Busy October ....

Hope this Blog finds all our readers well, Can you believe how fast 2013 has gone? 

Crazy to think its only 64 days till Christmas!

October has been super busy for Synchro so far we have had 3 Exhibitions already and still have one to go!

First up was the - ICI 60th Technical Conference and Expo 2013 

This was a really successful show for Synchro ERP and i thought we would share some pics .. with you ....

This is how the content and set up arrives ...  Finally its all ready to go ...

Shane is looking really well ..

Our Smiling CEO - Christopher Collins ...

Next up was the - NFFS 2013 

Looks like the men had great fun especially while taking part in the Team Building events ....

A little tidying perhaps??

Looks Yummy and fresh...

Organizing, Tasting or both? !!

Style and substance ...

Synchro's Simon Bandito!!

Here's Shane's write up from this Exhibition ....

Captains of Metalcasters

Synchro ERP wishes to thank Chip from Erie Bronze for encouraging us to attend the Non Ferrous Founders Society annual meeting.  Chip has been after us for a number of years to attend this important event.  With low expectations, Synchro ERP listened to a very valued customer and attended.

Synchro ERP should have been attending a long time ago!  In just a three words, the meeting can be summed up as “Captains of Metalcasters”.  The quality of the attendees is most outstanding as they are the all important decision makers.  I was talking with a decision maker today who said “decision makers make mistakes, make mistakes that are far reaching and have long term consequences”.  He tries to instill this into his employees that they may make mistakes, but their mistakes can also have far reaching consequences.  This is the reason that they must have software in place to limit the consequences of mistakes, from the employees and the “top dogs”.

The meeting is low key and casual, thus everyone is free and welcome to exchange ideas and thoughts.  Even more important than the table top exhibits is the interaction and team building events.  Simon and I attended the events and interacted.  We have been made very welcome and everyone knows who we are and what our names are.  We are on first name basis with everyone. This is how business is done. 

The NFFS staff has been most welcoming and accommodating and has done everything possible to insure that we were welcomed into the fold.  This just isn’t lip service or “being nice”, no sir; this is sincere and focuses on our success at the event.  Simon and I will be there next year at the NFFS 2014 in Hilton Head South Carolina representing the global Synchro ERP team.  We make a fantastic team, Simon and I.  We “mesh”. 

Team Synchro ERP is coming away from the NFFS 2013 with quality leads and already two on-site visits scheduled!  Quality over quantity.

The splendor of the venue is very conducive to doing business in a casual atmosphere, and these NFFS folks know how to put on a show.  Posh food and beverages, top shelf beverages.

Synchro ERP looks forward to increasing our foot print with the NFFS.  In fact, I just met with Jarrod from the NFFS who wanted to know immediate feedback.  This is a top shelf group.

Thank you Chip! Until next time, see you on down the preverbal road…

As you can see Shane and Simon really enjoyed this Exhibition, They obtained valuable leads,

There were lots of Team building events as you can see from the photos.

Everyone visits each table as they have a sign in sheet in the guide that everyone wants to complete so they can enter into a contest to win a $500 gift card which Synchro think is a great idea.

They said everyone was beyond friendly - The staff and the participants all made them feel very welcome and it wasn't just out of courtesy it was truly genuine.

Jean-Marie has also attended the FENAF - 15th-18th October 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The next exhibition will be the - 49th Annual AFI Conference - 20th-23rd Oct 2013 In Perth for more information or to meet us there please CLICK HERE

Everyone back at Synchro HQ have been just as busy this month to ;

Jean-Marie has been in China negotiating a new agent Deal - Hopefully we will be able to tell you more in the future.

Daniel had been in Mexico installing a Trial System.

We have had 2 new signed contracts one in Brazil and one in UK!

Everyone would like to say a HUGE congratulations to Support Team Member Jon Mapp and partner Becky on the Birth of there beautiful Baby Boy Indiana Efan Tomos Mapp ..

We have also reached a whopping 202 likes on our FaceBook page this week and chose a random liker to win a laptop bag - Well Done to David Rose for winning this.

We are currently working on a FaceBook Competition for Christmas which will be released in November - More information will follow so keep your eyes on the FACEBOOK page so you can take part.

The Synchro Calender which is being produced from our Summer Photography Competition is also in production and we should have some images by the time we write our next blog.

Until then keep following us and we wish you a great week.

Next BLOG - Oct 31st - Getting To Know You. Who will it be this month???

Synchro ERP Remains Open for Business!

Hello from Texas,

In the wake of the US Government shutdown, Synchro ERP is pleased to report that all operations are operating operationally normally.  There has been no impact on Synchro ERP.  

The ICI, NFFS, and AFI expositions will go on as planned.  The show must go on.
Upcoming Synchro ERP Exhibitions

Our thoughts are with the metalcasting industry, the employees, and the businesses and their employees that do business with metalcasters.  The industry as a whole maybe severely impacted by the government shutdown, especially the metalcasters that are involved with government contracts and also work with government contractors and of course the housing market, construction industry, infrastructure, defense, aerospace, etc.

Shane Allen
Head of Synchro ERP North American Operations

A Banner Month @ Synchro ERP

Howdy from Texas,

It's been a banner month at Synchro ERP with many new customers to welcome aboard. 

Right now, all eyes are turned toward the upcoming Investment Casting Exposition in Pittsburgh and the NFFS show in Phoenix.  Then, on to an AFS Texas board meeting in Oklahoma, go figure...

Unfortunately, when I was growing up the medical community didn't think it was wise to remove the tonsils.  I managed to pick up tonsilitis on my recent sales trip to Wyoming and have been battling it since Friday and even with the best medical care, haven't been able to shake it.  Oh well, this to shall pass. 

I do hope you are planning on meeting up with us at one of the upcoming shows.

Be sure to check out our schedule at Synchro ERP Exhibition Schedule

Had an interesting time in Wyoming and learned a lot of things about luxury automobiles of all things.  Due to the massive Colorado floods, all of the rental cars and trucks had been procured from Casper Wyoming and sent to Colorado.  People without reservations for a rental car were left stranded, fortunately I did have a reservation. All they had left was an Infinity which they upgraded me to at no charge.  I had never driven a "key less" vehicle before, and it took me for ever to figure out the proper sequence to get the thing started in the first place.  PRESS THE BRAKE AND THEN PRESS THE BUTTON, NO, NOT THE PARKING BREAK, THE REAL BRAKE AND PRESS IT HARD!  Then, when I was filling it up with gasoline-petrol, I couldn't figure out how to open up the fuel door.  I must have sat ten minutes at the gas station trying to find the switch or lever, feeling like a real idiot.  No bueno.  Sure glad I wasn't low on gas or stuck out in the middle of no where.  Went back to the hotel and fired up the old Wild West Web and learned that pressing the key fob for the door unlock multiple times while standing near the fuel door and then pressing on it would open it.  It worked.  Of course, there were no user manuals in the vehicle or any notes or anything.  I noticed that the fuel door was somewhat "bent", so I'm sure I was not the only one trying to figure it out.

Had a great visit with our newest customer in Wyoming and they really have a sharp and clean operation.  They will get a huge bang out of Synchro ERP w/o the buck!

Anyway, until next time, I will see you next month down the road in Pittsburgh.

Shane Allen
Head of Synchro ERP North American Operations

Getting To Know You - Jon Mapp ....

Its that Getting To Know You time again and this month its all about Technical Support Team Member Jon Mapp ....

Name; Jon Mapp                            Job Title; Customer Support Technician

How long have you worked for Synchro ERP?

1 Year.

What is the best part of your job?

Lee will probably kill me if I don’t mention my fantastic Mentor and Boss. Apart from that, when issues are resolved and we get the thank you notes.

Describe yourself in 3 words;

Short, Geeky, Musical

What did you have for breakfast this morning?

A salad (with meat to make it big and manly)

What is your favourite food?

Currywurst

What do you dislike most?

Bad grammar.

Who is the most precious person to you?

Going to have to split this one between my Mummy and my Girlfriend Becky.

Who is your famous idol?

Eeep. Tough one. Robert Downey Jr perhaps. Or Bruce Dickinson

What is your favourite book?

Far too many to think of. 

Shortlist would be neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, Night Watch by Terry Pratchett, Good Omens by Neil Gainman and Terry Pratchett, if you want to make me look intelligent.. war and peace.

What is your favourite film?

Again, too many to mention. My dvd collection has just hit around 400 titles / box sets. Robocop, Top Gun, Casablanca, Total Recall, Demolition Man, The African Queen, Minority Report.

If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and why?

Get on a steam train across Europe and just relax.

I hope this Blog finds all our readers well?

Just thought I would give you a mid September update from Synchro HQ ...

Firstly we would all like to wish Support Manager - Lee Mahon a ...

We have been extremely busy the Implementation teams have been working really hard and travelling all over including; Mexico, India, USA (six states) South Africa, Dubai, UK and Spain !!

Jean-Marie had a very successful visit to India with our Indian Agents ..

Daniel Alcantara had a great visit to Prima Industrial Holdings and we would like to thank William and Tanny Price for there kind hospitality.

We have had 3 new signed contracts already this month - All in the USA.

We are very proud that a  Tyco Valve Company – Emirates Techno Controls FZE have selected Synchro ERP as their ERP of choice. 

Emirates Techno Casting is one of the largest and fastest growing Steel casting foundries in the world. 

Implementation is well underway. 

http://www.tyco.com/      

Some of you may have already seen our new bags on the FaceBook page - We think they are really nice.

A lot of our followers have commented that they would like one so we have decided to give 1 away when our page reaches 200 LIKES so dont forget to SHARE our page and ask your friends to LIKE us and you could win.

Click Here ..

 

All the Team are also busy prepping for the up coming 

ICI 2013 - 5th - 8th October 2013

Wyndham Grand Downtown, Pittsburgh PA

Booth # 65

If you would like more information or to arrange to meet us there please - CLICK HERE

I wish you all a great couple of weeks ahead and will be back with another BLOG soon. 

The next blog will be a Getting To Know You one but which Team member will it be this month???

The Strength of Metalcasting

Howdy from Texas,

Just a short note to kick off September with, I came across this video, and being a metalcaster, it had very special meaning to me.  Whomever melted and poured the metal, cast the part, finished it, quality inspected it, and then shipped it must be proud that their casting was used in a commercial.

It would not surprise me if the metalcaster that made the part is using the global leading software solution from Synchro ERP.  The casting is probably residing in a database with all of the associated information including the melt, chemical and physical properties, and certification information.  The casting might even be a serialized part with complete traceability back to the pour. 


Reminder, there are a slew of upcoming expositions that Synchro ERP will be attending.  Be sure to visit http://www.synchroerp.com/exhibitions/exhibitions.htm to see where we will be at!

For a behind the scenes look at the making of the commercial, please see  http://volvogroup.synapticdigital.com/Videos/volvo-trucks-president-takes-role-of-stuntman/s/941ed12e-5670-4d20-bf2a-6e6e22b243ba

Until next time, see you on down the road.

Shane Allen
Head of Synchro ERP North American Operations
On the Web @ www.synchroerp.com

Welcome to September ...

Well September is here and Synchro ERP are as busy as ever ...

We have Team members all over the globe at the moment from France to India and the CEO has even been over in Mexico !

Firstly we hope Richy Raine had a great birthday on 24th August.

It is very pleasing to announce we have had another payment from one of our KIVA borrowers - Synchro ERP are very proud to be able to help such a good cause.


We have ordered some new laptop bags - What do you think? 

As you all know we recently ran a Summer Photo Competition on our FaceBook page, We were delighted to receive so many photos from you all and would like to share the winning one with you.

Well Done John Richardson of A1 Roper Ltd - Your Nikon D3100 SLR Digital Camera will be with you soon.

We are excited to announce that Synchro will be releasing an IOS/android App in October. We should have more news on this in our next Blog.


Does monitoring multiple constraints give your scheduler fits? Click here to see how Synchro ERP's Scheduling Module can help.


As promised here is the answer to the Trivia question from the last Blog ...

Around the world each year 950,000 people go to the hospital after tripping over what?

Answer; Their pet / Pets toys or bowls !!

Finally a few words from our Sales and Marketing Director ...

Appreciation of our abundant life. 

I am a believer in nurturing. 

As a woman this gives me a small benefit as nature intended However, I have a passion for nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.  

Our health requires nurturing and for many it is too late when this realization comes to awareness. Many people treat their cars with more care! 

Business requires nurturing and the better we are at this the more growth and success we achieve. 

Synchro ERP is a healthy growing company, the recession had little impact on our growth and new business, I liken all this to nature. The similarities are so close. 

Take a seed put it into a healthy compost, care and tender everyday. Watch it grow, don't be distracted from nurturing. Growth is inevitable, watch the environment and consider any impact this may have. 

To the cynics, they may laugh but as one business manager said to me recently. Most of those who show disdain are not so successful. 

It is not acceptable to have one unhappy Synchro customer. One is too many. 

Team work...without them this company could not succeed.

Barbara Nolan Collins 

Hope you all have a great week and Team Synchro look forward to catching up with you again soon.