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Andex Finds the Perfect Package in Sage 500 ERP

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Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation Inventory Management
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Andex Industries, a manufacturer of consumer product packaging, was looking to replace its old AS/400 platform with a flexible, integrated ERP solution that could adapt to its manufacturing model. The company had been using a mix of custom programs, legacy applications, and industry-specific software, which was not efficient. The company hired an independent consultant to help them find a new solution. They evaluated five packages and arranged demonstrations of Sage 500 ERP and Made2Manage. They needed a solution that incorporated all the functionality they needed, including planning and scheduling, credit card processing, business monitoring and alerts, core accounting, plus payroll and human resource management. Read More
About Customer	Andex Industries is a company that manufactures consumer product packaging. Its products can be found in most American households, protecting and promoting thousands of popular items, from batteries and tape to toys and toothbrushes. The company has been in operation since 1961 and works continually to improve the quality and consistency of its products, with the goal of meeting the high expectations of its diverse customer base. Andex Industries is based in Escanaba, Michigan and operates from one location. The company also has a sister company, Anthony & Co., and between the two companies, there are three separate divisions that each require different functionality from their business management software. Read More
Solution	Andex Industries chose Sage 500 ERP as their new business management solution. The software offered the feature set and functionality, the flexible SQL database platform, and the publisher reputation the company was looking for. Both Andex and its sister company, Anthony & Co., run on Sage 500 ERP. The software is configured to work differently for each of the three separate divisions, suiting both make-to-order and make-to-stock operations. Andex also utilizes the Sage 500 ERP Estimating module to accurately bid its projects, accounting for materials, labor, outside processing, as well as overhead rates and one-time charges for tooling and engineering. The SQL database platform of Sage 500 ERP makes it simple for Andex Industries to generate sophisticated queries and reports. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Inventory Management

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Andex Industries, a manufacturer of consumer product packaging, was looking to replace its old AS/400 platform with a flexible, integrated ERP solution that could adapt to its manufacturing model. The company had been using a mix of custom programs, legacy applications, and industry-specific software, which was not efficient. The company hired an independent consultant to help them find a new solution. They evaluated five packages and arranged demonstrations of Sage 500 ERP and Made2Manage. They needed a solution that incorporated all the functionality they needed, including planning and scheduling, credit card processing, business monitoring and alerts, core accounting, plus payroll and human resource management.

About Customer

Andex Industries is a company that manufactures consumer product packaging. Its products can be found in most American households, protecting and promoting thousands of popular items, from batteries and tape to toys and toothbrushes. The company has been in operation since 1961 and works continually to improve the quality and consistency of its products, with the goal of meeting the high expectations of its diverse customer base. Andex Industries is based in Escanaba, Michigan and operates from one location. The company also has a sister company, Anthony & Co., and between the two companies, there are three separate divisions that each require different functionality from their business management software.

Solution

Andex Industries chose Sage 500 ERP as their new business management solution. The software offered the feature set and functionality, the flexible SQL database platform, and the publisher reputation the company was looking for. Both Andex and its sister company, Anthony & Co., run on Sage 500 ERP. The software is configured to work differently for each of the three separate divisions, suiting both make-to-order and make-to-stock operations. Andex also utilizes the Sage 500 ERP Estimating module to accurately bid its projects, accounting for materials, labor, outside processing, as well as overhead rates and one-time charges for tooling and engineering. The SQL database platform of Sage 500 ERP makes it simple for Andex Industries to generate sophisticated queries and reports.

Impact #1	Order fulfillment time decreased from several days to same-day shipping.
Impact #2	Accurate estimating ensures profitable projects.
Impact #3	All divisions run on one application.

Impact #1

Order fulfillment time decreased from several days to same-day shipping.

Impact #2

Accurate estimating ensures profitable projects.

Impact #3

All divisions run on one application.

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Andex Finds the Perfect Package in Sage 500 ERP

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