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User Conference Wrap-up:
We were excited and encouraged by the interaction between companies represented at our user conference. Each is in a different place in their respective journeys - some just beginning their ascent, and some in sight of the top. Regardless of their experience levels, all had a lot to offer. We spent a lot of time listening and are now actively building the suggestions generated during the sessions into both our product, and our processes. Of particular note was the number of suggestions we received on how to improve the Exception Signaling to make the messages more meaningful and easily filtered. Also high on the list were ideas on new ways to combine and manage forecasts, especially as POS data becomes more available, and more vital to accurately forecasting customer's needs. As always, we will be rolling out these improvements as part of our normal release schedule, and we are excited about the new additions to RockySoft.
We held many sessions, some of which ignited so much discussion we had to change our itinerary in order to accomodate the conversations of our audience.
"Directions in Distribution" profiled the changes we have seen in the demands of the distribution industry, what we can expect to see in the future, and how this affects us and our clients. We learned what we can do to enable our clients to turn these challenges into opportunities.
"Version 8.2 Overview"
was led by Jake Latham. We learned what new tools are available in the newest release, and we gathered suggestions on how we can use future versions to fill our clients' needs.
"Product Road Map",
led by Larry Watson, showed us the road RockySoft's products have taken, a timeline of when they were each developed, and what we can expect in the future. Larry also shared with us the method by which we decide which updates will take place and in what order.
We had a great group, with almost 20 companies represented:
Roland DGA
Orr Safety
Texas Electric Cooperatives
Atlantic, Inc.
Diversified Distribution Systems
Central Products
Emery
Big Time Products
IMAX
Ammex
Gaiam
Paul MacHenry & Co.
Manhattan Toy Co.
Socius
Construction Equipment Parts, Inc.
Winston Products
Bemis
Advanced Systems Consultants
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Product Highlight
Supply Base Analyzer (SBA) is a reporting tool that resides in RockySoft's Supply Base Manager module. Our clients are successfully using it to asses their current and future inventory related metrics.
SBA provides a Days Supply Inventory (DSI) report which provides the on-hand balances, usage, dollars and days of inventory out to a six month horizon. Display can be shown by item class, product group, buyer, and any other customized metric all the way down to individual item and location. Further, SBA delivers an Open PO report that provides a quick view of what is open and awaiting arrival organized by vendor, arrival date, shipping date, buyer, or any other metric you wish to see.
Using the same powerful OLAP cube technology found in our S&OP and EM modules, SBA allows you to create nearly limitless views of inventory related information, and with a single click convert it into a chart or graph.
If you'd like to know more about SBA, or see a demo, contact Jeffrey Porter at 970-493-0868 x 105 or by email at
jporter@rockysoft.com
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Click on the image below to get an up close and personal view of SBA
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Did You Know?
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RockySoft gives you the ability to "What-if" service levels in Economic Order Manager.
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You can view GMROI (Gross Margin Return on Investment) at any level of your organization in Enterprise Dashboard.
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RockySoft Welcomes These Clients:
Red Hawk
signed up with RockySoft in August 2007. They provide retail dealers and distributors with top quality parts and accessories for golf carts and reconditioned carts at discounted prices with superior service and quick turnaround. To learn more about Red Hawk's business, visit their website at
http://www.golfcart.com/
Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH)
joined RockySoft in May 2007. They are a provider of mental health services to the state of Ohio. Their responsibilities include: support and monitoring local systems of care, provide quality inpatient services, providing quality community services and many more. To learn more about ODMH, visit their website at
http://www.mh.state.oh.us/
We're excited about these new partnerships! |
Mark Your Calendars!
Microsoft Convergence, Orlando, FL. March 11-14, 2008.
Convergence is in the south this year! We'll be traveling to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando in the spring. RockySoft is a bronze sponsor again this year. We hope to see you there!
RockySoft User Conference, Vail, CO. October 6-10, 2008.
Yeah, we know it seems early, but we had so much fun and learned so much from those of you who attended this year's User Conference, that we're already jazzed for 2008! |
RockySoft News
During the summer
Jake Latham, our Director of Software Development tends to disappear and travel to enjoy his favorite pasttime, car racing. In September Jake had two first place finishes in a Sports Car Club America (SCCA) Regional event. He set a new track record in Hastings, NE.
Click here
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RockySoft is committed to the development of the most effective inventory management solutions and the highest level of customer service possible. However, we are not alone in the ascent to the peaks; but are accompanied by our clients and the partnerships we have forged. Please join us on our upcoming ascents.
With regards,
Jeffrey Porter
RockySoft Corporation
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