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Logo Products Manufacturer Replaces ‘Nightmare’
Spreadsheets With AccountMate Software System
PETALUMA, CA—
(Marketwire - February
18, 2010) For over two decades Kolder,
Inc. has manufactured high quality
beverage insulators and Kooler bags.
Founded in 1982, the Texas-based
manufacturer produces a myriad of
licensed and novelty products bearing
the marks of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL,
Anheuser-Busch, Corona, Miller Brewing,
Coors, Molson and over 130 colleges.
Kolder products are distributed nationally.
Kolder’s results have been phenomenal
since the integration of all manufacturing
and accounting processes. “Now we can
receive a purchase order from a customer
for custom artwork, and process and ship
the order within 24 hours” explains Jim
Martin, Vice-President of Operations.
“Previously, this took about 48–72 hours.”
From a financial standpoint, Kolder is
transparent across locations and can easily
report sales by product lines or by facility.
The system efficiencies have also allowed
the company to reduce administrative staff
by 35% without compromising customer
satisfaction.
In 2007 Kolder added private labeling and
custom ordering to their repertoire of
product offerings with the acquisition of
Numo Manufacturing. Today, the company
manufactures products for promotional
and retail markets in three North American
facilities with over 450 employees
company-wide.
Prior to acquiring Numo, both companies
used different Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) solutions. “After the Numo acquisition
we operated two different businesses
systems independently for a while,” recalls
Martin. “It was a nightmare. We used
spreadsheets to manage day-to-day
operations because we didn’t have a
comprehensive software system to manage
our growing business. This was time
intensive and required a tremendous
amount of human resources.” As a result,
employees spent valuable time and
resources each month managing inefficient
business operations.
Kolder specifically looked for a robust
business and financial management
solution that would provide real-time
information and automation, and integrate
manufacturing, inventory, order entry and
accounting processes at all three
manufacturing locations.
Kolder contacted Tamlin Software
Developers, Inc., an Elite AccountMate
Solution Partner with a well-deserved
reputation for providing comprehensive
business solutions. Following Tamlin’s
recommendation, Kolder implemented
AccountMate SQL with Manufacturing
Conductor™ due to the program’s
scalability and open architecture to
accommodate their expansive business.
With AccountMate SQL, Kolder now has a
comprehensive financial business system.
Company employees can access current
customer and vendor account information,
check inventory availability at multiple
manufacturing facilities and verify order
status instantly. Equipping the sales team
with up-to-the-minute information creates
a knowledgeable workforce ultimately
boosting productivity, sales and customer
service.
Integrating with AccountMate accounting
software, Manufacturing Conductor™
provided comprehensive shop floor control
and real-time management of production
activities. Raw materials are identified,
released to the plant floor and then barcoded
for tracking. As components and
subassemblies move through the
manufacturing process, each movement
is tracked with pertinent data so Kolder
can provide accurate inventory, costing
and up-to-the-minute order status in
multiple facilities.
By also implementing AccountMate’s
Customer Relationship Management
(CRM) module with real-time customer
management and financial reporting,
it ultimately synchronizes their multiple
locations. All company employees have
an instant snapshot of current product,
pricing and customer information. They
can easily attach files for items such as
customer artwork, invoices and other
key documents, ultimately improving
customer relationships.
AccountMate’s open architecture,
scalability and seamless integration with
industry-specific programs provide a
dynamic business management solution
Kolder can build on. “I am very pleased
with the end result,” says Martin. “We
have a very good complement of
applications that will support our
future growth.”
About AccountMate Software Corporation
Founded in 1984, AccountMate
develops and markets fully source
code modifiable business accounting
software. Systems range from single
user versions to those that support
over hundreds of users simultaneously.
AccountMate software is distributed
exclusively through a worldwide
channel of authorized solution
providers. AccountMate can be
reached at (800) 877-8896 or at
www.accountmate.com.
PRESS CONTACT
Donna DeRosa
Vice President, Marketing
(800) 877-8896
donnad@accountmate.com
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