Software PM

The world-recognized,
IBM Value-Add
Approved small manufacturing
management software
for the IBM iSeries
Server line.

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and supports MPM II
through a nationwide
third party sales and
support channel...the
MPM II Associate
Network.

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March 6, 2001

James A. Sciano, President
Software PM, Inc.
1129 S. 70^th Street, Suite S204A
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Jim:

After a very successful implementation, I am pleased to write a letter of reference for the MPM II package and Software PM.

MPM II has worked very well for us. Our manufacturing operation is somewhat unique, yet we were able to tailor and customize MPM II quite easily. This was due to several features of MPM II including:

Intuitive file structure
Straightforward program flow and logic
Standardization of file and field names
CL "compartmentalization" (take a piece out, put a piece in)

These features allowed us to implement MPM II relatively quickly. We were able to tailor it to achieve several significant improvements and savings in our operation. For example, we already had a basic bar-code tracking system in place for real-time monitoring of the progress and status of orders in our factory (50,000+ orders per year). We were able to quite easily tie this existing system into the material and labor posting/reporting modules of MPM II to automatically backflush these resources based on a routing sequence. The result was real-time material and labor reporting "for free." We went from days of lag time to instantaneous reporting, while at the same time driving data entry costs to zero. Moreover, this then enabled accurate, timely cycle counts, real-time reporting to remote sales offices, and immediate status reporting on the web to our salespeople.

Numerous other applications and integrations of MPM II with our existing systems have helped return a remarkable ROI on our investment in MPM II (which we continue to enjoy!). The package is very cost effective compared to much larger packages, yet it had all the basic features we needed.

I would certainly recommend MPM II to small and medium manufacturers looking for a package than can tailor for their needs.

Wednesday, September 15, 1999

Mr. James A. Sciano
President
Software PM, Inc.
1126 S. 70th Street, Suite S204A
Milwaukee, WI 53214-3157

Dear Jim:

Per your invitation, I'm happy to now serve as a satisfied user reference for your Manufacturing PM II software package. As a Honda Corporation supplier, I am particularly pleased we were able to purchase a simple, practical manufacturing package with source code, for such a low price. As part of a "big corporation" image, we're usually only solicited by large software vendors with big price tags. Yours was very refreshing!

Manufacturing PM II has been easy and efficient to bring up and learn. Your simple and well-documented RPG source code has allowed us to modify it to our very unique needs. Manufacturing PM II needed to "fit" into and interface with a corporate IS structure for us - it did. And, as you know, Jim, we have accomplished this implementation with virtually no assistance from Software PM---we didn't need it. My hat's off to Manufacturing PM II's simple design and intuitive feel. It's just a very friendly and practical solution for any size manufacturer!

In fact, I'm encouraging other Honda suppliers/divisions to consider your package. That's the best compliment of all that I can offer you. Thanks for Manufacturing PM II, Jim! I'd buy it again, in a minute! Take care.

Sincerely,

Jack Ramsden
Manager ISD
Midwest Express, Inc.

Midwest Express, Inc.
11590 T.R. 157 East Liberty, Ohio 43319
(937) 642-0556 FAX (937) 642-3404

November 26, 1997

Mr. James A. Sciano
President
Software PM, Inc.
1126 South 70th Street, Suite S204A
Milwaukee, WI 53214-3157

Dear Jim,

I am happy to provide you with a very positive user reference for your Manufacturing PM II (MPM II) software. Our company used MPM II for 10 years; as the company grew from $5 to $35 million in annual sales.

We feel MPM II lived up to Software PM's philosophy and promise of being a very cost effective and practical "foundation MRP II closed-loop software package". Delta modified MPM II (especially in order entry) to fit business needs easily and effectively. Having the source code was essential. MPM II is a manageable package for smaller manufacturers, who potentially will achieve a high payback for its modest cost. Delta certainly obtained excellent benefits from MPM II, for its investment.

Thank you, also, for your company's fine support to us when we recently needed some technical assistance to implement additional applications (because of our growth) which we had not initially implemented. This was especially appreciated considering that we had purchased the software through one of your dealers about ten years ago and our software was not the latest version! We wish Software PM continued success and growth.

Sincerely,

Kirk Prather
Director of Operations
Delta Technical Coatings, Inc.

KP/acc

Delta Technical Coatings, Inc.
2550 Pellissier Place · Whittier, CA 90601-1505 U.S.A.
(800) 423-4135 · (562) 695-7969 · FAX (562) 695-5157

February 24, 1997

Mr. James A. Sciano
Software PM, Inc.
2514 South 102nd Street, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53227-2142

Dear Jim:

I feel this letter is long overdue. Now that I am about to review your latest version of Manufacturing PM II (MPM II) for the IBM AS/400 at Charleswood, my new employer: I wanted to provide Software PM with this personal reference letter for your MPM II software.

I sincerely believe that MPM II is the most practical MRP/ERP software application for almost any size manufacturing business. I've purchased it, worked with it, implemented it, trained employees on it, modified it and benefitted from MPM II's results for several years, as the former MIS Director for St. Clair Die Casting of St. Clair, Missouri. It's been the best, Jim. MPM II puts its feature/function focus back on the basic, most dramatic pay back business areas for any manufacturer - and gets the job done very efficiently. Its simple RPG source code, design and compact size allowed me to 'tailor' MPM II to the real uniquenesses I was charged to address with a software solution. The result - very happy users, a very happy MIS Director (me), and very happy management! Just look at one of the most 'bottom line' St. Clair 'pay back' results:

Prior to implementing MPM II we had a 20% inventory accuracy rate. After only three (3) weeks of implementing MPM II's cycle counting this rate improved to 94.84%! Our finished goods inventory improved dramatically, and our outside vendor inventory is now at 99% accuracy. And, it goes on from there!

I guess my only constructive criticism, Jim, for Software PM, is that you don't charge enough for MPM II! I know you focus on small manufacturers, but the value of MPM II is so much more than I could even describe here. Simply put, MPM II does what MRP software was designed to do … 30 years ago … to truly help a manufacturer operate his business more efficiently, more productively, and more profitably. It is a pleasure to serve as a reference to anyone who wishes to read this letter and/or call me. You guys at Software PM deserve all the industry recognition you're achieving. Thanks for everything, Jim, and thanks also to your staff.

Sincerely,

Daniel Obermark
MIS Director
Charleswood Corporation

NEW ZEALAND MILK (AUSAPAC) PTY LTD
ACN 003 502 654
830 Wellington Road
Rowville
Victoria 33178
AUSTRALIA
Phone 61 9764 3377
Fax 61 3 9764 5356

29 December, 1999

Mr. James A. Sciano
Software PM, Inc.
1126 South 70th Street, Suite S204A
Milwaukee, WI 53214-3157

Dear Jim:

I thought I would write to you to let you know about the MPM II system we have been using for some years. We have had this system in use since the early 90's, and its major focus was in the management of our factory and production facilities. As such we had employed MPM into our environment, operating on an AS400 system. The plant produced some 150 different products, and MRP was particularly important for planning long lead-time product, much of which had to be planned 6 months in advance.

When we initially chose the system, the cost of the software was Important to us, as we were replacing software already installed, and there was reluctance to make a change. Not only was the solution cost effective, but also included source code, which made tailoring of the system easy for us. This has also been beneficial in local support and self help.

Another important area for us has been the costing activity, and to this end we found the system very useable, and easy to modify to perform cost modeling activities. The inventory system was also very easy to work with, and gave us excellent controls over the complete manufacturing and planning environment.

Jim, I would have to say that many people who saw the system in operation thought that it was a little simple. I agree!

Simple to use, simple to manage, and simple to get good results! A truly excellent product which has performed reliably over a long period for us. In the nearly 10 years we have used it, we suffered no faults or problems of a major nature at all, and our own staff were able to support it easily in the rare event that support was required.

Thank you for your continued support over the years. Your attitude to your customers, and your willingness to support and assist us demonstrates the after sales care one would hope that all software suppliers would provide!

Yours Sincerely,

Lex Korngold
Regional IS Manager