Client

SB International, Nashville, Tennessee -- a full line supplier of cylinder head components to engine parts distributor, production head rebuiler, and private label market worldwide. Coverage included automotive, light truck, heavy-duty truck, agricultural, and industrial engine applications of domestic and import models.

Objectives

We wanted a flexible solution that could easily adapt to our constantly evolving requirements.

To find a solution provider that used state-of-the-art technology, including Microsoft SQL 2000 database and the emerging .NET framework. To find a working system to keep all records of data.

We implemented a new system to produce a catalog. With literally the push of a few buttons we now can render a complete catalog with output suitable for handing off to our printer, or for electronic distribution to our customers or sales personnel. In addition, the relational database which lies at the core of the system, is proving to be an invaluable asset to our product management and technical services groups, as they research and bring new products to the market.

The cost savings from completely eliminating the typesetting phase, and being able to dramatically reduce our print quantity in lieu of the electronic media, has nearly paid for the complete system. The implementation of the program and the on-going support, provided us the reassurance that our problems would be taken care of.