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IMS
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Forward Thinking Management Services |
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Touch Base - Keeping you in-touch with IMS |
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IMS were selected to prepare the GEAC System 21 master data migration to SAP for Grampian. The project was carried out over two sites, within very strict time constraints, so as not to delay the SAP implementation going live before the start of the next financial year. Understanding the system requirements and mapping them efficiently was key to a smooth transition whilst making sure the original data was clean and current. IMS also identified areas where System 21 could still benefit Grampian. This project is the latest in a long relationship between Grampian and IMS, resulting in six projects over the past year or two. |
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LACTALIS Responds to Internet driven business opportunities |
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New Projects Grampian takes off |
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Issue No 1, April 2005 |
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IMS….Support Services |
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Lactalis UK Ltd, one of the worlds leading cheese/dairy manufacturers with a portfolio of brand names such as President, Lactel and Bridel, Lactalis has recently installed BizConnect. With the successful IMS implementation of the BizConnect AS2 solution Lactalis has positioned themselves alongside global supermarket chains such as Asda/Wal Mart with full AS2 capabilities. In a move to mirror their major trading partners, Lactalis has gained enhanced secure communications whilst minimizing their capital outlay. Industry analysts have predicted that the move to web EDI will change the B2B strategy of the market beyond all recognition within the next couple of years.
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EZARCHIVE—A profile of an EZ Product |
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Ezarchive, designed for the AS400/iSeries environment and bespoke in-house solutions can, unlike old fashioned archiving tools, be scheduled to run when and how long you want it. All you have to do is specify how many records you want processed during the run. Simple or just plain EZE. Some of the main benefits to users are obvious such as allowing you to control when and how long your archiving procedure takes rather than the other way round. But let us not forget that the real reasons for archiving; keeping data current and system responsiveness. Industrial surveys have concluded that most systems are only operating at between 50 to 80% efficiency due to poor archiving and system maintenance. Food for thought. |
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Towards the end of 2004 IMS merged with Lime Computing a highly regarded technical support and bespoke programming company based in the West Midlands. IMS and Lime complement each other with their range of products and services ensuring a solid foundation for the future. This coming together has an added bonus for our customers, IMS can now supply a ‘one stop shop’ for consultancy and management services, bespoke programming, software implementation, migration services, project management, plus a range of products. IMS has plans for further growth during 2005 and hopes to keep you up to date with developments as and when they occur |
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IMS Expansion plans for 2005 —The Reality and The Vision |
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How can IMS help you? IMS are able to offer a wide range of support services involving GEAC System 21 modules, bespoke work and system health checks:
IMS also provides ad-hoc IT support for times when your own IT staff are on holiday or sick, this can be either remote or on-site. |
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IMS support all the following GEAC System 21 modules: Sales order processing and Sales analysis, Purchase order processing, Inventory management , MRP/MPS, Supplier/customer scheduling, EDI, Warehousing and Transport Planning, Consignment management |
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“We found IMS extremely helpful and efficient in providing a competitive quote.” “The BizConnect software is running well and we are very happy with the service that IMS provided.” Mr. Neal Powell-Cook, Financial Director, Lactalis UK Ltd |