Datacom's OrderLink Solution Selected by Leaf Industries; New Configure-to-Order Application Streamlines Order Processing System.Business Editors & Technology Writers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2001 Enterprise business system provider Datacom International, Inc., today announced that Leaf Industries, Inc. has selected OrderLink, Datacom's web-based configure-to-order solution, for automation of its order processing system. Datacom's newly developed OrderLink application, which is fully integrated with Datacom's 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. suite, dataSTOR(TM), allows automation of the entire order configuration, pricing and order entry process by providing, via the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the , complex product configuration building, real-time configuration pricing, order entry and automatic conversion of sales orders The sales order, sometimes abbreviated as SO, is an order received by a business from a customer. A sales order may be for products and/or services. Given the wide variety of businesses, this means that the orders can be fulfilled in several ways. to work orders. "OrderLink allows Leaf's customers the convenience of configuring and pricing custom HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free doors for their construction projects from any location at any time," said Gary Puffett, Datacom's chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "Once the precision custom doors have been configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: and priced, the quotes are stored until needed or immediately converted into a sales order. Leaf's clients then place orders by simply entering a Purchase Order number. Quotes are then automatically converted within the dataSTOR(TM) ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. system to a sales order and a shop work order." "The order accuracy and timeliness of OrderLink provides our customers with a state-of-the-art order entry and information system," stated Jim Schollett, Leaf's chief financial officer. "In addition, it will significantly improve the efficiency of our sales staff in supporting our existing customer base. Additional cost benefits will derive from the ease and timeliness of maintaining complex door configurations and pricing." About Leaf Industries Leaf Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of precision sheet metal products and high precision custom doors for HVAC applications. Leaf offers a full range of quality services from design and engineering through precision fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. to custom packaging. Leaf's expertise has established it as a recognized leader in precision sheet metal fabrication. About Datacom International, Inc. Minneapolis based Datacom develops, deploys and supports Web-based enterprise applications and services that are specifically designed to enable small to mid-size manufacturers to leverage the Internet to most efficiently conduct all aspects of their business. More information about Datacom, its products and services is available at www.datacomintl.com. |
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