Process Manufacturing ERP Escape Velocity Systems Finds Strategic Alliance With Nextec Group

According to Andrew M. Nunez, “NexTec Group, Inc. provides award-winning solutions like Sage MAS 500 ERP, Microsoft Great Plains and Microsoft Solomon business software to middle-market and mid-enterprise companies. We strive to develop long-term partnerships with our clients, creating integrated business management solutions that deliver true informational insight. This wide footprint requires our organization to maintain a variety of disciplines. NexTec is very selective as to which vertical solutions we choose to commit our limited resources. Evan, Nate and their team impressed us from the first meeting with their deep understanding of the Process Manufacturing world. That coupled with the rare ability with translate their knowledge into a software application and a VAR-oriented approach to marketing, gave us a high comfort level. We are excited to further our relationship with Escape Velocity this year; we are confident that O2 will become an important part of our practice.”

According the Evan Garber, President of Escape Velocity Systems, Inc. (EVS) (www.evs-sw.com), “We find that working with NexTec Group is a terrific fit for our process manufacturing clients. As a significant strategic alliance partners, NexTec Group understands the specific complexities of various types of process manufacturers and can utilize the O2 software to fulfill clients needs and expectations. In addition, NexTec Group represents Escape Velocity Systems with the values and integrity we expect from our VAR partners.”

Process Manufacturing describes a manufacturing process whereby materials are blended, cooked, or mixed as opposed to assembled from discrete units. Some needs common to process manufacturing industries are:

• Formulas (or recipes) are ratios, not static bills of material
• Split bill of material: several products can share one formula, yet have different packaging
• Flexibility with units of measure
• Stringent quality control, with recall ability
• Lot grading / attribute tracking and calculation

Escape Velocity Systems (EVS) was formed in 2001 to combine specific industry knowledge related to process manufacturing, distribution, and ERP implementations with cutting edge software development. The company focus is to create tools that enable mid-market enterprises to achieve their goals, focusing on lean processes and ROI. According to President Evan Garber, “We realize that good ERP software is the hub of information in any process manufacturing enterprise. Timely, reliable, and centralized data are non-negotiable elements for businesses competing in the 21st century.”

The term escape velocity refers to the speed that is necessary for an object to overcome gravity and soar into space. EVS provides direct applications for businesses looking for a catalyst, not just a software package. Process manufacturers require the best software solution coupled with industry experience that will accelerate the velocity with which they race towards their goals. The gravity of status-quo opposes aggressive, cutting edge organizations as they strive towards high quality and short lead time delivery while reducing inventories and operating costs.