American Turnkey's object-oriented release of MOVE, pre-packaged warehouse management system; rules-based configurable software offers graphical user interface for ease of warehouse optimization.SANTA ANA Santa Ana, city, El Salvador Santa Ana (sän'tä ä`nä), city (1993 pop. 129,873), W El Salvador. It is the second largest city in the country and the commercial and processing center for a sugarcane, coffee, and cattle region. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 1995--American Turnkey, the leading software company for warehouse management systems (WMS WMS Warehouse Management System WMS Web Map Service (open geospatial consortium specification) WMS West Middle School (Rochester Hills, MI) WMS Workforce Management Software WMS Wechsler Memory Scale ), Wednesday announced the latest release of MOVE(tm), its proven pre-packaged configurable software used to automate warehousing, manufacturing and distribution functions. The latest release utilizes client/server object-oriented architecture, enabling users at all levels to create and modify applications quickly and easily, which provides optimization of logistics operations and increased productivity and savings. "American Turnkey rolled 10 years of experience in warehouse and logistics management Logistics Management is that part of Supply Chain Management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective, forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet software into this latest release," said Boris N. Reznik, Ph.D., president. "The program allows businesses to make informed decisions based on real-time information and allows for on-the-fly adaptation to changes in their enterprise environment. Clients achieve increased customer `delight,' reduced inventory and a lower operating cost." Incorporating feedback and suggestions from American Turnkey clients such as Merisel and Xerox, the software also features a new Windows-based graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ). This interface allows users to tailor screens and access information quickly and easily in a familiar interface environment. In addition, its point and click operation enables users to operate the system without requiring an extensive computer background. Designed for UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). environments, MOVE operates on Oracle or Sybase relational data bases and uses bar coding and radio frequency (RF) equipment to control all activities, personnel and flow of materials, virtually eliminating paperwork and manual data entry. Benefits of MOVE Customers throughout the world have identified several key benefits of ATC's MOVE software. Specifically, MOVE: - Improves efficiency by automatically optimizing material storage locations, pick and putaway scheduling, and efficiently routing equipment and personnel. - Greatly reduces errors, stockouts, spoilage spoilage decomposition; said of meat, milk, animal feeds especially ensilage. , and obsolete stock because it enables precise inventory control (more than 99.9 percent in some installations). - Enables clients to increase the size of their operations without changing the software because of its scaleability. - Increases management control by providing instant and accurate performance assessments in all areas of operation. - Supports a wide variety of material handling equipment, including conveyors, carousels, pick-to-light systems, automatic sortation Identifying objects that are stamped with a bar code and routing them to the appropriate destination. Sortation is typically a high-speed process used in the transportation industry by companies such as Federal Express, UPS and others. See sort and bar code. systems, etc. - Enhances customer service because its faster, accurate order-filling capabilities increase the number of inventory turns and significantly reduce customer returns due to errors. - Increases productivity by utilizing bar coding and RF Technology to eliminate paperwork. - Allows users to customize menus to list only those tasks that are needed on a regular basis. MOVE is available directly from American Turnkey or through its network of business partners. About American Turnkey Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., American Turnkey is the leader in logistics software for the automation of warehousing and distribution. The company partners with its clients to provide proven, prepackaged pre·pack·age tr.v. pre·pack·aged, pre·pack·ag·ing, pre·pack·ag·es To wrap or package (a product) before marketing. Adj. 1. software that is configurable to meet the unique needs of each business and optimize a company's entire supply chain. American Turnkey is located at 3601 South Harbor Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Ana, Calif. 92704. The phone number is 714/557-9050 and fax number is 714/557-9056. CONTACT: American Turnkey Scott Mingus, 714/557-9050 ext. 229 or Shafer Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Linda Waters or Sheryl Smith, 800/503-1177 ext. 263 or 238 |
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