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News Release from: Planability | Subject: SME business planning software solution
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 December 2004
Business planning software to ease SMEs
Innovative SME business planning software is set to revolutionise the way make-to-order manufacturers plan and manage their entire business processes, says the provider.
Planability has launched its innovative SME business planning software solution that is set to revolutionise the way make-to-order (MTO) manufacturers plan and manage their entire business processes If you manufacture any type of products to order in any sector, Planability can transform the way you do business - improving communications and task visibility; customer service levels; the effectiveness of staff; and generally improving the overall ability of your organisation to operate professionally and profitably
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Rob Jennings, Managing Director of Planability, said: "Planability offers SMEs the opportunity to dramatically improve their management of information, delivering competitive benefits that quickly translate into real and tangible ROI.
With our vast experience of manufacturing, we know that on-time start-up is often the key to on-time shipment.
In many cases, lateness is not caused in manufacturing but by a failure to effectively manage pre-production activities such as technical approvals, customer and supplier issues and a multitude of other "get ready" tasks, some of which are not directly under the manufacturer's control.
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Planability ETO may be installed on existing PCs/networks and is up and running in one day, it can be linked to existing customer contact systems and is available on a licensed or subscription basis.
Planability's task management system provides a mechanism to orchestrate the execution of such tasks.
"This can help you expect the unexpected 'hitches' in the supply chain and reach a previously unprecedented, unobtainable level of management information.
Such an invaluable business planning ability will help you avoid customer delays that currently seem unavoidable, and flag up genuine delays much quicker - enabling you to professionally manage customers' expectations where delays really are out of your control." The Planability application combines a full-width business system with task management, customer management and document linking, to deliver the end-to-end process coordination necessary for a business to effectively control, analyse, improve and grow.
Utilising Microsoft technology on a PC platform, implementation of Planability is as fast as it can be - installed and working on day one - and, for most companies, the existing hardware and networks will be utilised.
Your team will feel immediately at home with its intuitive look and feel, further helping to ensure that ROI begins immediately.
The primary Planability module which forms the foundation of the launch system is known as ETI (Enquiry to Invoice), recognising the powerful end-to-end business capabilities of Planability.
Excellent for all MTO manufacturing, sourcing and service businesses, Planability is available on a subscription basis, removing the problem of large, up-front capital outlays.
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