Similar to an automotive dashboard, the Business Activity Monitor—one of six key upgrades for Cincom CONTROL:2010—focuses on the critical few pieces of information that determine success or failure. Unlike an automotive dashboard, the business dashboard provides a navigation tool tailored to the duties of a specific role.

Cincom CONTROL:2010’s Business Activity Monitor displays KPIs, leading measurements, flow tasks and alerts all on a single screen. It’s refreshed every few minutes so you see the most accurate information.

“Our goal is to provide everyone in a manufacturing operation—regardless of their role in it—with the essential information they need to stop problems early,” says Mike Gauthier, product director, Cincom® CONTROL™. “If you don’t receive the information in real time or have to dig for it, then by the time you receive the information, the problem has already started to fester. This can negatively impact your supply chain and customer fulfillment processes.”

Business Activity Monitor includes:

Warnings and Alerts – Like a check-oil light in your car, Cincom CONTROL:2010’s Business Activity Monitor gives warnings and alerts only when there’s a potential problem.

Performance Indicators – See at a glance how your area of the business is performing with graphic indicators that are specifically designed for your role.

Leading Measurement – There’s always that one objective that is measured above all else. See how you’re doing in real time, up-front and center so you can drive corrective actions.

Activity Launch Pad – Information is only as valuable as your ability to put that information to work quickly. Here is where you access the tools to effectively and quickly execute based on your personalized analytics.

An example of Cincom CONTROL:2010’s performance indicators that help users measure only the objectives that directly affect their roles in the organization.

Cincom CONTROL:2010 ERP software provides real-time facts about operations so manufacturing business leaders can make decisions and quickly implement actions regarding key business metrics, such as:

• Overall cost control and margin
• Inventory management
• Working-capital optimization
• Risk mitigation
• Process improvement

Cincom is the only ERP software provider with zero failed implementations.

About Cincom

For 41 years, Cincom has helped thousands of clients worldwide by solving complex business problems with its software and services. For more information about Cincom’s partner program, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA only), send an e-mail to info@cincom.com or visit the company’s website at www.cincom.com.

RELATED LINKS

Cincom CONTROL Web site:
http://erp.cincom.com/

Cincom CONTROL:2010 brochure:
http://www.cincom.com/pdf/CMUS1002057.pdf

Cincom CONTROL:2010 screenshots:
http://erp.cincom.com/cincom-control-2010/

Media Contact:
Donna Hedge Burns
Corporate Public Relations
Cincom Systems
dburns@cincom.com
513-612-2305

Familiar Microsoft SharePoint Navigation

Cincom CONTROL:2010 is designed with powerful and easy-to-use Microsoft SharePoint navigation to help users get onboard and running in minutes. CONTROL:2010 also utilizes a one-stop feature making operation simple. With the ability of a 360-degree information view, CONTROL:2010 delivers fast, new-user productivity through a minimized learning curve.

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Role-based Functionality

CONTROL:2010 provides information based on user roles, so only job functionality specifically applicable to each role is delivered to the user, enabling new hires to be more productive much sooner. Businesses now have the ability to become more efficient by concentrating on their training and teaching new employees what they need without wasted time. Less time and money need to be spent with new employee training.

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CONTROL:2010 is also flexible enough to change with each employee as their role expands and responsibilities change. This facilitates a “deep bench” with easy cross-training of users and reduces the need for added headcount.

“These advantages with CONTROL:2010 can save a company substantial manpower and resources,” says Mike Gauthier, Cincom® CONTROL™ product director.  “CONTROL:2010 offers efficient operation and is easier to use than many other ERP software systems.”

Cincom CONTROL:2010 ERP software provides real-time facts about operations so manufacturing business leaders can make decisions and quickly implement actions regarding key business metrics, such as:

• Overall cost control and margin
• Inventory management
• Working-capital optimization
• Risk mitigation
• Process improvement

Cincom is the only ERP software provider with zero failed implementations.

About Cincom

For 41 years, Cincom has helped thousands of clients worldwide by solving complex business problems with its software and services. For more information about Cincom’s partner program, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA only), send an e-mail to info@cincom.com or visit the company’s website at www.cincom.com.

RELATED LINKS

Cincom CONTROL Web site:
http://erp.cincom.com/

Cincom CONTROL:2010 brochure:
http://www.cincom.com/pdf/CMUS1002057.pdf

Cincom CONTROL:2010 screenshots:
http://erp.cincom.com/cincom-control-2010/

Media Contact:

Donna Hedge Burns
Corporate Public Relations
Cincom Systems
dburns@cincom.com
513-612-2305

Worldwide software provider, Cincom Systems today released Cincom® CONTROL:2010™ , the latest version of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system and the first significant upgrade of the software in two years.

Real-time Information Based on Personal Roles, Not Departments

Unlike traditional ERP systems, Cincom CONTROL:2010 provides information tailored to each user’s needs. Real-time information about operations is provided so manufacturing business leaders can make decisions and quickly implement actions regarding key business metrics, such as:

• Overall cost control and margin
• Inventory management
• Working capital optimization
• Risk mitigation
• Process improvement

“It seems apparent that the orientation of ERP systems is fundamentally changing. They’re no longer structured for specific departmental tasks, with a set of related data maintenance and reporting functions. Instead, they’re organized by roles that may span multiple departments and processes. These role-based functions deliver lots of information and facilitate collaboration with other employees or external entities such as customers or suppliers,” said Jim Shepherd, Vice President, Gartner, Inc. in “Are ERP Systems Finally Evolving from Process Support to Decision Support?” published in June 2009.

Designed to Save You Money, Zero Failed Implementations

Cincom CONTROL:2010 is built within a .NET infrastructure making ongoing IT support and maintenance less expensive.

Cincom is the only ERP provider with ZERO failed implementations — saving you from unnecessary sunk costs. Cincom’s implementation process helps clients manage implementation costs.

“When we implemented the 2005 version of Cincom CONTROL™, we ended up being surprised that after only three months we saw a 20% productivity improvement in both procurement and material management,” says Bill Heiselman, Vice President Supply Chain Operations, Harris Corporation. “We’re currently evaluating CONTROL:2010 for possibly even more productivity gains.”

Cincom CONTROL:2010 includes five key upgrades:

1. Business Activity Monitor – Based upon the users’ role, business activity monitor displays key predictive performance indicators and measurements, flow tasks and alerts all on a single screen. The business activity monitor is refreshed every 10 minutes so you see the most accurate information.

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2.   New User Experience – Cincom CONTROL:2010 is designed with familiar Microsoft SharePoint navigation to help users get onboard and running in minutes.

3.   Role-Based Design – No more information overload. See only the information you need front and center to make the best decisions for your role in the manufacturing process.

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4.   Part-Number-Based, On-Demand MRP – Sometimes customers need products fast. Cincom CONTROL helps you respond by allowing you to run, at any time, MRP based on a single part number.

5.   Integrated Workflow – Updated drag-and-drop templates make creating workflows easier than ever.

In addition, Cincom Systems, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has added Microsoft Dynamics AX as a select provider of financial management modules for Cincom CONTROL ERP software. Cincom CONTROL also offers CODA Financials.

About Cincom

For 41 years, Cincom’s problem-solving software, services and people have helped thousands of companies all over the world grow and manage their businesses. For more information about Cincom’s products and services, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA only), send an e-mail to info@cincom.com or visit the company’s website at www.cincom.com.

RELATED LINKS

Cincom CONTROL web site
http://erp.cincom.com

Cincom CONTROL:2010 brochure
http://www.cincom.com/pdf/CMUS1002057.pdf

Cincom CONTROL:2010 screenshots
http://erp.cincom.com/cincom-control-2010/

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Media Contacts:
Donna Hedge Burns
Corporate Public Relations
Cincom Systems
dburns@cincom.com
513-612-2305

Candidate minimum requirements:

• ONLY open to hunter sales applicants, not traditional account managers (farmers)
• Minimum four years experience direct selling complex software solutions to manufacturing industry end-users
• Documented record of direct selling software deals greater than $100K each
• Working knowledge of ERP platforms and CRM application software
• Outstanding verbal and written presentation and communication skills
• Residence near Cincom Global Headquarters in Cincinnati

About Cincom (http://newsroom.cincom.com/about)
For 41 years, Cincom has helped thousands of clients worldwide by solving complex business problems with its software and services.

How to Apply

1. If interested and qualified for this software sales executive position, please apply VIA EMAIL: employme@cincom.com
2. Attach resume and reference Requisition 3265 in the subject line

RESUMES ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

…an equal opportunity employer

2010 Survey Results – Good, Very Good or Excellent

Ninety-two percent of customers rated the overall quality support received from Cincom as good, very good or excellent.

SKILLED

Ninety-nine percent of customers rated the support skill level as good, very good or excellent.

RAPID RESPONSE TIME

Ninety-four percent of customers rated Cincom support engineers’ sense of urgency in resolving the problem as good, very good or excellent.

EIGHT OUT OF 10 CUSTOMERS WOULD RECOMMEND CINCOM SOFTWARE TO OTHERS

Eighty-four percent of customers would recommend Cincom software to another company.

About Cincom (http://newsroom.cincom.com/about)
For 41 years, Cincom has helped thousands of clients worldwide by solving complex business problems with its software and services.

Contact Information:
Sherrie Eimer
Manager, North America Customer Contact Center
Cincom Systems, Inc.
513.612.2133

 CINCINNATI, Ohio ― June 1, 2010 ― Cincom Systems (http://www.cincom.com) will participate in a side-by-side comparison of its newly released Cincom CONTROL 2010 ERP (http://erp.cincom.com) solution with its competitors in the 7^th ERP Vendor Shootout™.  Geared toward ERP selection teams and decision-makers for companies with manufacturing, distribution or project-oriented requirements, the ERP Vendor Shootout™ is ideal for businesses that are budgeting for or are currently evaluating Enterprise Resource Planning software. 

Unlike traditional ERP systems, Cincom CONTROL 2010 provides information tailored to each user’s needs. Real-time information about operations is provided so manufacturing business leaders can make decisions and quickly implement actions regarding key business metrics, such as:

• Overall cost control and margin
• Inventory management                                        
• Working-capital optimization
• Risk mitigation                                                                   
• Process improvement                                                       

Cincom CONTROL 2010 is designed with familiar Microsoft SharePoint navigation to help users get onboard and running in minutes. Cincom is the only ERP provider with ZERO failed implementations—saving you from unnecessary sunk costs. Cincom’s implementation process helps clients manage project costs. 

Moderated by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) of Montreal, Canada, this event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for you and your team to quickly build your selection short list by seeing the best Enterprise Software Solutions in the world all in one place, all at the same time!

The 7^th event, scheduled for June 16-17, 2010 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, will include the top ERP packages, presented by resellers in a side-by-side comparison. 

The goal of the event is to simplify the ERP software selection process. This event alleviates some of the painful inefficiencies of the selection process by coordinating onsite software presentations and delivering them in a two-day event.  End-user attendees will see a series of scripted demos from vendors and resellers, gaining a side-by-side, comparative view of product functionality, user interfaces and overall usability.  In addition to the scripted demos, each product presenter will cover additional topics and key functionality specific to each product. 

Event sponsors include IBM, IT Toolbox, Manufacturing.Net and Manufacturing Business Technology.

For additional information, sponsorship opportunities or to register for the 7^th ERP Vendor Shootout™, visit www.erpshootout.com or call 877.907.2702.

About Cincom

For 41 years, Cincom has helped thousands of clients worldwide by solving complex business problems with its software and services.

RELATED LINKS

Cincom CONTROL web site
http://erp.cincom.com

ERP Vendor Shootout web site
http://www.erpshootout.com

Worldwide software provider, Cincom Systems, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has added Microsoft Dynamics AX as a select provider of financial management modules in its upcoming major release of Cincom® CONTROL™ ERP software.

This addition of Microsoft Dynamics AX further solidifies Cincom as a premier ERP software provider for complex manufacturers globally. Cincom CONTROL is specifically designed for manufacturing companies that rely on build-to-order, engineer-to-order or assemble-to-order strategies to serve their customers and channels.

Incorporating Microsoft Dynamics AX Financial Management supports Cincom CONTROL’s ability to manage change effectively, help users manage risk and promote collaborative business processes.

Beyond Microsoft’s financial experience in the manufacturing industry, Microsoft Dynamics AX was a natural fit for Cincom CONTROL ERP as it fits easily and seamlessly into existing systems by helping organizations maximize their technology investments.

“Cincom is a leader in providing transformative business solutions that translate into significantly increased revenues and decreased costs for our customers,” says Jerry Miller, Managing Director of Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions. “Our goal is to have our clients up and running on our solutions within four months. Using a technology partner like Microsoft that excels at integration only helps us in delivering significant results that much faster than other providers who concentrate primarily on incremental, transactional improvements.”

“The manufacturing world is evolving, and businesses need technology solutions that are flexible and robust enough to adjust with the changing environment,” said David Telford, director, Microsoft Dynamics Worldwide Manufacturing. “Cincom is helping today’s complex manufacturers meet that need by introducing innovative solutions with Microsoft Dynamics that can directly contribute to the success of those companies.”

Advantages of Microsoft Dynamics AX Financial Management within Cincom CONTROL

Gain insight into your financial operations. Improve strategic planning with 360-degree views of business performance. Review graphical displays and reports and conduct targeted analyses of detailed information to help you make confident, informed decisions. Answer questions such as “Am I performing to my sales and marketing plan?” “What products are charging forward or lagging behind?” “Am I maximizing my revenue opportunities?”

Measure economic performance across operations. Understand your business costs by utilizing predictive reporting to focus on key business activities so that you are working on the right projects at the right time.

Expand your business across borders. Conduct business without geographic constraints, and manage exchange-rate adjustments with multiple language and currency support, while meeting accounting requirements in different countries.

Simplify efforts to meet regulatory-compliance commitments. Help reduce the time and effort required to comply with reporting, tax and financial regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Today’s news was announced at Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Cincom Systems is a bronze sponsor featuring their Cincom Acquire™ Sales and Product Configurator and Cincom CONTROL ERP software at booth #420.

About Cincom
For 41 years, Cincom has helped thousands of clients worldwide by solving complex business problems with its software and services. For more information about Cincom’s partner program, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA only), send an e-mail to partners@cincom.com or visit the company’s website at www.cincom.com/partners.

Related Links
Cincom CONTROL web site
http://www.cincomerp.com

Microsoft Dynamics AX Financial Management
http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/en/us/products/ax-financial-management.aspx

Cincom Partner Program
http://www.cincom.com/partners

Cincom, the Quadrant Logo, Cincom Acquire and CONTROL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cincom Systems, Inc. All other trademarks belong to Microsoft Corporation or to their respective companies.

This partnership provides manufacturers with complex engineer- or made-to-order products—a solution that features intelligent, role-based operations management combined with proven Lean execution. “We believe this combination will provide our customers with the operational efficiencies required to meet the unique challenges facing manufacturers today,” says Jerry Miller, director of Cincom’s manufacturing business solutions division.

“Ultriva’s Electronic Kanban and other Lean manufacturing solutions have been working synergistically at Cincom customers over the years,” says Narayan Laksham, CEO of Ultriva. “By formalizing this business relationship, we can enhance the value to our customers with a pre-packaged, tightly integrated solution.”

“Cincom’s operations management capabilities and Ultriva’s Lean execution solution are a natural fit and complementary on both the business and technology levels,” says Dick Pearse, Cincom enterprise product director. “Alliances are successful when the combined value delivered is greater than the sum of the parts. This passes that test with flying colors.”

About Ultriva
Ultriva’s Lean Execution Suite consists of modules like Customer Kanban, Supplier Kanban, Internal Kanban, SBR, Lean Production and OEE, which allow manufacturing companies to systemize, sustain and scale Lean disciplines across the organization. Ultriva’s flagship product, Collaborative Electronic Kanban, eliminates stock-outs while reducing inventory levels up to 75%. Ultriva modules are in use in more than 130 plants worldwide, incorporating more than 5,000 suppliers and transacting over 1.5 billion dollars of inventory at industry leaders such as AGCO, CNH, Emerson, IR-Trane, McKesson, Rexnord and ThermoFisher.

About Cincom
For 41 years, Cincom has helped thousands of clients worldwide by solving complex business problems with its software and services. For more information about Cincom’s partner program, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA only), send an e-mail to partners@cincom.com or visit the company’s website at www.cincom.com/partners.

RELATED LINKS
Cincom Acquire web site
http://www.cincomacquire.com

Cincom CONTROL web site
http://www.cincomerp.com

Ultriva web site
http://www.ultriva.com

Cincom Partner Program
http://www.cincom.com/partners

None of the transportation and specialty vehicle manufacturers surveyed said their ERP systems exceeded their expectations.

This is according to a 2009 research report by software maker Cincom Systems (http://www.cincom.com/erp) based on a national survey to sales and IT executives that sheds light on how these transportation and specialty vehicle manufacturing organizations are managing their businesses for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

“Clearly there is tremendous opportunity for those specialty vehicle manufacturers willing to invest in new technology to leapfrog their competition and realize a significant market advantage,” says Lou Washington, co-author of the report.

REPORTING VARIES

Only 30% of respondents initially integrate their accounting, finance and sales systems first. Fifty percent of transportation and specialty vehicle manufacturers have no project-management integration with accounting, finance or customer management systems. This creates a large gap between rapidly advancing manufacturers that are creating profit and loss statements per project and those that lack insight into the profitability by project on an ongoing basis.

50% of transportation and specialty vehicle manufacturers have no project-management integration with accounting, finance or customer management systems.

“Given these disparities, this segment is probably looking at a shakeout in the near future,” says Washington. “The recovery will bring the strong more opportunity faster and leave the weak in a weaker position than they occupy now.”

For a copy of Cincom’s “2009 Transportation and Specialty Vehicle Industry Survey Report,” visit http://www.cincom.com/vehicle.

ABOUT CINCOM SYSTEMS

For over 40 years, Cincom’s problem-solving software, services and people have helped thousands of companies all over the world grow and manage their businesses. For more information about Cincom’s products and services, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA only), send an e-mail to info@cincom.com or visit the company’s website at www.cincom.com.

RELATED LINKS:

Cincom Systems website
http://www.cincom.com

Cincom Acquire™ manufacturing website
http://www.cincomacquire.com

Cincom Enterprise manufacturing website
http://www.cincomerp.com

2009 Transportation and Specialty Vehicle Industry Survey Report
http://www.cincom.com/vehicle

When asked “How is profit performance, cost and/or project reporting tracked, managed and communicated?” nearly 50% of electrical-equipment manufacturers said they used manual tracking and “gut feel.”

This is according to a 2009 research report by software maker Cincom Systems (http://www.cincomerp.com) based on a national survey to sales and IT executives that sheds light on how these electrical-equipment manufacturing organizations are managing their businesses for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

One of the reasons for the large lack of formal project tracking may be the lack of project-management integration. A full 50% of electrical-equipment manufacturers have no project-management integration with accounting, finance or customer-management systems. This creates a large gap between rapidly advancing manufacturers that are creating profit and loss statements per project and those that lack insight into the profitability by project on an ongoing basis.

“Without integrated project management, the company is blind to projects hemorrhaging quietly in their respective silos and equally unaware when projects are running ahead of schedule and under budget,” said Lou Washington, co-author of the report. “The end result is the same: assets mismanaged and resources wasted.”

ERP SYSTEMS CREATE FREQUENT WORKAROUNDS

Most electrical-equipment manufacturers surveyed report that their ERP systems provide valuable information. However, 86% of those surveyed stated their ERP systems also require frequent workarounds and customized data extracts. Slightly less than 50% of the composite benchmark had similar problems.

When asked “What is the state of your current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system??” 86% of electrical-equipment manufacturers stated their ERP systems require frequent workarounds and customized data extracts.

“Manufacturers with hybrid sales channels should consider a project-based approach to defining processes with ERP,” said Washington. “Traditional ERP lacks the flexibility and responsiveness needed to support hybrid sales channels and project-management-based businesses.”

For a copy of Cincom’s “2009 Electrical Equipment Industry Survey Report,” visit http://www.cincom.com/electric.

ABOUT CINCOM SYSTEMS

For over 40 years, Cincom’s problem-solving software, services and people have helped thousands of companies all over the world grow and manage their businesses. For more information about Cincom’s products and services, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA only), send an e-mail to info@cincom.com or visit the company’s website at www.cincom.com.

RELATED LINKS:

Cincom Systems website
http://www.cincom.com

Cincom Acquire™ manufacturing website
http://www.cincomacquire.com

Cincom Enterprise manufacturing website
http://www.cincomerp.com

2009 Electrical Equipment Industry Survey Report
http://www.cincom.com/electric

Media Contact:
Donna Hedge Burns
Corporate Public Relations
Cincom Systems
dburns@cincom.com
513-612-2305