Software handles PVC-U and aluminium
November 2016

Cheshire based fabricator KAT has invested in the BUSINESS MICROS EvoNet business management software as it strengthens its back office systems to keep pace with demand.

Previously, KAT used separate software for its aluminium and PVCu divisions and relied on manual order processing, leading inevitably to duplications and carrying potential for human error. Now, following the introduction of EvoNet with barcode scanning, KAT has not only automated its order processing and its invoicing, but has also achieved better stock control, production and delivery planning in both of its Macclesfield factories.

KAT already offers a ten day lead time on all of its aluminium doors and windows and has a reputation for efficiency and reliability. Now, the company says even further efficiencies are being achieved across its factories in Macclesfield and Newhaven, Sussex, and many of these are being passed on to customers.

As the work with Business Micros continues, KAT plans to add further EvoNet modules to its operation so that it can offer customers online quotations and ordering, and real time delivery tracking.

Paul Balfe, Technical Director at KAT said: “For the first time, we have the same system working across both our factories and across both our materials and that gives us a really solid platform from which to manage our future plans and expansion. Using the reporting function, we can now get an instant overview of how we are performing in both aluminium and PVCu, identify both problems and opportunities, and make better informed decisions both day to day and longer term.

“Having seen growth in sales of our aluminium windows and doors of just over 60% this year and a doubling of our factory capacity, we now have the software infrastructure we need, not only to keep pace with that but also to ensure that we achieve the efficiencies which will enable us to continue expanding at a similar rate.”

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