Released on = July 5, 2006, 1:08 pm

Press Release Author = Jaclyn Aldrich

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Business Process Management Workflow and Quality Workbench
Profiled in Automation.com

Press Release Body = According to manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, in the
current issue of Automation.com, "Many difficulties in business process management
relate to "off-system" manual tasks, such as notification, investigation,
authorization, and follow up. The ability to automate business process through the
use of workflow templates makes it easier to control and administer stated processes
through the necessary steps."

A flow or process may have been documented outside of an ERP (enterprise resource
planning) system, where there is no formal way to ensure compliance. In the past,
paper documents and unmanaged email have provided the best solutions, but with no
controls to ensure visibility and compliance, the value was limited. According to
Stephen Carson, Executive vice-president of Visibility Corporation, "The .net
workflow system enforces the process. This allows companies to improve and
standardize daily functions across the company without burdensome manual
administration. This provides employees visibility into the status of "in-process"
tasks, making it easier for them to execute their tasks effectively."

In "make-to-stock" environment, business processes can remain stable and unchanged
for many years, or until a new product line is developed. In a "to-order"
environment business processes are significantly influenced by the nature of the
order or contract being executed. Not only can each order or contract involve
different type of process, but the value of contracts can have a significant
influence.

Automating business processes streamlines business operations thus minimizing
overhead costs and forcing disciplines based on best practices. Together this helps
preserve the integrity of the business data and ensures the users of the ERP system
adhere to the process that are set by the business. Process compliance assures the
best value for the business efforts, helps to contain costs and maintain the value
of corporate data. Carson notes, "Process flow mapping and tracking of business
events guarantees that employees are automatically notified when important events
occur, or when a transaction requires input. This ensures that cycle times of
critical and complex business process are optimized."

Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of
business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based,
engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility\'s Enterprise Application
solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses
effectively. Visibility has an extensive customer base throughout North America and
Europe and has the strongest representation of ERP among complex manufacturers.

VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled
functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively
delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL
ServerT or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a
reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.






Web Site = http://www.visibility.com

Contact Details = Visibility
www.visibility.com
Jaclyn Aldrich
marketing@visibility.com
978-694-8000