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Productivity Gains in software are typically realized
through ease-of-use that expedites the normal processing of everyday business activities
or productivity gains through the automation of formerly manual operations. With
JMAS, productivity gains can and do play a major role in the calculation of return
on net investment.
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Cost of ownership over a reasonable period of time
is a key element in a true analytical review of an investment in software. Through
No Charge software updates and competitive 24/7 support, Computer Associates prides
itself in a favorable cost of ownership comparison over a five year period and longer
to its major competitors.
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Cost Reduction is a key element in a favorable return
on net investment. From personnel savings attained through staff reduction and/or
productivity gains, to the elimination of pre-printed multi-part forms in favor
of computer generated forms and the automated archiving of all reports and forms
through an Enterprise Records Management System, JMAS lets you realize significant
cost reductions.
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Competitive Edge Gaining and maintaining a competitive
edge in your market can be very meaningful to any business. One primary way that
JMAS offers a competitive edge is by providing access to timely and meaningful management
information to assist in making key strategic and financial decisions.
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Windows® Server 2003 and Server 2008 operating system enables JMAS
to operate with ease in a network environment widely acknowledged as the industry
standard.
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Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 compliant software ensures
future operating system compliance.
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ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) permits the exporting
of data from the JMAS jewelry software data base to any number of windows based
third party software products resident on client workstations.
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Unique Parameterization technique permits the selection
of built-in options for finger tip functional customization.
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On-Line 'Help' functions offer assistance when you
need it.
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Full User Profile permits each user to see and access
only those items that relate to their individual function.
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Management by Exception is a function that highlights
in reports and screens, key items which fall outside of acceptable ranges. (i.e.,
Gross Profit, Discount etc.)
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Accurate tracking, retrieving and comparing of data
provides information necessary to improve customer service and generate new profits.
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Expedient Order Processing is the heart of your business
and of the JMAS jewelry software system. JMAS jewelry software permits easy entry
and recall of all order information. The JMAS jewelry software automatically commits
and releases inventory while passing direct orders to manufacturers through the
automatic purchasing function.
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Advanced Quotation System provides a real edge in
today's competitive jewelry industry. Current costing and material availability
data enables the generation of on-target pricing. Quotes may be moved directly to
order status and easily adjusted based on cost or price changes.
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Accurate Costing and Pricing are essential to maintaining
a profitable jewelry business. JMAS jewelry software centralizes standard and actual
costs so price changes are applied quickly to finished products. BOM roll up allows
for quick re-pricing and costing.
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FAX Desk permits authorized users to FAX documents
directly from their desks.
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Generic Forms defines each form format at printing
and thus eliminates the need for preprinted forms.
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Point of Sale includes full retail capabilities such as cash drawer interface, deposit tracking, payment processing and much more.
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Sophisticated Purchasing module features 'Purchase
Assist' which calculates average daily usage based on parameters set by the user,
Purchase Order Returns and Direct Purchase Order which pulls direct line items from
sales order entry into a Purchase order. JMAS jewelry software assists in the quick
efficient and accurate ordering of materials. Includes purchase order tracking as
well as receipt and invoice matching.
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Management Reporting is the heart and soul of any
business and this is where JMAS jewelry software shines. Full reporting is available
within all modules with special emphasis on management status and profitability
reporting such as SIR Reporting (Sales/Inventory recap), SOBER Inquiry (State of
the Branch Effectively Report) GMROI (Gross Margin return on Investment) and many
more.
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Customer and Volume Pricing. Assign different prices for different types of customers. You
can also assign different prices for wholesale, retail or online sales.
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Multi-location Inventory Management. Manage inventory in multiple locations. As you enter purchase and sales transactions,
JMAS provides the capabilities to choose the warehouse location that will receive
or fulfill the order. Inventory reports allow you to view information about your
total inventory on hand, or just the inventory level at a specific location.
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Matrix Items. Handle various combinations
of the same item, enabling different values for characteristics such as pricing,
inventory status, and description. JMAS gives your customers and sales representatives
the ability to identify item combinations more quickly. As a result, you can meet
the varying demands of your customer base more easily.
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Multiple Units of Measure. Manage multiple
units of measure for selling, buying, and costing each item across various sales
channels, including your Web site, retail stores, partner or wholesale channels.
Additionally, you can more closely track inventory costs and increase profitability.
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Lot Numbers. A complete history for each lot number
is maintained in the inventory management program through the product's life cycle.
You can also assign an expiration date to each lot number and enter notes about
it. Lot items track the specific cost for each lot as products are bought and sold
and lot numbers must be entered when building or receiving a lot into inventory,
and when fulfilling orders for a lot item. You can even set up a warning to let
you know when an item you're fulfilling is about to expire. And JMAS’ sophisticated
transaction search functionality makes it simple to view the entire history of a
lot as it moves through your system and to customers, making recall warnings extremely
easy to handle.
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