Season Greetings from the Accounting Department!!     

Wow -- the 2005 construction year has come and is about gone.  I still thought we had months left in the season until Mother Nature colored her landscape a perfect white and I realized how close we were to the Holiday Seasons.  

Like everyone, the accounting department was busy.  Last year I talked about change as a result of technology advancements and outside entities.  We continue to advance on the changes we made last year and this year pertaining to work orders, ready mix ticket invoices, purchase orders and electronic ticketing of materials.  Each in their own right has made Manatt's, Inc. a better company but there is always room for improvement and other opportunities.

The opportunities that will challenge us next year will be setting up parts inventories at other shop locations, scanning and reviewing the way we do things to see if there is a better more cost effective or friendly way of doing it.  When you review things, there is usually one of 3 results.  First, you find nothing and are a bit disappointed but have a better understanding of the whole process.  Second, you find something and the solution is staring you right in the face.  Finally, you find something but it opens a whole other set of doors that must be explored before a decision is made.  Many will state the best result is the second one.  But let’s face it, when change occurs it rarely happens without understanding the whole process and opening and closing several doors on the way.  I’m proud of Manatts, Inc. and of each of you on how far we’ve come.

 Even though it started in accounting, it’s catching.  The tire shop’s (shown above, from left—Rick Hurst , Gary Merical, Marty Johnson, and Chad Schmidt) use of the computer has made them a well-organized team.  This success assisted James Weiermann in his decision in using computers in his area.  It first started with Ron Puls in alignment to just last Monday scheduling computer training for his all employees so that they all can be more efficient in their jobs with the use of a computer.   Thank you for your determination and proactive thinking in making Manatt's, Inc. a stronger company.

Challenge yourself to explore a more effective or better way that you can do your job.  It may be something simple that you can do yourself, or complex where assistance from others is needed. So please just take a few moments and think of things; the list may surprise you or help someone else.

In reviewing the financials, we’ve had a very successful year and it is the result of everyone’s hard work.   During the upcoming Holiday Season and layoff, if it applies, enjoy the time off to the fullest with family and friends without any unnecessary risk.   You’re the reason Manatt’s Inc. is successful and we want to see you back next year.  Best wishes to you and your family during the holidays and into the New Year.