Magruder Status Update

AAPFCO, Pittsburgh, PA August 2016

○ # labs reporting

○ shipping date

○ Task List

Action Items

○ Develop control chart program

○ Develop unified client database

○ Utilize rich database to evaluate methods

○ Produce newsletters

○ Develop marketing plan to grow program

○ Poll clients to assess interest in materials program

○ Update Magruder web site

○ Achieve ISO accreditation

Water-Soluble Fertilizer

AAPFCO, Pittsburgh, PA August 2016

○ comparing results for Total N via combustion, 010.60

Sample 150811, no instructions

Sample 160611, with instructions

Between labs % RSD

Within labs % RSD

Between labs % RSD

Within labs % RSD

1.14 %

4.49 %

1.64 %

7.49 %

n 49

n 43

Total N via combustion, 010.60

Unified Client Database

AAPFCO, Pittsburgh, PA August 2016

○ Four separate databases currently exist

○ Combine to a single database for multiple user secured access

○ Ready by end of year for 2017 subscription billing

Advantages

○ Aid marketing

○ Improved tracking of sample and client status

○ ISO accreditation

○ Aid budget analysis

○ Invoice and track inventory sample sales

○ Readily available up-to-date information to all managers

Database Specifications

○ MS Access

○ Program to reside in secured Dropbox folder

○ Store multiple contact information (lab, billing, DRW access)

○ Email invoices and overdue notices

○ Invoice and track inventory sample sales

○ Enter shipping tracking information

Date of enrollment: 8/1/16