Gary D. Herwitz: CoMetrics Supply Chain Management Solutions, Frequently Asked Questions

Gary D. Herwitz serves as a Managing Partner at CoMetrics Partners LLC, whose innovative supply chain management system has helped many small to medium-sized import/export-based businesses maximize efficiency. Below, Gary D. Herwitz answers common questions about CoMetrics’ supply chain management (SCM) solutions.

Q: Can CoMetrics integrate with our current enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions?

A: Yes, the CoMetrics Integrated Management Solution (CIMS) was designed from the ground up to work with other ERP installations. Our experienced consultants will learn the specifics of your current solution and draft a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Using the SOP, we can connect your ERP to CIMS in such a way that it addresses the particular needs of your company. For clients that prefer a less involved approach, our CAAS (CoMetrics As A Service) option allows easy access to Web-based tools not requiring ERP integration.

Q: We are a small company and our logistics aren’t that complicated. Can CoMetrics SCM solutions benefit us?

A: Usually. As long as you have an ERP software provider and import 300 FCLs or more per year, you can benefit from CIMS. For companies that do not meet this volume, CAAS may prove the better choice. In either case, automation of labor-intensive tasks will save you time and money while increasing your ability to focus on your core business.

Q: How is the CAAS (CoMetrics As A Service) solution implemented?

A: We have designed our SCM tools to operation through a Web interface, and we outsource the server and bandwidth requirements for CAAS to a provider in your region.

Q: What are the primary advantages to adopting a CoMetrics system?

A: CoMetrics SCM solutions allow you to see all aspects of your supply chain in real-time, from the smallest details to a large overview. Our solutions integrate with your existing ERP installations, minimizing the cost of setup. Once installed, CoMetrics SCM solutions give you the ability to scale your business to any size, compete globally, and realize major process efficiencies. In fact, CoMetrics can reduce your cost to process data by as much as 50 percent. Finally, CoMetrics solutions have been designed to meet many financial reporting requirements, automatically generating paperwork and other documentation for customs, shipping, and general ledger.

Q: How do I know CoMetrics really understands my company’s needs?

A: Our team possesses nearly a century of collective experience in the finance and business process industries. CoMetrics has a consistent track record of success in helping a diverse range of companies meet their SCM needs. Our partners spend a large proportion of their time in China and several countries, giving them a global perspective on business process needs.