News Release

New Features Added to M1 Version 3.0 ERP Software for Manufacturing Operations

One of the new features added in the newly released Version 3.0 update to the M1 ERP software from Bowen & Groves is the new product configurator, which automates the creation of complex bills of materials by simply entering key information. No longer is the product expert needed to configure a bill of materials.

Additional new features for the M1 ERP software by Bowen & Groves have been added in the latest Version 3.0 release.

M1 has established a user base of over 300 installed sites in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and the UK, because it has been specifically designed for the small to medium sized manufacturing sector, including jobbing shops, custom and mixed mode manufacturing and offers total integration from the initial quote through to invoicing the customer.

Developed for a Microsoft SQL server with a Microsoft Outlook look and feel, M1 runs on all popular Windows platforms.

M1 has won a legendary user experience from its easy to run and maintain functions and the high level of installation and on going support provided by Bowen & Groves, which has made it a very cost effective solution for the small to medium manufacturing sector.

The exciting new features of Version 3.0 include a free view only user facility, allowing users to print, email and export their valuable data for free.

M1's unlimited view only users means customers can now reduce the number of users they require and therefore reduce their cost of ownership.

The new advanced bill of materials module includes important features such as serial number assignment and tracking, revision control, lot/batch number tracking and find and replace tools to increase productivity.

A product configurator module has been added in Version 3.0 enabling the configuration of a dimensional or configurable part based on rules or parameters to accommodate different options, a simple and flexible tool which provides significant advantages.

A new project management module ties together all quotes, jobs, orders, purchases and accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices to a specific project, assign a project manager, track progress, create follow-ups that integrate with Microsoft Outlook so a milestone will never be missed.

Two additional major features include an enhanced print related documents check box available with the document management module this allows the automation of issuing all documents for work orders or job travellers.

Advanced Inventory Management now includes an alternative parts grid which provides the ability to look for price options or in a shortage find a suitable alternative part.

Complementing the additional features in M1 Version 3.0 are some 370 additional enhancements to various modules.

Bowen & Groves values the input of their customers and all the new features and enhancements are a direct result of listening to the customers requirements.

Geoff Groves, managing director of Bowen & Groves said that the enhancements from M1 Version 3.0 are distilled from over 300 installed sites.

"M1 has always been highly valued by the manufacturing sector for its specific relevance to the industry processes from initial contact, through quoting and estimating, purchasing, document and inventory management to full accounting functions.

"In addition M1 integrates with Microsoft Word, Outlook and MapPoint features which have aided its reputation for easy commissioning and functionality."

About Bowen & Groves

Bowen & Groves is setting the standard in Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP), for the small to medium manufacturer. Founded in 1992 Bowen & Groves is a privately owned software development company operating in the United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. M1 by B&G™ sets the standard in affordability and ease of use. Bowen & Groves can be reached at sales@bowen-groves.com or via their website, www.bowen-groves.com