The current version of MXP is known as Decade and was first introduced to our customers in 2004, ten years after we released our first Windows-based system (hence the name). Previous versions of the MXP system were targeted for the UNIX environment, and were first released in about 1981.  We tend to release major revisions to the Decade product annually, and are currently shipping the fifth major release (MXP 10.5).

The MXP suites are designed in a "layered" fashion, with each suite building on the capabilities of those below it.

The Core Modules section allows System Administrators to control system-level functions and operations such as User, Security and Menu maintenance, printer definitions, function maintenance (should you wish to add additional capabilities to your MXP system), etc.

With this modular structure you can choose exactly which components you need for your business, and can even implement the system in stages if this methodology best meets your needs.

From a user perspective, Decade screens are highly consistent between suites, minimizing training time and providing a common "look and feel".  The Decade navigation system is designed for ease of use, supporting both graphical (with cursor keys or mouse action) and character navigation (with keystroke function or shortcut entry).

The Decade product is designed from the ground up to be compatible with any Windows- based client/server configuration.  Many of our customers even choose to place the database on a UNIX-based platform for performance considerations, and users access this data via Windows-based clients.  For those customers with widely distributed networks, we also provide complete Terminal Services support, minimizing network traffic.

The Financial Suite consists of four modules: General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR) and Fixed Assets (FA).  Distribution contains three modules: Inventory Management (IN), Purchasing (PO) and Order Processing (OP).  Manufacturing consists of Engineering (EN), Work Order Management (PR), Resource Planning (PL) and Job Shop Control (JS).  The Service Suite contains three modules: Contract Administration (CA), Service Order Management (SO) and Help Desk (HD).  We are also currently developing a Sales and Marketing Suite, which will contain modules for Contact Management, Campaign Management and Opportunity Tracking.  Descriptions of all current modules and their functionality can be found in the relevant pages on the left. 

One major distinction between MXP and many other ERP systems is that we deliver over 95% of our source code to each customer, so that you can completely tailor the system to your particular needs.  If you wish to customize the "vanilla" screen displays, change the logic behind an existing function, or even write completely new functionality for your MXP system, your MXP license grants you the right to do this yourself, or we can assist in making the system be exactly what you want it to be.  The only code which is delivered in an encrypted format is that which controls the internal system security; i.e. we don't allow you to access the code which controls the module licensing and user counts to which you are entitled.

For a complete listing of MXP features and functions, you can download this spreadsheet, and for a brief outline of system requirements, use this link.  Finally if you would like to access a working demonstration copy of the Decade system, we can set up a personalized link to our Terminal Server, where you and your users can "play with" a copy of our system.  Please contact us if you would like to see more.