The next step is delivering the information dynamically or on demand to executives in all departments. From a systems infrastructure viewpoint, these interfaces allow a company to standardize its processes. Using Mainsaver EAM, a production engineer can create parts or materials purchase order request forms in Mainsaver and the system itself will transfer it electronically to the ERP for purchasing. Contrarily, all purchasing can be done through the Mainsaver EAM inventory module but sent to the ERP for payment. More importantly, Stagnaro emphasizes, by linking these departments so that they can collaborate, a new business paradigm evolves.
Management can now determine losses in efficiencies caused by obsolescence.
The interfaces provide new categories of information in which key indicators can be monitored to drive effective decision-making. The interface to the Gas Boy card system illustrates. By obtaining vehicle mileage and equipment hours from the Gas Boy card system every time an automobile or snowplow is fueled, the Mainsaver EAM is provided the data it needs to determine when a unit needs to be brought in for predictive maintenance. Instead of solely monitoring and tracking fuel usage in an isolated system, the same data now provides input to eliminate breakdowns and work stoppages on an enterprise level. All interfaces are available now and in use at one or more customers.