Vicinity Manufacturing Announces SaaS for Process Manufacturing

    ATLANTA, GA, April 13, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Vicinity Manufacturing, Inc., a leading provider of formula-based manufacturing software for Microsoft Dynamics, today announced the availability of its manufacturing ERP solution as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering.

SaaS, also known as software "on demand," is a model in which software is hosted and operated for use by customers over the Internet. Customers do not own the software itself, but rather pay to use it. Vicinity SaaS allows manufacturers to utilize the full benefits of a robust and proven ERP solution without a long term commitment to infrastructures and additional staffing. Vicinity Manufacturing plans to deliver its software through the SaaS delivery channel, in addition to its current on-premise offering.

"Vicinity SAAS offering allows us to reach clients that have limited financial and IT resources. It removes the financial barrier to entry with a traditional software and server purchase. Formula manufacturers that had to pass on Vicinity functionality are now able to implement Vicinity at a much lower cost of ownership," said Vicinity Manufacturing CEO & Co-Founder,Randy Smith.

As part of its cloud-based offering, Vicinity will partner with the experts at TurnOnFood to help customers remotely manage the performance and availability of both the Microsoft Dynamics and Vicinity Manufacturing applications. Since companies do not have to make long-term investments in technology infrastructure to use Vicinity SaaS, it can help free up scarce IT resources to focus on other priorities. Customers can begin using software delivered through Vicinity SaaS in a matter of weeks and, therefore, receive business benefits from their IT initiatives faster. "The value of ERP software is not derived from its deployment," said Peter Joeckel, founder, TurnOnFood. "Rather, the benefit comes from its use. Software-as-a-Service helps organizations quickly unlock the value to the business."

Vicinity software incorporates the entire manufacturing and business processes into one simple solution. Examples of the key integration features in Vicinity include formula management, automated lot control, formula scheduling, compliance, certificates of analysis, country of origin disclosure, batch yields by formula, quality control tracking, and batch ticket processing. The Vicinity solution together with the Microsoft Dynamics suite of financial and distribution systems will keep process manufacturers on track for continued growth and success.

About Vicinity Manufacturing
Vicinity Manufacturing is a software solution designed exclusively for the formula manufacturing industry. Our solution extends the industry leading Microsoft Dynamics financial and distribution family to deliver a powerful and flexible ERP solution. Whether your business is running Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV or completely new to the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics, Vicinity will work with you to streamline the coordination of raw materials to finished goods increasing productivity and profit. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Vicinity Manufacturing will help put together the missing ingredient in your formula manufacturing business solution. Vicinity Manufacturing understands the unique challenges of batch manufacturing and addresses these issues in an easy and affordable solution. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.vicinitymanufacturing.com.

About TurnOnFood
TurnOnDynamics is committed to leveraging the Microsoft Technology stack to optimize your investment in Microsoft Dynamics GP. For more information visit our website at www.turnonfood.com.

To learn more about how Vicinity Manufacturing can help your formula manufacturing business, please contact us at 770-421-2467 or email us at [email protected]. Be sure to visit our website at www.vicinitymanufacturing.com.

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