Genesis VMI: Features
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1. Purpose of Genesis
Back to topThe purpose of Genesis is to computerize the management of consignment stock thereby reducing stock outs and providing better cost control. Because the stock is on consignment, it is not in the customers inventory management system or in the vendors either as its located in the customer’s facility so there is no real control by either party. Genesis is designed to secure the stock items which are contained in Genesis Kiosks or secure areas at the customer’s facility again controlled by Genesis. Access to Genesis Access Control system is via proximity cards or existing ID cards.
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2. Powerful yet easy to use
Back to topGenesis provides all manner of reports on stock usage, potential stock-outs for supervisors as well as financial personnel. Special reports can be tailored to customer’s individual requirements
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3. Technology
Back to topIncorporation of barcode scanning and touch screen PCs. Use of Ethernet and GSM networks for ease of use and optimum flexibility of data transfer to the secure Genesis FTP site.
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4. Clever Design
Back to topKiosks are made of glass Poly carbonate, a strong and light material that enables the user to see inside without opening the system. Easy to keep clean, ideal for clean rooms etc. For larger storage areas a whole room or any secure work area can be controlled via Genesis Access Control system.
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5. Cost Reduction
Back to topReduce the amount of inventory required as well as pilferage and wastage of stock items.
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6. Increase Efficiency
Back to topReduce stock-outs; know where every item is and its status in real-time using GPRS technology. Checks can be done on individual Genesis locations or globally with every system in the customer's facility. All reports are “live” and in “real time”
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7. Operator access and ease of use
Back to topGenesis uses customer's existing Time/Attendance cards or key fobs. Simple touch screen PC.
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8. Management reports
Back to topA supervisor can see multiple Genesis locations on one screen from a single Genesis location. The status of each location is shown in real time. Click on a Dashboard to drill further into the live information.
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9. Alerts
Back to topGenesis will automatically send emails or text messages when stock reaches a user designated critical stock levels.
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10. Shelf life monitoring
Back to topShelf life can be tracked and traced for items with a limited shelf life.
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11. PC Monitoring
Back to topGenesis monitors the CPU temperature, fan speed of the touch screen PC and sends a status 'Heartbeat pulse' back to the main Genesis Server every 30 minutes.
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12. Dashboard Alerts - Ideal for Multiple Genesis Locations
Back to topLow stock levels will trigger a Dashboard alert. Operator can drill into the alerted item and check its usage history so see if adjustments need to be made. Reports can be exported to Excel etc
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13. Mobile Phone Technology
Back to topUse of mobile phone Data cards ensures that Genesis kiosks can be located in almost any location providing up to the minute information.
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14. Special Orders
Back to topCan be placed directly to the Vendor via Genesis
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15. Online Proof of Delivery (POD)
Back to topCustomer signs on the touch screen PC for proof of delivery of goods. Info is then stored on the Genesis FTP site and sent to the customer
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16. Mobility
Back to topGenesis Kiosks are built on Casters, light and easy to move if necessary. Ideal for Cleanroom applications etc.
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17. Automatic Update
Back to topGenesis Kiosk System will automatically update itself with any new software release.
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18. XML File Integration
Back to topThe Genesis Kiosk System relies on XML feeds to populate its data. The system will operate on any XML data to the correct format. This allows for third party software to feed and receive data from the system giving excellent flexibility.