On Prodomax (no, not the guy in Lord of the Rings)

Prodomax recently purchased a 50-user Encompix ERP system to replace a series of software packages and homegrown systems, with one executive saying that “The Encompix system seemed to be designed with us in mind.” While it surely feels that way, just as surely it isn’t so. The quote was Prodomax vice president of operations Bob Steppe, but the barriers to efficiency at Steppe’s firm he admitted to be “classic ‘islands of information’ problems such as duplicate data entry, errors, late and partial information … We spend far too much time chasing and validating data…”

Steppe also claims that his firm won’t have to change their business processes to use the software. Encompix is a business unit of Made2Manage Systems and was founded in 1992. Encompix provides ETO manufacturers with developing business application solutions that encompass project-based and job-based manufacturing. Encompix provides ETO manufacturers with a competitive advantage by improving bottom line results.

With more than 2,150 customers worldwide, 20-year-old Made2Manage Systems Inc. delivers enterprise resource planning software and services that meet the unique market specifications manufacturing sectors including industrial and commercial machinery; fabricated metals; rubber and plastics; electronics; analytical and measuring equipment; furniture and fixtures; durable goods; and metals; wire and cable. Located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, Prodomax Automation, Inc., employs over 200 employees and operates from manufacturing facilities totaling 150,000 square feet.

Prodomax provides automated manufacturing solutions for assembly, welding, machining, laser, and material handling applications. Prodomax also offers total project management, engineering, manufacturing, installation, equipment start-up, and continuous service for all manufacturing processes.