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Mincron Software Systems
Why Should You Consider Mincron?
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People
PerformanceProcess
Products
We provide the rich linkage others do not
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People
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About Briarcliff Solutions
Parent Company Briarcliff Solutions Primary Offices
Houston, TX: Mincron Software Solutions Rockaway, NJ: AL Systems
Solutions for Improving Distribution Customer-Centric Operations
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About ALSystems
Leader in Improving Your Flow of Merchandise in Retailing
Paperless Order Fulfillment Solutions (Voice/Lights/RF) Print & Apply Solutions Cross Docking Solutions High-Volume In-Motion Manifesting Solutions RFID Solutions Automated Sortation and Conveyor Control Solutions
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Urban Outfitters
URBAN OUTFITTERS Tiffany’s
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About Mincron
Leader in Improving Your Flow of Merchandise in Wholesale Distribution
Mincron History Founded in 1980 Named one of the top 10 technology providers for
distribution companies Provide high value solutions to the wholesale
distribution market Mincron Strong Leader
Over 17,000 Users ERP, WMS, Light Mfg Customers from 10 to over 1000 users IBM Power System i Sell only one software solution – Dedicated team to
your product!
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Our Corporate Goal
Provide the best of breed solutions so our customers can exceed their customers expectations.
Provide cost effective solutions
Provide the latest technologies
Produce Results“In the first year alone, the system lowered our inventory by about
1 million dollars and substantially increased our turns.”
VP & General Manager
Bardon
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Customer for Life!
Mincron strong leader Focused on the PVF industry
Over 58% of waterworks supplies sold in the US are processed through the Mincron Software
We sell only one software solution
We are a financially secure partner
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Products
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Products
Plumbing
HVAC
MunicipalWater Works
IndustrialPipe S
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R&D
Install
Support
Consult
Custom
UFO
User Interface
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Order Management
Bid & Lot Management
Purchasing and Inventory
Accounting and Financials
Physical Inventory
Business Intelligence
Technology and Tools
Document Automation
Rebate Management
Business Connect Interfaces
Web Store Front
Traffic Management
Warehouse Management
System Infrastructure
Core Application Advanced Technology
TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE
Business Connect
Integration
IBM DB2 Database
Business Rules
User Interface
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
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Smart user interface
Intelligent integration layer Allows multiple views of the business data
GUI – Graphical User Interface CUI - Character User Interface WAP - Wireless Application Protocol
Phones, RF devices, palm, printers, scanners
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Easy to Use
Consistent Powerful Search Engine Customers - Products Vendors - Transactions sophisticated indexing, and merging
Portal View Concept for customer service excellence Tailor views* Customize documents Plain Paper Printing* View Sales History Section Group Category lookup
Company l Technology l Products l Services
Our customer’s use the Mincron order entry when ordering remotely. We were able to increase sales from one customer from $300,000 to over $1,000,000 in one year!
- Tammy Meck, Mainline Supply
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Seamless integration
Seamlessly import and export data in virtually any format – Including submittals
Delivered over any connectivity protocol(HTTP, FTP, SMTP or Fax).
Whether you're using a PDA, a laptop, a Web browser. With support available for VMI, EDI and XML, as well as secure socket layer
Download or upload excel documents with the push of a button
Reports become PDF files with the click of a button
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Real time all the time
Inventory is committed in real-time and as a function of time *
Position yourself in time. No need to save reports.
All transactions post to the G/L
When you need information you need it to be current.
Never Be Stuck Never Be Stuck In Time Again!In Time Again!
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Event Management – To Do’s
Messaging system
Integration to Data analysis tools
There’s a To-Do Queue for functions in your company:
•Customer Service•Purchasing•Accounting/Credit, etc…
“Get a Day’s Job Done in a Day’s Time!” without
leaving your desk
Proactive instead of reactive
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SecurityCompany l Technology l Products l Services
Allows you control and accountability
Limit access to need to know basis only
Audit control system keeps track of all user activity by documenting changes.
Disaster recovery Services
DB2 Version from IBM has never had a worm or bug shut down a system.
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Application Framework
“Well designed package that understands the flow of information within my business” - Dan Willett, General Manager, EJ Prescott
The Mincron Application Framework is a set of business
rules that gives Mincron its unique capabilities. At the core
of the Mincron Application Framework are evolutionary design concepts including
Transactional Processing and Dynamic Indexing.
Company l Technology l Products l Services
CUSTOMER FOR LIFE It’s Easy to use It works in real-time all the time Secure control in the right hands It has a smart user interface for each
individual user It integrates and automates with ease. Plays nice with other systems. Event management to do lists so no task goes undone!
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Process
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Mincron is Easy to Train and Easy to Use
Navigation = Easy and FamiliarNavigation = Easy and Familiar
•Windows “Look ‘n Feel”•Command or Function•Key-driven Capability•User-Defined Toolbar•Personalization of Screens
Powerful Search EnginePowerful Search Engine
•Any order Any portion•Phonetic matching•Wildcard searches•True String Search•Multiple Fields•User Defined Fields
Pervasive System HelpPervasive System Help
•Field-based Help•On-Line Help•FAQ’s•How-To’s•World-Class Support Org
Standard Operating ProceduresStandard Operating Procedures
•Best Practices Based•Diagram Oriented•Customizable•Department Driven•Job Function Driven•Clear Roadmap
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Gap analysis findings
Major process documentation
Documented configuration options
Site survey procedures
Education program
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Mincron
Project Plan
Project management approach
Scope document
Develop model
Create data conversion templates
Data Testing Phase
Facilities Setup
Mass Rollout
Project initiation meeting
Scope clarification
Team development
Gap Analysis
process definition
Define configuration options
Establish site survey process
Design customized education
Craft rollout plan
Data import template
Test to Identify any differences to the template
Proof data to existing system
Develop individual interface designs
Test configuration settings
Conduct individual branch site surveys
Conduct processing and maintenance support training
Provide rollout support
General trouble shooting
Hardware Set up
Perform labeling tasks
Setup network infrastructure
Finalize facilities setup
Conduct branch rollouts per Intermatic model
Competed conversion programs
Data import templates
Testing sign offs
Individual interfaces design document
On-site training per rollout event
Program management
Rollout help desk program
Properly configured facility based on site survey procedures
Network architecture tested.
Branch go-live
Extensive Mincron Support
Rollout Education& Support
Implementation
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Consulting Services
Application ConsultingApplication Consulting• Mincron installs the solutions Mincron installs the solutions • Time tested trainingTime tested training• Conversion of dataConversion of data• On budget planningOn budget planning
Business ConsultingBusiness Consulting• Vertical specific Vertical specific • Instructing in best practicesInstructing in best practices•Training MethodologiesTraining Methodologies• Business Specific ModificationsBusiness Specific Modifications
System ConsultingSystem Consulting• System OptimizationSystem Optimization• Disaster Recovery/HighDisaster Recovery/High AvailabilityAvailability• Storage AnalysisStorage Analysis
Network ConsultingNetwork Consulting• Wide Area Networks (WAN)Wide Area Networks (WAN)• Local Area Networks (LAN)Local Area Networks (LAN)• Virtual Private Networks (VPN)Virtual Private Networks (VPN)• Wireless NetworksWireless Networks• Internet & Broadband Internet & Broadband
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Mincron University
Class Room Training (CRT)Class Room Training (CRT)• Houston, TX CampusHouston, TX Campus• Professional CoursewareProfessional Courseware• Comprehensive CurriculumComprehensive Curriculum• Hands-On WorkshopsHands-On Workshops
Computer-Based Training (CBT)Computer-Based Training (CBT)• Self Paced LearningSelf Paced Learning• Engaging Audio and VideoEngaging Audio and Video Interactivity Interactivity • System-Wide EducationSystem-Wide Education
The Source for Education
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Post Implementation
Dedicated Team of Professionals
Analyze Performance of Mincron
Measure Against Competitors
Recommend Best Practices
Ensure ROI
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Performance
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Our Customers
Robertson Supply, Inc
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