Re: Mapics 5.5 Payroll ver. ADP

We are at MAPICS rel 5....run Payroll since around 1989 or 1990.  We do direct
deposit and use PAMS for our Human Resouces.  It syncs with Payroll.   One main
advantage is the interface with General Ledger and the abiltiy to generate
custom reports.  We maintain a history of detailed CURHRS that has come in handy
for Workman's Comp audit by the State.  Getting detailed inquiry/reports of who
worked on what jobs has been very beneficial when troubleshooting problems.
Also many queries to assist in what-if scenarios for bonus calculations, raises,
etc.  Can not get that from ADP....we used to have them with horrible accuracy
problems.....W2's were wrong and we almost sued them.  MAPICS Year end is a
pain, but MAPICS works consistently.  401K, tax deferred deductions, garnishes,
and Direct Deposit, etc. all work well.

Like the AS400, Management gets sold by the stuff they read in the Wall Street
Journal or on the airplanes.  ADP and other service bureaus come in and say they
take on the headache, but someone in house still has to do the basics.  This
gets overlooked in the Sales jargon.  Good luck to you.




"David Shaw" <daveshaw@bellsouth.net> on 07/02/2001 09:17:01 PM

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Subject:  Mapics 5.5 Payroll ver. ADP



Forwarded by moderator on behalf of Richard Bryant <rbryant@quipp.com>:
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Hi Group,

Our HR person believes that MAPICS payroll is no good and wants to replace
it with ADP. I know that MAPICS payroll might have some minor drawbacks but
do not believe we should shut it down and go with an outside payroll
processing company. It seems that no one has been trained on MAPICS payroll
and the information on how to process payroll has been handed down from the
last three employees over the past 18 months. We are also tracking time via
data collectors and updating payroll automatically via PCM and an in house
developed program. I have also suggested that we look into an HR package
from Optimum Solutions as an add on to give the HR person the tools she may
need.

Two questions:

1) Is anyone using a payroll processing company with MAPICS installed and if
so, which one?

2) What are your feelings about MAPICS payroll?


Richard Bryant
Quipp Systems Inc.
IS Coordinator
Microsoft Certified Professional
rbryant@quipp.com



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