VAI and IBM provide end-to-end integrated enterprise solutions for the manufacturing, retail, wholesale distribution, metals, food and related service industries. The internet, globalization, and innovative technologies are coming together, changing business, society and cultures. A secure business system, such as the IBM Power Systems family can grow your business. This technology includes the flexibility of the Blade Center technology and your choice of operating systems.

Release 5.0 of VAI’s S2K Enterprise Management Software is the companys most dramatic release to date. VAI has streamlined the navigation of the software and redesigned the screens to provide greater flexibility, access more information, and ease of use. The impressive integration with the windows environment reduces time and labor for companies. VAI continues to leverage the integrated system design of the IBM Power Systems platform that provides a built-in database, advanced system management features, advanced security features, and virus resistant design, to optimize the reliability and availability for its business applications.
 

McClarin Plastics, Inc. is a recognized leader in the custom design and manufacture of Thermoformed and Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic products and components. For over 50 years, McClarin Plastics has been helping companies locally, nationally, and internationally find creative solutions using plastics and reinforced plastics applications. S2K’s centralized database with secured access allows the company’s information to flow in real-time fashion.

Seacore Seafood is a full line importer, distributor and custom processor of fresh and frozen fish, seafood, and live lobster. Located in the Toronto suburb of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, Seacore’s Retail division, Seafood Depot, is one of the largest seafood outlets in the world. Seacore uses S2K for Food, along with S2K Retail Point of Sale (POS), to automate its business processes, allowing expansion.
 

As a leading paper, packaging and chemical supplier, Joshen serves more than 8,000 customers including supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, institutions, wholesalers and the food service industry throughout North America. Joshen maintains an inventory of more than 10,000 packaging items, 1,000 janitorial items and 2,000 label variations and serves the diverse needs of its customers. S2K Enterprise Portal software for e-Business allows Joshen to branch out to new markets.
 

Sporting goods retailer, Paragon Sporting Goods Co., boat supply retailer and distributor, Freeport Marine Supply Company, and educational supplies retailer, Educational Warehouse, all use S2K for Retail and POS to solve their business challenges. These companies use dynamic ways to boost sales to their stores through e-commerce and kiosks.
 

S2K Enterprise is a fully integrated ERP solution with a Warehouse Management System that offers a complete solution for tracking and controlling inventory. Businesses need faster turn around time, real time information, warehouse accuracy, fewer returns and the latest technology to make this all come together. VAI offers training, support services, software updates and technology offerings to provide businesses and customers with the tools to enhance their business operations and stay competitive.

BP Industries, established in California in 1989, is a distributor and exporter of home goods. The S2K Warehouse Management system, along with a portable conveyor system, allowed products to be received more efficiently. An automated shrink wrap system and RF technology created a complete solution for their business.

Connecticut based Dari Farms Ice Cream has been a major ice cream and frozen food distributor since 1950. VAI's S2K for Warehouse Management, along with voice picking technology, was the right solution to improve the warehouse efficiency that Dari Farms was looking for.

Java City, a California based specialty coffee distributor, offers an enormous volume of coffee products for distribution, including on-line order processing. Environmentally conscious, the company still roasts each bag of coffee by hand. With the integration of VAI’s WMS solution, Java City was able to enhance their customer service.

Established in 1958, an Indiana based company, Maple Leaf Farms implements S2K Warehouse Management software from VAI. As North America’s premier producer of duck products, Maple Leaf Farms needed to achieve all their objectives with one solution. Maintaining product quality and freshness throughout the inventory process was their goal. Fork Lifts with built-in computers, automated scaling systems and a palletizing process streamlined this complicated manufacturing process.

Indiana based Robert Weed Plywood has been manufacturing and distributing building materials since 1966. The S2K Warehouse Management System streamlined their Train/ Rail unloading process to their distribution center. Fork lifts and removable RF Devices allowed the picking process to build pallets with accuracy and product precision.

Waytek, Inc. uses S2K for Warehouse Management. Solutions include carousel, conveyor and RF technology. Waytek, an electrical part supplier, improved warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy and created a faster turn around time for shipping.

American Diagnostic Corp. (ADC) is one of the world's premier suppliers of diagnostic medical products, personal instruments and accessories for the healthcare industry. In the United States, it's the largest private supplier of two physicians tools: stethoscopes and blood pressure instruments....

The Long Island, New York-based company provides repair and refurbishment support to the major cellular wireless manufacturers and network publishers. When founded in 1996, First Wireless fixed, refurbished and reprogrammed 10,000 telephones a month. Within five years that number leaped to 100,000 a month...

Can a particular blue boost sales? It can—when it’s the right blue at the right time. For Miller Paint, spotting color trends and having the right paint in stock adds up to repeat customers. IBM and IBM Business Partner Vormittag Associates, Inc. (VAI) set up a system that links salespeople with inventory and headquarters with sales trends. Daily sales went up immediately. Miller Paint saw a 100% return on investment in eight months. In one year, they saved $130,000 just by being able to match colors more quickly. Want innovation for coverage? Talk to VAI.

The IBM System i offerings provide a unique business advantage with competitively priced solutions. The new user based priced system allows the small and medium businesses growth opportunities. The VIP program is designed for ISV’s to bring a highly reliable solution to the select vertical market.

Satco has established itself as a premier source for lighting and electrical related products. They offer a full line of decorative, general service, fluorescent and energy saving light bulbs. Other programs include fixtures, track light, light hardware & glassware, plus many other specialty products. All of their products are fully inventoried in their five distribution centers….

Sid Harvey’s is a leading wholesaler of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment and parts, operating 75 outlets in 18 states. The company maintains a huge inventory of more than 50,000 items that includes HVAC equipment, refrigerating equipment, ice machines, valves, motors, pumps, controls, instruments and numerous other components that are used by the comfort industry to keep it's customers warm in the winter and cool in the summer....