Posted to MediaSyndicate.com (Jan 31, 2005 - 09:15 AM) : Engineer-to-Order ERP Leader Encompix Reports on Quality

Improving Quality
In the engineer-to-order world the cost of poor quality can be very high. The cost of rework to replace an item in a complex assembly and the warranty costs resulting from equipment failure can have a serious negative impact on profit margins. The ability to track material and rework is essential.

According to Paul Frascoia, Senior Vice-President at Fab-Tech, "We now track quality and performance data on every single part we manufacture. Each part now has its own specific bar code identification, enabling us to track quality and chart trends. This is a huge improvement over what we were able to do before implementing Encompix."

Similarly, Paul Poblocki, the General Manager at Poblocki & Son, "When I review a job, I can now see where we did well and where we need improvements in our process. We recently implemented a Quality Improvement Program and I can immediately see and track the rework involved on a particular job or as an aggregate. Encompix definitely gives me more control over my business unit."
The Controller at Metal Systems, Fred Richardson commented, "One of the biggest changes was tracking our paint shop. The paint cost was double or triple the estimate. We never had this visibility before Encompix. As a result we changed over to an electrostatic paint process. We cut our painting costs by 50% by virtually eliminating rework and using less material."

Thomas R. Cutler, spokesperson for the ETO Institute (www.etoinstitute.org) said, “The ETO Institute recognizes Encompix as the clear cut leader in the Engineer-to-Order environment. The ability to track the rework is so central to the ETO process that it is a central quality issue.�

Encompix (www.encompix.com) has filled the manufacturing software requirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992. The company name reflects our commitment to developing business application solutions that encompass the complex areas of project-based and job-based manufacturing.

Encompix provides ETO manufacturers with a competitive advantage by improving bottom line results.

Roger Meloy
Encompix
www.encompix.com
513.733.0066
Rmeloy@encompix.com