Berkeley Myles on the scrappage scheme bandagon

Its ProgressPlus is aimed at streamlining, automating and integrating management and control of shopfloor production and administrative processes. Managing director Tony MacBride believes many manufacturers are struggling in the current economic downturn and that a more effective system might make the difference. "Companies need a competitive advantage and an effective system can provide this," he says. "Now is the right time to invest and, in order to soften the blow of a changeover, we have matched the government's car scrappage scheme and are offering a £2,000 allowance for companies that change." Cheekily, he adds: "Unlike the government scheme, the existing system doesn't have to be 10 years old and the only requirement is that it is a competitive product." MacBride also insists that, contrary to popular belief, manufacturers can expect to make the switch and begin realising significant operational benefits within a few weeks. "We have the ability to transfer all of your data and configure your existing layouts for quotes, purchase orders and invoicing into a fully integrated and seamless traceability package," he says.