MADE2MANAGE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING WE OWN THE SHOP FLOOR Plan, schedule, execute and track with an industrial strength feature set.
MADE2MANAGEENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
WE OWN THE SHOP FLOORPlan, schedule, execute and track with an industrial strength feature set.
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YOUR SHOP FLOOR DOLLARS ARE ADDING UP … The pressure for you to be ever leaner and faster increases your
risk of exposure to unplanned events of all shapes and sizes. And
that’s where all the dollars are. They’re buried in broken promise
dates, idle work centers, excess inventory, piles of paper and
unnecessary data entry.
In order to not only survive—but achieve success—in today’s
economy, you need real-time visibility into the operational status
of the entire enterprise right down to your shop floor. Yet,
enhanced visibility is only useful if you can make swift decisions
and take action. With each day comes a new set of demands, and
you are in a constant struggle with the same age-old questions:
• WhatdoIhavetomake?
• CanImakeit?
• IfIcan’t,why?
• WhatcanIdoaboutit?
You need real-time order processing with a short window for
establishing promise dates for customers. Made2Manage gives
you a deeper understanding of the constraints you face on the
shop floor—today and tomorrow.
MADE2MANAGE ERP IS THE PROVEN SOLUTION Designed in 1986 by the president of a make-to-order
manufacturing company, and expanded through the years with
the input of more than 1500 discrete, to-order manufacturing
companies, Made2Manage seamlessly integrates enterprise
resource planning and scheduling with shop floor execution better
than any other ERP software provider.
This integration allows manufacturers to create more accurate and
dependable plans, quickly incorporate the resulting schedule into
the enterprise operations, monitor the execution, and quickly react
to unplanned events.
With Made2Manage, manufacturers:
• Planusingreal-worldconstraintsandwhat-ifscenarios.
• Schedulewithconfidenceandestablishpromisedatesto
customers.
• Seetheentireenterpriseoperationrightdowntotheshop
floor.
• Executechangesontheshopfloorswiftly.
Our latest release, Made2Manage version 7 is built to last on
a100%.NET,SOA,n-tierarchitecture—with“future-proof”
technology that won’t become obsolete the moment you buy it.
Made2Manage gives you the depth of shop floor features and
expertiseyouwon’tfindincompetingERPsolutions.LetAptean
prove that Made2Manage is the right solution for you.Without implementing Made2Manage ERP, we would not have been able to maintain our position in the marketplace.
Kevin Capatch LeanManufacturingCoordinatorAdvancedScientificsInc.
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Industrial Machinery
Industrial machinery manufacturers use Made2Manage to integrate production activities, manage
non-standard parts, roll-up project costs and track field service.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE From quote to cash, Made2Manage ERP is an easy-to-use,
high-quality manufacturing software system that enables
small and midsize manufacturers to manage all of their
business operations. The fully integrated Made2Manage
manufacturing ERP software application, built on a Microsoft
technology platform, enables manufacturers in such industries
as electronics, fabricated metal, industrial machinery, medical
devices, transportation and general manufacturing to gain a
competitive advantage while increasing overall profitability.
General Manufacturing
A wide variety of manufacturers leverage Made2Manage flexibility and
ease-of-use to improve operational efficiencies, customer satisfaction and financial performance while
managing business growth.
Electronics
With Made2Manage, electronics manufacturers manage components with reference designators, source
parts and sub-contractors, streamline the supply chain, configure products,
plan and schedule jobs, and more.
Metal Fabrication
This highly specialized metal fabrication industry achieves
efficiencies with Made2Manage, meeting precision requirements,
collaborating with the supply chain, managing multi-dimensional
inventory, reducing bottlenecks and more.
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FUNCTIONALITY THAT PERFORMS Made2Manage seamlessly integrates enterprise resource planning and scheduling with shop floor execution enabling real-time tracking of
all production factors system-wide.
Especially designed for small and medium sized discrete manufacturers with dynamic, to-order environments—including engineer-to-order
(ETO), make-to-order (MTO), assemble-to-order (ATO), and mixed mode operations—Made2Manage is a complete package that provides
functionality for every department in the enterprise. Explore the industrial strength feature set Made2Manage has to offer across multiple
capabilities:
CustomerRelationship Management
SupplyChainManagement
BusinessCollaboration
EnterpriseResource Planning
BusinessIntelligence
Services
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ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) Made2Manage is a reliable, flexible and easy-to-use back-office platform that captures your data in one centralized system. By integrating
your production processes into one database, Made2Manage enables you to automate all of your manufacturing processes and streamline
operations, all while increasing responsiveness to your customers.
Made2Manageadministersyourcustomerordermanagement,materialsmanagement,productionmanagement,andfinancialmanagement
processes so you stay on track with your business objectives. With Made2Manage, whether you are a make-to-order, make-to-stock,
engineer-to-order,assemble-to-order,ormixed-modemanufacturer,youcangainreal-timevisibilityoverallofyourback-officefunctions.
FEATURES BENEFITS
CustomerOrderManagement • Respondrapidlytopricinginquiriesandcreatereliableestimates.
• Accessin-depthorderentry,processingandtrackingcontrolsintegratedacrossthesystem.
• Assign unique pricing schedules associated with given parts, customers or groups of customers.
Materials Management • Automateshopfloorandinventorydatacollectionandtrackmateriallotstoseamlesslymanage
material resources and inventory transactions.
• Updateinventorylevelsinrealtimeandgeneratedetailedreportssoyoucanconfidentlymake
materials management decisions.
• Automatecountlesstedioustasks-everythingbutthecountingitself.
Production Management • Quicklyandeasilycreateandtrackjoborders,drivematerialrequirements,andexaminecosts
throughout the production process.
• AttachCADdrawingstoworkorders,viewablerightontheshopfloorandmanageCADchanges
withintuitiveintegrationsintoSolidWorksandAutodeskInventor.
• Manageallaspectsofreceivingmaterials,returninggoods,shippingfinishedgoods,andexecuting
subcontract work.
Financial Management • Forecastbudgetswhilemanagingcashflow,keyaccountingtasks,andpayroll.
• Monitoralltransactionsandreconcilebankstatementsandcheckingaccountswithinthesystem.
• ManageallofyourHRfunctionsanduseHRanalysistoolsasresourcesforstrategicdecision-
making.
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) Supplychainmanagementisdefinedasplanningandschedulingtheflowofmaterialthroughoneormoreorganizationsovertimeto
satisfy end-customer demand. Whether you’re a small or midsize manufacturer, your enterprise maintains critical connections to customers,
suppliers and other vendors.
TheMade2ManageSCMmoduleenablesyoutomoreeffectivelymanageyoursupplychainbysynchronizingthedemandforyourproducts
withyourproductioncapabilities,optimizeyourresourceusageandmaximizethroughputsotherearelessdisruptionsandfewerfiresto
put out.
FEATURES BENEFITS
Forecasting Demand • Deliverstrongercustomerserviceandlowerinventoriesthroughbetterplansforproduction,spare
parts, capacity and inventory.
• Improveforecastaccuracyandconfidentlypredicthowunderlyingdemandcomponentsimpact
your ability to deliver on time.
Planning Production • Generatethemostprofitableproductionplanandminimizeguesswork.
• Setaccuratecustomerexpectationsandimproveon-timedelivery.
• Resolvepotentialschedulingproblemsbeforetheyreachscheduling.
SchedulingProduction • Prioritizesequenceandschedulejoboperationsinonestepacrossworkcenterswithincapacityand
material constraints.
• Keepyourentireorganizationinsynchbysharingreal-timeinformationacrossacommonSCM
database.
• Promiseaccuratesalesorderdeliverydatesbasedonsimulatedschedulechanges.
Managing Procurement • Collectalldemandonamasterpurchasingqueue,whichyoucanviewinitsentiretyorfiltertosee
just what interests you.
• Identifyvendorsthatdeliverontimeandstaywithinquotedprices.
• CreateRFQformswithasinglecommand.
Planning MRP • AutomatetheprocessofdemandnettingforlargenumbersofpartsandcomplexBOMstructures.
• Projectfutureinventorypositionsandhighlightpotentialsupplyproblemsandopportunities.
• Ensuresupplyoftherightmaterialattherighttimebygeneratingrecommendedjobandpurchase
order actions.
PlanningShippingand
Receiving
• Efficientlygetmaterialsinandmoveproductout,managingeveryaspectoftheshippingand
receiving process.
• Easilyaccessacompleteaudittrailforcustomerorders,fullyintegratedwithshippingandreturn
information.
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CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) As a manufacturer, your contacts with customers aren’t just one-time events that take place when a sale is made. Rather, the interactions
between manufacturers and their customers are more extensive, occurring throughout the lifecycle of an engagement - from order to cash
andbeyond.It’sadifferenttypeofrelationshipthatrequiresaspecialtypeofCRMsolution.
Made2ManageCRMisasolutiondesignedtoaddresstheuniquerequirementsofsmall-andmedium-sizedengineer-to-order,make-to-
order, make-to-stock, assemble-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturers. Because the solution is an integral part of the Made2Manage ERP
solution, your customer contact capabilities are woven into your order-to-cash business flow.
FEATURES BENEFITS
Sales&EngineeringInterface • Startingwiththefirstcontactasaprospect,maintainanaccuratehistoryofcustomerinteractions.
• Automatethesalesorderandfulfillmentprocessestoimproveorderaccuracy,reduceresponse
times, and lower costs.
• Gainfullvisibilityintoyoursalesopportunitiestoaccuratelyforecastthesalespipelineandmanage
prospects.
Manufacturing Interface • Keepordersonschedule,andefficientlymanagechangesindesignanddeliverydates.
• Respondpromptlyandaccuratelytocustomerswhoinquireaboutorderstatuswithreal-time
visibility into production, purchasing status and exceptions.
ServiceCapabilities • Efficientlyscheduleservicecallsforpreventativemaintenanceandcreatefieldrepairkits.
• Accessfieldservicetoolstoinstall,repairandserviceequipmentoffsite.
• Easilycaptureallexpensesassociatedwithafieldservicecall.
Maintain an accurate history of customer interactions, saving time
and improving communications and service.
Easily tackle customer management tasks with single-screen access
to comprehensive account information.
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FEATURES BENEFITS
Operations Monitoring • Startingwiththefirstcontactasaprospect,maintainanaccuratehistoryofcustomerinteractions.
• Automatethesalesorderandfulfillmentprocessestoimproveorderaccuracy,reduceresponse
times, and lower costs.
• Gainfullvisibilityintosalesopportunitiestoaccuratelyforecastthepipelineandmanageprospects.
CustomReportCreation • Createreportswithoutprogramming.
• Makebetterbusinessdecisionsbasedontheindicatorsyouchoosefromreportsthatsuityour
unique needs.
• Empoweremployeesatalllevelsofyourorganizationwiththecapabilitytogeneratereports.
Advanced Reporting • Harnesspowerfuldashboardfunctionality.
• Easilycreatedrag-and-dropreports.
• Drilldowntothesourceforcompleteandintuitivedataanalysis.
The Events and Actions Notifier helps you define and monitor a wide
variety of criteria across your operation.
Generatebusiness-specificreportswithouthavingtowriteprograms
or seek out additional programming resources.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI) Business Intelligence tools from Made2Manage give you a complete view of your manufacturing operations. Employees at all levels of your
organization can respond to potential challenges facing your business and manage by exception. Our BI application delivers powerful data
analysis tools, such as pre-configured pivot tables, business performance notifications, and rapid access to key operational parameters—all at
your fingertips.
In addition to numerous pre-defined reports, you can use the M2M Reporter feature to quickly and easily create your own custom reports.
M2M Reporter’s drag-and-drop wizard interface simplifies the report creation process so you can rapidly extract the information you need
from the system, whenever you need it.
UsingM2MBusinessIntelligencemeansneveragainhavingtomakeastrategicoperationaldecisioninavacuum.
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BUSINESS COLLABORATION (BC) BusinessCollaborationisdefinedascommunicatingwithyoursupplychainconstituentsbeyondthefourwallsofyourmanufacturing
organizationtoreducecostsandspeedtimetomarket.Communicationcantakeplaceperson-to-personviaauserinterfaceorsystem-to-
system via direct data transfer. Whether you are a small or large manufacturer, these enterprise communication tools can help you control
costs and gain a competitive edge.
WiththeMade2ManageBusinessCollaborationtoolsetyoucangiveyoursupplychainpartnersaccesstocriticalinformationwhenthey
need it while reducing operating costs. This information sharing can be done via an enterprise portal or direct integration. The net result is a
stronger supply chain that adds more value and ultimately more profit to the bottom line.
FEATURES BENEFITS
VIP Enterprise Portal • Allowcustomersandsupplierstoviewreal-timeaccountandorderstatus,invoicedetails,shipment
tracking information and product catalogs.
• Enableuserstoenterordersandquotesdirectlyintoyoursystem.
• Gainacompetitiveadvantagebyofferingcosteffectivebusinesscollaborationforyourvaluechain.
EDI (Electronic Data
Interchange) Infrastructure
• MeettheB2Bdocumentexchangedemandsoflargercustomersandsuppliers.
• Automatecommunicationandfileexchangewithbusinesspartners,helpingreduceadministrative
costs and speeding up your supply chain.
• Importandexportdatawhichwouldotherwisehavetobeenteredmanually.
The VIP Enterprise Portal provides your vendors and customers with
complete online account and order information.
Intuitive provides support for the transactions commonly processed
via EDI and can be used with any EDI translator service.
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SERVICES At Aptean, we view professional services and support as essential
to the long-term success of our customers. Every Made2Manage
customer is using our solution to solve complex and continually
changing business problems. The starting point in meeting these
challenges is, of course, advanced software specialized to address
the needs of companies that manufacture complex, custom
products.
To complement and enhance these advanced software
capabilities, Aptean’s Made2Manage solution experts are available
to help you get up and running quickly to reduce the time it takes
to begin getting real business value from your investment. Our
experts also can keep your solution running efficiently and cost
effectively throughout its lifecycle.
Aptean product and business process experts deliver a wide range
of technical services, including:
• Comprehensivepre-andpost-implementationconsulting
services
• Implementationandcustomization
• Flexibleongoingeducation
• Businessprocessoutsourcing
• Award-winning,around-the-clockproductsupport
Managed Services Extend the Value of Your
Made2Manage System
Aptean’s optional maintenance service offering is designed to help
companies get easy access to continuous product development,
information and support from experts with in-depth knowledge of
Made2Manage solutions. Each maintenance agreement provides
access to new software capabilities, including change requests,
service packs, feature enhancements and new products.
Made2Manage ERP gives us a competitive advantage in our industry, not only from a technology perspective butalsofromanefficiencyanddataperspective.Creatingaculturethatblends professional knowledge with technical horsepower enables The PhoenixGrouptoprovideworld-classservice to our customers.
Bryce Durham DirectorofBusinessSystemsThePhoenixGroup
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OWN THE SHOP FLOOR Aptean offers intuitive and flexible enterprise solutions that
help today’s manufacturers achieve greater operational
efficiency and profitability through seamless integration of
business processes.
Since1986Made2Managehasbeenprovidingadepthof
shop floor features and expertise you won’t find in competing
ERP solutions. Today, we are supported by a network of direct
offices and business partners with a platform built on the
input of more than 1500 discrete manufacturing customers
to provide the software and services you need to address your
business technology requirements.
LetApteanprovethatMade2Manageistherightsolutionfor
you.Contactustodaytodiscussyourneedsandarrangea
demo.
We can now accommodate quick turnaround times for new orders without derailing orders that are already in production.
Bryce Durham DirectorofBusinessSystemsThePhoenixGroup
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