Ssamps (UK) Ltd Announces the Release of the Ssamps 3 Advanced Sequencing Module.

Ssamps (UK) Ltd has created an easy to implement, easy to use, cost effective planning system based on the real needs of experienced supply chain managers. The release of the Advanced Product Sequencing Module on December 1st 2003 significantly enhances the effectiveness of the system. The system is backed up by a unique and comprehensive Try Before You Buy" offering.

(PRWEB) December 12, 2003 --Ssamps 3 is a uniquely easy to implement, easy to use, cost effective planning and scheduling system created 12 months ago by a group of UK Supply Chain professionals who had, over a number of years as consultants, identified a significant gap in available Supply Chain Software.

With a number of UK clients in the packaging, food, cosmetics, paper and other manufacturing sectors as well as the retail sector they had consistently failed to identify a cost effective planning system which delivered the real needs of these businesses, could be quickly implemented, and was easy to use. As a result they created a system which did fulfil these requirements.

The resulting system, Ssamps 3, has the advantage that it has been created by professional supply chain managers to deliver the requirements they identified across almost 80 man years of managing supply chains and manufacturing operations.

With Ssamps 3, clients are able to effectively forecast sales, plan and balance capacity and schedule production in time buckets ranging from hours to months or even years. Planning is quick and easy and the system can be implemented in less than one calendar month. The system is incredibly easy to use with novice to expert being achieved with one days training.

The addition of the Advance Sequencing Module has now made Ssamps 3 even more effective as it creates the ability to take the planned production in any time period, sequence the production batches according to user definable rules and then fine tune the sequence with an intuitive drag and drop interface.

The system is already live with a number of clients and is delivering benefits in terms of reduced inventory levels, improved service levels, reduced waste, reduced manufacturing costs and the ability to link the day to day operation of the client businesses with the longer term business plan. Ssamps 3 was specifically created to enable an effective Sales and Operations Planning Process in businesses of all sizes.

The capability of the system was one important factor but equally important was the need to overcome the reluctance of many businesses to invest in systems.

Steve Allanson, Managing Director of Ssamps (UK) Ltd, says:-

As a Supply Chain consultant I was continually amazed at the number of manufacturing businesses who continued to struggle without effective systems to manage the supply chain operation. Two key issues were the credibility of software vendors and the need to be sure that real benefits would be delivered before making significant investment in terms of cash and resources."

To address this reluctance Ssamps (UK) Ltd created what they believe is a unique Try Before You Buy" philosophy. They undertake a complete system build without cost or obligation for potential clients and this is then backed up by a low cost rental option whereby the client can live with the system for a number of months before purchase. All of the costs of this initial rental can be offset against an eventual purchase.

Steve hopes that this approach will overcome the reluctance of manufacturing businesses to harness the power of systems to deliver real and lasting benefits.

Interested supply chain, manufacturing or IT managers or senior business executives should contact:-

info@ssamps.com or visit www.ssamps.com for further information or to arrange an initial demonstration.

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