pc/MRP NEWS
July 2003      e-mail address: sales@pcmrp.com      Internet: http://www.pcmrp.com/
pc/MRP RELEASES 7.90 VERSION
Drill Down Accounting Added pc/MRP Version 7.90 added a new  Drill Down Accounting Option.   Users can select a chart of accounts, view all transactions and a running balance for that account.  Clicking on the Transaction, Invoice or Receiver will allow you to view that document. Added Dedicate Work Orders pc/MRP Version 7.90 allows users to dedicate work orders to specific sales orders.   pc/MRP’s Infinite Bucket Module will reserve those work orders for that sales order.		Ordering Information for Update Registered owners of pc/MRP can update to version 7.90 for $600.00.   This includes 1 year of technical support (6-hr cap).  Companies who are currently on a support contract can upgrade for free.   To order the update or modules call Software Arts 408-226-7321.  10 Debits & Credits, Lockout Date pc/MRP version 7.90 allows users to enter up to 10 debits and 10 credits per transaction.  In addition the accountant can set a lockout date.
New pc/MRP Slide Show Software Arts has created a series of training slide shows that can be run at any time by logging on   www.pcmrpw.com and clicking on the MRP 101 button.   New employees can be trained on pc/MRP by letting them click through these training slides and movies. Transition to new Support Plan Due to the difficulty of supporting multiple versions of pc/MRP, we are bundling the 7.90 update with a new 1yr/6hr cap support plan for $600.00.   We will continue to support users who have outstanding support time until their support time runs out.  Once their support time runs out, users must purchase the new update and support plan if they wish to receive support in the future.  We will credit back unused support time (at the price paid) for users who want to update and get on the new support plan.	pc/MRP VERSION 7.90 NEW FEATURES 7.90A Added ability to use multi-level classes with QuickBooks 7.83T Added Accounting Drill Down Reporting Option 7.83M Editing an accounting transaction forces a re-close of earliest date affected 7.83M Added ability to set an Accounting Lockout Date to Option 14 7.83L Added Option 81 to insert salesman/commission from address or inventory 7.83J Added Option 80 to use Word for logbook files 7.83C Added option to select primary or vendor with best price to Inf Bucket 7.82D Added ability to debit and credit up to 10 accounts per transaction 7.82A Added Make (Work Order) Push Pull Reports to Infinite Bucket Module 7.82A Added option to dedicate work orders to sales orders 7.74A Improved pc/MRP's encryption method 7.74A Current balance reports can start from day 1 or start of current fiscal year   7.74A Added Debit/Credit Acct lookup scrolling to Inv,Accnting,PO,etc screens 7.74A Added PDF option to pc/MRP forms and reports 7.73F Added Sales Type and Tax type list boxes to Sales,Invoice,Sales Quote screens 7.73B Allows multiple custom PO, Receiver,Sales,Invoice, and Quote forms 7.73A Added the option to roll up mean time between failure for assemblies 7.72J Added default operating expense accnt to default accts for non inventory parts 7.72H Added option to insert div from the address book to POs and sales orders 7.72A Added EnterBy field to sales, invoice, and sales quote database files 7.72A Added the option to have passwords automatically expire after x days 7.71B Makeup shortage transactions create new transactions 7.70N Added backup options when exporting invoices/receivers to QuickBooks 7.70A Improved Optional QuickBooks Module (uses API instead of IIF files) 7.70A pc/MRP can now handle both outside and inside labor simultaneously 7.61F Added perpetual inventory option, if qty left in bin box is adjusted 7.61A Added an ISO 9000 Customer On-Time Delivery Report 7.61A Added option to run a maximum potential build report to stockroom menu 7.61A Added Ship to Address Option PO/PO Requests (options, edit shipto) 7.56A Added option to print invoice shipping labels 7.55A Added infinite length comments to POs, receivers and PO requests 7.54H Vendor's Address Related Document number now prints on checks and stubs 7.54A Added option to disable document numbers from being edited 7.52B Added option Change chart of acct numbers, propagate change to all modules 7.52A Debit memos automatically are closed when receiver is paid in full 7.50A pc/MRP can now use the web to update itself automatically

pc/MRP's Optional $295.00 QuickBooks Interface Module

pc/MRP’s QuickBooks Interface Module is used to export all open invoices, receivers and post their  initial AR and AP accounting transactions.   QuickBooks is used to pay bills, record deposits, and print financial statements. · Uses the API Interface not IIF files · Copies the QBW file before export · Retains a set number of QBW files · Supports QuickBooks Sub Accounts · Supports QuickBooks Sub Classes · Supports QuickBooks Lockout Date · Supports QuickBooks Credit Limits · Option to print out export log(s)

pc/MRP's Optional $225.00 Employee/Time Sheet Module

pc/MRP's Optional Employee/Time Sheet Module runs $225.00 and contains the following advanced features. · Accounting can create and manage employee records for pay rates, date hired, vacation hours, sick hours, state, and federal withholding $ amounts. · Accounting and or individuals can create and manage employee time sheets. · Accounting can print out actual labor hours and costs for a sales/work order from the time sheet report module.

ROUTING MODULE $225.00 pc/MRP's Routing Module contains the following advanced features: ·  Up to 25 user definable work areas. ·  Issuing parts to manufacturing for a sales/work order automatically creates a routing record. ·  Moving product into the finished goods area automatically increments the onhand quantity of finished goods and decrements. WIP quantities

pc/MRP's Optional $225.00 Inspection Module

pc/MRP's Inspection Module allows users to create global inspection requirement by: · Editing a part or assembly · Clicking on the Inspection Criteria button · Specifying when an inspection record will be created and displayed (received, manufactured, invoiced or shipped) · Specifying what criteria will be used to inspect it. · View, edit and print inspection records. · Print and or display inspection reports.

pc/MRP's Optional $225.00 Advanced Password Module

·  The advanced password module allows an unlimited number of user name and password combinations to control access rights (delete, enter, edit, view only or no access) to each pc/MRP module. ·  Users can change their own passwords by selecting Optional, Passwords and Change password of current user. ·  Users must have Delete Rights to re-index files for that module. ·  Only users with Delete Rights to the Password Module can activate pc/MRP's Command Line.

pc/MRP's Optional $295.00 Infinite Bucket Module/Visual Time Line Reports
pc/MRP's Infinite Bucket Module allows the user to generate an mrp and print out or display action item reports. Action item reports consist of Onhand, PO, Buy, Issue, Make and Sale action items. The action item reports can be sorted by part number, sales and work order number, starting date, ending date, buyer code, etc.   In the Visual Time Line report shown on the right, ten bearings (pn 000000010) must be ordered on 1/3/02, issued on 1/6/02, assembled and sold by 1/09/02 for sales order 000101.
· Sales Quotes with probabilities can be included when generating an MRP. · Push Pull Reports recommends changing dates/cancellation of purchase orders/work orders · Consolidated Reports provide summarized daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports. · Buyer Codes sort and select options have been added to the Infinite Bucket reports. · Consumable and Dedicated (new) work orders can be used to fill customer sales orders. · Purchase Orders can be created automatically. · Visual Time Line Reports as shown above can be displayed and printed · Issued Shortage Report displays all current stockroom transactions that are short. · Pre Shortage Report displays all PO and Buy action items with push pull dates.

pc/MRP's Optional $225.00 Bulk Email Module

pc/MRP' New Optional Bulk Email Module allows you to email newsletters, brochures, notices, etc. to customers, vendors, and employees directly from your pc/MRP address book at a fraction of the cost of mailing or faxing.   Colorful brochures/newsletters containing pictures and various size fonts can be created in HTML.  Simply browse and locate the HTML file with the Message File … Button.  Use the “Messages To Send” spinner to set how many newsletters/ brochures you wish to send each night.

MULTI-CURRENCY MODULE $225.00 The Alternate Currency Module allows users to view costs and selling prices in an infinite number of alternate currencies. It adds the option to print out quotes, sales orders, purchase orders and invoices in both the base currency and alternate currency. SALES ANALYSIS MODULE $225.00 Sales Analysis Module contains programs that will: ·  Set min/max levels based on sales history ·  Provide sales trends over 4 time periods ·  Provide book to bill reports ·  Print out consolidated (one level) BOMs SERIAL/LOT NUMBER MODULE $225.00 pc/MRP's optional Serial/Lot Number module will track and store serial/lot numbers. Entering receivers or building an assembly will allow you to assign serial/lot numbers. Issuing to mfg or invoicing will allow you to select from a list of serial/lot numbers for that part. BAR CODE FONT MODULE $149.00 pc/MRP 3of 9 Barcode Option consists of a 3of9 True Type Barcode Font allowing users to use pc/MRP's Report generator to add 3of9 bar codes to pc/MRP forms, labels and reports.

PO REQUEST MODULE $225.00 The Purchase Request/Quote Module creates, edits, and prints out purchase requests and purchase requests for quotes from a vendor. Purchase requests can be automatically converted into purchase orders. SALES QUOTE MODULE $225.00 pc/MRP's Sales Quote Module creates, edits, and prints out sales quotes. In addition, it will automatically convert sales quotes to sales orders if you receive the order. ECN MODULE $225.00 The Engineering Change Notice Module creates, edits, and prints out ECNs and ECN Reports. In addition, it will also print out ECN reports that notify purchasing of which POs with part numbers that are affected by ECNs issued in the last 30 days. EverTrx Online Sales Module $150.00/Month  This module allows your customers and salesmen to place orders over the internet.  The sales orders are automatically downloaded into pc/MRP.   In addition, your customers can review their order statue and order history.  Call 816-353-7006 for additional information.