RockySoft Newsletter

VOLUME 6 : ISSUE 1

FEATURE
Do you have a plan for capturing higher ground in 2006?
The advent of each new year affords the opportunity to reflect on the past and establish new goals for the year in front of us. The new year is upon us and your inventory management partner (RockySoft) desires to assist you in accomplishing your 2006 resolutions. Do you have your sights set on:

Selling more business

Providing existing clients with training that will help them reduce expenses, improve fill rates and increase revenue

Building customer retention

This is the time of the year to set your aspirations on higher ground. Let the RockySoft team help you (develop or refine) and execute your plan.

A helping hand
Let us know how we can assist you in accomplishing your goals and objectives. We are eager for your feedback. We have developed a survey for capturing your needs and items most important to you. The survey can be completed online or by scheduling a call.

The following tools are currently available and will assist you in identifying opportunities for closing more business and serving your customers:

Guidelines for identifying inventory business issues

Training events

Web seminars

Inventory analysis

Return on investment

Please contact Jeffrey Porter at 877-277-0868 x105 for tools or to schedule a time to discuss your needs. your planning time to discuss your needs.
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WHAT'S NEW
Welcome!
Holocom Networks was established in 1994. Their mission was to provide customers with a complete cable management solution for the office environment. Throughout the years their products have evolved with the market. Following the attacks of 9/11 their design focus shifted to Homeland Security when they received a request from the government to develop a suite of products that would act as the prime layer of physical security for a Protected Distribution Systems (PDS) network. Visit www.holocomnetworks.com for more information.

Dual Electronics Corp is an international company headquartered in Heathrow, FL, with facilities in Kent, WA. The company has a total commitment to providing high-quality products as affordable price points. Dual Electronics Corporation is the U.S. Based subsidiary of the Namsung Corporation. Headquartered in Seoul S. Korea, Namsung is a public company registered on the Korean Stock Exchange. Throughout the past century, both Namsung and Dual have made monumental contributions to the innovation, evolution and distribution of consumer electronics - from the introduction of stereophonic sound to the creation of the first remote controlled high fidelity cassette player, and beyond. With their combined resources of 100 years of brand recognition, they continue into the 21st century as leaders in unequalled technology, value and customer support. Visit www.dualcorp.com for more information.

Roland DGA Corporation is the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corporation of Hamamatsu, Japan, a worldwide leader in the sign, graphic arts, fine art, photography, engraving and 3D modeling industries. In 1990, the company established Roland DGA Corporation in Irvine, California, to provide complete sales, marketing and customer support services throughout the Americas. Within a few short years, Roland DGA began introducing a wide variety of groundbreaking products including vinyl cutters, thermal transfer printer/cutters, wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, 3D scanners and milling devices, and engravers. The products blazed new trails for entire industries and earned Roland DGA a reputation for innovation, quality and reliability. Visit www.rolanddga.com for more information.

Ore-Cal reaps its harvest from the ocean. The company procures, processes, and distributes frozen, raw, and cooked shrimp under the Harvest of the Sea brand. Ore-Cal provides shrimp to foodservice companies, retail stores, and warehouse club customers throughout the US; the company also offers customized products and packaging to industrial customers. Visit www.ore-cal.com for more information.

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
Sales and Operations Planner (S&OP)
Sales and Operations Planning is an effective means of coordinating the market demand with the operational departments of your organization. This link between Sales and Marketing Planning and Operations increases your company's ability to quickly respond to customer needs and to rapidly adjust to changes in the marketplace. With Sales and Operations Planning companies are able to:

Establish the critical link between the business plan and each department's operations

Organize the actions of each functional area with consistent and regular communications

Create an achievable business plan, capable of accomplishing company objectives

Ensure that each business decision is made with a deliberate view of its impact on the entire organization, from sales to operations

RockySoft's Sales and Operations Planner (S&OP) Module is a strategic analysis tool used for analyzing the demand plans generated in RockySoft's Demand Manager and Demand Collaboration Portal, and the effects they are having on your company's bottom line. It can be used to analyze historical sales performance or for strategic demand and revenue planning.

S&OP is interactive, and uses the time-tested OLAP style "cube" interface. It allows the user to dynamically configure real-time-generated reports by a potentially infinite number of dimensions, such as region, product family, brand, account and sales person. Similarly, an unlimited number of data series can be displayed in S&OP, including sales units, revenue, cost, margin, forecast, and many others.

Monthly fluctuations in average sales price are incorporated to assess the impact varying prices have on the plan, while average item costs are maintained to track revenue and profits. Views of Product forecasts can be arranged by region, customer and product, and summed up easily at a Product family level. With S&OP, there are no limits on what data you want to see, and how you want it organized in your reports.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
January 31st, 2006 - Optimizing Inventory Webinar
RockySoft has been invited to co-host this second event in the Microsoft Distribution Executive Event Series presented by Microsoft and Inscio. This webinar will be held on January 31st from 10am - 11am CST. Attendees will automatically be register to win a free Inventory Management Analysis, expert supply chain management materials, and even free software.

For more information, including Registration and Agendas, visit http://www.inscio.com/SCM.htm. Or, contact Jeffrey Porter at 1-877-277-0868 x105.

February 15th, 2006 - Effective Inventory Management Online Seminar
RockySoft is participating in BCG Systems, Inc.'s Effective Inventory Management for Manufacturers and Distributors seminar. This online seminar will be hosted by BCG on Wednesday, February 15th at 2pm EST.

For more information, including a detailed description, visit Here.

March 24th - 28th, 2006 - Microsoft's Convergence
This year's Convergence is being held in Dallas, Texas. It brings VARs, ISVs and clients together under one very large roof. We hope to see you all there, because we have some big things planned this year. RockySoft is a Bronze Level Sponsor of Convergence, and a Sponsor of the Rock-n-Rave Party.

For more information visit http://mbs.microsoft.com/public/convergence/.

March 27th, 2006 - Rock-n-Rave Party
RockySoft will be one of the sponsors of the notorious Rock-n-Rave Party, so be sure to stop by our booth to receive your ticket to the party held Monday night. You don't want to miss out on this party! There will be three different themes on three different levels. One will include a mini casino complete with Texas Hold'Em, Craps, Blackjack, slots and more.

To RSVP and find out more about all the activities associated with Rock-n-Rave visit www.rock-n-rave.com.

RockySoft's 2006 Calendar
We are expecting a year packed full of events and promotions with both VARs and Clients. Be sure to check the Newsflash page, on our website for the most up-to-date information. Also, if you are interested in joining our efforts or having RockySoft participate and/or present at one of your events, please contact Jeffrey Porter, Directory of Business Development, or call toll free at 1-877-277-0868 x105.
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	Microsoft Convergence 2006 Don't miss Microsoft Convergence 2006 in Dallas, Texas. RockySoft is a Bronze Level Sponsor this year. MORE >... RockySoft's a Rock-n-Rave Sponsor RockySoft is one of this year's Rock-n-Rave sponsors, so you can get your ticket to the party by visiting our booth. Also, we are planning some fun activities for our booth this year, so be sure to stop by! MORE >...