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Version 9.30 was released on December 1, 2005. Encompix customers Automatic Systems, Inc., and Delta Technologies were involved in the beta testing. The highlights of version 9.30 include three new standard modules. They are Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to integrate prospect visibility and tracking through customer orders and service, a new Nonconforming Materials (NCM) module [...]

Axel Breuer, Vice President Finance and Administration of Mississauga, Ontario-based Hino Motor Sales Canada Ltd., announced the selection of PRONTO-Xi as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for Hino’s Canadian operation. This purchase is part of Hino Canada’s plans to strengthen its North American operations by enhancing customer service and responsiveness. Hino Motors Sales Canada is [...]

The current issue of Automation.com includes a feature article by contributing editor, Thomas R. Cutler about Kanban and Linux. Reducing lead times through detailed flow techniques is the concept of a kanban system with a “push” manufacturing environment. IT managers are asked to develop methods for implementation of digital kanban systems, because a leaner production [...]

Encompix (www.encompix.com) has filled the manufacturing software requirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992. As Director of Professional Services for Encompix, Rob Young oversees the strategic and tactical components of consulting, training, support services, and product documentation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (cum laude) from Wheaton College. Over the years, he has continued his [...]

Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) and Level Eight Systems (www.level8systems.com) announced a strategic partnership. Level Eight systems will implement and resell Visibility Corporation’s .net based ERP solution, VISIBILITY.net. The partnership combines an ERP software solution with the significant experience of a proven sales and implementation organization based in the Western US market. Level Eight is respected for [...]

There are key challenges faced by Engineer-to-Order manufacturers when managing complex engineering projects including: Virtually infinite possible product permutationsFrequently shifting customer specificationLengthy product design and approval processEngineering design release process not in synch with production needsDelivery cycle time too long Since delivery systems are designed to fit into manufacturing facilities, variations in height, length, location [...]

Pronto North America is a focused provider of PRONTO-Xi, a fully-integrated, software application for mid-market Manufacturing and Distribution companies. Used by over 1,200 customers worldwide, including divisions of Tyco, OfficeMax and Hitachi as well as The Parksite Group, Home Run Inn and Collicutt Energy Services, PRONTO-Xi incorporates thirty years of demonstrated functionality. Pronto North America’s [...]

The monthly dinner and networking event, of TiE-Carolinas is titled “Show Me The Money” on January 24th and will feature an enlightening discussion with CEOs of Triangle-based companies that have recently secured their first round of funding. The panel consists of Greg Burnell of 6th Sense Analytics, James Hinderliter of Stonewall Networks, and Matthew Marotta [...]

According to Thomas R. Cutler, spokesperson for the ETO Institute (www.etoinstitute.org), “Encompix continues to capture significant marketshare in the ETO environment because few other ERP vendors truly understand the nuances and significant distinctions of the ETO process versus the repetitive manufacturing process. Encompix now has more than 200 of the leading ETO manufacturing firms in [...]

Increasingly, mid-range manufacturers are focusing on resource utilization, manufacturing planning, compliance and data consolidation initiatives to insure improved customer service, shortened time to market and improved efficiencies. Manufacturers gain higher returns by effectively implementing their ERP systems with careful attention paid to optimized business processes. Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) and Level Eight Systems (www.level8systems.com) announced a [...]