Does the software support Internet interaction?
This capability enables timely forecast data collection, review and challenge, confirmation functions, and greatly enhances an organizations S&OP process. TimeTrends is ready for many types of Internet interaction including e-mail based notification and file transfer, reports that can be automatically published for web retrieval and a complete web-based forecast management system. The optional TimeTrends e-Forecasting module provides an Internet-enabled, web browser-based submission and review process for remote users including field-based sales staff, customers, vendors, and others. • Does the software support an industry-standard DBMS (Database Management System)? This capability allows an organization to take advantage of a readily accessible pool of talent either within the company or in the marketplace. All of the data that TimeTrends manages is stored in an industry-standard database format, currently including the Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle platforms. • D