We spoke with Alkesh Patel from ProPlate about its ERP software program that helps shops, and facilities become more efficient and precise in their surface-finishing processing.

ProPlate is a shop floor management tool that tracks orders at each processing step. It is a streamlined quality assurance system designed with ISO guidelines to ensure increased productivity. Users can also utilize one comprehensive tool to create a dynamic schedule that updates at all stations in real time, eliminating the need to update paperwork continuously.

ProPlate runs on the Microsoft Azure Cloud, which is also backed up. That means shops don't have to devote any internal IT resources to operate it. It is available via an economical monthly subscription.

It has a Shop Floor Management system to track orders at each processing step and streamlined Quality Assurance System designed with ISO guidelines to ensure increased productivity. It also has a powerful Smart Scheduling system that uses one comprehensive tool to create a dynamic schedule that updates at all stations in real-time, eliminating the need to update paperwork continuously.

Other features include:

• Load Side Control Based on Surface Area Calculations: This calculates complex part surface areas and optimal part-load capacities, as well as precise surface area calculations on complex part geometries.
• Chemical Test Analysis and Reporting: track your chemical concentration for each tank and accurately calculate chemical cost per pound, gallon, or barrel. This is a business intelligence reporting system for tank chemistry and chemical costs.
• Built-in Quotation and Invoicing System: managing and generating quotes has always been challenging. Quote is just two clicks away with a built-in workflow for internal quotation approvals.
• Integrates with Cloud-Based Suite Accounting Software: ProPlate integrates with your accounting software to work with your daily accounting functions. It is integrated with QuickBooks and Peachtree or other Cloud-Based accounting software.

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