Multi Packaging Solutions Selects Radius Solutions for MIS/ERP System

Chicago, Ill.—Radius Solutions Ltd. announced that Multi Packaging Solutions is implementing PECAS Vision software to support its immediate and long-term strategic business objectives.

Multi Packaging Solutions is a leader in supplying high-end print and packaging, supported by outstanding customer service and technology innovation. Managed by an experienced group of industry professionals, and backed by Bear Stearns Merchant Banking, Multi Packaging Solutions is a leader in the healthcare, horticultural, media, and value added consumer markets. The company’s emphasis on quality design and superior service, when coupled with strategic acquisitions and long term investment in leading technologies, has helped it quickly become an industry leader.

The decision to implement a new business information management system was based on the need to standardize operations to a single integrated business platform so the company could increase efficiencies and have immediate access to its critical business information across all of its operations. “In today’s world, you’re only as good as the information you can get your hands on,” said William Hogan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Multi Packaging Solutions.

Over the last two years, MPS has acquired a number of leading organizations including The John Henry Company, Steketee-Van-Huis, Hilltop Press, and Hamilton Printing. The company requires a standard MIS/ERP system that fits its current operational needs and provides the infrastructure to allow it to quickly integrate acquired operations, while enabling seamless service for its customers. It also requires a system that will scale to support aggressive goals for topline growth, and the incorporation of processes to help improve profitability.

“Meeting goals is not only about operational excellence, but is also about being able to continuously monitor your company’s performance in real time. With the deployment of PECAS Vision MPS will have a sound foundation for realizing their business objectives today and into the future,” said David Taylor, president and CEO of Radius Solutions.

Multi Packaging Solutions will implement the entire PECAS Vision Suite including sales and production estimating, order handling, production scheduling, shop floor data collection, material purchasing and inventory control, job costing and financials. The application will be rolled-out across all of the company’s operations, beginning with its Indianapolis and Louisville locations, which are scheduled to go live in July of this year. “Multi Packaging Solutions is a company that invests in state of the art technology. We want to offer the best technology today, while making sure we are ready for tomorrow,” stated Hogan.

The organization undertook a thorough due diligence process to make sure it secured a relationship with the right solutions provider to achieve its objectives. A number of vendors were considered before finalists were short-listed. Those vendors were very closely evaluated and their references checked before Radius Solutions was selected. “The Radius Solutions group was very responsive, and we didn’t have to explain our business to them, they already understood it,” said Hogan.

“Choosing a software solution is no longer just a case of feature function comparison, it is about entering into a long term partnership that is likely to go on for 10+ years. ERP suppliers need to have industry experience and the ability to deliver,” said Taylor.