ECI e-automate

Business management software built for particular industries is what ECI e-automate offers. It belongs to the range of ECI Software Solutions and is designed for manufacturers, distributors, building suppliers and other trades. The company says the software gives owners a live view of every area of their operations, so that decisions can be made faster and on better information. It also says more than 25,000 customers use its products around the world.

Software for manufacturers

Manufacturing customers are offered several systems. The company describes ERP and business management software for batch and process manufacturers, job shops and discrete manufacturers. Other products include a manufacturing execution system, advanced planning and scheduling tools, and business activity monitoring software that raises alerts and automates responses. A business intelligence dashboard product is listed for reporting.

Systems for residential builders

Home builders and land developers have products of their own. These include ERP software for production and semi-custom builders, project management and scheduling for trade contractors, and a platform that measures each step of the homebuyer journey. An interactive online sales and design center for builders and multi-family developers is offered, along with customer relationship tools and an AI-powered home warranty platform.

Distribution and building supply

For distributors and building supply dealers, the range includes business management and eCommerce for supply dealers, B2B eCommerce platforms for distributors and wholesalers, and cloud-based ERP for project-based dealerships. Lumber and building material suppliers can use an ERP built for their trade, and point of sale software serves hardware stores and home centers. Electronic data interchange automates information flow between a business and its suppliers.

Cloud hosting, upgrades and support

The company says cloud hosting protects business data and keeps software current through upgrades, and that it helps clients cut hardware and IT costs. Implementation, training and support run from product development through to daily use. An office technology range supports print fleet management for dealers in that sector.

Industry-specific design

The company says its products are built, maintained and enhanced by people who have worked in the industries they serve, so that the tools reflect the changing needs of each sector. It describes AI-powered automation as a way to reduce errors and simplify complex workflows across operations.