Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Apparelmaster System Development Collaborative Development with Strategic Software ABM Annual Channel Partner Conference 2013

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Agile Approach SCRUM Regular communication. Client feels in control Iterative development Less about documentation, more about communication Flexible priorities and requirements Retrospection built into the process

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Apparelmaster Group Originally a single ABM site, not integrated to their operational software Approached us via Strategic Software to redevelop their operational software 25+ member companies in the group Software provided by the franchisor

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Apparelmaster Group Redeveloped their core system (Foxpro) and integrated with ABM Moved them to a single hosted system Significantly modernised and improved functionality Approx $250k budget split between development and support/project management 60+ ABM licences as the system is rolled out Client controls budget and pace of development

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Apparelmaster Development Good communication and buy-in from steering committee members, with regular teleconferences Good collaboration between Concept and Strategic Used JIRA for task management and visibility. Frequently updated so all parties can keep track progress Incremental, rapid development. Strategic controlling priorities and responsible for pre-deployment testing and documentation Separation of responsibility with Strategic managing the rollout totally and responsible for all communication with the sites so that issues could be consolidated into something specific to work on Concept has some direct contact with where specific technical issues required it We all hate dot matrix printers!

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Apparelmaster Application Records details and schedule for rented garments Multiple pricing options Flexible delivery and invoicing schedules Integrated with ABM customer and product modules

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Apparelmaster Application Important focus on driver/route management Major improvements to user interface and system flexibility

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Apparelmaster Application

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley In-Built Scanning System Simple screen built in for scanning terminals Integration built for major factory hardware

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Major Advantages for Head Office National Account management Better auditing of group members Consistent system for all Hosted system for simpler maintenance

Channel Partner Conference 2013 Yarra Valley Project and Benefits hours of application development Similar(ish) for implementation, testing and management Major client for ABM, Concept Business Systems and Strategic Software Significant ongoing licence, maintenance and development revenue