Aptean, represented in South Africa by Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, has launched Axis 6.2, the latest version of its industry-leading ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution designed for metals producers, wire and cable manufacturers and metals service centres.

Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings is a specialist solutions provider and distributor whilst Aptean is an international software company specialising in CRM, ERP and Supply Chain software applications.

Axis delivers innovative, yet practical, solutions to the strategic operational challenges of the metals industry and provides measurable results and return on investment.

“Axis is the leading ERP solution for the metals industry, supporting the operations of many of the world’s largest metal, wire and cable manufacturers,” said Ian Huntly, CEO, Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings.

The newest version of Axis 6.2 features new capabilities based on specific input from the customer base, including:

* Advanced Load Planning – now providing a single, streamlined transaction to
enable users to identify orders available to ship as well as build loads and execute complex load shipping.
* Shipping Load Verification – ensures that the material in a load to be shipped is completely confirmed and verified across the shipping process, to further reduce possible delivery issues.
* Roll/Slit Planning – plans multiple roll/slit (a metal shearing process that cuts a large roll of material into narrower roll) operations into a single work order that can include multiple sales orders. Planning is initiated by a search to identify the best material to
suit the layout, with virtual tags utilised to plan intermediate material as it moves through the process.
* Distribution Processing – designed for service centres and processors to pick, cut, pack and ship material directly from stock in a single transaction, without creating a production work order.

“Axis 6.2 has the specialised functionality that metals and wire and cable companies need to address the business challenges they face every day,” said Peter Weymouth, Axis product manager, Aptean.

“Axis is designed specifically for metals-based companies to drive increased efficiency, reduce costs and maximise profitability.”