\\\ Manufacturing \\\ Success story
<< When he joined Modec in 2006 the at the time that because Modec was focusing increased accuracy of data and visibility of
company was in its early stages and data on Lean manufacturing, there was no need this across the company. This begins at the
was spread across different spreadsheets for any of the MRP and related functionality Sales Order process where a Sales Form,
used by different individuals. To begin with, to be used.” Morris challenged this and based on the EFACS system configurator,
only finance and engineering data was began to develop the production capabilities makes it much quicker and easier for Sales
stored in the company’s Exel EFACS ERP with EFACS in order to move towards an personnel to meet customer requirements
system. He recalls the reason why EFACS integrated production strategy. All the and ensure their specific vehicle configuration
had not been expanded into the other areas production modelling was carried out in is viable. Morris credits this with a significant
of the company. “There was a prevailing view EFACS to verify its capabilities and took into time saving of five days for each vehicle lead
consideration the expert input from different time. This in turn makes it much easier to
areas within the business. The benefit of manage the company’s supplier network and
this is that now EFACS holds what Morris to reduce the amount of unquantifiable time
describes as “all the joined up information on a custom process, which can impact the
within the company”, which means that smooth scheduling of the shop floor.
whenever one element is changed the
whole system can be updated. While very pleased with the system so far,
Morris has ongoing development plans for
the future as the company continues to grow.
Evolutionary approach
“We want to remove any possibility of data
inaccuracy which means implementing bar
Given the evolutionary approach of Modec coding throughout the assembly process so
with its EFACS system, there was no an accurate record can be kept of what
traditional ‘go live’ as such. The system was process is actioned and when it is
updated to the latest version and since April completed. We also want to further develop
Stuart Morris: “The good thing about
2007 EFACS has been used for stock control, our use of workflow within EFACS as well as
EFACS is that it provides an enabling,
routing, sales, and servicing. Given the lack the system’s CRM (Customer Relationship
flexible platform on which to build
of performance metrics prior to this and the Management) potential. The good thing
as our company continues to grow
evolving nature of the business, quantifiable about EFACS is that it provides an enabling,
and develop.” data on performance benefits is difficult to flexible platform on which to build as our
determine. What is certain however is the company continues to grow and develop.” circlesolid
Corporate
Exel Computer Systems Plc
Exel Computer Systems plc, a UK software author, has been For companies with comprehensive and sophisticated needs,
developing, implementing and supporting business software EFACS Enterprise integrates with the Oracle application
solutions from its offices in Nottingham for the past 25 suite including PeopleSoft Enterprise, Siebel, Hyperion,
years. With over 650 implementations worldwide, Exel’s Agile, AutoVue, Primavera & Oracle Business Intelligence.
customer base spans industries as diverse as food,
aerospace, engineering, automotive, electronics and The Eagle Field Service management system is a complete
packaging. Exel’s experience and extensive industry mobile service engineer and back-office management
knowledge ensure the company is best placed to assist its solution, providing real-time information and resources to
customers to achieve competitive advantage through the mobile field based engineers, as well as unprecedented
employment of a state-of-the-art business solution. levels of control and visibility to management.
Profile
Solutions offered Industrial markets served
Exel’s highly flexible EFACS solution incorporates a broad Exel’s market sectors include discrete manufacturing,
range of business functions, including: Product general engineering, sub-contract engineering, aerospace,
Management, Change Control, Manufacturing, Finance, automotive, electronics, plastics, food, pharmaceutical,
Business Intelligence, Reporting Tools, Mobile and engineered and mechanical products.
Touchscreen Applications, Document Management, CRM,
Workflow and many more. EFACS is a comprehensive, Countries served
flexible and fully integrated business solution. It is a highly With over 650 implementations worldwide, Exel serves an
customisable, browser-based ERP software package built increasingly diverse customer base across a number of
with the latest Internet technology. Due to its Variable industries worldwide.
Component Architecture EFACS can be easily adapted to
fit the exact requirements of any business. Website: www.exel.co.uk
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