Windheim Tool Company operates an IBM RISC system/6000 computer system. This system, based on site in Rochester, New York, is utilized for all facets of our ongoing business operations, including:

1. Inventory control
2. Order processing
3. Accounts receivable
4. Accounts payable
5. Invoicing
6. Cash receipts
7. Cash disbursements
8. Sales analysis

The primary software package (Prophet 21) was designed specifically for the distribution industry and optional applications have been added to support services such as bar coding and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). EDI is one of our system's capabilities, that allows our customers to place orders and inquiries from a remote location.

Benefits of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

1. Facilitates order entry
2. Reduces paper work
3. Reduces lead-time
4. Reduces errors

The implementation of our customer's part numbers directly into our system can further enhance the ease of an order entered remotely.

The IBM RISC system/6000 has also made bar coding a possibility for those customers who are looking for added control over product acquisition and allocation. Products that are bar coded can easily be tracked through the receiving, stocking, distributing, and reorder process with a single hand held scanner. The instantaneous information that can be obtained on a particular bar coded item can be useful in many ways to a company who efficiency focused.

The manufacturing industry has always relied on breakthroughs and advancements in technology to help them become more productive and efficient. Therefore, Windheim Tool has pledged to remain a "cutting-edge" distributor by utilizing the most recent and advanced hardware and software on the market. If new applications become accessible, which would enable us to offer more services, we will notify you of the additions.