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	WinMan is plain sailing for M&G

WinMan is plain sailing for M&G

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Marine & Shipping Retail
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Process Control & Optimization Remote Asset Management
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	M&G faced the challenge of managing complex job billing, customer information, a large stores inventory, and retail sales using outdated software and paper-based systems. The company needed a solution that could integrate all these functions into one system, providing accurate real-time information to run the business efficiently. The existing systems were haphazard, leading to inefficiencies and inaccuracies in tracking hours, materials, and costs for various jobs, ranging from small repairs to large construction projects. Read More
About Customer	Marine & General Engineers (M&G) is a Guernsey-based company that operates three distinct business divisions: a boatyard, an engineering and fabrication division, and a chandlery and retail store. The company handles a wide range of activities, from bespoke steelwork and welding to selling and servicing marine engines. M&G also manages a large inventory of around 9,500 product lines, catering to both internal departments and third-party customers. The company is known for its diverse range of services and its ability to handle projects of varying scales, from minor repairs to significant construction undertakings. Read More
Solution	M&G implemented WinMan software to replace its outdated systems and integrate all its business functions into one cohesive platform. WinMan provided the tools needed for complex job billing, customer information management, and inventory tracking. The software integrated with MYPOS point-of-sale software for retail sales, ensuring seamless synchronization of over-the-counter and account sales. Engineers used barcoded job numbers to order parts and materials, which were tracked and verified through touch-screen kiosks. This system ensured accurate allocation of labor and material costs to specific jobs, providing real-time updates on job costs. Additionally, WinMan interfaced with third-party payroll software to validate job numbers and customer names, ensuring correct labor cost allocation. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Marine & Shipping

Retail

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Process Control & Optimization

Remote Asset Management

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

M&G faced the challenge of managing complex job billing, customer information, a large stores inventory, and retail sales using outdated software and paper-based systems. The company needed a solution that could integrate all these functions into one system, providing accurate real-time information to run the business efficiently. The existing systems were haphazard, leading to inefficiencies and inaccuracies in tracking hours, materials, and costs for various jobs, ranging from small repairs to large construction projects.

About Customer

Marine & General Engineers (M&G) is a Guernsey-based company that operates three distinct business divisions: a boatyard, an engineering and fabrication division, and a chandlery and retail store. The company handles a wide range of activities, from bespoke steelwork and welding to selling and servicing marine engines. M&G also manages a large inventory of around 9,500 product lines, catering to both internal departments and third-party customers. The company is known for its diverse range of services and its ability to handle projects of varying scales, from minor repairs to significant construction undertakings.

Solution

M&G implemented WinMan software to replace its outdated systems and integrate all its business functions into one cohesive platform. WinMan provided the tools needed for complex job billing, customer information management, and inventory tracking. The software integrated with MYPOS point-of-sale software for retail sales, ensuring seamless synchronization of over-the-counter and account sales. Engineers used barcoded job numbers to order parts and materials, which were tracked and verified through touch-screen kiosks. This system ensured accurate allocation of labor and material costs to specific jobs, providing real-time updates on job costs. Additionally, WinMan interfaced with third-party payroll software to validate job numbers and customer names, ensuring correct labor cost allocation.

Impact #1	M&G achieved seamless integration of its various business functions, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy in job billing and inventory management.
Impact #2	The use of barcoded job numbers and touch-screen kiosks streamlined the process of ordering and tracking parts and materials, reducing errors and ensuring proper cost allocation.
Impact #3	The integration of WinMan with MYPOS point-of-sale software facilitated real-time synchronization of sales data, enhancing the accuracy of financial records.

Impact #1

M&G achieved seamless integration of its various business functions, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy in job billing and inventory management.

Impact #2

The use of barcoded job numbers and touch-screen kiosks streamlined the process of ordering and tracking parts and materials, reducing errors and ensuring proper cost allocation.

Impact #3

The integration of WinMan with MYPOS point-of-sale software facilitated real-time synchronization of sales data, enhancing the accuracy of financial records.

Benefit #1	M&G manages around 9,500 product lines through its integrated system.
Benefit #2	The company handles projects ranging from £25 repair jobs to £500,000 construction projects.

Benefit #1

M&G manages around 9,500 product lines through its integrated system.

Benefit #2

The company handles projects ranging from £25 repair jobs to £500,000 construction projects.

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WinMan is plain sailing for M&G

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