Manufacturing Information Systems

Manufacturing Information Systems Inc. is a developer of fully-integrated ERP software tailored for small to medium-sized manufacturers in a range of markets.

Formed in 1977 with a remit to provide PC-based solutions, the company now focuses on manufacturing applications with an emphasis on accounting functionality.

MISys Inc.’s ERP product, MISys Manufacturing, is a modular suite that can run on a stand-alone basis or integrated with small business accounting systems including Quickbooks, Sage Peachtree, Sage Accpac and Sage Simply Accounting.

In its most basic form, MISys Manufacturing provides core capabilities – including inventory tracking and work in process (WIP); standard, average, LIFO or FIFO costing methods; cost adjustment with roll-up through all BOM levels; Crystal Reports generation; and instant transaction history, where-used (BOM implosion) and outstanding order status – while additional modules offer functionality in advanced purchasing, advanced production, material requirements planning, shop floor control, serial/lot tracking, bin tracking, labor tracking and bar coding.

MISys Manufacturing is built on Microsoft SQL Express – with support for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and above for larger manufacturers – and can be deployed on a desktop PC, company network or over the internet.

MISys, Inc. has more than 7,000 customers in 48 countries, including lighting system designer and manufacturer Harris Lighting, surgical suture and blade producer DemeTech and Montana-based neuroscience company Neuralynx.