Download Write-On, SQL and Central Manager What`s Coming

Write-On
David Bolling
January 2010
Write-On
 Socket SoMo 650
 $650
Write-On
 Input Method Contest 2009
 38 secs: Handwriting
 39 secs: Keyboard
 Keyboard efficient as input method
 Some sites prefer it
Write-On
 New Hardware
 Much cheaper
 Has excellent on screen keyboard
 R&D software project underway
i Write-On
Demo
i Write-On
 Our approach…
 On WM, abbreviation lookup allowed best
use of limited screen size
 Even more true on a finger operated
device
i Write-On
 In beta now…
 First order sent from iWO Dec 22, 2009
 Only basic order entry so far
 No settlement
 No split check
i Write-On
 iPod Touch battery life?
 3-4 hours with continuous use
 Our duty cycle with idle shutoff…
 3x - 4x is expected
 9-16 hours expected
 Real world testing ongoing
i Write-On
 Visit ASI table to try it yourself
 Take the order entry speed test
 $100 gift card to fastest time
 Questions?
Next Generation
Reporting
David Bolling
January 2010
Next Gen Reporting
 R&D Project underway
 Using modern database and reporting
tools
 Introducing …
SQL Reporting
SQL Reports
 What is SQL?
 Structured Query Language
 A means of querying your data in a
standard, structured manner
 Flexible Reporting is the prize
SQL Reports
 What do users get?
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Interactive reports
Drill down data analysis
Charts and graphs
Browser access
Non-proprietary standard data access
Extensible reporting (reseller value added)
 Microsoft Business Intelligence Development Sudio
SQL Reports
 Technical Needs
 Transition to modern database
 SQL is obvious choice
 First step to a core SQL database for RM
 Consolidated Historical Data (not SLS dbf)
 Easier access to data
 Access to Standard Reporting Tools
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Microsoft Reporting Services
Crystal Reports
Excel
… Any SQL Reporting Tool
SQL Reports
 Technical Needs (cont’d)
 Integration to new Central Manager
 Free!
 No cost for store
 Microsoft SQL Express
 Microsoft Reporting Services
 No cost for report development
 Business Intelligence Development Studio
SQL Reports
SQL Reports
 Demo
 Dbf -> SQL conversion (ASI app)
 Mirrors dbf database to SQL
 Updates SQL database once per minute
SQL Reports
 Demo
 Report demo interface is what MS provides
standard
 Reports
 Column Sorting & Drill Down - Sales by Employee
 Business Examples
 Server efficiency - Employee Labor Cost Analysis
 Labor Cost by Job Class - Sales by Session
SQL Reports
 Work in Progress
 Reporting interface is browser based
 We can design our own pretty interface with css
 Full suite of reports
Central Manager
David Bolling
January 2010
Central Manager
 Business Requirements
 Address centralized reporting and data
mining needs for small chains
 SQL and all that gives them
 Suite of Reports
 Updated centralized data control (menu,
emps, etc)
Central Manager
 Technical Strategy
 Robust Communication Strategy
 Reliable syncing architecture (data comm retries)
 Real-time vs end of day
 Scalable
 Continuous sync from stores allows server side
scalability
 PCI Compliant
 Data pushed, not polled
 No open incoming ports
Central Manager
Central Manager
Central Manager
 Reporting architecture same as for
single stores
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SQL Database
Reporting Services
Report development and deployment
Interactive sorting, drill down, etc.
 Store comparison and consolidation…
Central Manager
Central Manager
 Configuration Data Update
 Sync from central office to stores
 Menu config, labor and emp config, etc.
Central Manager
Help Wanted
 Do you have valuable input?
 Do you have a chain customer that
wants to be involved with this initiative?
 Please contact me.
Thank you
 Questions?