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News Release from: Encompix | Subject: Encompix ERP
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 November 2006
Engineer to order firm chooses Encompix
Harry Major is releasing the engineering products closer to scheduled requirements with Encompix ERP
According to Bill Jurek, materials manager for Harry Major Machine and Tool Co, an automation and washer manufacturer in Clinton Township, Mich, "We've recently implemented an ETO ERP system from Encompix and we are beginning to see the results of the software in substantial internal process improvements" Harry Major produces products primarily for the automotive industry and tier-one suppliers, including metal forming manufacturers, and it needed to realise specific process improvements from the ERP implementation
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Since the implementation of the ERP system from Encompix, Jurek said Harry Major is releasing the engineering products closer to scheduled requirements.
"This ETO ERP system has assisted us in analysing the details of the material costs, schedules and releases to the production floor to help us build products on time and to the budgeted requirements," said Jurek.
"In short, the efficiency has improved in our operations to allow better timing for deliveries and results to our customers".
While many ERP software companies claim to address the ETO characteristics, in many instances materials are still posted to inventory, a characteristic of repetitive manufacturing.
The quantifiable results for Harry Major following its ETO ERP system implementation included:.
* Reduction in costs by 30 percent.
* Increased margin by 10 percent to 25 percent.
* 100 percent revenue growth with little additional indirect cost.
* Improved change control resulting in $250,000 additional revenue.
* Reduced delivery cycle times by 40 percent.
* Greater visibility and control over project costs.
* Reduced costs in one department by 50 percent.
* Accounting month-end closing time halved.
Elimination of non-value-added activities resulting in savings of over $100,000 per year.
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