- Vicinity provides greater stability than ATCO’s previous system.
- Vicinity is built on .NET technology, allowing for greater integration capabilities.
- Vicinity allows ATCO to use standard Microsoft Dynamics SL modules to achieve desired ERP results.
- Vicinity provides enhanced MSDS functionality not available in other applications.
www.atco-intl.com
ATCO manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals to various industries. Founded in 1961, ATCO has a rich tradition of servicing its clients and offering quality product and service at a competitive price. Recently ATCO moved into the international market, having good success into Canada, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
Locations: 4 (Atlanta, GA; Canada)
# of Employees: 110
# of Vicinity Users: 5
Financial Integrations: Microsoft Dynamics™ SL
# of Formulas: 1,000
Manufacturing Systems History
- 1988-1998: Chempac
- 2001-2003: Customized Batchmaster
- 2003-present: Vicinity
- Vicinity provides integration to Flavor Systems’ existing Microsoft Dynamics SL financial/distribution modules.
- The existing system did not provide the stability or flexibility desired.
- Key features standard in Vicinity were missing in all other packages reviewed.
- Implementing Vicinity represented an easy upgrade path for the organization.
- Vicinity demonstrated domain knowledge of the industry that was missing from all other software vendors.
www.flavorsystems.com
Flavor Systems specializes in the custom creation of food and beverage flavorings. Its history dates back to 1926 as a division of Berghausen Corporation and represents 140 years of meat & savory, dairy & cheese, beverage & bakery, and confection flavorings.
Locations: 1 (Cincinnati, OH)
# of Employees: 100
# of Vicinity Users: 4
Financial Integrations: Microsoft Dynamics™ SL
# of Formulas: 1,000
Manufacturing Systems History
- 1985-2003: Ross + Custom Lab
- 2003-present: Vicinity
- Previous system did not supply manufacturing with formula-management capability
- Vicinity provides tighter integration from manufacturing to inventory control
- Vicinity allows HOC to increase the volume of transactions without increasing administrative head count
- Vicinity provided industry-specific features for compounding but also addressed kitting requirements better than all other discrete systems reviewed
www.houseofcheatham.com
House of Cheatham is one of the oldest continuing manufacturers of health and beauty care products, including shampoos, conditioners and hair-treatment kits. Since 1924, House of Cheatham has provided quality products at competitive prices. House of Cheatham products are available at many well-known retailers, including CVS, Dollar General, Eckerd and Target.
Locations: 1 (Stone Mountain, GA)
# of Employees: 75
# of Vicinity Users: 5
Financial Integrations: Microsoft Dynamics™ GP
# of Formulas: 500
Manufacturing Systems History
- 1990-2003: Peachtree and custom databases
- 2003-present: Vicinity
- Vicinity provides an affordable, full-featured integrated ERP solution with a rapid implementation schedule.
- Vicinity is built on .NET technology, allowing for integration to existing shop-floor control devices.
- Vicinity allows Mallard to grow its operations while maintaining current staffing levels.
- Vicinity provides a formula/routing system flexible enough to simulate the actual production process of a polymer manufacturer.
www.mcpolymers.com
For more than 40 years, Mallard Creek Polymers has provided a broad line of emulsion styrene-butadiene and emulsion polybutadiene elastomers to various industries, including adhesives, non-woven fabrics, paint & coatings, textile, carpet, sealants, construction and paper. The manufacturing process has multiple stages, including reaction, cook/chase and stripping.
Locations: 1 (Charlotte, NC)
# of Employees: 60
# of Vicinity Users: 4
Financial Integrations: Microsoft Dynamics™ GP
# of Formulas: 100
Manufacturing Systems History
- 1985-1995: Custom
- 1995-2003: Ross + Custom
- 2003-present: Vicinity
- Vicinity provides greater automation than Mother Murphy’s previous system.
- Vicinity facilitates business growth expected in years to come.
- Vicinity allows Mother Murphy to use standard Microsoft Dynamics SL modules to achieve ERP results.
- Vicinity addresses industry-specific issues important to Mother Murphy: Online Certificates of Analysis.
www.mothermurphys.com
Since 1945, Mother Murphy's has been developing and manufacturing flavorings and extracts for the bakery, beverage, confectionary and many other industries, creating exciting flavorings and extracts specific to customer requirements.
Locations: 2 (Greensboro, NC)
# of Employees: 110
# of Vicinity Users: 5
Financial Integrations: Microsoft Dynamics™ SL
# of Formulas: 1,000
Manufacturing Systems History
- 1988-1998: Custom lab system
- 1998-2002: Custom + Batchmaster
- 2002-present: Vicinity
- Vicinity provides integration to Microsoft Dynamics GP financials/distribution modules.
- Vicinity focuses only on process manufacturers and is not a discrete package that was force-fit to meet their needs. Many of the requirements specific to RC Fine Foods are standard in Vicinity. These requirements would had to have been customized in other solutions they considered.
- Vicinity implements very easily. It is intuitive and the implementation is straightforward.
- Vicinity understands the business processes important to RC Fine Foods. The selection process was an informative, professional and enjoyable experience.
www.rcfinefoods.com
A family-founded business founded in 1972, RC Fine Foods manufactures over 250 high-quality specialty food products to the most demanding customers. RC can service any commercial account from the smallest deli to the largest cafeteria, from the white tablecloth restaurant to the food manufacturer.
Locations: 1 (Hillsborough, NJ)
# of Employees: 80
# of Vicinity Users: 5
Financial Integrations: Microsoft Dynamics™ GP
# of Formulas: 400
Manufacturing Systems History
- 1972-1986: Manual + Custom
- 1986-2003: SymPro
- 2003-present: Vicinity
