Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Entry-level CIM automates order processing

An 'entry-level' integrated business management system for the joinery industry automates sales order processing, calculation of cutting lists and invoicing and streamlines operations,

Leading CAD/CAM software developer, Licom Systems has introduced AlphaCIM Lite, an entry-level version of its powerful AlphaCIM integrated business management system for the joinery industry. Enabling users to automate sales order processing, the calculation of cutting lists and invoicing, AlphaCIM Lite offers an ideal method of streamlining order-based manufacturing operations, as well as a protected upgrade path to AlphaCIM's comprehensive business management solution. AlphaCIM Lite's library module enables companies' standard component information to be stored, used to build up an order and then transferred directly to Licom's AlphaCAM programming system, opening the way for the automated production of families of parts, such as fascia doors, fabricated doors and window units.

In addition, the system provides close integration with the company's AlphaSTAIR, AlphaDOOR and AlphaWINDOOR design-to-manufacturing applications.

Easily applied and available in all major languages, AlphaCIM Lite delivers important time and cost savings through the automation of key business processes.

It also eliminates the need for duplicated data entry - with its associated risks of keying errors - while simultaneously minimising unnecessary paperwork.

AlphaCIM Lite is suitable for companies who need help in processing and tracking order information and is supplied complete with four days consultancy, enabling progressive organisations to take the first step towards realising the full potential of their manufacturing capabilities.

Rollout will initially take place in the UK, followed by Europe and, at a later stage, throughout the world.

* About Licom Systems - Licom Systems, along with Radan Computational, HRS and Cabinet Vision Europe, are principal members of Planit Holdings.

The organisation's product range encompasses design to manufacturing applications and enterprise resource planning software solutions for companies operating throughout the metal, woodworking, stone and sheet metal manufacturing sector.

In addition, Planit International offers leading retail design software.