Comprehensive Software

SPS Software Suite Issues New and Used Tools, Returns for Re-use, Rework or Scrap Tracks Items by User, Machine, Job and 3 additional Auxiliary Fields Ability to Force Used before New Pick List Capabilities Kitting Rationing Restrictions (by item and location) Refill or Min/Max Expiration Dates Batch numbers

SPS Software Suite (cont.) Stock rotation (FIFO) Graphical and Text Search External Stock Multiple Input Device Support Extensive Reporting (automatic or manual) Electronic Ordering (automatic or manual) Import/Export Options Checks Remote Item Availability Multi-Language Layered Security Automatic Updating System Dashboard

Who is using it? Users log on with unique alphanumeric identifier, or by swiping card - secure access. Image of user displayed after successful log on – reduces errors Additional password protection available if required. Biometric authentication available Option on a per-user basis to dispense used items first. Highly configurable restrictions & rationing policies based on users, or groups Multiple language selection

What is it being used for? Specify department Specify cost center/cell Specify Job/ Works order Number Specify Machine Restricted by user groups Items available only where applicable

How can I find that Item? Item sorted in groups and sub groups Filter options Alias field for further identification New/used sensitive Graphical search Max & min quantities

How many can I have? Single item per compartment Multiple item compartments Multiple item drawers Unlimited external locations Enforce fixed withdraw quantities Image file for each item to avoid confusion Ability to cancel and return Ability to enforce rationing

Items have rules and properties Items can be new, used, scrap etc. Tickets can be issued on withdrawal Items can be batch traceable – full audit trail! Set custom reorder levels for each item Define different supplier for each item Any product can be managed as FIFO Can be bulk (weighable) items Issue repaired/used items before new Return items for reuse, rework or scrap Different costs for new and used items

Comprehensive Reporting Over 35 highly configurable reports All reports can be set up to be exported, sent by or FTP automatically on a schedule High visibility and accessibility of current trends and costs and statistics Reports can be generated in real-time, by any authorized person on the network All the information which exists in the SPS System is available in a variety of usable formats at the click of a mouse.

Comprehensive Reporting Reports can be used to analyze Stock, Usage, Suppliers, Refill requirements, etc. Reports allow selection of fields to display, sort order, filter criteria, etc. Field order and column widths can be customized Custom fields can be generated Any report can be customized and saved for easy reuse

Machine and Software Integration Client software can be installed throughout customer site Software can control single or multiple machines SQL Server or MSAccess database format

Typical or Stand Alone Systems

Integrated Systems

Future or In Development Enhanced Graphical Analysis Dynamic Inventory Analysis Advanced Life Tracking On-line Portal Access Software-only Inventory Management Gage and Calibration Control MRP/ERP Interfaces

Version 3.0 Enhancements Shopping Basket Mixed Content Type Rapid return facility Swap Function Restriction by Location Recent Usage Details Web Portal Dispense Qty for low security drawers/lockers Automatic Updating Free Issue Transaction System Dashboard

Version 3.0 Feature: Shopping Basket – Provides the ability to withdraw or restock more than one item in a single process Benefit – Reduction in transaction time when withdrawing or putting away several items

Version 3.0 Feature: Mixed Content Type – New, Used, General, Rework and Scrap can be specified on a per compartment not drawer basis Benefit – Increased storage efficiency and flexibility leading to reduced system implementation costs

Version 3.0 Feature: Rapid return facility – Allows multiple items to be return in a single process Benefit – Cost and efficiency improved when returning multiple items at one time – Easier for operators

Version 3.0 Feature: Swap Function – Forces a user to return an item before withdrawing the same item again Benefits – Enhanced consumption control – Achieves some of the benefits of conventional rationing while being much easier to set up

Version 3.0 Feature: Restriction by Location – Access to locations can be controlled to specific users Benefits – Easier to manage and setup than conventional restrictions – Most applicable to ECTC/Journeyman systems

Version 3.0 Feature: Recent Usage Details – User can view details items they have recently accessed Benefits – Less time spent searching for items

Version 3.0 Feature: Web Portal – Browser based version of the set up and administration utilities Benefits – Eliminates the need for client software to be installed, – streamlining system upgrades and administrations

Version 3.0 Feature: Full Hardware Support – Supports the full range of SPS products including LID, Roto-Point,28 Level, SLIX Benefits – Provides the flexibility to meet almost any conceivable user requirement

Version 3.0 Features: Dispense Qty for low security drawers/lockers – Allows for a “Dispense Quantity” to be set on items assigned to low security locations such as cupboards, lockers, 3rd party cabinets and 1 compartment drawers. Benefits – Enhanced control over lower security locations in the machine

Version 3.0 Features: Automatic Updating – Machines can be updated and registered automatically through SupplyPoint web service Benefits – Eliminates the need to download an install set – Less error prone update process – Allows information to be gathered about every machine

Version 3.0 Feature: Free Issue Transaction – Kanban like transaction Benefits – Fast and easy to use transaction, providing control of low cost and high volume consumables

Version 3.0 Feature: System Dashboard – A new set of utilities that uses various graphical tools (charts and dials) to display key information about the machine in an easy-to-interpret manner. Benefits – Provides key system metrics at a glance

Version 3.1 and beyond Additional Tracking Fields Full audit capabilities for all object record and drawer configuration data Centralized Electronic Transmission Settings Addition of Lead Time field to Item Record

Version 3.1 and beyond Use of SPS Web Relay for E- Mailing reports and orders The ability to reserve stock in another machine Advanced Inventory Adjustment Feature Kits in Restrictions Real Time Status Alerts