accelerated computer technologies presentation prepared exclusively for hawkins fabrics
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Presentation Prepared Exclusively For
Hawkins Fabrics
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Dominican Rep. Pompano Beach New York
Offices
Corporate HeadquartersExecutive OfficesTechnical SupportProgrammingResearch & DevelopmentDocumentationFinance
Total Staff 21 People
SalesConsulting
Total Staff 3 People
Latin America SupportProgramming
Total Staff 7 People
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High Profile Customers
Hathaway Shirt Co.
Sara Lee Knit Products (Hanes)
Bebe
Fruit Of The Loom
Over 150 Installations
Guess?
GrupoM
Vantage Custom Classics
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Can grow from less than 16 Users to more than 200 Users
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System Architecture
Apparel Software
Unix Platform
SQL Database
C Language
Informix Standard EngineInformix Online EngineApparel Oriented 4GL Report Writer
IBM RS6000HP 9000SCO Unix
Native C LanguageEmbedded SQL
Mini Computers & PCs
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Research & Development
• Object Oriented• Java Language• Database Independence• Hardware Independence• Launch From A Browser
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Why A.C.T. ?
• Proven Track Record of Successful Long Term Relationships
• Professional Organization with over 14 years of Apparel Industry Experience
• True Database Platform• Extensive R&D means the latest and best
Technology for our Clients• Stable Sustained Growth
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Why A.C.T. ?
• Experience and insight (both operationally and technically)
• We enjoy our business with the same enthusiasm and determination as a start-up operation
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Current Products
Order Processing EDI (850,810,856,832)
Inventory Control Distribution (bar coding)
Purchasing Control Production Control
Import Control Piece Work Payroll
807/Contractor Control Accounting
M.R.P. Apparel Report Writing
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New suite of browser based applications for JavaTM
Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Fashion Café and webTML are trademarks of Accelerated Computer Technologies, Inc.
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Fashion Café is a trademark of Accelerated Computer Technologies, Inc.
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New Browser Based Applications
• Production Scheduling (internal, GrupoM)
• Production Scheduling (Internet Access, GrupoM)
• Contractor Scheduling (full import, Guess Jeans)
• Distribution (picking process, Bebe)
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Next Business Challenge
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The Implementation & Support
Have a functional product
Limit resource exposure
Deliver on time
Control costs
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Main Menu
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Menu Interface & Security
Security Levels & Passwords Available On Every Menu Option
A Custom Menu For Each Work Group Can Also Be Created
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Version Control
Source Code Control is strictly enforced
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Program Options Available
Multiple Options Are Available Within Every Program
During the implementation your company will work with a qualified consultant to investigate the options that best
suit your company’s needs.
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OP - Order Processing Menu
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OP - Enter New Order
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OP - Enter New Order (Header, no customer selected)
Hot keys are available at every data entry field
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OP - Enter New Order (Header, selecting customer cont.)
You can either page down or jump to a customer by typing in a few first letters of the customer name.
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OP - Enter New Order (Header, selecting customer cont2.)
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OP - Enter New Order (Detail, season style field)
One of the systems most powerful features is the Finished Goods Flexible Key. It is a 19 position alphanumeric field that allows you to break up your inventory numbering scheme in various ways. For this example we are using Season, Style and Color.
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OP - Enter New Order (Detail, normal size ranges)
The next field is the size ranges. The following example demonstrates a typical Small Medium Large combination.
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OP - Enter New Order (Detail, larger linear size ranges cont.)
You may have a size range that can not fit onto the screen. The system will allow you to scroll to the right for more size buckets.
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OP - Enter New Order (Detail, larger linear size ranges cont2.)
You may have a size range that can not fit onto the screen. The system will allow you to scroll to the right for more size buckets.
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OP - Enter New Order (Detail, matrix size ranges)
The most complex garments to automate are those than have multiple dimensions such as slacks, tailored shirts and bras.
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OP - Enter New Order (Detail, matrix size ranges cont2.)
A matrix scheme allows maximum product flexibility. Data entry fields
are not accessible for size ranges that are not sold or produced.
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OP – Order Inquiry (by Order, Regular)
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OP – Order Inquiry (by Order, Regular cont6.)
Item summary information is displayed.
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OP – Order Inquiry (by Order, Regular cont7.)
One key stroke is needed for more details.
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OP – Order Inquiry (by Order, Regular cont8.)
Now lets look at the details of a more complex item.
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OP – Order Inquiry (by Order, Regular cont9.)
Notice that the system is intelligent to not show sizes that only have zero quantities. This makes searching easier for the user.
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OP – Order Inquiry (by Order, Regular cont10.)
You can also hit a hot key to jump to the Global Cut & Sold inquiry to look up all history for this style.
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OP – Order Inquiry (by Order, Regular cont11.)
You can select any record to find out more audit details.
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OP – Order Inquiry (by Order, Regular cont12.)
You can select any record to find out more audit details.
In this example we are able to see that user “brian” entered 20 pieces of item 01 31222 color White for order number 1232 on 07/25/2000. The same information can be viewed for any other transaction that effects quantities.
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OP – Order Cancel (Order Inquiry, cont7.)
The audit tables are very powerful and track every single hit to the database. In this circumstance it shows that user “brian” entered an order for 20 pieces and then canceled the 20 piece on the same day. The total equals 0 but there is information behind the scenes.
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OP – Order Inquiry (using Pick Tickets as work orders for embellishment, VCC)
Some companies use Pick Tickets to have finished blanks removed from inventory and then tracked through the embellishment process simulating a production work order.
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OP – Order Inquiry (using Pick Tickets as work orders for embellishment, VCC cont.)
A hot key can then be selected to see how the items went through the process in order to be shipped to the customer.
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OP – Order Inquiry (using Pick Tickets as work orders for embellishment, VCC cont2.)
Certain step sequences can automatically occur when a system function is initiated. For example, the printing of a work order (sequence #2) happened automatically. Other events may occur during user entry or barcode scanning of the work order (in this case the Pick Ticket).
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OP – Order Inquiry (viewing attached Designs)
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A hot key is available to see the designs attached to an item.
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OP – Order Inquiry (viewing attached Designs cont.)
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In this example there are two embroidered designs.
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Main Menu
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IN – Inventory Control Menu
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IN – Style Information
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IN – Style Information (cont.)
One of the systems most powerful features is the Finished Goods Flexible Key.
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IN – Style Information (cont2.)
It is a 19 position alphanumeric field that allows you to break up your inventory numbering scheme in various ways.
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IN – Style Information (cont3.)
For this example we are using Season, Style and Color.
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IN – Style Information (cont4.)
A contractor may want to add a prefix for customer and division.
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IN – Style Information (cont5.)
Classification for US Customs.
For 807 & 9802 Manufacturing.
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IN – Style Information (cont6.)
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IN – Style Information (cont7.)
Simple and complex size ranges.
Go to Order Entry for graphical display of all options.
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IN – Style Information (cont8.)
5 Pre-defined Cost Buckets.
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IN – Style Information (cont9.)
18 User-Defined Cost and/or
Price Buckets.
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IN – Style Information (cont10.)
All costs can appear on customs documentation.
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IN – Style Information (cont11.)
In addition to the Standard Price, Customer classification sales prices can appear such as “Specialty” and “Dept”.
Order Processing can automatically choose the correct customer price cross reference.
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IN – Style Information (cont12.)
Production routing steps can be set-up.
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IN – Style Information (cont13.)
These will default into production work (cut) orders. Each work order can then override the defaults. The production routing steps can be sensitive to a plant location and a section within each plant. This is ideal for multiple plant operations.Default lead times are available for automatic scheduling.
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IN – Style Information (cont14.)
All information can quickly be copied to create new styles and colors by one hot key.
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IN – Component Information
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IN – Component Information (cont.)
As previously mentioned, one of the systems most powerful features is the Flexible Key. For raw materials and trim the system provides a 19 digital alphanumeric breakdown.
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IN – Component Information (cont2.)
Multiple units of measure are available.
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IN – Component Information (cont3.)
Excess yield estimates can be placed on an individual component in addition to the category as a whole.
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IN – Component Information (cont4.)
Components can be labeled as Dutiable, U.S. Components or Packing for customs documentation
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IN – Component Information (cont5.)
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IN – Component Information (cont6.)
The system allows you to also state whether you measure inventory items by roll as opposed to just total yardage.
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IN – Component Information (cont7.)
MRP Planning for raw materials and trim begins with a lead time being associated to each item. This information is then used in calculating inventory balances (theoretical and actual).
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IN – Bill Of Materials
One of the most critical, powerful yet easy to use features of the system is the Bill Of Materials program.
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IN – Bill Of Materials (cont.)
The same component is listed three times tying the Green fabric to the Green style, the Ivory Fabric to the Ivory style and the Yellow fabric to the yellow style.
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IN – Bill Of Materials (cont2.)
However a component only needs to be listed once if it is used for all color combinations of the style.
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IN – Bill Of Materials (cont3.)
The component also needs to be identified once for each size permutation. The final entry for a style that has three colors and three styles looks like …
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IN – Bill Of Materials (cont4.)
Some extra features such as manufacturing part and excess yields.
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IN – Bill Of Materials (cont5.)
Hitting a hot key brings up possible manufacturing parts.
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IN – Bill Of Materials (cont6.)
This can appear on documents such as a cutting ticket or work order.
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IN – Component Inquiry Totals
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IN – Component Inquiry Totals (cont.)
The system allows you to look at inventory positions, both from an actual and theoretical position based on incoming Purchase Orders that have not been received.
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IN – Component Inquiry Totals (cont2.)
The first three fields represents aspects from the purchasing system.
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IN – Component Inquiry Totals (cont3.)
An option exists to receive fabric into inventory “in a staging position” where the total yards have been identified but the actual rolls have not been identified.
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IN – Component Inquiry Totals (cont4.)
The user can view what amount has been removed from inventory for production.
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IN – Component Inquiry Totals (cont5.)
You can view total adjustments from taking a physical.
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IN – Component Inquiry Totals (cont6.)
The system also calculates the requirements for all planned production where the materials have not yet been reduced from inventory. This information effects theoretical inventory positions.
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IN – Component Inquiry Detail
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IN – Component Inquiry Detail (cont.)
The system has an extensive audit capability tracking every receipt, adjustment, etc. Location sensitivity and totals are provided.
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IN – Component Inquiry Detail (cont2.)
A hot key is available to see much more detail about fabric other than total yardage.
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IN – Component Inquiry Detail (cont3.)
The user has a choice of selections.
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Roll level detail.
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Dyelot and shade level details.
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IN – Component Inquiry Detail (cont6.)
Staging and in receiving details.
This shows 2 purchase orders have been received but the individual rolls have not been identified.
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IN - Physical (cont.)
The system first lets you take a snapshot of the current inventory positions since transactions can still take place while counting and data entry occurs.
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IN - Physical (cont2.)
Various reports can be used for the collection of inventory count data.
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IN - Physical (cont3.)
You can enter 1 or 2 physical counts.
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Then run an edit list to review your entries, or discrepancies between a 1st and 2nd count.
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After making any corrections you then run a variance report to compare the archive quantity, count entry and the current system on-hand amounts.
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IN - Physical (cont6.)
The variance report will then calculate the adjustments it will make. The user then runs the Physical Update option to complete the cycle.
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PC – Production Control Menu
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PC – Issue Cutting Orders
The user can issue a manual cut (work order) or have the system automatically create the cut from data captured from customer orders in Order Entry.
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PC – WIP Inquiry
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PC – WIP Inquiry (cont.)
We begin with size level data but much more information is available with the touch of a key.
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PC – WIP Inquiry (cont2.)
Unlimited routing steps can exist. Each step can be associated to a different location. The default lead time and schedule dates can be changed in the Scheduling System.
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PC – WIP Inquiry (cont3.)
Unlimited Comments are available.
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PC – WIP Inquiry (cont4.)
You can view the one or more customer orders that a cut (work order) is allocated to.
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PC – Allocate Production
This option is chosen if you want to manually allocate cuts to one or more customer orders.
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PC – Allocate Production (cont.)
The system will assist the user in finding the one or more customer orders that can be allocated to by selections such as order date, cancel date and customer priority.
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PC – Plant Scheduling
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PC – Plant Scheduling (cont.)
The system allows you to schedule any of the (unlimited) routing steps that your company creates.
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PC – Plant Scheduling (cont2.)
You can also break down the scheduling for specific styles and also include other routing steps.
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PC – Plant Scheduling (cont3.)
Initially the user can schedule for any plant (and a location within the plant if it exists.)
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PC – Plant Scheduling (cont4.)
The user can then begin scheduling from any start date and also review weekly or daily schedules.
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PC – Plant Scheduling (cont5.)
You then select any items that you wish to change the planned (default) schedule based on the lead times associated with each routing step.
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PC – Plant Scheduling (cont6.)
The user can split a production order in addition to simply moving a schedule to different dates.
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PC – Plant Scheduling (cont7.)
As an option the user can also change the plant that production was originally assigned to.
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PC – Plant Scheduling (cont8.)
This shows the style after the cut was split over a two week period.
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PO – Entry Comments (cont2.)
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We look forward to forming a mutually beneficial relationship
Thank you