Other functions, such as purchasing and production planning, weren't automated at all. To support the new system, Monier implemented a hardware platform consisting of Compaq Proliant servers running under Windows NT, with an Oracle database. The Results Improved financial management Invoices for delivered goods are generated the same day deliveries are made. The old system took eight to 10 days. Improved market response time Sales reporting is now directly linked to other departments that need the information, allowing for precisely targeted sales efforts.
Processing now takes one-tenth the amount of time.
Improved customer response With vital areas of the company linked together, the ability to respond to customers has increased. The old system's mainframe had reached maximum capacity.