HOWCO GROUP WEB SITES

Howco Group's global web site at howcogroup.com is recognized as a key industry reference source for on-line technical information, products and processes.

The Howco Enterprise Solution – has been designed by Howco Group’s Development Team to give a user friendly, reliable and fast response to customer sales inquiries and information requests. The ongoing development of this ‘easy’ to access site with links into the main global site will power howcoEZ-Met.com to facilitate full e-business trading.

howcoheattreat.com – gives direct access to Howco’s state-of-the art Heat Treat facilities in Houston Texas and will also provide electronic processing of orders and documentation.

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CUSTOMER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

As a key element of supply chain management Howco Group look to improve the business process by integrating systems which streamline transactions and allow effective pull by the customer from raw materials to delivered product.

The latest development in our technology is Howco LINK - an electronic interface between Howco's core system Stelplan, and SAP.  This greatly enhances customer integration reducing processing costs and facilitating continuous flow by transmitting MRP data directly to Howco. 

Some of the other benefits of integration are:

• 24/7 Interface

• Global inventory visibility

• Order-entry processing

• Order-status tracking

• On-line certification and documentation

• Forecast and production planning

• Improved management information

• All the lines of communication via secure password control

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THE NETWORK  & SECURITY

HOWCO GROUP’S Enterprise Systems Solutions is based on Windows NT Directory services allowing centralized Network, Messaging and Security Services.  

Fast packet switching technology via private virtual circuits ensures proper delivery and high bandwidth between sites.

Latest Firewall Security Technology integrated with Corporate Antivirus Solutions safeguard network operations.