Management information systems (MIS) lead the way for lean manufacturing initiatives and productivity enhancements.

By Tom Polischuk

We see a growing trend of companies now looking to change out these systems with proven technology that is fully integrated, scalable, and founded on open technology to facilitate integrating new operations and programs.

Meinhardt—We have strong sales in the U.S., but have started to move into new markets internationally. We opened an office in the UK in 2006 to support Western and Eastern Europe and South Africa and we recently appointed a consultant to research distributor opportunities in Asia and India. There are still many companies out there that are running out-dated systems or none at all and we think there is a huge opportunity.