Inventory System software developed by CISS. Web based version. Warehouse management system (WMS)

1. Customizable to Meet Your Needs Bar Coding and Wireless RF
IPOL is based on “straight” HTML and Active Server Bar coding and wireless radio frequency (RF) terminals are
PageTM (ASP) technology. The data connectivity uses integrated and included with IPOL. The hardware to sup-
Inventory
ODBC-compliant sources (SQL ServerTM, OracleTM, and port this functionality can be added at any time. Because
MS AccessTM databases). This makes the system easy to of the diversity of hardware available in this area, please
Pro
customize to your specific requirements. The source code contact CISS directly for more information. Palm and
is maintained by CISS and estimates can be provided for Windows CETM based terminals may also be used for re-
Online
your customization requirements. mote access.
Back Office Support No Headaches
(IPOL)
Unlike many other e-commerce “solutions” existing on the Let CISS host your web-based Inventory Pro application.
market, IPOL is totally integrated with its BackOffice CISS can host a domain name for you (www.yourname.com)
counterpart, our SQL Server-based Inventory Pro. The on our servers. The software and your business data reside
database is an SQL (standard query language) database. on our secured server, which means you, your employees,
This allows for easy ad-hoc reporting using industry stan- your suppliers, and other business associates can access the
To help you keep your business on the cutting edge,
dard tools like Crystal ReportsTM and Microsoft AccessTM. system and information with a secured password, but you
ActiveXTM interfaces with the Microsoft OfficeTM toolkit have none of the headaches of maintaining the server. All
CISS offers Inventory Pro Online (IPOL)...
(WordTM, ExcelTM, and AccessTM) are also inherent to the you need are PCs with access to the Internet and CISS
IPOL application. does the rest. Benefits include:
IPOL is a web browser-based version of our Inventory Pro System. It has the same
*Software updates: You always stay up to date with the
functionality as Inventory Pro for WindowsTM plus much more! IPOL can be run on a
System Architecture software, as CISS does it for you.
local Intranet (internal use only) or globally on the Internet/World Wide Web (www). It
IPOL’s internal system rests on a solid three-tier object- *Application (database) maintenance: Database
also can be run by itself (stand-alone) or can be integrated with the standard SQL ServerTM
oriented client/server database application foundation optimization, normalization, and compaction.
or Oracle EditionsTM of Inventory Pro.
widely recognized as the industry standard. The cutting- *Server maintenance: Update/add/remove software and
edge innovations (ASP, ActiveXTM, JavaTM, etc.) are em- accounts.
IPOL provides your business with an affordable business to business (B2B), e-commerce,
ployed on every tier, taking advantage of the latest achieve- *Backups and 7x24 tech support.
and business to commerce (B2C) inventory program. This allows your staff, suppliers,
ments in this field of information technology. *E-mail, FTP services.
customers, and potential customers to see the data they need in real time- no matter where
*B2B secure data exchange interfaces.
they are in the world! All they need is an authenticated connection to your network. IPOL
Hardware Requirements *CISS provides the fast Internet Connection (T1).
will assist you in the management of your business logistics including movement and ex-
In order to host your own IPOL system, you will need the
change of products, services, and money.
following scalable environment: Please contact CISS directly for application hosting prices.
*Windows NT ServerTM v4 Service Pack 4 or higher. Pricing depends upon several factors, such as:
Functionality
*NT Option Pak. *Number of transactions per day.
IPOL offers the same features as Inventory Pro and more:
*Internet Information Services (IIS). *Number of inventory items managed.
Purchasing Reports
*Microsoft SQL ServerTM or OracleTM 8 database server. *Number of concurrent users.
For the purchase and delivery of items Database information displayed in the table/
*Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network *B2B interface requirements (including Cybercash).
report format. Reports include Adobe
Inventory
(WAN)connections to client PC.
PDFTM and Microsoft WordTM formats
Manipulation of and information about
items in inventory Message Express
An IPOL discussion forum (bulletin board)
Shipping Orders
Order processing, item transfer, and System Security
shipping Allows set up of users and groups using field-
level security
Work Orders
For more information and to preview our software, visit us at www.cissltd.com Maintenance, manufacturing, order External Communication
B2B integration with IBM MQ SeriesTM,
processing, kits, and bill of materials
BizTalkTM, and other messengers
(BOM)
Assets Document Exchange
T angible and intangible asset manage- “Bulletin board” to post files of any kind,
ment even shared applications
Queries
Search engines for the IPOL database
Computerized Inventory Systems Specialists, Ltd.
Computerized
The smart way of keeping track.
The smart way of keeping track. Inventory
Systems
2901 Meadowbrook Circle South • Allentown, PA 18103 • Phone: (610) 435-4898 • Fax: (610) 776-8129 • e-mail: ipsales@cissltd.com For more information and to preview our software, visit us at www.cissltd.com
Specialists, Ltd.
2901 Meadowbrook Circle South • Allentown, PA 18103 • Phone: (610) 435-4898 • Fax: (610) 776-8129 • e-mail: ipsales@cissltd.com

2. B2C E-Commerce Built-In Communication
An optional e-commerce front end may also be installed Since IPOL is accessible via the Internet, authorized users
with IPOL. This interface is completely customizable with a computer can access any data needed to carry out tasks
to meet your business needs. Secure web transactions with maximum efficiency. There is no need to install and
by using an optional CybercashTM or Secure Sockets maintain complex interbusiness networks in diverse parts of
(SSL) interface. the world. Dial-up connections through any standard internet
service provider (ISP) like America On-lineTM, CompuServe,
B2B E-Commerce Prodigy, or a local ISP will suffice in gaining access to the
IPOL not only handles your internal inventory needs, system. For example, a warehouse manager in Singapore could
it also provides your suppliers and customers with con- use his local computer to determine the exact position and
trolled access to your data. The system allows the user cargo manifest of a ship thousands of miles away.
Built with a Good Pedigree!
to see only the information that pertains to his or her IPOL is not our first outing in the business logistics field.
Security
system with permissions granted by the IPOL system IPOL is based on the same engine that powers our popular
administrator. IPOL data is generally served from a single database on a
client-side inventory management system, Inventory Pro.
single server on your corporate network. This minimizes the
You reap the same benefits as users of Inventory Pro by hav-
Accounting System Integration points of access to your data thus simplifying the security prob-
ing a system at your fingertips based on years of experience
Multiplatform Support for Communication with 3rd-
IPOL can be integrated with Sage’s Business WorksTM lem. IPOL requires only that the TCP/IP port 80 be avail-
providing custom-based inventory software management so-
Party Information Systems
accounting application or may be customized to work able on your Intra/Internet to access the entire functionality
lutions. We understand logistics flow, and we understand the
IPOL is capable of communicating with other third-
seamlessly with your current accounting system. Inte- of the system. This is very desirable for fire-walled corporate
software required. If desired, CISS can provide you with a
party information systems on a mulitplatform basis with
gration with an accounting system yields an affordable communities. For very valuable data, secure sockets may be
turnkey solution. We will work with your project team to
the popular IBM MQ SeriesTM package (or other third-
“best of breed” complete enterprise resource planning used to enhance the data’s overall security. Installing IPOL
develop requirements and deliver a complete system (includ-
party messenger services) or electronic data interchange
(ERP) system. Call or e-mail CISS to obtain a quote on on your network will not impact or compromise your corpo-
ing hardware) based solely upon your needs.
(EDI) provider. MQSeriesTM provides guaranteed se-
integrating your current system with ours! rate security environment standards. We also provide the
cure delivery of critical management information so that
system-level security that allows the toll to manage system
External Links Available information is never lost or duplicated. Using MQ
access on each and every level of the system down to the ac-
SeriesTM as the data passing backbone, your business
Integrated with IPOL are embedded hyperlinks to web- cess to any record field.
information can flow where you want it to with com-
based services. You can click on a street address of a
plete peace of mind.
ship-to link and jump to a Yahoo! map of the location. Communication Throughout the Entire Business Cycle
For example, if your delivery service cannot find the ad- IPOL streamlines and improves internal company commu-
Quick to Set Up and Use with Minimal Maintenance
dress, simply click on the link and talk them through the nications by allowing everyone to see the data in real time.
IPOL does not need to be installed on client PCs. The
route! Also embedded in the system’s customer and sup- IPOL also brings your suppliers and customer into the com-
master system resides permanently on your server (or
plier lists are home page and e-mail links that will jump munications “loop” through controlled access (username and
CISS’s server if we host the application for you), and
you right to their respective web page or into an e-mail password) to only the parts of the system you want them to
the installation procedure consists only of receiving an
to that person. The IPOL pages can be customized to see. This facilitates vendor managed inventory (VMI) of vital
access username/password. The user simply types the
include links specific to your business needs. supplies to your existing processes without having “annoy-
URL (web address) of the system into NetscapeTM or
ing” vendor phone calls and on-site visits to count and in-
Minimal Training Required Internet ExplorerTM to gain access to the login screen.
spect current inventory levels.
This provides you with minimal overhead in deploying
The IPOL user interface is based on standard Internet
the application to your user community. Updates to
browser (NetscapeTM or Internet ExplorerTM) technol- Multiplatform Compatibility
the system are only applied to the server, and visits to
ogy. Anyone familiar with “surfing” the Internet will The IPOL application is written to run on an industry stan-
client PCs are never required. This is a support person’s
not have difficulty accessing the wealth of information dard web browser; either Microsoft’s Internet ExplorerTM v4+
dream!
in IPOL. An HTML interface, complete with or Netscape’s CommunicatorTM v4+. This allows the IPOL
hyperlinks and built-in help screens, connects the users application to run on Macintosh or any other non-PC-based
Open to Third-Party Communication
with their data. Windows TM workstations (X-Windows TM, Sun TM, VAX-
IPOL is capable of exchanging information with third-
Station TM , etc.) that can run Internet Explorer TM or
Data Transfer party applications on a multiplatform basis using a new
NetscapeTM. As long as the IPOL application is open on your
industry-wide BizT TM initiative sponsored by major
alk
If you have an existing system from which you are mi- desktop, you can activate automatic notification to alert users
Internet players including MicrosoftTM. IPOL also sup-
grating, CISS can do a one-time data transfer from your to new orders or pending shipments (much the same as a re-
ports the popular IBM MQ SeriesTM package. Other
old system into the new IPOL system. ceipt of a new e-mail).
third-party messenger services or electronic data in-
terchange (EDI) formats can be supported on a custom
basis.
The smart way of keeping track