Released on = July 29, 2006, 9:23 am

Press Release Author = Roger Meloy

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Manufacturing.net Profiles Poblocki Sign Company and
Encompix ERP

Press Release Body = Encompix (www.encompix.com) a business unit of Made2Manage
Systems, has filled the manufacturing software requirements of engineer-to-order
companies since 1992. The company name reflects a commitment to developing business
application solutions that encompass the complex areas of project-based and
job-based manufacturing. Encompix provides ETO manufacturers with a competitive
advantage by improving bottom line results.
Manufacturing Journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled the transformation of Poblocki
Sign Company in the recent article titled, "Signs of Success" published in
Manufacturing.net. The complete article may be read at
http://www.manufacturing.net/article/CA6355628.html.

According to Cutler, "After reviewing product information from a number of business
system vendors, Poblocki arrived at a short list of three. A major point was the
ability to support ETO (Engineer-to-Order) manufacturing. This sign company is a
custom shop rather than a repetitive manufacturing environment; everything is
designed and built-to-order rather than to inventory, and the company selected the
ETO ERP (enterprise resource planning) system by Encompix, a business unit of
Made2Manage Systems."

The benefits of the new technology were numerous. Over the past five years, each job
has been tracked throughout the entire manufacturing process and WIP
(work-in-progress) information is available immediately. The new system has
dramatically improved the entire company accounting functionality.
\"Before it used to take four weeks to perform our month-end closing; now we close
our books in less than a week and we have total confidence in our numbers,\" said Ron
Wisniewski, controller. \"By using the data from Encompix and analysis tools like F9
and Crystal Enterprise, we now make more informed decisions and run the business
more efficiently.\"
One of the key issues identified during the evaluation process was material
shortage. Because Poblocki did not have a good handle on the physical materials that
were in-house, it frequently had to expedite to get materials delivered, or it held
orders in production because materials were late. Now, perpetual inventory records
are accurate and have eliminated material shortages while maintaining lower
inventory levels, even though the business has grown more than 10 percent per year.

About Made2Manage Systems Inc.
With more than 2,150 customers worldwide, Made2Manage Systems Inc. has a 20-year
track record of delivering enterprise resource planning software and a broad range
of services that meet the unique market specifications of more than 30 manufacturing
sectors, including industrial and commercial machinery, fabricated metals, rubber
and plastics, electronics, analytical and measuring equipment, furniture and
fixtures, durable goods, and metals, wire and cable. Made2Manage Systems' sustained
leadership position in the ERP marketplace is built on a commitment to fostering
productive, long-lasting customer relationships, developing a quality product line
based on unique industry specifications, and providing excellence in customer
support and professional services.








Web Site = http://www.encompix.com

Contact Details = Melissa Stahley
Made2Manage Systems
(317) 249-1270
mstahley@made2manage.com
www.made2manage.com

Roger Meloy
Encompix Inc.
(513) 733-0066, ext. 13
rmeloy@encompix.com
www.encompix.com