- Appoint a scribe to document meeting results

- Have a "parking lot" for topics not on agenda - at end of meeting - Review parking lot, decide resolution, assign follow-up, if appropriate

- Anyone who feels process is not supporting objectives of meeting should speak up and share this observation

- Decide date and time for next meeting, if needed

- Debrief meeting (should take less than 5 minutes). Ask questions like Was meeting necessary? Did meeting begin and end on time? Was agenda adhered to? Were participants objective, and all viewpoints heard? Were outside interruptions avoided? Did all participants have an opportunity to contribute? Were digressions and repetitions avoided? Were win/win solutions achieved? Was feedback offered and accepted?

- End on time

The company was using a custom developed job tracking system and AccPac accounting. The company tried to implement Made2Manage ERP three years ago, but failed when they realized how project-oriented they were, rarely making same item twice.

Atul Swarup, VP of Finance, was driving force behind system, leading charge to allow for a new culture to develop in company. The competitors for this account were Lilly (Infor), Epicor (Vantage), Navision, and Made2Manage. Atul spoke to five Encompix reference accounts including a visit to Weber Manufacturing in Midland, Ontario.

Encompix (www.encompix.com) has filled manufacturing software requirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992. The company name reflects commitment to developing business application solutions that encompass complex areas of project-based and job-based manufacturing. Encompix provides ETO manufacturers with a competitive advantage by improving bottom line results.

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