

AIMS
The e-Nest is a logistic-oriented integrated ERP and supporting
system developed for small to medium-sized companies. Its aim is to make the
administration simpler and faster in the terms of the main and the complementary activities of
the company. It gives accurate and up-to-date information about the processes and
contributes to the decisions of the management by presenting all the many possibilities.
Attributes
- Works on graphic surface;
- Server-client structure;
- Modular structure, the individual modules can be introduced in stages too;
- Interbase spreadsheet;
- Queries to the screen, printer and file;
- Data security;
SUPPORTED PROCESSES
- Quotes for customers; purchase orders; verification of purchase and billing;
- Supplier order and verification and bill of delivery;
- Logistics;
- Production programming;
- Preliminary and follow-up calculation;
- Reports;
MODULES
1. Logistics module
Maintenance
Maintenance is a special sub module, on the one hand it helps the
technicians to plan the maintenance jobs and their costs, and on the other it enables the actual expenses to be monitored.
Database management
This module registers the most important basic databases such as
partners, products and prices etc. There is possibility to apply different prices and discounts
for individual partners or groups of partners.
Warehouse movements
Besides providing standard functions the system can be set up to cater to individual needs.
For example, you can set the time of the verification of the warehouse
receipts to the end of the day inventory.
2. Business module
This module helps the work of the entrepreneur by providing various charts allowing
you to control the different business processes.
Activities for the trade module
- Recording of client orders
- Confirmation of clients orders
- Getting supplier orders underway
- Billing
Business charts
- Product overview: here you can see the client orders, confirmed orders, amounts in
stock, and the incoming quantity.
- Client overview: here you can see the individual orders, the delivered and billed items and the remaining
assets.
- Delivery overview: you can see the items ordered from different suppliers, when they have arrived
and when they are due.
- Time-money overview: this chart helps you in short-term financial planning and contains the current
outstanding dues and assets.
3. Accounting and financial module
Log utilities
There are seven logs defined in the system where the analytical data
can be stored and where you can do the main accounting as well. On one receipt several
accounted item can be recorded and via the receipts the analytical data can searched for.
Petty cash
In this module you can manage your petty cash account and also prepare
the cash book at any time.
Bank connection
An electronic bank connection can be established with any kind of bank
system.
Automatic accountancy
In the system AC codes control the automatic bookkeeping, you can
adjust (but it isn't obligatory) an accounting regulation to fit every AC code. If the given AC
code is recorded in any other module, the ledger
accounting becomes automatic in the accounting/finance module.
VAT accounting
The program can assign automatic VAT accounting to different
transactions, so that in certain supplier or customer invoices the VAT does not have to be calculated
manually.
Reports
You can print out the balance of the ledger, the cards and the logs.
You can compile different reports based on the AC codes, the account numbers of the
ledger, customer and supplier invoices and partners.
4. Preliminary and follow-up calculation module
Preliminary calculation
This function exists to calculate the material and operational costs of activities to enable the entrepreneur to give his customers accurate price quotes.
Follow-up calculation
This calculation is based on real work time actual material used, work, machine costs and all the costs incured in creating the product so than the entrepreneur can precisely determine the value of product in question.
5. Client service module
Client accounts module
In this module the sent out bills and the payments (via cashier, cheque or
bank transfer) are recorded. It also supports collecting money with the following main functions:
- Creating residential, public and other customer bases.
- Account management (invoices, payments and credits)
- Preparation of demand notices/reminders
- Late interest calculation
- Installment management
Mass billing
This module supports mass billing, the
registration of the usage of public utility services and the recording of such consumption. Its
main functions are:
- Collecting, recording and the registration of usage data
- Preparation of ordinary bills
- Preparation of credit bills
- Managing of allowances
- Client cashier
Client service
This submodule helps to record a range of client inquiries, to
inform the clients and to prepare the necessary documents for them. The main functions are
the following:
- Drawing up contracts
- Modifying contracts
- Recording inquiries
- Manageing bill complaints
- Certification of zero arrears
- Making out balances
- Preparation of installment plans
- Preparation of account copies
Hardware and software requirements
Client side
- Windows 2000/XP operation system
- 100 Megabit network card
- At least Intel P2, 400 MHz processor
- 256 Mb RAM (because of the operation system)
- 20 Gb HDD
Server side:
- Linux operation system
- 256 Mb RAM
- 20 Gb HDD (SCSI)
- 100 Megabit network card
Network:
- UTP network based on TCP/IP protocol
Development and introduction
The NEST modules are operable individually as well but it isn't
worth separating them.
The individual modules and the complex system are tailor made to the
customer's requirements after a thorough analysis of the special needs. During the process
of evaluation our colleagues may also advise on any necessary adjustments to be made by
the company.
Installation stages:
- Analysis of the business processes
- The specification of adjusting the system
- Setting up the necessary hardware/software background
- Software development
- Testing
- Installation
- Training and education
At the end of this process a fully integrated ERP system assists and
supports our Customers in every aspects of their business lives so that they can face any challenges with a
new confidence.
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