2010 August Issue – Can a Software Project Be a Positive Experience?

Almost everyone has had some experience with software projects, either directly as one of the team or indirectly as a possible user or beneficiary of the project. 

We asked managers in several manufacturing companies a couple questions about their experiences with software projects.

What words come to mind when describing that experience? 

• The software company overpromised and under-delivered
• They over-ran the budget
• It took too many of our resources
• Custom code delayed project deadlines

After the project was completed, what were the overall impressions of the software?

• It worked but it was expensive and now is hard to change or enhance
• The ongoing cost is too high
• The custom features are hard to use because they are so complex

Unfortunately, these are the impressions many professionals have of software projects.

CIMx software changes those impressions and is able to provide a positive experience by:

• Delivering as promised
• Meeting all expectations
• Using a configurable, not customized system
• Offering a low cost, easily adaptable MES solution

What enables CIMx to provide such a positive experience?

Product Architecture - Interax can be configured to meet company requirements without the lengthy development of custom code.  The “fit” is right from the start.

Simplicity – Interax Integration Engine™ is simple and quick to implement and integrate into the fabric of your company.  Rapid turn-on-for-use is essential to maintain positive impressions and project momentum.

Ease-of-Use - Interax Configuration Manager™ and user interface is easy-to-understand and requires minimal training.  This enhances the user buy-in and furthers project momentum and success.

CIMx Interax MES is making it possible to change impressions about overpromised and under-delivered projects.  Companies looking for paperless manufacturing solutions now have a clear path to a successful, positive experience.