The display includes current inventory, minimum and maximum levels that are based on customer-supplier negotiation, average usage, and the expected inventory level when the next shipment arrives. SV provides a visual metaphor to alert viewers to problems in inventory levels. When an item quantity is below the minimum, the value is shown in red. When the item quantity is above the maximum, the value is shown in blue. Items can be sorted based on their status, so critical items are brought immediately to the top for attention.
Viewers can drill down for detail on each item.
For example, customers can review the shipment history, inventory levels, cumulative totals, and many other details for each item. This information is accumulated and maintained by the SV Web site. Because the poller always initiates the conversation with the SV Web site, it behaves just as an Internet browser and poses absolutely no risk of virus or attack. For enhanced security, the SV Web site offers a digital certification of its authenticity upon request by the poller. Thus, the poller is assured that it is communicating with the authentic SV Web site.