April 27, 2005 -- Encompix ETO ERP software leader based in Cincinnati, OH, announced the inclusion of the proprietary ETO Configurator as part of the company’s product suite. The ETO Configurator is based on Configure One’s concept product and is specifically design for engineer-to-order manufacturers.

Unlike most project configurators that can handle only simple configuration challenges, the ETO Configurator can handle the very complex product rules normally associated with engineer-to-order, project-based, or custom manufacturers.

Roger Meloy, Marketing Director with Encompix, note, “The ETO Configurator dramatically reduces the time it takes to go from a customer’s initial request for a quote to when the product is actually shipped by streamlining and automating much of the pre-manufacturing process. This includes the creation of quotes, sales and production drawings, routings, and bill of material (BOM.) The data is seamlessly integrated with other Encompix components and is used to create a routing and a complete indented BOM in Emcompix.”

According the Eric Binning at Encompix, “By automating sales and engineering tasks the Encompix ETO Configurator helps speed up response to quotation requests, free up engineering personnel, decrease errors and rework, and reduce overall lead time.”

Encompix (www.encompix.com) has filled the manufacturing software requirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992. The company name reflects our 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.