Selects Jobshop to improve work scheduling & reduce WIP
2 January 2007 – Aish Technologies based in Poole, Dorset, has installed the latest Jobshop manufacturing and production control system to integrate all its systems and reduce lead times. The systems design and manufacturing company specialising in multi-function consoles, flat panel displays and cathodic protection systems, is using the full Jobshop system including costing, estimating, order processing, manufacturing, stock control and reporting. This will be implemented with Exchequer Accounts across the whole business.
“We are using the latest design and manufacturing tools together with lean process,” explains managing director Ed Bates. “We now need to replace our existing business system with a modern version that has a high degree of functionality that will complement our investments in capital equipment and training.”
The Jobshop system which Aish anticipates will have 35 users with an additional 20 touch screen shop floor data capture terminals, was selected because it offered very good value for money for an integrated system. It also closely matches Aish Technologies’ contract cost driven business and has excellent scheduling capabilities – features that are essential to the efficient running of the company.
“We aim to be fully live with the system by June 2007,” says information systems manager Paul Hardwick. “By which time we expect to significantly improve our scheduling of work in order to better utilise capacity and reduce work in progress.”
About Aish Technologies
Based in Poole, Dorset, the company offers a one-stop shop from design through to manufacture of multi-function consoles and electronic packaging solutions for both defence and commercial applications. Over the past five years Aish has invested more than £1.5 million in providing the latest design and manufacturing tools. For further information visit www.aishtechnologies.com.
About Jobshop
Jobshop is an advanced production planning and control system which offers advanced functionality and value in the key areas of manufacturing and is a significant factor in enabling SME organisations to compete in the marketplace and economic climate through direct productivity improvements and lower IT infrastructure costs. Jobshop is a principal brand of the Planit group. For further information visit www.planit.com/jobshop.
Planit is a global supplier of design and manufacturing software for the engineering, woodworking and stone industries. The company provides its customers with products and services that enable them to improve the productivity of their machine tools, shorten design and manufacturing time, optimise material usage and deliver high quality goods and services to their customers. Planit’s solutions are best-in-class within their respective markets and are integral to the success of thousands of companies of every size around the globe.
Editors’ note:
For further information: Mandy Dixon at Jobshop on 0116 272 5700;
email: jobshop@planit.com or visit: www.planit.com/jobshop
Editorial enquiries to Sue Deane at Anderson Burnbreck Ltd on: +44 (0)1242 518399;
e-mail: sue@andburn.co.uk.co.uk
