Re: Feedback on quality of DS Solutions manual

Barry,

As the author of the Overview Reference Manual for BPCS, I wish to provide 
more information regarding the manual.  The purpose of the manual is to 
provide an Overview of the major products (modules) of BPCS.  The target 
audience is those individuals who need an Overview of BPCS and how the 
different products (modules) work together.

It is not targeted to the person who performs receiving (PUR550) all day or 
as a technical programming guide.  However, BPCS Project Leaders and IS 
Managers find it useful as a single source of Overview information that they 
can quickly reference to ensure that all critical elements of a given product 
(module) are being addressed.

The "quality" of the manual is very high.  To date, hundreds of manuals have 
been sold to 120 different companies in 12 countries.  With a money back 
guarantee, there is no risk to you.

I can provide a more detailed packet of information, if requested directly to 
dslicker@dssolutionsinc.com.

Finally, below is more information about the contents and benefits of the 
manual.  I hope this answers all your questions and if not, please feel free 
to contact me directly.

This Overview Reference Manual for BPCS V6.1.00 addresses the major products 
(ie. modules) of Configurable Enterprise Financials, Supply Chain Management 
and Multi-Mode Manufacturing.  For each product, this Reference Manual 
provides the user with summarized information and critical element checklists 
that ensure the highest level of implementation effectiveness.  Some of the 
key reference information provided for each product is:

Integration with other Products
This section lists the key information provided to and received from other 
BPCS products.  This helps you understand how the various BPCS products work 
together and the potential integration issues between the different areas of 
your organization.

Product Flow
This section identifies the major master files within the product and also 
shows the sequence and relationship between these major master files.  In 
addition, this section provides you with the actual file names, which is 
useful when creating user defined reports.

System Parameters
This section identifies the system parameters related to the product and the 
program used to maintain these system parameters.  This listing helps you 
ensure that NO system parameters are overlooked.

Master Files
This section defines the master files contained within the product and for 
each master file, the following is provided:

*   File name
*   Definition
*   System reserved values
*   Program used for maintenance
    
This is an excellent summary of the master files and can be used as a 
starting point for developing your company specific procedures and training 
materials.
    
Processing
This section identifies all processing programs within the product and 
provides you with detailed flowcharts, which depict the flow of programs used 
and files updated.  This section is extremely beneficial in helping you to 
develop company specific procedures, process flows and user defined reports.
    
Reports and Inquiries
These section provides you with a complete listing of all the reports and 
inquiries available within the product.  This information provides you with a 
checklist to ensure that all reports and inquiries have been reviewed and 
documented.
    
Master File Appendix
This appendix identifies each major file within BPCS V6.1.00 and organizes 
the files by product and then alphabetically, rather than just 
alphabetically.  This type of organization is not available in other BPCS 
documentation and helps you quickly locate the files related to your area of 
concern.  This facilitates the 
writing of user defined reports and queries.  This appendix alone makes the 
Reference Manual an invaluable tool for the IT professional and user 
community.

David Slicker
President
DS Solutions, Inc.
Phone   262-512-9035
Fax 262-512-9036
Email   dslicker@dssolutionsinc.com
www.dssolutionsinc.com
P.O. Box 304
Mequon, WI 53092
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