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A well-designed cloud-based ERP solution also has the ability to offer manufacturers a single view into their busi- ness. This single view is extremely important for accountants and business advisors who work with these small manufac-


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turers. By giving them access to real-time data on how the business is performing, they are able to collaborate better and provide better advice to their clients. Using our software, small business manufacturers no longer have to log 16-hour days at the office; instead, they can manage their business from any device that has an Internet browser—this has enormous implications in terms of im- proving quality of life. Finally, the cloud offers users tremendous cost benefits because there are no hardware or maintenance costs attached to it. In the case of our software, users simply pay a predictable, flexible monthly sub- scription which is in line with their cost expectations, enabling businesses to grow and scale up as necessary. ME: What types of manufactur- ing operations are best suited to your online offering, and who are some of your customers? Leavitt: We designed our software specifically for small business manu- facturers and wholesale distributors that employ anywhere from 1 to 50 em- ployees. In terms of specific industries, our software is beneficial to a wide range of companies including those making metal, wood, rubber [and] plastic [products] and printing. Our software is also ideal for wholesalers distributing any nondurable goods. One of our customers includes Dillaman Mold & Manufacturing, a two-person precision maker of plastic injection molds and components in Pennsylva- nia, and others include Crane Packag- ing, Organic Transit and Advantage Precision Plastics Inc. ME: How fast can the manufacturing solution be deployed by small companies? Leavitt: Our cloud-based manufac- turing solution can be deployed within minutes by small companies. They simply have to sign up for the service


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