Applied Tactical Systems and Intermec Technologies Implement Bar Code Data Collection System at Dominion Power.Business/High Tech Editors EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2000 Applied Tactical Systems (ATS) and Intermec Technologies Corp. today announced they have completed implementation of a radio frequency (RF) bar code data collection system at Dominion Virginia Power Dominion Virginia Power is a power company located in the state of Virginia. The company's foundings date back to the beginnings of the United States and include such luminaries as James Madison and George Washington. Even after a proposed rate increase of 3. , of Richmond, Virginia Richmond IPA: [ɹɯʒmɐnɖ] is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. . The system, which was designed and implemented in less than four months, allows the utility to gather and monitor greater levels of information throughout its central distribution center, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. The system connects Intermec Antares(R) handheld RF bar code data collection terminals to the Dominion Power SAP R/3 system through the ATS Universal Mobile Data Collector (UMDC UMDC Universal Medical Device Code (TM)) software. UMDC is the industry's first product that allows direct connection of bar code data collection equipment to SAP R/3. UMDC offers SAP R/3 users unprecedented flexibility in connecting to handheld and fixed bar code data communication terminal devices. The Dominion Power plant in Richmond is a 31-acre operation that functions as the central distribution center for the utility's network of affiliate sub-stations. The Richmond plant maintains the equipment inventory required for all customer hook-ups, everything from spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. , transformers and cable to the poles on which the cable and transformers are attached. The bar code data collection transactions that run in the distribution center include receiving and put-away, inventory control, packing and shipping. "We completed the system conversion on Nov. 11, the installation has been live since Nov. 13 and all systems have been working without any problems," said Steve Wooton, IT account manager for Dominion Power. "The key to its success for us has been that UMDC works in real time with SAP. Because of this seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. , middleware was eliminated so there is no need for Intermediate Documents (IDOCs) and there are no `kick-outs'. This is important because it means that the inventory values are always in sync with SAP, and that substantially reduces our analysis time." By using UMDC as the direct connection between the Intermec hardware and SAP R/3, Dominion Power will be able to significantly reduce operating costs. "UMDC comes with 25 starter transactions to facilitate training and transaction customization," said ATS Chief Technology Officer Dan McCabe. "By using these standard features within UMDC, Dominion Power was able to write all their own transactions quickly and easily." Additional cost savings are realized because the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. administration is done at the corporate office. An entire database was eliminated, thus realizing a significant cost reduction in hardware and administration costs at the distribution center. UMDC makes use of native tools within SAP R/3, such as the ABAP ABAP Advanced Business Application Programming ABAP Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks ABAP As Baller As Possible ABAP Abbreviated Ssi Application Process development language, Screen Painter and Menu Painter. Because the Dominion Power IT team was familiar with the programming language, they were able to create all but one of the transactions needed to run their warehouse. UMDC is compatible with SAP R/3 releases 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.5 and 4.6. About Applied Tactical Systems, Inc. With a long history of successfully delivering bar code data collection systems, ATS continues to provide solutions for Warehouse Management and other data collection applications. Created by logistics experts with a deep understanding of the rigors and complexities of contemporary data collection, all ATS products are configurable information management systems that operate either independently or in concert with any enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. or host system. ATS maintains skilled teams of project managers, programmers and implementation specialists, so whether clients want an "out of the box" or customized product, the ATS team can work with customers from conception to "go-live". ATS provides the complete solution: software, hardware, training and 24x7 technical support. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, ATS has offices in Rochester, New York This article is about the city of Rochester in Monroe County. For the town in Ulster County, see Rochester, Ulster County, New York. Rochester, once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City or and Cleveland, Ohio. With partners in London, England, and affiliates throughout the United States, Europe and Canada, ATS has installed systems at more than 300 sites worldwide. About Intermec Technologies Intermec Technologies Corp. a UNOVA, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UNA Una personification of honesty; leads lamb and rides white ass. [Br. Lit.: Faerie Queene] See : Honesty ) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. (radio frequency identification See RFID. ) and mobile computing systems. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operation, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service. To learn more about how companies can benefit from Intermec's supply chain technologies, contact Intermec Technologies Corp., 6001 36th Ave. West, P.O. Box 4280, Everett, WA 98203-9280 USA; telephone 800/347-2636; or visit Intermec's website at www.intermec.com. To learn more about UNOVA, visit www.unova.com. |
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