New functionalities meet customer needs providing greater speed and efficiency
Chicago, Illinois, IMTS (Booth # D-3127) – September 8, 2004 – Exact Software™ , a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an organization, today announced the release of JobBOSS® version 8.0, Exact’s shop floor management system for job shops, mixed mode and custom manufacturers.
Exact JobBOSS version 8.0 provides job shops with an easy-to-use, yet robust shop management system that helps companies price competitively and maintain customer satisfaction. JobBOSS version 8.0 improves productivity, profitability and competitiveness by providing management functionalities that deliver high levels of visibility and control over all aspects of the shop.
"As the leading business solution provider, we've made a point of leveraging our customers and business partners to help assist in the evolution of JobBOSS functionality," said Steve Massey, director of product management, Exact JobBOSS. “In order to maintain an effective balance between product and customer requirements, one of our primary objectives is to continually add capabilities that are attuned to the business needs of our customers and business partners.”
By leveraging customer and business partner functionality requests, JobBOSS 8.0 provides users with:- Built-in Web links allow primary material suppliers to search for best raw material pricing
- Built-in "Just-In-Time" functionality for shops that require analysis of supply and demand on inventory
- New powerful financial analysis tools with the ability to view details on a report with a click of the mouse
- Enhanced scheduling flexibility
- Additional functionality for shops that build parts for inventory
- Built-in links to carrier rate calculators for best shipping pricing
- Additional visibility and integration of shipping and financials including VAT and GST companies doing business internationally
Fully integrated with Exact e-Synergy® , Exact’s business process solution, JobBOSS customers leverage a single, centralized database, enabling businesses to drive new levels of organizational efficiency by automating internal and external business processes. Through a series of portals specifically designed for the value chain, which is comprised of suppliers, customers, partners and employees, e-Synergy makes it possible for each member to actively participate in the workflow of an organization.
“In order to stay competitive in today’s business environment, maintaining “lean” business practices by eliminating redundant processes is key to a successful enterprise,” adds Steve Massey. “Through the integration of e-Synergy and JobBOSS, Exact is making it possible for everyone in the shop to have instant access to critical business data and focus their energy on managing the core business relationships while e-Synergy handles the dirty work.”
Note to Editors: Exact Software will be demonstrating JobBOSS 8.0 in Booth # D-3127 during IMTS at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois on September 8-15, 2004.
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