Accurate Data and On-Time Delivery Build Sales and Customer Confidence for Rima Manufacturing

KINNELON, N.J. -- (BusinessWire) – Established in 1955, Michigan-based RIMA Manufacturing Co. grew up with the automotive industry. The company distributes metal components worldwide and has thrived on its readiness to adapt to newer, more efficient manufacturing practices, like those provided by RF Express™ for QAD Enterprise Applications, the automated data collection and bar coding solution from Eagle Consulting & Development.

"We wanted increased accuracy, more timely data, and better visual identification of parts as they moved through the manufacturing process," explains Scott Ryder, RIMA information systems manager. However, RIMA faced a special challenge, according to Ryder: "RIMA makes many similar-looking parts. Prior to implementing RF Express for QAD Enterprise Applications, parts got mixed up and employees had to hand sort them before shipment, inevitably causing delays." RIMA’s manufacturing process uses precision machines to turn bars of steel into 200 different components, all of which measure between one-fourth inch and two inches.

"Eagle's barcode system allows RIMA to create labels for each pan of parts, which provides better visual identification. In addition, Eagle's automated data collection technology identifies individual part locations within the manufacturing process," says Bill Paone, executive vice president of Eagle sales and marketing.

Such streamlined processes have also reduced the number of steps involved with shipping as scanning technology and barcode labeling eliminated dock audits.  Ryder estimates a time saving of one to two hours per day.  RIMA can now provide near 100 percent on-time delivery to its customers - a record that builds sales and customer confidence.

"This business is highly competitive. The auto manufacturers want quality products, and they want them on time. Offering both means more business," says Gayle Bayer, RIMA network analyst.

About Eagle
Kinnelon, N.J.-based Eagle Consulting & Development is the leading provider of online, real-time automated data collection solutions to users of QAD Enterprise Applications worldwide.  Eagle provides "plug-and-go" bar coding and automated data collection capability for QAD users at over 700 customers’ sites in 18 countries.  For more information, visit www.eaglecondev.com or contact Bill Paone at +1-973-838-5006 ext. 119. RF Express™ for QAD Enterprise Applications is a trademark of Eagle Consulting & Development.

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