NPAS

What NPAS does

NPAS, Inc., doing business as Summit Software Solutions, is a privately held regional value-added reseller and implementation services firm for the ALERE business applications suite, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform originally developed by TIW Corp. The company serves small-to-mid-market manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturer-rep firms, with named reference customers in stone fabrication, fasteners, steel, foam products, and plastics. NPAS's geographic focus is the Mid-Atlantic United States — Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland — although as a member of a 'global consulting community' of ALERE-authorized partners, it can participate in international rollouts.

The core technology offering is the modular ALERE suite, which includes Accounting, Manufacturing, ShopLink, Sales Order Configurator, Data Acquisition, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), InTouch CRM, Analytics, and a Cloud/Mobility Module. NPAS layers on its own Dynamite Duo Service System and resells third-party Bar Coding Systems hardware/software for shop-floor data capture. There is no evidence of proprietary technology development at NPAS; the firm derives differentiation from its implementation methodology, local presence, and accumulated customer references rather than from in-house R&D.

NPAS's revenue model combines one-time software license resale (ALERE and adjacent products), professional services revenue from implementation, training, and consulting, and optional recurring Software Maintenance Agreements (SMAs). Customer-reported outcomes cite between $50,000 and $750,000 in savings per engagement. The company is led by Joe Booth as President, has a disclosed headcount of 1-10 employees, and shows no public funding history, M&A activity, patents, or third-party awards. The operating model is consistent with a micro-cap consulting and resale business dependent on the continued commercial health of its underlying software partner.

Name

NPAS

Legal name

NPAS, Inc.

Website

https://npasinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NPAS, Inc., operating as Summit Software Solutions, is a regional Mid-Atlantic reseller and implementation services firm for the TIW Corp-developed ALERE modular ERP suite, serving small-to-mid-market manufacturers, distributors, and manufacturer-rep firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Software License Resale & Optimization (Perpetual/Subscription) (BPAEAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud) (BPAEAOAD), Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• Manufacturing accounting software
• Wholesale distribution software
• Business consulting services
• Inventory management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Products: Sale and licensing of ALERE business applications suite including Accounting, Manufacturing, Shoplink, Sales Order Configurator, Data Acquisition, DRP Module, InTouch CRM, Analytics, and Dynamite Duo. Modular design allows customers to purchase only needed products.
2. Consulting and Implementation Services: Professional consulting services including needs analysis, product design, implementation, training (classroom and on-site), and ongoing support. The company works with global consulting network for project expertise.
3. Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA): Optional maintenance agreements keep products current and provide factory technical support at reasonable cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NPAS (operating as Summit Software Solutions) resells, implements, and supports the ALERE business applications suite from TIW Corp, providing modular ERP software covering accounting, manufacturing, distribution resource planning, order fulfillment, inventory control, CRM, barcoding, analytics, and mobility for small-to-midsize businesses. The company complements its software license sales with paid needs analysis, implementation, classroom and on-site training, and an optional recurring Software Maintenance Agreement.

Product overview

Summit Software Solutions offers a modular ERP platform called ALERE with a comprehensive suite of integrated business applications. The core products include ALERE Accounting (accounting/ERP) and ALERE Manufacturing (production management), which form the foundation. These integrate with specialized add-on modules including ALERE ShopLink (entry-level manufacturing), ALERE Sales Order Configurator (product configuration), ALERE Data Acquisition (barcode scanning), ALERE DRP Module (distribution planning), ALERE InTouch CRM (customer relationship management), ALERE Analytics (reporting/business intelligence), and ALERE Mobility Module (mobile access). Additionally, the company offers Dynamite Duo Service System as both standalone and integrated versions for service management and CRM. All products share advanced technology including Treevision for graphical interface design, support for mobile devices, and scheduled report processing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALERE Accounting Modern accounting ERP software with streamlined processes designed for small to midsize companies, featuring real-time general ledger postings, automatic period closings, support for 99 periods, Treevision graphical chart of accounts, integrated sales and purchasing modules, pending order controls, mass shipping/receiving, transfer orders, and True MDI multi-screen architecture.
• ALERE Manufacturing Manufacturing software for small to midsize companies supporting Made To Order, Job Shop, Engineer To Order, and Make To Stock production. Features include graphical BOM processing with Treevision, finite forward/backward scheduling, MRP bucketed and bucketless planning, JIT material planning synchronization, and streamlined work order processing.
• ALERE ShopLink Entry-level manufacturing system designed for ease of use with scalable architecture from a single user to a full ALERE Manufacturing implementation. Supports complex bills of material, costed BOMs, material order processing, and Pick Ticket printing, with optional MRP when linked to a compatible accounting system.
• ALERE Sales Order Configurator (SOC) Sales desk tool that runs inside the sales order module and allows product feature and option selection during order entry. Supports unit measurements (feet, ounces, pieces), handles kitting with component selection, and automatically calculates cost and sell price while assigning finished good part numbers.
• ALERE Data Acquisition (DAQ) Barcode scanning integration embedded in ALERE Accounting and ALERE Manufacturing. Supports wedge scanners and terminal services scanners for sales order entry/shipping, purchase order receiving, inventory adjustments, work order posting, and time and attendance tracking with real-time interactive prompting.
• ALERE DRP Module Distribution Resource Planning module that replenishes warehouse inventory by analyzing stock levels, orders, and current and future demand. Uses MRP and time-phased order points to calculate purchase orders, with a Plan Orders screen offering multiple control options and automated purchase order generation.
• ALERE InTouch CRM Company Relationship Management system integrating customers and suppliers with two-way Microsoft Outlook links for appointments, tasks, and emails. Includes prospect management, a quote system, customizable company profiles with user-defined fields, contact logging, sales team support, and mass email marketing campaigns.
• ALERE Analytics Business intelligence module for exploring company data with 3D colored graphs and detailed reporting on customers, suppliers, inventory, and general ledger accounts. Supports lot and serial number tracking, data archiving for long-term mining, and filtering capabilities.
• ALERE Mobility Module Companion module to InTouch CRM that employs the Cloud to share ALERE information with an expanding list of mobility devices including smartphones and tablets, extending desktop ERP functionality to mobile users.
• Dynamite Duo Service System Next-generation service management and CRM system combining contact management with sales order creation. Supports advanced customer data mining, purchase history analysis, proforma sales order creation with Excel-like editing, and integration with various accounting packages.
• Dynamite Duo Standalone Basic accounting version of Dynamite Duo including customer master file, invoicing, receivables, cash receipts, and non-perpetual inventory, with general ledger linkages to ALERE Accounting, SAGE ACCPAC, and AccountMate.
• Dynamite Duo Integrated Extended accounting version replacing standalone accounting functions with integrated accounting systems for comprehensive business management.
• Consulting and Implementation Services Professional services including needs analysis, product design, implementation, classroom and on-site training, and ongoing support for ALERE and Dynamite Duo customers, delivered by Summit Software together with a global consulting network.
• Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) Optional recurring software maintenance agreement that keeps ALERE and Dynamite Duo products current and provides factory technical support at a reasonable cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inventory reduction of $500,000-$750,000 per customer through optimized material purchasing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TIW CorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationSummit Software Solutions is a reseller and implementer of TIW Corp's ALERE business applications suite. ALERE products including Accounting, Manufacturing, Shoplink, Sales Order Configurator, Data Acquisition, DRP Module, InTouch CRM, and Analytics are developed and supported by TIW Corp. Summit provides sales, implementation, training, and ongoing consulting services for ALERE products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boyer & Associates: Boyer & Associates is a Midwest-based ERP and CRM value-added reseller implementing Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics for small-to-mid-market manufacturers and distributors. Comparable in size, GTM, and customer profile to Summit, including implementation, training, and ongoing support services.
• E2 Shop System: E2 by Shoptech is a shop floor ERP system targeted at small job shops and make-to-order manufacturers, covering quoting, scheduling, job costing, and inventory. Highly comparable to ALERE ShopLink and ALERE Manufacturing in feature set and SMB job-shop customer profile.
• Datacor: Datacor (formerly DATACOR) provides ERP software specifically built for process manufacturers and chemical distributors, including production, inventory, and order management modules. Comparable as a mid-market manufacturing/distribution-focused ERP vendor with similar product scope to ALERE Manufacturing and DRP.
• Western Computer: Western Computer is an ERP reseller and implementation partner of comparable size to Summit, specializing in mid-market manufacturing and distribution software (including Ulana and Microsoft Dynamics solutions). Directly comparable as a regional ERP VAR targeting SMB manufacturers with implementation, training, and consulting services.
• Global Shop Solutions: Global Shop Solutions is an ERP vendor purpose-built for small-to-midsize manufacturers, offering MRP, shop floor control, inventory, and accounting modules. Comparable product positioning to ALERE Manufacturing with similar target customer (SMB custom/make-to-order manufacturers).
• Interface Computer Services: Interface Computer Services is a Midwest ERP reseller/implementer focused on small-to-midsize manufacturing and distribution customers, offering software selection, implementation, and consulting. Directly comparable business model to Summit's ALERE resale and consulting practice.

Broad incumbents

• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native mid-market ERP platform with strong manufacturing (Acumatica Manufacturing Edition) and distribution editions. Represents the broader cloud incumbent competing against Summit/ALERE in the same SMB manufacturing segment, distributed via a large VAR partner channel.
• AccountMate: AccountMate is a long-standing mid-market accounting/ERP vendor for which ALERE provides integrated manufacturing add-ons (Dynamite Duo links to AccountMate). Comparable as a peer accounting platform in the same SMB market and as an integration partner rather than a direct resale competitor.
• Sage: Sage is a major mid-market accounting and ERP vendor (Sage 100, Sage X3, Sage ACCPAC) with deep penetration in US small-to-midsize manufacturing and distribution. Comparable because ALERE integrates with SAGE ACCPAC/Pro Series and Sage is both a partner and a broader competitor in Summit's target market.

Others

• TIW Corporation: TIW Corporation is the developer of the ALERE business applications suite that Summit resells and implements. Not a competitor but the upstream vendor whose product roadmap, pricing, and partner program directly determine Summit's product capabilities and economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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