Navision Automated Data

NAVISION AUTOMATED DATA CAPTURE SYSTEM 4.0

MICROSOFT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS—NAVISION

AUTOMATED DATA CAPTURE SYSTEM

Achieve cost savings by streamlining your inventorymanagement processes using Microsoft® BusinessSolutions—Navision® Automated Data Capture System (ADCS).

Key benefits:

• Enables you to collect and use accurate inventorydata in real time

• Improves your warehouse efficiency and productivitywith radio-frequency technology

• Increases the visibility of accurate inventory datathroughout your business

Accurate and efficient data collection affects theperformance of your inventory management,warehouse management, customer service and,ultimately, your total business performance. Inaccuratedata and inefficient data collection lead to a range ofproblems that can affect many aspects of your business.

ADCS enables accurate data to be captured withonline wireless devices. Your data collection processbecomes faster and the accuracy of your inventorydata is increased. ADCS is integrated with MicrosoftNavision so that accurate data can be sharedthroughout your business in real time, which greatlyimproves your overall business performance. Withaccurate and reliable inventory data, you can achievecost savings from faster and more efficient warehouseoperations. You will be able to deliver improvedcustomer service as your sales and customer servicestaff have access to accurate, real-time inventory data. Your company benefits from increasedwarehouse productivity and reduced warehousemanagement costs.

ADCS supports the processes included in Microsoft®

Business Solution—Navision® Warehouse ManagementSystems. With ADCS, you can increase the accuracyand efficiency of the main processes in your warehouse,such as the picking and putting away of items andphysical inventory counts.

Collect and use accurate inventory data in real time

Human error is difficult to avoid when using manualentry processes. Increased warehouse costs anddecreased profits arise from errors being made in thewarehouse, such as stock being picked or put awayincorrectly. ADCS is a fast, easy and accurate way of entering data and, because data collection isautomated, errors are greatly reduced and youraccuracy level will increase dramatically.

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With more accurate inventory data, you canstreamline your inventory management so that stocklevels and the utilisation of your warehouse andresources are optimised. You improve the efficiency ofyour warehousing processes, avoid stock wastage andreduce the amount of inventory you need to have onhand. You provide accurate stock location informationso that stock can be easily located when required.

By using ADCS technology, you reduce errors asvalidations are made in real time. ADCS gives users theability to enter and access information in real time sothat the information in your system is current andaccurate. Inventory items can be tracked all the waythrough the warehouse in real time, which enablesyou to achieve greater productivity and, ultimately, to improve customer service.

Increase your warehouse efficiency and productivity

With ADCS, your company will benefit from increasedwarehouse productivity and reduced warehousingcosts. The data collection process is reliable and stableand warehouse processes, such as physical inventorycounts, can be managed better and performed faster.With automated access to accurate inventory data,busy periods with high stock turnover will be mucheasier to manage, and by reducing your buffer levelsyour warehouse space can be used more effectively.

ADCS supports your warehouse employees during thephysical handling of goods in the warehouse. Theyreceive validation to confirm that their picking orputting away actions are correct. ADCS provides aclear user interface with easy-to-understand and easy-to-customise screens that guide the user through thesteps in the warehouse in a simple and intuitive way.Employees will want to use ADCS because they willrecognise that it makes their job easier, and new or temporary employees can easily completewarehouse tasks.

Accurate inventory data throughout your business

ADCS is part of the Microsoft Navision ERP solution.Therefore, all employees in your business can haveaccess to the same set of accurate inventory data on areal-time basis. You can act on inventory informationquickly and respond to new sales opportunities.

With ADCS, sales staff can have access to online data so customers can be provided with accurateinformation, and you can avoid losing sales as a resultof incorrect inventory data. You will have the ability tomake reliable delivery promises to customers andincrease their loyalty to your business.

Company management will have visibility ofwarehouse operations and important companydecisions can be based on accurate data. ADCS helpsyou to react more quickly to changing stock data andimproves the productivity of your entire business.

ADCS will give you the confidence to shareinformation with your suppliers and customersbecause your inventory data is up-to-date andaccurate. You can increase the efficiency of your totalsupply chain by working more closely with your supplychain partners.

ADCS adds value to your complete Microsoft Navisionsolution by improving data quality in your system andimproving the efficiency of key warehouse processes.The benefits of ADCS will be visible across your entirebusiness but particularly on your bottom line whereyou will realise cost savings from improved inventorymanagement.

ADCS supports all types of standard hardware and nota specific brand.


Ask your Partner

To learn more about Microsoft Business Solutions—Navision, contact your local Microsoft CertifiedBusiness Solutions Partner. They have the expertise to design a solution that fits your specific businessneeds. Alternatively, visit our website at:www.microsoft.com/uk/businesssolutions

About Microsoft Business Solutions

Microsoft Business Solutions, a division of Microsoft,offers a wide range of integrated, end-to-end businessapplications and services designed to help small, mid-market and corporate businesses become moreconnected with customers, employees, partners andsuppliers. Microsoft Business Solutions applicationsoptimise strategic business processes across financialmanagement, analytics, human resourcesmanagement, project management, customerrelationship management, field service management,supply chain management, ecommerce,manufacturing and retail management. Theapplications are designed to provide insight to helpcustomers achieve business success. More informationabout Microsoft Business Solutions can be found at:www.microsoft.com/uk/businesssolutions

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Key features Description

MICROSOFT NAVISION • Achieve cost savings by streamlining your inventory management processes.AUTOMATED DATA CAPTURE • Collect and use accurate, real-time inventory data.SYSTEM (ADCS) • Simplify and speed up your data capture system using radio frequency technology.

• Increase the visibility of accurate inventory data throughout your company.

The following processes from Microsoft Navision Warehouse Management Systems aresupported by ADCS:• Put away received items• Pick items to be shipped• Move items from bin to bin• Count items for a physical inventory

Through the mini-form designer, automated data collection can be enabled in all onlineareas of your business supported by Microsoft Navision:• Mini-form designer allows customisation of business processes with proven C/AL technology.• Design direction is provided for future proofing and scalability.• XML based architecture enables support for different types of devices and interfaces. • Microsoft Navision Application Server, Communication System Services and plug-ins

allow scalability.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION • Financial ManagementAREAS OF MICROSOFT NAVISION • Manufacturing

• Distribution• Marketing and Sales• Service• User Portal• Commerce Gateway• Commerce Portal

For more information about Microsoft Business Solutions—Navision and to find out how to obtain additional fact sheets, please contact your local Microsoft Certified BusinessSolutions Partner or browse our website at www.microsoft.com/uk/businesssolutions

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System requirements

TO OBTAIN ALL OF THE FEATURES MENTIONED IN THIS FACT SHEET, THE FOLLOWING MODULES AND TECHNOLOGIES ARE REQUIRED:

Microsoft® Exchange Server [min. version 5.5 with service pack 4] for E-Mail Logging forMicrosoft Exchange.

Microsoft Business Solutions—Navision supports graphical 32-bit technology and genuineclient server, multitasking environment.

The following operating systems are supported:Client 32-bit: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft® Windows NT® and Microsoft® Windows® 98

Server: Microsoft® Business Solutions—Navision® Database Server: Windows 2000,Windows NT

Microsoft® SQL Server™ Option for Microsoft Navision: • Operating System: See requirements for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and/or MSDE 2000• Other Applications: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 [SP3 or MSDE SP3]

Please refer to the detailed system requirements document for more information.

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