Access Supply Chain reports buoyant software sales
Press Release - Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Access Supply Chain has reported buoyant sales in the first six months of 2007, with an 18 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The leading developer of advanced enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, which will be showcasing the latest version of its software at iTSHOWCASE, said that the manufacturing and distribution sectors remained confident about the business environment and were prepared to invest in ERP solutions to ensure they maintained their competitive edge.
The company’s new business wins span a broad range of industries including tool manufacturer Caldwells Manufacturing, and frozen food manufacturer, Imagefarm.
Ian Lycett, systems analyst and implementation project manager for Imagefarm, commented, “Access Supply Chain will support the introduction of new recipes into the factory by allowing us to refine costings through information gathered during production trials and subsequent production runs. That will allow us to really nail down our costs.”
The Access Supply Chain system has proved to be the powerhouse behind many a successful business, and has seen customers Plymouth Gin and Crosby Kitchens recently win major honours at the 2007 Best of British Manufacturing IT Awards.
Mike Atkin, managing director for Crosby Kitchens, commented, “We’ve increased sales by 20 per cent in the last year – before Access Supply Chain, we would have really struggled to keep up with any amount of new business. We were constantly fire-fighting and troubleshooting to get work processed as fast as possible. Now, we’ve got the same workforce and we’ve taken this 20 per cent increase in our stride. We are more effective, we have more visibility and ultimately more control.”
As part of Access Supply Chain’s own growth plans, it recently hired Paul Williams as sales and marketing director. Craig Such, MD for Access Supply Chain, commented, “Paul’s appointment was a strategic decision to help extend the reach of our software solutions. More and more companies are looking for full ERP systems that integrate their manufacturing and distribution processes for a more ‘joined-up’ approach and grow with their business; the Access Supply Chain software allows them to do just that. Part of Paul’s remit is to ensure this message is being heard.”
The Access Supply Chain solution is a fully integrated system, providing a complete range of business modules including sales, purchasing, stock control, manufacturing, warehouse management, time recording and fully-accredited financials. From better tracking of job costs to reduced stock holding and stronger cash flow, Access Supply Chain also integrates seamlessly with third-party applications, providing real-time exchange of business information.
Visit Access Supply Chain at iTSHOWCASE to discuss your specific ERP requirements with one of our consultants. Further information on the company and its software solutions can also be obtained by calling 0845 170 8888 or logging on to: www.access-supplychain.com
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About Access Supply Chain
Access Supply Chain specialises in the provision of manufacturing and distribution solutions for small, medium and large companies.
The Access Supply Chain software is a modular Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that helps manage and facilitate the operations of most vertical industry companies.
Modules cover every procedure from purchasing of raw materials, automation of works orders, bill of materials, scheduling and traceability, to costing, quotations, SFDC, warehousing and despatch.
With its scalable modular structure, excellent functionality and flexibility, the Access Supply Chain software combines all the advantages of a standard packaged software with the fit of a bespoke solution. It has limitless potential for integration and can be deployed with complete confidence in every part of the organisation.
Access Supply Chain recently received major honours at the Best of British IT Manufacturing Awards 2007 with two of its customers, winning 'best use of IT in supply chain management' and being highly commended for 'best use of IT in manufacturing and business management'. It was also recognised at The Manufacturer Awards 2007, when one of its customers won the 'IT in Manufacturing' category, and for its pivotal role in helping sister company Access Accounting win the title of Financial Software Provider of the Year at the Real FD/CBI FD's Excellence Awards 2007.
Access Supply Chain is part of the Access Technology Group of business software companies. Formed in 1991, Access was one of the first software vendors to recognise the huge potential of the Windows® operating system and to harness Microsoft® applications for the benefit of its clients, delivering them significant commercial advantage.
For further information contact:
Helen Carpenter
Head of Group PR
T: 01206 322575
F: 01206 322956
E: helen.carpenter@access-accounts.com
W: www.access-supplychain.com
