GP Optimizer Summer 2012 Edition: Manufacturing for Label, Carton, and Flexible Packaging

Written By Computer Productivity Services, Inc.  for
GP Optimizer Summer 2012 Edition by Rockton Software

Since 1994, Computer Productivity Services (CPS, www.cpsinc.ca) has specialized in providing business management software based on Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dexterity for the Label, Carton and Flexible Packaging industry.

Computer Productivity Services is the only Microsoft Dynamics based ERP software vendor to specialize in label, carton, and flexible packaging converters. In an increasingly competitive environment, this is key.

“Preparing quotes no longer requires hours; it’s done in minutes with the ability to change variables in an instant. CPS proved to be familiar with the industry and our specific needs, and was able to modify the system to accommodate our unique applications. CPS is a true partner in this endeavor. The implementation of the new system went very well and we avoided many of the pitfalls and problems typically associated with a new implementation.” Jim Imburgia, Control Group USA

Case Study: Control Group, USA
Being a supplier to the pharmaceutical industry is not for the faint of heart. It’s a high-stakes, highly regulated industry that requires the utmost in manufacturing discipline and control.

One company that has been highly successful as a pharmaceutical label supplier is Norwood, N.J.-based Control Group. This company cut its teeth in pharmaceuticals, with its early roots in 1971. Today, the Control Group is supplying a number of demanding markets, including health and beauty, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals, along with other consumer goods markets using flexo and gravure.

“Like everyone in our industry, cost is the driving factor,” according to Jim Imburgia, Control Group USA, “our customers want to have first-class service at the lowest price. This drives us to constantly look at our costs to see how we can manage our business so we stay competitive.”

“Paper” trail - Being a supplier to the pharmaceutical market brings along a number of challenges, not the least of which is traceability and ISO compliance. Customers in including health and beauty, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals require a tremendous amount of documentation supporting what was produced and how it’s verified.

Solution - The Control Group uses a solution from Oakville, Ontario-based Computer Productivity Services (CPS, www.cpsinc.ca). CPS specializes in providing business solution software based on Microsoft Dynamics GP. With CPS, paperwork associated with the quote to cash cycle has been virtually eliminated.

CPS was selected because his company’s team felt CPS had the right mix to meet their needs. “Because it was a Microsoft-based platform, it gave us a tremendous amount of comfort,” he adds. “CPS proved to be familiar with the industry and our specific needs, and was able to modify the system to accommodate our unique applications.”

Benefit - The benefits provided by a management information system are especially important in dynamic market segments, such as pharmaceuticals. “We are able to process accurate quotes and orders quickly and at the same time, check capacity and inventory.  This makes our scheduling and turnaround times more accommodating to our customer base,” notes Imburgia.

Satisfaction - The Control Group is more than satisfied with the results of the investment in its new information system. “The ERP system provides us with all the business intelligence we need to manage our business, identify trends, and provide accurate and timely cost information,” says Imburgia.

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