Sales and Forecasting Database:
The MIS Sales and Forecasting database provides a worldwide-distributed database that enables the sales organization to track detailed sales and forecasting status. Using this technology, sales personnel stay connected, current, and centrally managed. Sales people work offline collecting and processing data on their machines. They then use any Internet connection to Synchronize with a central database at periodic intervals.

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The Synchronization process moves appropriate data between the laptop and central database. Each laptop contains a "filter" that restricts the downloaded data to only the data the particular sales person needs. This minimizes synchronization time and protects sensitive corporate data.

The current data is then used to give manufacturing accurate sales forecasts so they can anticipate the necessary tooling/personnel needs to meet the anticipated demand. The service organization links to the sales process to track service metrics. This provides a cohesive, accurate and integrated view of the business that enables quick responses to changing business patterns.