Information Age Technologies, Inc.

IT   Software Outsourcing - The Perfect Pair

Dlubak Corporation is a growing custom glass manufacturer with plants in Soutwestern Pennsylvannia and Florida. Dlubak's product is very specialized. Representative of their accomplishments are the glass they supply for major airports and the saftey glass windshields for the Humvee vehicles used by the military in the middle east. Likewise, Dlubak manufactures the glass countertop shields for Subway restaurants. Naturally, they've created countless other custom glass products used in construction and manufacturing projects.

Business Challenge:

• Dlubak's highly specialized product line results in a complex operation with equally complex administrative requirements. 
• The management team recognized the need, as well of the benefits, of developing a custom manufacturing software system that would serve their unique needs. 
• Having acquired an IBM iSeries system and VAI's System 2000 Accounting Package, Dlubak wanted to develop manufacturing software on the same platform so that it could be interfaced to their financials. 

Solutions:

• The iSeries experience of the Information Age Technologies staff proved a perfect fit for Dlubak corporation. 
• Without the risk or expense of an extensive recruiting effort, Dlubak was able to establish a long-term relationship with IAT that has provided new applications and day to day support for over 5 years. 
• IAT represents a committed partner to coordinate crucial technology projects.  When opportunities to capitalize on new technology arise, IAT is readily available to support analysis and implementation.  For example, when Dlubak chose to invest in a state-of-the-art glass optimizing machine, IAT had the familiarity with their business and the software development expertise necessary to develop an interface to the order entry and production systems, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs. 

Customer Results:

• Dlubak's image has been enhanced with customers.  Quotes for Dlubak's highly specialized products are now generated more efficiently, emailed directly to customers and reps, and stored in an organized system for instant recall.
• An advanced glass-optimization machine is fed data directly from Dlubak's custom order entry system.
• Dlubak's shipping operation has been streamlined.  Product and shipping labels are generated directly from the order entry system. 
• Production schedules are more organized.
• Dlubak's custom job costing system enables them to evaluate profitability and make necessary adjustments.
• A helping hand is only a phone call away, as IAT acts as Dlubak's outsourced IT department.