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What is ERP?
ERP is "Enterprise Resource Planning," an information system designed to help businesses to improve planning and coordination between their operational departments for better service, quality and profitability.
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Can Abaci Comunicate directly with the shop floor devices?
In the same way that Abaci can interact with other application software, it can also communicate with other digital data sources including handheld RF devices. developments 
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How to see a demo of Abaci?
At your request, we can arrange a demonstration of Abaci online, which you can view through your Web browser. The data and functions you would see are adapted from the working data and operations of an actual Abaci customer – there is really no way to show a purely “generic” demonstration.
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        Abaci ERP

 Abaci Design Objectives

The design objectives that PSI originally set for its ERP software were driven by years of experience in manufacturing management.

1. Configurability

Start with the same programming code for every installation and the program saves costs in both implementation and support. Abaci embeds thousands of  "flags" in its code that can be managed to tailor its operation to different uses and environments.

  • fast, easy configuration; test systems can be running in 48 hours

  • no "version lock"; one set of code to support and update

  • 80% of functionality is achieved without writing new code

2. Accessibility

Users should be able to access any data in the system easily without relying on programmers to develop new search and reporting routines. Abaci’s "SuperQuery" wizard allows users to retrieve any data in the system by using common keywords.

  • explore, select, display, compare and export any data fields

  • "drag & drop" fields to create preferred views

  • all data is available in real time – "up-to-the-second"

3. Reporting

Most of the cost of ERP is in the three software programming phases: Installation, Implementation and Reporting. By making the core software friendlier and more accessible to users, Abaci eliminates the need (and cost) of a separate Reporting phase.

  • no need for external reporting software or programming

  • preferred data views can be defined during implementation

  • revise and update views as needed, anytime

4. Personalization

Organizations should not be required to learn new terminologies and processes to carry out familiar tasks. Users with different tasks should not be expected to navigate the whole system. Abaci easily allows each user to work in "my own" environment.

  • all fields, processes and reports can be configured with user’s own terms, labels, units of measurement

  • each user’s desktop can be set to open with any combination of Abaci modules displayed together to suit tasks required

5. Speed

Today’s business environment cannot afford to have critical data delayed or out-of-date. Abaci excels in providing continuous access to decision-support information for every user based on real-time data updates.

  • no "batch" processing to delay updating

  • run MRP in under 1 hour without interrupting other users

  • minimize network traffic; support business growth and Internet access
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