Progressplus Supports Britannia Sheet Metals

Britannia Sheet Metals managing director, Tony Bladen, claims that production control software Progressplus from Berkeley Myles has played a key role in the development of the business. The Bolton-based manufacturer specialises in process laser cutting, bending and welding, supplying bespoke products in shutter and security doors, office furniture and display equipment for the retail industry.

Bladen used Progressplus in a previous general manager role, and implemented the system to help give him full production traceability, and the ability to efficiently manage his administrative processes. He said: ‘As a managing director of a small to medium enterprise employing five people, I am responsible for a number of areas of the business, including sales and manufacturing as well as general administration.

‘With so many MRP systems, they only do one job – whether it is purchase orders, invoicing, inventory or quality checking – and you usually find that they don’t link together very well. ‘Progressplus integrates all of your traceability requirements into one solution, from enquiry through to invoicing. ‘It streamlines all of my administration and gives me the capacity and ability to focus my efforts on other areas of the business.’ Bladen says that the system also gives him instant access to all his current and historical client and supply chain documentation.

‘Our files are automated and linked to Progressplus, and backed up offline,’ he said. ‘We have ready access to this information, which is great for the business in terms of time management. ‘It can also be very effective in client management. ‘If a client calls on the status of their order we can upload their file straight away, instead of having to run onto the shop floor to speak with the production manager. ‘It was also extremely effective recently, when we went through an external audit by our parent company; auditors were able to get their hands on relevant information quickly and effectively.’.