STRATIX is a comprehensive steel and metal industry ERP specifically for the metal industry. » More
INVEX is aimed at streamlining the business processes among service centers and customers. » More
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Implementation
Designed to shorten implementation timeframe, reduce implementation risk, and maximize operational efficiency, Invera’s implementation process is field-proven and systematic. It is supported by highly skilled business process and technical staff. By leveraging the expertise of our staff, customers can reduce overall implementation costs, thereby gaining a more rapid return on investment.
Implementation Staff
Our process consulting and implementation staff are experts in the field of computerizing metal operations, while our technical staff have extensive experience in the technologies used by our customers.
Business Process Consulting
Business process consulting includes business process re-engineering,
e-commerce strategies, workflow management, new product implementation, operational performance measurement, accounting controls, corporate financial structure and special product seminars.
Technology Consulting
Technology consulting includes assistance for the implementation of computer equipment, communications facilities, operating systems, databases, network topology and other systems hardware, and Third Party software purchased from Invera.
Parameter Setup Assistance
In order to assist customers with the setup of parameters required for the operation of STRATIX, Invera provides a comprehensive set of gateways. Gateways provide a quick and straightforward way to export information from Microsoft Excel spreadsheets into STRATIX. Examples of STRATIX gateways are provided below:
STRATIX Gateways
| AP Open Items | Vendors | Plate Burning Pricing Tables |
| AR Open Items | Users | Products |
| General Ledger Accounts | Customer/Vendor Price Books | Inventory |
| Credit Narratives | Charges & Costs | Metal Standard Specifications |
| Customers | Freight Charge & Cost Tables | Replenishment Products |
| Branch | Process | Grade |
| Warehouse | Machine | Finish |
| Payment Terms | Mill | Packaging |
| Discount Terms | Scrap Cost | Physical/Mechanical Tests |
Where possible, i.e. where parameters are universal, Invera preloads the records. Examples are provided in the table below. Note that gateways are provided for most of these parameters as well, in the event that customers would like to add additional records in batch.
Pre-Loaded Parameters
| Currency | Holidays | State/Province |
| Method of Payment (Check, etc.) | Shape (Round Bar, Plate, etc.) | Country |
| Credit Control (Stop, Hold, etc.) | SIC Codes | Test Certificates (UT, etc.) |
