Questions are frequently asked about the benefits of implementing and running a fully integrated, single ERP software solution as opposed to purchasing application software based on a best-of-breed "bolt-on" solution approach. The simple answer is that a business solution is only as strong as its weakest integration.

Merck is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and performance materials. Merck South Africa is a local subsidiary and has been active in the Sub-Saharan Africa Region since 1971.  Embrace was first implemented in 1991 to meet their complex, challenging and cutting edge business requirements.

"Embrace, being a South African developed single ERP System, offers the added benefit of understanding the South African market as well as facilitating support to its clients."   

The Embrace end-to-end business solution gives Criterion Equipment a real time 360° view of the entire business, streamlining and automating core processes, such as rental, sales, service, invoicing, delivery and collections.

Agrinet supplies a comprehensive range of branded products and related value added services to the agriculture, hardware, irrigation, industrial and mining sectors in Africa. Their direct involvement with more than 500 agricultural retail outlets in South Africa has established the company as a leading supplier.