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Write-On
David BollingJanuary 2010
Write-On
Socket SoMo 650 $650
Write-On
Input Method Contest 2009 38 secs: Handwriting 39 secs: Keyboard
Keyboard efficient as input method Some sites prefer it
Write-On
New Hardware Much cheaper Has excellent on screen keyboard
R&D software project underway
i Write-On
Demo
i Write-On
Our approach… On WM, abbreviation lookup allowed best
use of limited screen size Even more true on a finger operated
device
i Write-On
In beta now… First order sent from iWO Dec 22, 2009 Only basic order entry so far
No settlement No split check
i Write-On
iPod Touch battery life? 3-4 hours with continuous use Our duty cycle with idle shutoff…
3x - 4x is expected 9-16 hours expected
Real world testing ongoing
i Write-On
Visit ASI table to try it yourself Take the order entry speed test $100 gift card to fastest time
Questions?
Next Generation Reporting
David BollingJanuary 2010
Next Gen Reporting
R&D Project underway Using modern database and reporting
tools Introducing …
SQL Reporting
SQL Reports
What is SQL? Structured Query Language A means of querying your data in a
standard, structured manner Flexible Reporting is the prize
SQL Reports
What do users get? Interactive reports Drill down data analysis Charts and graphs Browser access Non-proprietary standard data access Extensible reporting (reseller value added)
Microsoft Business Intelligence Development Sudio
SQL Reports
Technical Needs Transition to modern database
SQL is obvious choice First step to a core SQL database for RM
Consolidated Historical Data (not SLS dbf) Easier access to data
Access to Standard Reporting Tools Microsoft Reporting Services Crystal Reports Excel … Any SQL Reporting Tool
SQL Reports
Technical Needs (cont’d) Integration to new Central Manager Free!
No cost for store Microsoft SQL Express Microsoft Reporting Services
No cost for report development Business Intelligence Development Studio
SQL Reports
SQL Reports
Demo Dbf -> SQL conversion (ASI app)
Mirrors dbf database to SQL Updates SQL database once per minute
SQL Reports
Demo Report demo interface is what MS provides
standard Reports
Column Sorting & Drill Down - Sales by Employee Business Examples
Server efficiency - Employee Labor Cost Analysis Labor Cost by Job Class - Sales by Session
SQL Reports
Work in Progress Reporting interface is browser based
We can design our own pretty interface with css Full suite of reports
Central Manager
David BollingJanuary 2010
Central Manager
Business Requirements Address centralized reporting and data
mining needs for small chains SQL and all that gives them
Suite of Reports Updated centralized data control (menu,
emps, etc)
Central Manager
Technical Strategy Robust Communication Strategy
Reliable syncing architecture (data comm retries) Real-time vs end of day
Scalable Continuous sync from stores allows server side
scalability
PCI Compliant Data pushed, not polled No open incoming ports
Central Manager
Central Manager
Central Manager
Reporting architecture same as for single stores SQL Database Reporting Services Report development and deployment Interactive sorting, drill down, etc.
Store comparison and consolidation…
Central Manager
Central Manager
Configuration Data Update Sync from central office to stores
Menu config, labor and emp config, etc.
Central Manager
Help Wanted
Do you have valuable input? Do you have a chain customer that
wants to be involved with this initiative?
Please contact me.
Thank you
Questions?