30 July 2010

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AWMA TURNS ON BUSINESS SAVINGS AND CONTROL WITH COGITA & EPICOR ERP Print E-mail
Written by Tracey Mercer   

AT A GLANCE

Solution
COGITA and Epicor 8.03 ERP Manufacturing Supply Chain System.

Chosen for

  • COGITA’s manufacturing experience & expertise, reducing the risk factor when changing systems.
  • Quick & easy quoting system ensuring quotations are more accurate.
  • Reliable job tracking.
  • Ease of use & quick turnaround of getting its people up to speed with one integrated stable & solid system.
  • Project & shop floor visibility.
  • End to end integration from CRM & quoting to financial applications with drill down.
  • Better planning at board level.

Expected Benefits

  • Superior project management means the same number of staff can do more.
  • Enhanced BOM control assists purchasing to drive down costs.
  • Instant & detailed reporting allows the business to stop reacting & start planning.
  • Real-time job costing drives better quoting decisions.

"AWMA currently holds independent ‘silos’ of information which are difficult to track, update and share. With the recent purchase of Epicor's ERP from COGITA, we anticipate the system will dramatically reduce the time normally required for data entry and it will maximise the efficiencies of AWMA’s day to day operations across all sectors of the business,” said Toni Kelly, AWMA's Administration & Finance Manager.

AWMAAWMA design, manufacture and install innovative water control solutions for Australia’s municipal and irrigation industries. AWMA specialise in developing best practice turn-key solutions for the Australian water industry by providing a team of design and engineering staff who can meet the demands of innovative design and product.

 

The product range includes:

  • Aluminum & Stainless Steel Water Control Gates/Penstocks
  • Actuation Systems
  • Flow Metering
  • Telemetry Monitoring & Control

The AWMA five acre manufacturing facility is based in Cohuna, Northern Victoria. AWMA currently employ over 65 skilled staff with offices in Sydney, Kyabram, and Tatura, with the head office in Cohuna.

AWMA support the local community and water industry. From its continual research & development, industry expos in Australia and New Zealand, Field and Open Days, AWMA continues to be proactive in the growth and development of the ecologically essential water industry.

Epicor ERP will replace AWMA’s current QuickBooks and Access/Excel system. It includes Epicor Information Worker which will allow AWMA to access and use their Epicor business system using the Microsoft Office products like Outlook, EXCEL or Word.

 

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