System Overview - Revision history

Anw at 13:32, 31 August 2012

2012-08-31T13:32:46Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:32, 31 August 2012
Line 24:		Line 24:
	The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.		The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.

			<!-- NEW PAGE -->
	==Data Mining==		==Data Mining==
	OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>		OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>
Line 57:		Line 58:
	For more details, please consult the product road map.		For more details, please consult the product road map.

			<!-- NEW PAGE -->
	=='''''CALIDUS''''' Vision Front-End==		=='''''CALIDUS''''' Vision Front-End==
	The '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision web front end displays the data on timed changing display, optionally displaying the data in forms, graphs and tables.		The '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision web front end displays the data on timed changing display, optionally displaying the data in forms, graphs and tables.
Line 97:		Line 99:
	{{Note}} OBS Logistics continue to test against the most common platforms and the latest version of each browser available on those platforms.		{{Note}} OBS Logistics continue to test against the most common platforms and the latest version of each browser available on those platforms.

			<!-- NEW PAGE -->
	==Productivity Measurement Method==		==Productivity Measurement Method==

Anw at 13:31, 31 August 2012

2012-08-31T13:31:12Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:31, 31 August 2012
Line 8:		Line 8:
	As '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.		As '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.

			<!-- NEW PAGE -->
	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==

Anw at 13:30, 31 August 2012

2012-08-31T13:30:22Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:30, 31 August 2012
Line 8:		Line 8:
	As '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.		As '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.

	~~<!-- MEDIA LANDSCAPE YES -->~~
	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==

Line 24:		Line 23:
	The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.		The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.

	~~<!-- MEDIA LANDSCAPE NO -->~~
	==Data Mining==		==Data Mining==
	OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>		OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>

Anw at 13:29, 31 August 2012

2012-08-31T13:29:42Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:29, 31 August 2012
Line 11:		Line 11:
	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==

	[[Image:Network.PNG\|border\|~~800px~~]]		[[Image:Network.PNG\|border\|700px]]

	In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.		In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.

Anw at 13:29, 31 August 2012

2012-08-31T13:29:05Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:29, 31 August 2012
Line 11:		Line 11:
	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==

	[[Image:Network.PNG\|border\|~~100%~~]]		[[Image:Network.PNG\|border\|800px]]

	In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.		In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.

Anw at 13:28, 31 August 2012

2012-08-31T13:28:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:28, 31 August 2012
Line 11:		Line 11:
	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==

	[[Image:Network.PNG]]		[[Image:Network.PNG\|border\|100%]]

	In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.		In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.

Anw at 13:27, 31 August 2012

2012-08-31T13:27:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:27, 31 August 2012
Line 8:		Line 8:
	As '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.		As '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.

			<!-- MEDIA LANDSCAPE YES -->
	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==

	[[Image:Network.PNG~~\|border\|800px~~]]		[[Image:Network.PNG]]

	In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.		In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.
Line 23:		Line 24:
	The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.		The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.

			<!-- MEDIA LANDSCAPE NO -->
	==Data Mining==		==Data Mining==
	OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>		OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>

Anw: /* Network Diagram */

2012-08-31T13:25:21Z

Network Diagram

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:25, 31 August 2012
Line 10:		Line 10:
	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==

	[[Image:Network.PNG]]		[[Image:Network.PNG\|border\|800px]]

	In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.		In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.

Anw at 15:34, 29 November 2011

2011-11-29T15:34:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:34, 29 November 2011
Line 1:		Line 1:
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	The purpose of the ''CALIDUS'' Vision product is to allow visibility of productivity, system and business information through the use of graphs, charts and data lists.		The purpose of the '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision product is to allow visibility of productivity, system and business information through the use of graphs, charts and data lists.

	There is a business need to extract and see information regarding the operation and its performance within the warehouse.		There is a business need to extract and see information regarding the operation and its performance within the warehouse.

	Therefore the ~~Calidus~~ Vision product will be used to display this information.		Therefore the '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision product will be used to display this information.

	As ''CALIDUS'' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.		As '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.

	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==
Line 12:		Line 12:
	[[Image:Network.PNG]]		[[Image:Network.PNG]]

	In this instance, ''CALIDUS'' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and ''CALIDUS'' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.		In this instance, '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.
	Additionally, although the Data Mining Process and Application Server databases are separate in the diagram, they are normally combined.		Additionally, although the Data Mining Process and Application Server databases are separate in the diagram, they are normally combined.

	This diagram shows a standard LAN configuration, with the Vision server separate from any ''CALIDUS'' Mobile server. Additionally, this shows data being mined from systems accessible only from the WAN.		This diagram shows a standard LAN configuration, with the Vision server separate from any '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile server. Additionally, this shows data being mined from systems accessible only from the WAN.

	Although the systems can co-exist in one server, in this more complex ~~setup~~, it is assumed that the central configuration will require more processing power and time, and therefore will require its own server.		Although the systems can co-exist in one server, in this more complex set-up, it is assumed that the central configuration will require more processing power and time, and therefore will require its own server.

	''CALIDUS'' Mobile Server 2 is being mined over a WAN so, rather that link to the database directly, link database(s) are in place to protect the ~~Calidus 3~~''pl''-Mobile databases from file corruption due to network disconnection events.		'''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile Server 2 is being mined over a WAN so, rather that link to the database directly, link database(s) are in place to protect the '''CALIDUS''' Mobile databases from file corruption due to network disconnection events.

	The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.		The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.

	==Data Mining==		==Data Mining==
	OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the ''CALIDUS'' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>		OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>
	'''System Data:'''		'''System Data:'''
	* Receipts in Progress		* Receipts in Progress
Line 56:		Line 56:
	For more details, please consult the product road map.		For more details, please consult the product road map.

	==''CALIDUS'' Vision Front-End==		=='''''CALIDUS''''' Vision Front-End==
	The ''CALIDUS'' Vision web front end displays the data on timed changing display, optionally displaying the data in forms, graphs and tables.		The '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision web front end displays the data on timed changing display, optionally displaying the data in forms, graphs and tables.

	This supports:		This supports:
Line 82:		Line 82:

	'''Browser Requirements''':<br>		'''Browser Requirements''':<br>
	The ''CALIDUS'' Vision system is browser-independent, but requires that the browser support the following functionality:		The '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision system is browser-independent, but requires that the browser support the following functionality:
	* Frames		* Frames
	* JavaScript		* JavaScript
Line 99:		Line 99:

	One of the main functions within Vision is to collate and display productivity rates for various tasks within the mined systems. This is dependent on the data mined.		One of the main functions within Vision is to collate and display productivity rates for various tasks within the mined systems. This is dependent on the data mined.
	The current productivity figures displayed within ''CALIDUS'' Vision come from the data stored within ''CALIDUS'' Mobile, the OBS Logistics RF solution.		The current productivity figures displayed within '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision come from the data stored within '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile, the OBS Logistics RF solution.

	The detailed activity data is mined from ''CALIDUS'' Mobile, which includes the following information:		The detailed activity data is mined from '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile, which includes the following information:
	* The type of activity, for example:		* The type of activity, for example:
	** Task information (receipt, pick, putaway, etc).		** Task information (receipt, pick, putaway, etc).
Line 113:		Line 113:
	** Location information		** Location information

	This is mined and loaded into ''CALIDUS'' Vision's database, then analysed to produce productivity figures for the company, warehouse, owner and employee for the following intervals:		This is mined and loaded into '''''CALIDUS''''' Vision's database, then analysed to produce productivity figures for the company, warehouse, owner and employee for the following intervals:
	* Daily		* Daily
	* Weekly		* Weekly
Line 166:		Line 166:

	==Extended Productivity Measurement==		==Extended Productivity Measurement==
	Vision currently breaks tasks down by a general task type field, which identifies each task with an action, for example, for ''CALIDUS'' Mobile, the list is as follows:		Vision currently breaks tasks down by a general task type field, which identifies each task with an action, for example, for '''''CALIDUS''''' Mobile, the list is as follows:
	* Receipt		* Receipt
	* Putaway		* Putaway
Line 177:		Line 177:
	* Loading		* Loading

	''CALIDUS'' Vision has the capability of breaking down these tasks by a selection of criteria.		'''''CALIDUS''''' Vision has the capability of breaking down these tasks by a selection of criteria.
	So, for example, where part picks would normally come from a pick face, it is not unusual for an operation to pick cases or units from a pallet that is high in the racking. In this case, the productivity rates for these tasks may need to be measured separately from the normal task counts. The extended productivity measurement functionality allows for this.		So, for example, where part picks would normally come from a pick face, it is not unusual for an operation to pick cases or units from a pallet that is high in the racking. In this case, the productivity rates for these tasks may need to be measured separately from the normal task counts. The extended productivity measurement functionality allows for this.

Anw at 15:31, 29 November 2011

2011-11-29T15:31:41Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:31, 29 November 2011
Line 1:		Line 1:
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	The purpose of the ~~Calidus~~ ''~~Vision~~'' product is to allow visibility of productivity, system and business information through the use of graphs, charts and data lists.		The purpose of the ''CALIDUS'' Vision product is to allow visibility of productivity, system and business information through the use of graphs, charts and data lists.

	There is a business need to extract and see information regarding the operation and its performance within the warehouse.		There is a business need to extract and see information regarding the operation and its performance within the warehouse.
Line 6:		Line 6:
	Therefore the Calidus Vision product will be used to display this information.		Therefore the Calidus Vision product will be used to display this information.

	As ~~Calidus 3~~''pl''-Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.		As ''CALIDUS'' Mobile (the WCS) is highly used and must remain responsive at the highest level at all times, the data for Vision is 'mined' into a new database, where productivity analysis begins.

	==Network Diagram==		==Network Diagram==
Line 12:		Line 12:
	[[Image:Network.PNG]]		[[Image:Network.PNG]]

	In this instance, ~~Calidus 3~~''pl''-Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and ~~Calidus~~ Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.		In this instance, ''CALIDUS'' Mobile exists on one server and the Data Mining process and ''CALIDUS'' Vision are on a separate server, for simplicity. As all of the processes are Windows-based, all could co-exist on the same server or be distributed to separate servers as required.
	Additionally, although the Data Mining Process and Application Server databases are separate in the diagram, they are normally combined.		Additionally, although the Data Mining Process and Application Server databases are separate in the diagram, they are normally combined.

	This diagram shows a standard LAN configuration, with the Vision server separate from any ~~Calidus 3PL-~~Mobile server. Additionally, this shows data being mined from systems accessible only from the WAN.		This diagram shows a standard LAN configuration, with the Vision server separate from any ''CALIDUS'' Mobile server. Additionally, this shows data being mined from systems accessible only from the WAN.

	Although the systems can co-exist in one server, in this more complex setup, it is assumed that the central configuration will require more processing power and time, and therefore will require its own server.		Although the systems can co-exist in one server, in this more complex setup, it is assumed that the central configuration will require more processing power and time, and therefore will require its own server.

	~~Calidus 3PL-~~Mobile Server 2 is being mined over a WAN so, rather that link to the database directly, link database(s) are in place to protect the Calidus 3''pl''-Mobile databases from file corruption due to network disconnection events.		''CALIDUS'' Mobile Server 2 is being mined over a WAN so, rather that link to the database directly, link database(s) are in place to protect the Calidus 3''pl''-Mobile databases from file corruption due to network disconnection events.

	The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.		The other server shows data being mined from other systems, or through file imports. It should be noted that file imports may be from systems external to any client network, with the file being transferred via FTP to a network-accessible location.

	==Data Mining==		==Data Mining==
	OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the ~~Calidus 3~~''pl''-Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>		OBS have created data mining processes for the extraction of system, activity and productivity data from the ''CALIDUS'' Mobile database. This includes (but is not limited to):<br>
	'''System Data:'''		'''System Data:'''
	* Receipts in Progress		* Receipts in Progress
Line 99:		Line 99:

	One of the main functions within Vision is to collate and display productivity rates for various tasks within the mined systems. This is dependent on the data mined.		One of the main functions within Vision is to collate and display productivity rates for various tasks within the mined systems. This is dependent on the data mined.
	The current productivity figures displayed within Vision come from the data stored within ~~Calidus 3PL-~~Mobile, the OBS Logistics RF solution.		The current productivity figures displayed within ''CALIDUS'' Vision come from the data stored within ''CALIDUS'' Mobile, the OBS Logistics RF solution.

	The detailed activity data is mined from ~~Calidus 3PL-~~Mobile, which includes the following information:		The detailed activity data is mined from ''CALIDUS'' Mobile, which includes the following information:
	* The type of activity, for example:		* The type of activity, for example:
	** Task information (receipt, pick, putaway, etc).		** Task information (receipt, pick, putaway, etc).
Line 113:		Line 113:
	** Location information		** Location information

	This is mined and loaded into ~~Calidus~~ Vision's database, then analysed to produce productivity figures for the company, warehouse, owner and employee for the following intervals:		This is mined and loaded into ''CALIDUS'' Vision's database, then analysed to produce productivity figures for the company, warehouse, owner and employee for the following intervals:
	* Daily		* Daily
	* Weekly		* Weekly
Line 166:		Line 166:

	==Extended Productivity Measurement==		==Extended Productivity Measurement==
	Vision currently breaks tasks down by a general task type field, which identifies each task with an action, for example, for ~~Calidus 3PL-~~Mobile, the list is as follows:		Vision currently breaks tasks down by a general task type field, which identifies each task with an action, for example, for ''CALIDUS'' Mobile, the list is as follows:
	* Receipt		* Receipt
	* Putaway		* Putaway
Line 177:		Line 177:
	* Loading		* Loading

	Vision has the capability of breaking down these tasks by a selection of criteria.		''CALIDUS'' Vision has the capability of breaking down these tasks by a selection of criteria.
	So, for example, where part picks would normally come from a pick face, it is not unusual for an operation to pick cases or units from a pallet that is high in the racking. In this case, the productivity rates for these tasks may need to be measured separately from the normal task counts. The extended productivity measurement functionality allows for this.		So, for example, where part picks would normally come from a pick face, it is not unusual for an operation to pick cases or units from a pallet that is high in the racking. In this case, the productivity rates for these tasks may need to be measured separately from the normal task counts. The extended productivity measurement functionality allows for this.

Line 205:		Line 205:
	* Task Type = "Part Picks"		* Task Type = "Part Picks"
	* Destination Location = "MAREXP"		* Destination Location = "MAREXP"
	In this criteria, if the task details match ~~explicity~~, the task is marked as "Export", otherwise it is not marked for extended data extract.		In this criteria, if the task details match explicitly, the task is marked as "Export", otherwise it is not marked for extended data extract.

	'''To match orders as from High or Low (pick face) locations:'''		'''To match orders as from High or Low (pick face) locations:'''