1. Supply chain management is only the beginning Tim Lopes, Sergio Marrero, & Michelle Spivak April 17th 2007

2.  Corporate Overview  Problem Statement  Analysis & Methodology  Objective  Goals  Alternative Designs  Solution  Results Agenda

3.  Electronics distributor that sources, buys, stocks, reclaims, manages and sells electronic parts such as chips, circuit boards and monitors. Corporate Overview

4.  Misplaced inventory misplaced due to inaccurate tracking and lack of centralized inventory information Problem

5. Unloading Manufacturers & Distributors Added Services Receiving Reclamation ShippingDisposalRecycle Inventory Manufacturers -Areas of concern Understanding the Flow Information Tracked Unloading Dock Log Dock Calendar Work Orders Barcode Created Added Services Services Log Receiving WIP Log Receiving Sheet Inventory Receiving Sheets Bag Label Created Recycling Commodity Sheets Check Splitting

6.  Fishbone Diagram Analyzing the Problem Inventory Misplacement Errors in Data Redundant data entry Former employees Legibility of written instructions Data not written; considered common knowledge Multiple Data Sources CoreTracker does not capture all needed information Decentralized information flow Various technologies are used Excel Paper DocsCalendarsWhite Board Multiple Processes Each area is highly customized Processes are not standardized Current location and other locations expanding Separate processes used for planning, managing & controlling Inconsistent Communication Limited channels; Mostly verbal & email Not standardized Separate office area for operations & sales Cycle Counting Receiving Insts

7. Documentation Redundancy  20 Attributes  11 Documents  89 Entries

8.  Improve SeaView’s inventory management of electronic parts by creating a centralized information system that provides accurate monitoring and managing capabilities. Objective

9.  Enable management to plan, manage & control inventory  Capture inventory activity in a central location  Reduce data redundancy  Reduce inventory administration  Minimize manual tracking of information  Create a sustainable & adaptable system  Pilot electronic tracking system Goals

10.  Our Constraints  Time  Cost  Experience  Cooperation Alternative Designs  Considerations  Adaptability & Expandability  Usability  Multiple User Access  Current Processes Preservation

11. Development & Implementation Process Source: International Journal of Production Economics, Volume 71, Issues 1-3, 6 May 2001, Pages 157-164 STEP 1STEP 2 STEP 3STEP 4STEP 5STEP 6

12.  Front-End  Operators, Manager, Administrator  Privileges based on login  Locally installed Selected Design

13.  System Features  Scan gun & barcode printing capabilities  Dock calendar  Work orders with default instructions by company  Check splitting  Employee assignment capabilities  Part picture verification  Reporting and training  Installation package  Concerns  Database capacity  Data integrity  Security  Maintenance  Operator error

14.  SeaView Inventory Tracking System (SITS)  Eliminates data redundancy  Provides simultaneous access, data consistency  Captures metrics currently not stored (time stamp)  Easy migration to MS SQL Server or MySQL Server  Stored on SeaView’s network  Adaptable stored procedures to accommodate process change Selected Design

15.  Back-End  7 Visual basic modules - user defined functions  44 tables  Improved data integrity  170 MS Access saved queries  ~100 SQL queries executed in Visual Basic  4 Levels of user privileges  3of9 Font for barcode labels  Migrated database to MySQL Back-End Design

16. Capacity Analysis

17. Data Entries  19 Attributes vs. 20  8 Documents vs. 11  36 Entries vs. 89  53 Eliminated Entries

18.  Front-End  87 Forms  12 Access reports  Mirror current documents  Employee accountability  Customized homepage for each user  Employee work assignment  Part picture verification Front-End Design

19. Main Menu

20. Dock Calendar

21. Dock Log

22. Receiving Sheet/Log

23. Barcodes  Consignment ID replaced by inventory barcode  Dock log barcode replaced by container barcode

24. Routing Instructions & Work Orders

25.  Symbol PSC 6000 Plus  Workstation transactions  Integrates with MS Access  Linear barcode scanner  Durable and ergonomic  Symbol MC 9000 Scanner  Mobile warehouse transactions  Supports MS Access Scanners

26.  Reports  WIP report  Inventory report  Incomplete instructions report  Communication improvement  Check splitting  Administrative interface  Default company instructions Capabilities

27. Time & Financial Impact  Additional benefits  Metrics  Communication  Historical reference  Less error

28.  Migration to MySQL Server or MS SQL Server  Purchase scanners  Symbol PSC 6000 Plus for workstations  Symbol MC 9000 Scanner for warehouse floor  Rename inventory locations  Training workshop for employees Future Recommendations

29. Questions 22 Industrial Drive Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 436-3733 www.seaviewtech.com

30. Understanding the Flow Unloading Manufacturers & Distributors Special Services Receiving Reclamation ShippingDisposalRecycle Inventory Manufacturers - Areas of concern

31. Understanding the Flow Unloading Manufacturers & Distributors Suppliers Deliver to Dock Personnel enters arrival in dock-log Moves to Staging Area Dock Calendar Updated Work Order Filled Out Barcode Created

32. Understanding the Flow Unloading Manufacturers & Distributors Special Services Receiving Reclamation Unloading Services Log Inspected, counted & packaged WIP Log Look-up Client Receiving Instructions Fill Receiving Log Bag Label Created Oven Disassembly According to Work order

33. Understanding the Flow Unloading Manufacturers & Distributors Special Services Receiving Reclamation Inventory Unloading ReceivingReclamation Special Services Fill out Receiving Sheet Moved into Warehouse

34. Understanding the Flow Unloading Manufacturers & Distributors Special Services Receiving Reclamation ShippingDisposal Manufacturers Recycle Inventory Unloading ReceivingReclamation Special Services Inventory Bins Commodity Sheet Recycling / Smoldering Check from Recycling Check Split Customers