Wired For The Future

However, with the implementation of Radius Solutions' PECAS Vision and the PECAS InterVision—both specifically designed for the commercial printing and packaging industries—Mebane was able to connect business between plants and also centralize operations, all with fewer resources.

The first step of Mebane's implementation process was to install the estimating, order handling, and financial accounts modules. The estimating module allows the company to compare the advantages of different layouts, materials, and routings to find the most cost-effective solution, which then becomes the final quote. The order handling module administers the order from initial order processing to final shipment, using bar code labels and scanners, with billing performed automatically. The financial module entails a general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, improving on Mebane's previous situation where each plant was using the same finance software with differences in internal operations.