Secrets of Success with JobOrder implementation

JobOrder differs from most other computer software because it involves your entire organization, not a single person or department. Implementing JobOrder requires a clear commitment from everyone in your organization. The value of JobOrder is comparable to the value of exercise; the more you use the features of JobOrder, the more your organization will benefit from the synergies they will find in easily accessible and clear information. Likewise, non-participation by key members of your organization can dramatically reduce the significance of JobOrder to your productivity growth.

Experience has taught us that the deep examination of your organization's processes during the implementation of JobOrder requires careful thinking and some extra work. We will be accessible to you via on-site consultations, telephone support, or email correspondence whenever necessary to support your implementation of JobOrder.

Preparation

Top management support

Support from top management is the single most important secret of success with JobOrder. Because the analytical reports from JobOrder will affect every member of your staff, strong commitment from the top acts as a clear signal for everyone else to participate actively in JobOrder.

Responsible System Manager for hardware and software

In most organizations, users adopt JobOrder at an individual pace. It's important to have a responsible System Manager who can train new users and answer questions.

Recommended or optimal hardware configurations.

In most organizations JobOrder will be the only Client - Server software. Because Client - Server software sends a lot of information rapidly across your network, it can expose bottlenecks in your network. Please consult with your JobOrder representative to make sure that your hardware and network are optimized for JobOrder.

Training

Thorough training of JobOrder concepts for key staff

Initializing System Preferences in JobOrder requires your JobOrder trainer to gain a clear understanding of your organization and your organization's key staff to master the concepts and terminology in JobOrder.

Detailed training of daily procedures for all staff

JobOrder is simple to learn and is very consistent, but takes a few hours to master. Please make sure that you schedule training classes for all of your staff who will use JobOrder daily.

Detailed training for new staff

New staff sometimes enter a  job without proper training. Please be sure to schedule JobOrder training for them.

Ongoing training about new topics

Management Software releases new versions of JoOrder regularly. Sometimes we will add major new features that can revolutionize your business processes. Please be sure to always read our Release Notes carefully for an overview of new features.

Ongoing communications

Review of database during startup

When setting up JobOrder for the first time, you will discover that many business functions can be accomplished through many different pathways in JobOrder. As you begin using new areas in JobOrder, please send us your data file so we can make sure that you are following the optimum pathways for you.

Effective coordination with accounting staff for JobOrder"s internal accounting system or with reseller for link to external accounting system

A big advantage of JobOrder is that many accounting entries are made automatically, just by keeping job-costing up to date. Please take advantage of the time-savings this offers by linking JobOrder with your accounting system.

Preventative Maintenance

Regular and frequent Preventative Maintenance with 4D Tools, DataCheck, and your preferred hard drive maintenance utilities is crucial to keeping your JobOrder database in optimum health.

Just like changing your oil is crucial to keeping the engine of your vehicle in optimum condition, running preventative maintenance tools in JobOrder is crucial for the speed and accuracy of your database.