http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/allproducts.aspSSI News: TROPOS is developed and implemented by SSI in the UK as a modular ERP system to support process manufacturing and distribution. The software products from SSI, deliver erp enterprise resource planning solutions to manufacturers and processors of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, textiles, paper, packaging, metals and lean manufacturing. Here's a list of our current product datasheets...ssidatasheetshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/7NAe1OAWm7Q/ds0006.htmThe TROPOS Warehousing and Inventory module goes beyond the scope of ordinary inventory management systems to meet the needs of a wide range of manufacturers from process to ‘lean’ discretehttp://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0005h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{FCD0FDCD-4806-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0006.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/7NAe1OAWm7Q/ds0006.htmThe TROPOS Process and Materials Planning module allows you to manage the production activity by creating production orders and schedules to control the manufacture of finished products, co-products, by-products and waste from input raw materials. It provides the basis on which the TROPOS Production Monitoring module monitors costs, yields, quality and timeliness of production activities.....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0006h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{2969777D-4906-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0006.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/CsRZijP0N50/ds0007.htmThe TROPOS Purchasing Module controls the complete supply management cycle for all goods and services. From enquiries, quotations and requisitions through purchase orders, goods receipts and inspection to stores, line-side production inventory and invoicing TROPOS optimises your purchasing resources....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0007h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{963D61C8-4906-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0007.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/SS0OZIUoylY/ds0008.htmSupports the capture of material, labour and expense bookings. Monitors costs, yields, quality and timeliness. Automatically highlights variances for investigation. Allows refinement of planned processes to improve accuracy, reproduceability, and improve customer service....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0008h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{EC8D623D-4A06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0008.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/3_YnjCRA22o/ds0009.htmIn today’s competitive manufacturing environment quality is a given.The quality assurance capabilities provided in the TROPOS Resources, Products and Processes module ensure your whole business is working, and delivering to defined quality standards....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0009h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{969CE37B-4A06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0009.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/3tniBiIHCaU/ds0010.htmThe ability to accurately model and manage your products specification is the foundation of a good manufacturing system. It ensures R and D operate tight configuration control and get new products and changed products introduced quickly, that production are using the correct materials, that planning and scheduling are asking for the right quantity of resources at the right time and that finance have accurate cost information. Your factory model sets the baseline against which you manage your competitive performance. It must be right....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0010h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{7C203916-4B06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0010.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/hvLunhxETBE/ds0011.htmThe TROPOS Process Definition functionality is contained within the TROPOS Resources, Products and Processes module and gives you the power to define your development, production and maintenance processes in a way which directly reflects the way in which your products are manufactured....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0011h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{D33861B8-4B06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0011.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/hvLunhxETBE/ds0011.htmTROPOS Attributes functionality is specifically designed for industries which sell many derivatives of a standard product. A single product code and process of manufacture per product group/type can be complimented by user defined attributes (dimensions, grades, quality, packtype etc.) on the sales order which in turn can influence pricing, planning, provisioning, production, inventory allocation and despatch. The result is slicker business processes and a system which is easier to use and maintain...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0012h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{CE6B1839-4C06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0011.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/D8Xlb1S2UFM/ds0013.htmThe costing capabilities provided in the TROPOS Resources, Products and Processes module provide you with the full range of costing options. Whether you operate in an ‘process’ environment with high overheads, continually fluctuating material costs, and the need to know your marginal product or process costs, or a ‘discrete’ environment with significant added value from labour and high value components, TROPOS costing provides the solution...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0013h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{63801799-4D06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0013.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/yLYnO6IiQ7A/ds0003.htmThe TROPOS Scheduling module contains powerful facilities to help you balance demand against available capacity to arrive at plant and production line schedules that are cost-effective and realistic. TROPOS Scheduling works in time units appropriate to your business, down to the minute if appropriate....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0003h.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{F99DFA04-4806-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0003.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/L9-wg2vEv2g/ds0004.htmThe TROPOS Planners Workbench provides a fast, effective alternative to manual planning boards or traditional block-scheduling procedures that ignore finishing and transportation. It is a state of the art advanced scheduling system capable of rapid response in complex situations. It is based on Greycon’s S-Plan Advanced Planning and Scheduling tool, and can be implemented stand-alone or fully integrated with TROPOS....http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/images/ds0004.gif09/04/2009Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{9D99A587-4806-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0004.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/9gPUIHvB8W8/ds0053.htmThe first generation of TROPOS Role Based Applications (RBA) were designed to make existing TROPOS menu-driven transactions faster and easier to use by creating an intuitive user interface with funcionality presented according the the role of the user. Now the RBAs have been taken a step further by developing enhanced RBAs that add significant new funcionality though an interactive interface. This new approach is ideal for the key production planning, scheduling and data capture functions in a fast-moving production business. The following RBAs are amongst those available: Forecast Management and Prduction Planning, Rough Cut Capacity Planning, Production Scheduling, Touch-Screen Shop Floor Systems, Hand-held Shop Floor Systemshttp://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/images/ds0053h.gif06/05/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{F52B82C3-5E1B-DD11-B8D0-0019BB2AA698}allhttp://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0053.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/5z9XXUAw5aE/ds0014.htmThe TROPOS Hazards Management module helps you achieve compliance with respect to health and safety, transport and national inventory regulations throughout your entire business cycle, from receipt of raw materials to despatch and transportation of finished goods...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0014h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{6206AAEA-D406-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0014.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/On94wQ2NwuM/ds0015.htmThe TROPOS Plant Maintenance module supports the definition of all planned maintenance tasks to be carried out against the plant. Tasks can be defined as supervisory which do not impact availability or can be defined to affect the availability of the machine or the group in which it resides...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0015h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{1D561663-D506-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0015.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/SG1Y05sFiEE/ds0012.htmThe TROPOS Financials are a powerful component within the integrated ERP system, using the best-in-class CODA suite of unified ledgers. The unified ledgers include the traditional functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger including Cash Management, fixed assets register and a user definable interface for other applications such as payroll, budgeting etc. Since CODA-Financials was created as a totally unified, single database, financial information is held in real-time status so it is always timely and meaningful...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0016h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{D75079AD-D506-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0012.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/OYln6-UoATg/ds0017.htmThe TROPOS Customs and Excise functionality has been designed as an integral part of the Resources, Products and Processes, Warehousing and Inventory, Purchasing and Sales and Distribution modules. It is specifically designed to cater for the needs of businesses producing dutiable goods, ensuring that the rigorous Customs and Excise legislative and audit requirements are met with the minimum of effort...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0017h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{7BB06836-D706-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0017.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/NyZ424eE7n8/ds0018.htmThe TROPOS Customer Relationship Management System module provides full contact management, call logging and action tracking functionality to allow Front Office departments to manage customer relationships both easily and efficiently. Sales can use this functionality to define and track leads; Marketing can use it to manage promotional campaigns; Customer Support can use it to log service requests and problems which in turn may require further activity to be carried out by other business functions...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0018h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{ADC97613-D806-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0018.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/fFD3TkVr7CA/ds0019.htmThe TROPOS Human Resource Management system is a suite of modules covering HR, Time and Attendance, Access Control and Payroll available as individual modules or a fully integrated suite. These modules have been developed by Mitrefinch, acknowledged leaders in Time and Attendance and HR solutions. The system has been developed to provide a comprehensive, scaleable and flexible way to manage all aspects of personnel administration. Time and Attendance data collection and Access Control equipment manufactured and maintained by Mitrefinch is also available to provide a comprehensive HR solution from a single source.http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0019h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{C42E9F6C-D806-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0019.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/ilttJnHz7yo/ds0020.htmAs every exporter knows, exporting can involve the producing a myriad of forms for customs, shipping and banking purposes. To ease the burden of producing these documents, SSI has partnered with i2i, one of the leading suppliers of export document systems and a SITPRO Accredited Licensee...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0020h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{B7CC80B4-D806-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0020.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/Zci1YQq9O54/ds0021.htmWorld-class modelling tools identify and quantify the causes of inventory at each node in the supply chain, improve demand forecasting and set appropriate stockholding targets...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0021h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{23D4EF84-DB06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0021.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/ssSMqIgtbQQ/ds0022.htmThe TROPOS Bulk Whisky Workbench from SSI can help distillers and blenders dramatically improve their efficiency in: optimising blends producing Customs and Excise (CandE) documentation tracking and controlling the automatic billing of warehouse rents the management of caskshttp://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0022h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{BB53E2DB-DF06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0022.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/JHt4UpzmyaY/ds0023.htmThe ability to accurately plan, monitor and control projects at the outset and throughout the life of a project is key to project management best practice. The early identification of time, cost and resource overruns can make the difference between success and failure to a project. Using the TROPOS Project Planning and Control module, project managers have the ability to plan and monitor project progress, with costs being collected and consolidated automatically based on information recorded in other TROPOS modules...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0023h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{014A579B-E006-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0023.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/1JNyvO0svXk/ds0025.htmSSI partners with Microsoft and Cognos to supply BI solutions incorporating Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services, Analysis Services and Scorecard Manager, or Cognos Impromptu and Cognos PowerPlay. SSI provides a continually growing set of TROPOS database views and BI templates to enable BI solutions to be deployed quickly with either toolset....http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/images/ds0025h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{2AAC65AF-E406-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0025.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/GmFyPaWIJXo/ds0027.htmProviding a fully integrated systems infrastructure, with the required depth of functionality across all areas of the business, is a challenge faced by every organisation. SSI assists in meeting that challenge by providing not only off-the-shelf integration with key specialist partner products, but also making integration with other applications or legacy systems possible by using the TROPOS Integration Toolkit...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0032h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{6D9AA8AD-E506-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0027.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/uauXDMNvWgU/ds0028.htmThe web client version of the TROPOS system is supplied with a full intranet as the means of managing users and access to the system. The TROPOS Intranet is also available as a standalone intranet system, providing all the features of an intranet but without access to TROPOS transactions...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0028h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{589C6648-E606-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0028.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/Xs4x-7ne2HQ/ds0029.htmTROPOS has full integration capabilities at both the client, web server and server levels. From the client the user can embed TROPOS transaction objects in popular desktop development environments or application of their choice. Standard TROPOS functionality can be combined with specialised applications like multimedia or imaging. This functionality combined with ODBC open access for relational databases allow for rich Interfaces delivering the ultimate in customised functionality. Server integration is enabled by a comprehensive suite of server based facilities. Integration here incorporates validation, security and business rules as if the user was using TROPOS on-line...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0029h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{D183FCB4-E606-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0029.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/ApGmB553qYE/ds0032.htmWhite-paper printing functionality provides the ability to revise the content and layout of standard TROPOS documents, so they contain the information required, presented in a format conforming to the customers corporate image. Emphasis can be placed on particular information by the use of different fonts, font sizes and even colours, while data can be easily bar-coded, providing a route to more efficient data collection...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0032h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{BD41489A-E906-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0032.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/5F_SFuDY6m8/ds0033.htmTROPOS Active helps you optimise your business processes, removing mundane administrative steps, and enabling more timely and reliable communication, proactive alerting, warning and escalation across your business, speeding up supply chain velocity and reducing costs. Information no longer remains stuck in one place, inaccessible to those in other parts of the business or supply chain who really need it...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0033h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{397D7285-EA06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0033.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/B84h75G168E/ds0034.htmThe speed and accuracy with which data is collected is probably the single biggest influence on the effectiveness of ERP and Supply Chain systems. Whatever the source of the data, type or context, it must be complete, accurate, timely and cost-effective to collect. SSI has added Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC) and SCADA Integration to its range of TROPOS Software Development Toolkits so that devices can be quickly and easily configured to run standard transactions collecting, validating and updating data from where it is being generated...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0034.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{6CDB5123-EB06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0034.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/-V8Sn70lniE/ds0035.htmThe TROPOS Application Designer, part of the TROPOS toolset, enables you to customise and configure new 'no compromise' applications based on standard TROPOS transactions. Navigation, style sheets, screen layouts, database look-ups and application defaults and logic can all be configured to reflect your precise way of working. Areas that could benefit from configured screens are the sales order entry interface to follow the unique way you interact with your customers, or a shop floor interface which matches the way you have organised production, and the warehouse and dispatch operations that are the focus of pressure to improve efficiencies and provide even better customer service...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0036h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{93A5FCE7-FD06-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0035.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/8ya2jlU1U7k/ds0036.htmThe TROPOS Query Builder, part of the TROPOS toolset, is a wizard with knowledge of the TROPOS data structures, which automatically builds the SQL required to extract data from the TROPOS database. It can be used as a standalone development tool or as a plug in to the TROPOS Application Designer to build look-aside lists. If you are using third party reporting tools, or you are using development tools other than the TROPOS Development Toolkit, an Oracle View/SQL generator with knowledge of the TROPOS database structures will save time and effort in accessing the data...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0036h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{4BB90356-0007-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0036.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/wRrNKzRzuEU/ds0038.htmThe TROPOS Query Builder, part of the TROPOS toolset, is a wizard with knowledge of the TROPOS data structures, which automatically builds the SQL required to extract data from the TROPOS database. It can be used as a standalone development tool or as a plug in to the TROPOS Application Designer to build look-aside lists. If you are using third party reporting tools, or you are using development tools other than the TROPOS Development Toolkit, an Oracle View/SQL generator with knowledge of the TROPOS database structures will save time and effort in accessing the data... SSI Managed Services (DS0038) Keeping your business critical systemhttp://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0038h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{33CD0DAE-0107-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0038.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/-vGVld3jdO8/ds0040.htmAn e-Business is one that exploits the capabilities of Internet technology to conduct business with its customers, suppliers and partners more efficiently, more cost-effectively and faster, automating processes and improving the sharing of information...SSI’s products are 100% web-enabled and provide the foundation for your e Business strategy....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0040.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{4567409F-0507-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0040.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/PZhc6l-p_JU/ds0041.htmTROPOS has become a market leader in its sector through the rich, industry-specific functionality and the comprehensive range of software toolkits that can be supplied with it. This combination of tools and features provides unparalleled flexibility and ease of integration, allowing you to configure a unique solution whilst retaining all the advantages of a standard, supported software package...http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0041.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{9DD00819-0607-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0041.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/3tmfBkSQqp0/ds0042.htmTROPOS Web Client is supplied with a fully functional Intranet including templates for business functions such as telephone lists, bulletin boards, forums, company information and Quality Management Systems. The Intranet Administrator functions are used to manage user access to all information and TROPOS transactions, making TROPOS a fully integrated part of an organisations business processes. The TROPOS Intranet and Web Client Solution can be configured by the system administrator to reflect the corporate style, and these can even be implemented as multiple styles to reflect regional or Divisional identities.....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0042h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{23B8819D-0907-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0042.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/w6FgLICbo0Y/ds0043.htmQuickstart Plus is SSI's proven implementation methodology which has been specifically designed for the implementation of TROPOS in our target markets. It has been developed from over 25 years experience of the implementation of mission critical business systems for the industrial sector. Supported by pre-defined implementation service packages and product templates, Quickstart Plus is delivered by a dedicated SSI Implementation Team, which includes Project Managers, Business, Solution and Technical Consultants, who will work with you to achieve your business goals.....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0043h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{274350E5-0907-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0043.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/3CM64U6PgGI/ds0045.htmSSI has over 20 years experience of developing, implementing and supporting supply chain solutions across a range of technologies and industries, and this experience ensures that the focus of any solution is on the business benefit – how it will enable you to deal with your customers faster, better and more profitably than ever before. SSI can provide a range of services from strategy guidelines to the development of a full collaborative solution. The following examples illustrate ways in which supply chain collaboration can be introduced.....http://www.ssi-world.com/images/ds0045h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{6940A76D-0A07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0045.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/JLlgCp1a9mQ/ds0046.htmRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a general term that is used to describe a system that transmits the identity (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object wirelessly, using radio waves. RFID is evolving as a major technology enabler for tracking goods and assets around the world. A great deal of attention is being paid to RFID by the IT industry, media and analysts. According to studies by Benchmark Research, in 2004 three quarters of manufacturing companies are now aware of RFID, of which a third are already using, piloting or investigating RFID applications for their organisations......http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/images/ds0046h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{07DBAA7E-0C07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0046.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/wz8dj598v3A/ds0047.htmThe TROPOS DataMart is a Microsoft SQL Server database designed to manage TROPOS data for reporting and analysis purposes. This data is held separately to improve performance, and is synchronised with the TROPOS transaction database to maintain integrity. It contains the originating transaction as well as summarised information, improving performance and simplifying report design. The data can also hold information from other sources, which means reports can be generated and managed from a single point. Plain English names are used to describe the data, making it easy to integrate with your information delivery system.http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/images/ds0047h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{A9BFD4FB-0C07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0047.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/sAJmjhQOpu0/ds0048.htmTROPOS Role-Based Applications (RBA) have been developed to provide users with web-based applications that enable them to carry out their job quickly and efficiently. RBAs present TROPOS business functionality to users in a format that matches their activities and are tuned for user efficiency, presenting information and data entry fields in a process flow designed to support they way they work. Furthermore, because RBAs include information from multiple sources and can contain links to web-sites, reports and external information, they are a powerful tool for users....http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/images/ds0048h.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{1FE9331F-0E07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.ssi-world.com/gencontent/datasheets/ds0048.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssidatasheets/~3/vAycwhqWL38/ds0001.htmTROPOS Sales and Distribution (DS0001) A business stands or falls by the effectiveness of its sales order fulfilment process. 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