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News Release from: Relevant Business Systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 May 2005
Order for Enterprise Software made by
EEI
EEI Manufacturing Services, a U S Government Department of Defense initiative that encourages large companies to share their technical expertise, has purchased Relevant's Enterprise Software.
Relevant Business Systems, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software provider to leading aerospace and defense, engineer-to-order, maintenance, repair and overhaul, contract manufacturers and other project based firms, has announced that EEI Manufacturing Services, a Lockheed Martin Mentor Prot?g?, has purchased Relevant's Enterprise Software EEI is a fast growing, aggressive printed circuit card assemblies manufacturer located in Clearwater, Florida
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 15 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Based on outstanding performance, EEI was selected as a Lockheed Martin Mentor Prot?g?, and knowledge of government contracting processes with minority and women-owned small businesses.
EEI worked with both Lockheed Martin and Florida International University (FIU), a tech transfer facility that frequently advises Mentor Prot?g?s, to select and implement new enterprise software.
EEI had identified fully integrating its manufacturing operations with a robust and scalable ERP system as a critical component for the company's continued growth.
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EEI General Manager, David Montgomery conducted EEI's due diligence, looking for enterprise software with: ?* Superior supply chain capabilities: EEI manufactures on both consignment and turnkey bases.
Excellent inventory tracking and control from initial purchase through manufacturing and shipping are critical to ensure timely delivery without excess inventory carrying charges.
?* Project based manufacturing: Virtually all EEI manufacturing is on a project basis.
Project control fully integrated through inventory, purchasing, shop floor control, MRP, manufacturing cost control and other company financials is essential for EEI to aggressively manage its projects.
Lockheed Martin and FIU helped EEI narrow down the field of potential ERP vendors.
The short list included Relevant.
FIU advisor Richard Burton states: "FIU did a base line review looking for systems appropriate for small manufacturing defense contractors".
"Relevant was precisely tailored to the EEI business model." EEI's Montgomery conducted the in-depth analyses.
"We were interested in a totally integrated system".
"I found large packages that fit the bill, but not our pocketbook and small packages that we could afford but that lacked the integration we needed".
"Relevant's ERP is a standout - combining strong manufacturing capabilities with a solid financial package and the ability to gracefully scale as we grow." Prior to finalising their decision, EEI conducted an on-site visit with a 4-year Relevant customer with similar business requirements.
Montgomery wanted to determine overall satisfaction over time, identify any weaknesses in the software's ability to support the business and finally, Montgomery was looking for any additions to the initial purchase, believing that understanding the deltas would point out potential short comings.
? Montgomery states, "We found an enthusiastic, satisfied customer".
"Their experience with Relevant's ability to fully support the planning, execution and delivery requirements for DOD suppliers was very reassuring and helped shape our decision in favor of Relevant." Pat Garrehy, Relevant CEO, believes the EEI decision will represent only the first Mentor Prot?g? win for Relevant".
""Our product really performs for small and medium DOD manufacturers".
"It has all the project and reporting support required by the government at an excellent value".
"Plus, its scalability means it will still be the system of choice as the Mentor Prot?g? grows." * About Relevant Business Systems - Relevant Business Systems provides superior project-oriented enterprise software for aerospace and defense, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and contract manufacturing.
The company was co-founded in 1983 by Patrick Garrehy, a pioneer in the development of packaged software for discrete manufacturers and a veteran of several defense industry firms.
Relevant software is architected to better meet the needs of make-to-stock, make-to-order and engineer-to-order manufacturers for whom aggressive project management is the key to profitability.? Through superior product performance and outstanding customer service, Relevant has become the supplier of choice for many of the premier firms in the industry.
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