OTI, Optimization Technology Inc., located in Mississauga
Canada, has been developing and implementing ERP (Enterprise
Resource Planning) systems since 1984. The Canadian VARs (Value
Added Reseller) customer base appreciates the features built
into their legacy systems which focused on individual
manufacturing and distribution requirements. With the advent of
GUI (Graphical User Interface) it became too difficult to add
some of the new productivity features OTI and their clients
wanted.
According to Dave Airey, VP of Sales and Marketing at OTI, “We
started looking for a way to move our application to a GUI “look
and feel,” but after two years of investigation it became
obvious that it was not a practical goal. As an alternative we
investigated upgrading our legacy application to a new product.”
OTI’s requirements for a new system revolved around their
customers. After many years of custom changes, the legacy system
was geared to client requirements.
Airey noted, “OTI’s initial search took us to the major ERP
players, but none had the features we required to support our
loyal customers.”
Finding an ERP System with Strong Functionality:
The search for a new ERP system ended when OTI was introduced to
PRONTO North America (www.PRONTOerp.com). According to Airey,
“We were introduced to Pronto and were immediately impressed
with the rich functionality. One important feature was that
Pronto is fully integrated. We had engineered our legacy system
to be fully integrated so this was of major importance.”
The Rationale for PRONTO ERP:
oFully integrated oUser definable options to tune the systems
functionality oA support system to back up our customers
oFunctionality oGUI look and feel built using a 4 GL tool
oEquipment rentals and tracking oService maintenance oBoth
Manufacturing and Distribution in one package oEmail & Fax
capability oMultiple SQL platforms including MS SQL
Additional integrated features OTI customers’ are now showing
interest include:
oCRM (Customer Relationship Management) oAdvanced Warehousing
oScan Pack oPlant Maintenance
PRONTO North America, (www.prontoerp.com) based in Eden Prairie,
Minnesota, is the North American Master Distributor of
PRONTO-Xi, a comprehensive software system allowing
manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to effectively manage
all phases of the supply chain. Far beyond just another
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, PRONTO-Xi’s financial
and distribution applications are unique and have provided
maximum return on investment for a wide variety of organizations
since 1976. From PRONTO Planning to PRONTO Production; from
PRONTO Forecasting Management to PRONTO Distribution
Requirements Planning (DRP); from PRONTO Advanced Warehousing to
PRONTO Quality Management System (QMS), the cross-section and
breadth of integrated elements addressed by PRONTO-Xi is
unmatched in the marketplace and justifies the company’s natural
leadership role as the best fully integrated business software
solution for more than a quarter century. PRONTO North America
is quickly emerging as the distribution sector ERP leader.
Contact Information:
Dave Airey OTI (Optimization Technology, Inc.)
dairey@optimizingtechnology.com
Tom Verzi PRONTO ERP tverzi@prontoerp.com
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