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AgVantagePC Agronomy Lab Parts 1 & 2

AgVantagePC Agronomy Lab Parts 1 & 2. Jerome Sprecher Programmer/Analyst. Agronomy Setup. iSeries Settings. Item Defaults Formulation Source File Inventory Blends. Agronomy Setup Item Defaults. Agronomy Setup Formulation.

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AgVantagePC Agronomy Lab Parts 1 & 2

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  1. AgVantagePC AgronomyLab Parts 1 & 2 Jerome Sprecher Programmer/Analyst

  2. Agronomy Setup iSeries Settings Item Defaults Formulation Source File Inventory Blends

  3. Agronomy SetupItem Defaults

  4. Agronomy SetupFormulation

  5. Agronomy SetupItem Source - IMPORTANT for Fertilizers & Chemicals

  6. Agronomy SetupItem Types • All items are SERVICES • Unless they have a source file record • FERTILIZER • Or it is in a specified Fine Line or Dept. Range • CHEMICAL • This overrides all other deciding factors • CHEMICALS with “GAL” unit of measure are considered LIQUID in ALL interface I/O

  7. Agronomy Setup PC Settings General Settings Agronomy Settings Interfaces Synchronization

  8. AgVantagePC SetupGeneral Settings • Contains general connection & location info • Allows multiple host synchronization (int/ext) • Allows for customer filtering by Select Codes • U4CSTSL • Allows for item filtering (All item or by loc.) • Allows for a range of item/sales locations

  9. AgVantagePC SetupAgronomy Settings • PC defaults (Blend Method, Formula, etc.) • Chemical selection method (FLC or Dept. range) • Work order range • Batch size and rounding increments • Document storage (images, maps, etc.) • Misc. customization flags • Printing defaults • Ranco blender settings (blend sheet printout)

  10. AgVantagePC SetupAgronomy Settings - Interfaces • Currently supports four interface options • Murray • Kahler • Junge • AgLogic (John Deere) • All interfaces (except AgLogic) run thru Dispatch • One or more Dispatch PCs? • Multiple dispatch PCs require separate import program (installed on the blender PC)

  11. AgVantagePC SetupSynchronization • Regular synchronization is needed • Full synchronization is not required daily • Weekly – Full synchronization (Everything) • Daily – Items/pricing & agronomy support files

  12. AgVantagePC Agronomy Blending Dry Fertilizer Blending Liquid Fertilizer Blending Application Work Orders

  13. Dry Fertilizer Blending • LBS/Acre, Units/Acre, Guaranteed Analysis • Formulas vs. Inventory Blends • On-the-fly Product Additions • Pricing, Price Levels, & Price Quotes • Batching & Comments

  14. Liquid Fertilizer Blending • Liquid Formulas vs. Liquid Items • Fertilizers are ALWAYS LBS Rate/Acre • Chemicals are Varied Rate/Acre (oz, pt, qt, etc.) • GPA & GAL Columns (Products Tab)

  15. Inventory Blends • Useful for Common Blends • Can Roll-up into a Single Blended Item • Work Just Like Formula After Created • Makes Blending with Fillers Easier

  16. Blends from History • Create New Blend From History • Edit Existing Blends • Enter Customer Number to Enable Options • Considerations * • Blend may have been changed already • Other PCs may not get the new blend details • Dispatch always works with “live” data

  17. The Products Tab • Add Items • Adjust UOM • Adjust Blending • Adjust Billing • Adjust Liq. Rate • View Totals • Recalculate

  18. The Pricing Tab • Adjust Prices • Adjust Costs • Price Levels • Print Estimate • View Totals • Recalculate

  19. The Batches Tab • Adjust Rounding • Adjust Batches • Adjust Size • Enter Comments • Recalculate • Wholesale Splits

  20. Blend Dispatch • Select One or More Blends to be Dispatched • Ctrl+Click or Shift+Click to Select Multiple • Right-Click one of the Selected Blends • Click “Schedule” • Select Location to Fill via Pop-Up Window • Click “Save” Button to Send Orders to Blender • Refresh to See Current Data • * Unschedule, Delete, & Mark Blended Same

  21. Mapping • How Mapping Works • Stored Locally and on the Server • Limited Edit Capabilities • Support Graphics & Documents (doc, pdf, etc.) • Backup your Local Disk!

  22. Interfaces & Hardware Recs. • PC Hardware & Software • P4 with 1GB RAM and 40GB Hard Drive • Windows XP Pro or Vista Business (NOT Home) ** • Windows 7 Pro (NOT Home) • Printers • Any USB or Network Laser Printer (8.5”x11”) • Inkjet Printers • Supports Multiple Prints

  23. Best Practices • Restrict Access on the PCs • The internet is a great place to waste time • The internet is a great way to get a virus • Restrict Access to the Program Settings • Allows password protection • Allowing setting changes may increase loss risk • Provide Adequate Training • Not all useful features are apparent

  24. Questions? • Thank You for Attending This Class!

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