RE: Code/400 VRPG CBA

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the reply.
2.5 million dollars is quite a chunk.......
How did you actually calculate this figure?

Stephen


> -----Original Message-----
> From: CNickchen@aind.com [SMTP:CNickchen@aind.com]
> Sent: 17 February 2000 16:01
> To:   CODE400-L@midrange.com
> Subject:      Re: Code/400 VRPG CBA
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> 
> We used the product during our y2k project and were able to automate
> changes by extending the functionality of code/400 with features called
> macros.  We calculated that having done this we saved 2.5 million dollars!
> FYI, our macros were presented by the code/400 team at common in San Fran
> in March of 1999.
> 
> Hope that helps show the potential of this product.
> 
> Chris Nickchen
> Arnold Industries Inc.
> 717-273-9058 x240
> 
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> "Bennett, Stephen" <Stephen.Bennett@fid-intl.com>@midrange.com on
> 02/17/2000 10:11:33 AM
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> Subject:  Code/400 VRPG CBA
> 
> 
> Hi Claus,
> 
> I've been asked to do a cost benefit analysis on using code/400 for
> development and present it to our organization.
> Do you or anybody else, (maybe someone done it already) know where I can
> get
> some material to help me.
> For example I need,
> Comparisons to the normal PDM environment,
> How much quicker can a developer get to grips with a program when using
> Code/400,
> Coding mistake/error difference, ie. is developer prone to write better
> code.
> The difference online help makes, (does it), etc.
> 
> 
> Best Regards,
> Stephen
> 
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