The NAV solution for manufacturers of IT & Hi-tech goods

Introducing MetaManTo succeed in today's challenging market,engineering companies need to optimise thewhole process to get maximum efficiency.This means that you need a system thatcontrols every aspect of the cycle,shortening manufacturing times andeliminating excess cost.

MetaMan offers a modern, easy to use, cost-effective solution that delivers a real returnon investment.

• Discrete or batch process • Make to stock or make to order• Contract or project-based manufacturing

Our solution provides a robust set of tools tomanage and analyse every aspect of yourbusiness.

Totally FlexibleThe parameter-driven software baseprovided by Microsoft’s Dynamics NAVmeans that MetaMan can be configured tomatch the processes of a wide range ofindustry sectors.

With workflow, MetaMan can adapt to yourbusiness, allowing you to operate in the wayyour users do now – making the solutioneasy to accept and quick to install,delivering a rapid return on your investment.

The graphical reporting tools in MetaMancover every area of your operation. Theyallow you to get key information, where andwhen you want it.

The enquiries and reports that MetaManproduces can be emailed, posted on theweb or accessed via a browser. Fast, easyto use and very powerful – MetaMan’sreporting tools make controlling yourbusiness operations easier and improvesyour ability to make key decisions.

In addition, the solution’s integration withMS Office means that the user interfacelooks and works like a familiar desktop.

This also helps to speed up useracceptance, reducing the time and costinvolved.

Finally, with the powerful web servicesenablement, the system can be opened upto customers, suppliers and users in thefield through a simple set of interfaces.

MetaMan is the industry-specific solution for companies that manufacturetechnology products for the IT, consumer and related markets. It is builtaround the power of Microsoft’s Dynamics NAV and has the strategy, planningand deployment functionality that manufacturers need to help them respondquickly to changing market conditions.

MetaMan provides a quick, responsive and adaptable way to planmanufacturing, assess capacity available, offer projections of delivery date,put plans into action, track, progress, cost and analyse performance of allaspects of the manufacturing process.

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Key FunctionalityMetaMan offers a range of functions thataddress every aspect of your business.

Finance and Administration• General, Sales & Purchase Ledgers• Fixed Assets• Cash Management, Bank Rec & BACS• HR, Payroll & Timesheet Entry

Sales & Receivables• Sales Order Management• Pick, Pack & Despatch• Sales Return Order Management• CRM• Flexible Pricing• Configurator• Service Contract Management

Purchase & Payables• Purchase Order Management• Receiving, GRNs & QC• Requisition Management• Purchase Return Order Management

Inventory & Warehousing• Multiple Locations, Stocking UOMs & Bins• Alternative Vendors, BOMs & Kitting• Item Substitutions, Item Cross References• Item Tracking, Charges & Non-stock Items• Cycle Counting• Standard Cost Worksheet• Automated Data Capture System• Inventory Optimisation

Guthrie Douglas is a manufacturer and distributor of motorsfor industrial doors and shutters. They developed the world'sfirst single roller Tensioned Shading System (Tess), which isan automated shade for operating fabric sun screens on largeglazed areas, popular on commercial buildings.

Worldwide, the name Wilo is synonymous with the traditionof first class German engineering. Their pumps and systemsfor heating, air-conditioning, cooling, water supply andsewage disposal are used in commercial buildings, municipalfacilities, industry as well as in private homes.

Scalable Communications manufactures and installs networksthat help increase productivity and reduce costs by exploitingthe latest technologies and consolidating supplierrelationships and bills to a single point of contact. Customersinclude private and public sector firms including B&Q, RoyalSociety of Medicine and Cambridgeshire County Council.

Macron Safety designs and manufactures fire suppressionproducts for customers around the world. Macron delivershigh quality, effective fire protection solutions that protectpeople, places and processes. Macron Safety is part of theTyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Group.

Manufacturing• Production Management• Bills of Material (BOM)• Graphical Scheduling• Advanced Finite Scheduling• Order Promising• Demand Forecasting & Supply Planning• Capacity Planning• MPS & MRP• Manufacturing Costing• Automated Data Collection• Traceability• Subcontract Processing

Added Value Granules• BI, Dashboards and KPIs• Workflow & Document Management• Desktop Integration & Mobile Applications

BenefitsBoost operational efficiencyWith MetaMan, you can respond quickly to last-minute requests for changes and takeadvantage of new opportunities to help yourbusiness stay ahead of the competition.

Simplify your processesStreamline your processes by offering usersrapid visibility of work-in-progress (WIP),support for order-by-order workflow and theability to implement additional functionality asbusiness needs become more complex.

Improve business performanceStreamline your operations by automatingmanufacturing processes and gain greatervisibility into all aspects of your operations fromorder entry to production, from warehousemanagement to delivery.

Information you can count onMetaMan provides customers, suppliers andyour own staff with more accurate informationthat allows them to make better decisions.

• Offer better customer service by providinghighly accurate promises on delivery.

• Let suppliers see key information they need tohelp meet your deadlines.

• Give users confidence in the system – deliveraccurate information, available instantly.

Metaphorix Limited • 3 Temple Court • Temple Way • Coleshill • Birmingham • B46 1HH

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For more information about our products andservices, please call: 01675 432400, email usat: sales@metaphorix.co.uk or visit ourwebsite: www.metaphorix.co.uk

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SE Controls is the UK’s leading manufacturer and installer ofsystems that harness sustainable natural elements to createa safer and healthier indoor environment by managing smokeand natural ventilation. They offer a range of window, linearand chain actuators, SHEVs control panels and intelligentcontrol systems.

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Quintel is a leading innovator in the design, development, anddelivery of network-efficient antenna sharing solutions foroperators worldwide. Customers include world-leading wirelessoperators across the Americas, Europe, and Asia includingAT&T, Vodafone, Telefónica, Orange and O2.

Clarke Telecom is the UK’s largest wireless telecoms networkinfrastructure service provider. They have a wealth ofexperience in the wireless marketplace, delivering radio-based systems and services to a variety of customers in theUK and overseas.