schedule for upcoming Manufacturing Upgrades in 2019
My answer to current customers or prospects looking at PM MTO is to wait a year. If they want that capability, then go with Sage Manufacturing - 2018 if they need in immediately or wait for 2019. 2019 was supposed to be released "9/30 or before ", but now we are getting push back on that and it is "early in 4th quarter".
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John Hoyt
Forming Solutions: john.hoyt@formingsolutions.com
Next Level Manufacturing Consulting Group: johnh@nextlevelMCG.com
Original Message:
Sent: 09-07-2019 08:36
From: Chris Mengerink
Subject: Schedule for upcoming Manufacturing Upgrades in 2019
Made 2 Order is now June 2020 at the earliest according to Scanco, so take the dates off and say sometime next year.
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Chris Mengerink
Director
DWD Technology Group
Fort Wayne IN
260-399-8653