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Latest upgrade adds multiple features to M1 ERP software

October 14, 2002

M1, the Australian developed ERP software package for manufacturing industry developed by Bowen & Groves, now has more than 200 users in manufacturing industry in Australia and the USA.

The latest M1 upgrade - Version 2.6 - adds a host of new features, particularly the provision of increased management information enabling the sales and marketing function to complement the achievements of manufacturing industry.

One of the unique features of Version 2.6 is the ability to drill down from within a report preview.

Geoff Groves managing director of Bowen & Groves says "to our knowledge M1 is the only ERP software available today with the ability to drill down from within a crystal report."

"From a productivity standpoints this has the potential to save an enormous amount of time when a user requires more information on what a report is showing.

"Questions like - where did that amount come from - why are the hours so high on this job for instance, will no longer require lengthy investigation.

"Just by clicking on the part of the report in question, the relevant details are shown immediately" Geoff Groves added.

More than twenty four key productivity features are included in the latest M1 Version 2.6.

These include multiple contact and call management, business and shop floor messaging, part cross referencing and pricing, customer credit limit management, activity calendars both to cash flow and order backlogs, aging information, price and availability, shipment tracking, multiple company datasets in search grids and search grid filters using multiple fields.

"In fact M1 Version 2.6 brings all the information functions typically demanded by a service industry within the capacity of a manufacturing business" Geoff Groves added.

M1 by Bowen & Groves has won a significant niche amongst Australian and especially US based manufacturing companies, both in traditional and high tech industry sectors.

Already the number of M1 sites installed in the USA exceeds the number in Australia's manufacturing sector and continues to offer a high rate of customer acceptance.

M1 is an ERP ( Enterprise Resource Planning) software package with a host of features including multiple modules specifically for small to medium scale manufacturing businesses.

"M1 also offers the flexibility to accommodate the growth objectives and increased management information needs of growing businesses in the manufacturing sector" Geoff Groves says.

Bowen & Groves offers superior support and service particularly through its BGSupportNet.

Version 2.6 of M1 can be downloaded by existing users or for sales enquiries email sales@bowen-groves.com. or phone toll free numbers 1300 130 241 (AUS) and 1866 617 6389 (US) for additional information.

Melbourne based manufacturing software developer, Bowen & Groves has released the latest Version 2.6 upgrade to its M1 ERP software in use by over 200 small to medium sized manufacturing sites in both Australia and the USA.

A host of new features including the ability to drill down from a report preview and graphical management tools (shown) affords increased productivity and management information.

About Bowen & Groves Pty Ltd

Bowen & Groves was established in Australia in 1992 and expanded into the USA in 2000 with the specific focus to provide quality software and support to the Manufacturing Industry. Over the past nine years they have accomplished a reputation for excellence in customer support and professional service. More information about Bowen & Groves and its products and services is available at Bowen & Groves' Web site www.bowen-groves.com.