PUG 2005 Conference Session List  October 17-20, 2005
Dolce Hayes Mansion San Jose, California
 


 
TR-01
e-Primac Unwrapped
Networking Session
  Presenter:  Vercom
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Monday 10/17/2005
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

    e-Primac is a web browser user interface to the Primac system. This session will cover features of the e-Primac and why Primac users should plan on migrating to it. Release 12 is the foundation release underneath e-Primac, so migrating to e-Primac will have different ramifications, depending on the release in use.  



 

TR-02
e-Primac Technical
Networking Session

  Presenter:  Vercom
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Monday 10/17/2005
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM



e-Primac uses IBM's Redback as a COM object to connect to the IBM U2 databases and MS IIS as the webpage server and a mixture of Microsoft ASP, XML and Javascript to create a webpage for each existing Primac screen.  The underlying file structures, reporting, and business logic processes do not change from Rev 12.

Topics covered will include:

 
      Demonstrate Redback  - As the primary tool for creating the objects required for e-primac, demonstrate some of the tool's functionality.
 
      "Mr Customer" - Discuss setup required to keep customer change separate in e-primac
 
      Demonstrate Change - Outline and execute the steps required to make a simple customer change
 



Training Agenda - Review a Hand out of the agenda for the formal e-Primac technical training.


 



TR-03
JDF - Workticket


Networking Session


  Presenter:  Vercom
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Monday 10/17/2005
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM




Vercom will be unveiling their new JDF compliant workticket module during this 1 ½ hour session.   This new module will compliment the work currently underway with NGP and will easily integrate into the JDF work that has been completed with Creo and other vendors.  This particular session will demonstrate the module from a business standpoint, showing examples of actual worktickets and how they are being used.







TR-04
JDF - Workticket


Networking Session


Networking Session




  Presenter:  Vercom
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Monday 10/17/2005
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM




Vercom will be unveiling their new JDF compliant workticket module during this 1 ½ hour session.   This new module will compliment the work currently underway with NGP and will easily integrate into the JDF work that has been completed with Creo and other vendors.  The technical session will provide and overview of the tools used to create the worktickets, along with the steps that are necessary to develop them.


 
SOV
State of Vercom
State of Vercom
  Presenter:  Michael Cook
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Tuesday 10/18/2005
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

   

Michael Cook will present the accomplishments of the year and will discuss the new plans for the coming year:  Product Development, Product Direction beyond 2005, Major Plans and Goals, Targeted Markets, Organization and Staffing, and General Financial Overview.  During this time slot, Michael will also be giving an update on the completed tasks from last years panel session discussions.


 

 
PD
Panel Discussions
The goal of this year’s Panels is to continue the momentum started from our discussions in 2004.  Each panel will discuss what was completed from last years discussion, along with any new items that the users feel need to be addressed.  We will again compile the list of the top 5 suggestions and recommendations that are needed to take PRIMAC to the next level.  All of the suggestions and recommendations will be prioritized at the PUG Business Meeting.  The final prioritized list will be given to Vercom.   

  PD-01 Estimating
Panel Discussion
  Presenter:  Gary Dankworth
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Tuesday 10/18/2005
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM


  PD-02 SFIS - Shopfloor
Panel Discussion
  Presenter:  Mike Costello
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Tuesday 10/18/2005
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM


  PD-03 Order Processing/Finished Goods Fulfillment

Panel Discussion
  Presenter:  Patrice Taurisano
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Tuesday 10/18/2005
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM


  PD-04 Inventory - Rev 12 & RF Based Inventory Tracking

Panel Discussion
  Presenter:  John Williams
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Tuesday 10/18/2005
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM


  PD-05 Scheduling with Supply Chain Automation Concepts

Panel Discussion
  Presenter:  Kimberley Bandy
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Tuesday 10/18/2005
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM


  PD-06 Finance
Panel Discussion
  Presenter:  Patrice Taurisano
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Tuesday 10/18/2005
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM


 
GS-01
StarJet - Document Management Suite

General Session
  Presenter:  Vercom/Vendor
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Wednesday 10/19/2005
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM



Your documents, whether in printed form or as electronic data, represent a vital means of communicating to your business partners. And that doesn't simply mean transmitting information, it also means conveying the corporate image of your organization.


    StarJet Document Management Suite (StarJet DMS) is a group of fully integrated software modules that delivers computer output to the people who need it, wherever they are, via their preferred medium and in the form they require.  StarJet helps manage all aspects of the document lifecycle by :
 




Reducing costs and increasing productivity;





Combining data from multiple sources to make documents more informative and





Splitting data by type or location to enable truly targeted delivery;





Dynamically composing documents to present recipients with information in the specific way each individual or function should see it;





Converting from XML to printed document, or from ASCII to EDI and/or PDF etc.;






Delivering by print, fax, email or internet to get documents to the recipient in the most effective way (whilst further reducing mail costs);






Decreasing payment delays by delivering invoices faster;





Batch retrieval of document indexes from scanned input documents or PDF files;





Permanent storage in electronic archives, to guarantee that document copies are always available on demand;





Last, but certainly not least, providing a full compliance with X509V3 rules, certifying document's origin as well as its full document's integrity.

 

 
GS-02
"Lockdown" Your Rates

General Session
  Presenter:  Paul Wolfe, President of PSK-Associates
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Wednesday 10/19/2005
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

    Having accurate and current BHR's is the first step to generating higher profits.  Paul Wolfe, President of PSK-Associates, will present his 'Sextant' product, which is now interfaced to PRIMAC.  Paul will demonstrate Sextant and the new PRIMAC BHR module and present a detailed overview on the importance of establishing precise Budgeted Hourly Rate cost standards.  By the end of this session, you will have a strong understanding of how cost rates detemined, how budget models can be created and how your costing, budgeting and estimating systems can become more accurate.
 
 

 
GS-03
IBM - U2 Session

General Session
  Presenter:  Tom Lovelace
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Wednesday 10/19/2005
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    The IBM-U2 session will provide the users with an update on the latest offerings available for Unidata.  The current release focuses on robustness, interoperability, security, and compatibility, as well as key customer enhancements.  Changes planned for upcoming versions will also be discussed.  
 

 
GS-04
"The Pier"
General Session
  Presenter:  Vendor
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Wednesday 10/19/2005
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    One imporatnt aspect of every companies supply chain is making sure taht the product is shipped correctly to ensure it reaches it's final destination.  With this goal in mind, It's imporatant to have the right shipping package that can rmeet your companies needs.  This session is designed to review your options when it comes to integrating a shipping package into PRIMAC.
 
 


PBM
PUG Business Meeting
PUG Annual Business Meeting
  Presenter:  PUG Executive
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Thursday 10/28/2005
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Our annual meeting during which finances are reviewed, PUG Executive Board members are elected and general topics of interest are discussed.  At this meeting we will also be prioritizing the top 5 suggestions/recommendations from the 5 coming out of each of the six Panel Discussions held on Tuesday.
 
 
 
GS-05
SmartQuery
General Session
  Presenter:  Richard Armentrout
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Thursday 10/28/2005
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    This session will cover the following:  Identifying appropriate Data Dictionaries, identifying data fields, overview of SmartQuery, using SmartQuery output to produce data usable to typical PRIMAC users, and Dynamic Web pages.  
 
 
GS-06
CSI Load & Learn
General Session
  Presenter:  Mike Costello & Walid Yamout
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Thursday 10/20/2005
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Last year many of the users attended the “Catch a Wave” session where companies shared information about modifications that they have made to PRIMAC that they were willing to publicize for other companies.  The CSI Load & Learn session will walk companies through the process of downloading these modifications and installing them on your server.
 
 
 
GS-07
Crystal Reports
General Session
  Presenter:  Vendor
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Thursday 10/20/2005
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Ever needed a quick report but didn’t want to ask your technical staff to put something together for you?  If you’ve ever been in this situation then this session is for you.  Come see how Crystal Reports can be used to integrate into PRIMAC to create the report you want.
 
 
 
GS-08
Business Process Modeling
General Session
  Presenter:  Vendor
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Thursday 10/20/2005
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Business process modeling provides a way of visualizing the often-complex workflows within an organization. The idea is to create a graphical representation of business processes that describes activities and their interdependencies. The resulting diagram reveals inefficiencies and areas for improvement.  This session will review the procedures and give the attendees a hands work with the concepts.  
 
 
GS-09
MITS
General Session
  Presenter:  Vercom
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Thursday 10/20/2005
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Now fully integrated into PRIMAC, the business intelligence module provides companies to slice and dice date with the many different cubes that have been established.  Come see how MITS can help your company solve your data-warehousing needs.
 
 
 
GS-10
RFID
General Session
  Presenter:  Vercom
  Duration: 1½ Hours
  Date/Time:  Thursday 10/20/2005
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    RFID is one of the hottest topics in the industry.  This session will explain the RFID craze, and what you can expect in the future for RFID.  If you're company is looking into RFID then you won't want to miss this session.