TriOpt ERP Solution. Production based

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1 TriOptSolutions Productionbased TriOptERPSolution Benefits Controlyourwarehouse IncreaseCNCsawoutput Automate,manageandcontrol Reducewaste Organizeyourpaperwork Enhanceyourprofits

2 The TriOpt ERP Solutions Complete Business Solution with Efficiency Tools for Fabricators - Find a way to ease production with optimizing all of the involved tasks and handling processes. - Offer a solution by going an entirely different way then all the office based, theoretical, software ERP solution. - Offer an intuitive and logical data input which reflects real life production. - Easy to use solution interfaces for all involved parties no matter how complex the interactions and functions involved. - Adaptable modular solution for all fabrication types. - Visualize warehouse, scheduling, planning and fabrication - Make a fabricator solution based sole on fabrication tasks and data. - Introduction to innovative technologies, different ways of streamlining production and fabrication know how. - Visual web based presentation of warehouse, scheduling, job tracking with production data and part tracking. - Simplified templating, job preparation and workflow and machine automation. - Maximizing production and profits, minimizing waste. - Cover all daily aspects of a business solution that contains consulting, engineering and technical works, work, part and material flow, solution software, adaptation to company rules and production processes, installation, implementation, data integration and onsite training. ERP Solution Modules TriOpt STANDARD VISUAL PRODUCTION INTEGRATION & AUTOMATION

3 3 successful Steps to full ERP Installation 1 TriOpt STANDARD All to jumpstart into lean production with Warehousing, Purchasing, Production and Job Preparation, Job Management 2 VISUAL PRODUCTION 3 to 6 month after Standard installation 3 INTEGRATION & AUTOMATION 3 to 6 month after Visual Production installation Approach A further step into optimized fabrication with Machine Operations, Quoting with integrated CAD, Scheduling, Workpapers, Time and Part Tracking, Visual Jobs and Orders, Warehouse on the web, Cost Module Automation and complete Control with CNC Automation, Advanced Workpapers, Bidding, Production Control and Supervision, Production Automation Installation steps that make sense and leave enough room for data integration, workflow adjustments and production optimization. Give your fabrication the time for integration of the new work processes. Make a big step a time and avoid chaos or production interruption. The full TriOpt ERP solution handles everything the logical and practical way and let you run, schedule and manage your plant purely on fabrication facts. Lean fabrication was in our mind during R&D, a solution based on solely on fabricator knowledge and experience. TriOpt is adapted to the customer s needs and can be used in many different scenarios, because every production plant differs slightly. Modules and Functions Warehouse Production Office Warehouse Web showroom B2B Webshop Slab booking and reservation module extensive inventory tools with export to accounting Business Intelligence Warehouse designer Job preparation client Production client Scheduler for measuring / templating, production, delivery and install Tools management Parts management Job/time tracking Workflow management with parts tracking Nesting of parts with slab usage optimization and CNC data export Production area & workflow designer Photo Templater Purchasing module Order management Job management Job costing Data acquisition Paperless office Project bidding Reporting Accounting interfaces Shipping documents and invoices Business Intelligence Project Cost Management Estimate & quote designer as standalone and sales personnel version

4 1. TriOpt STANDARD Warehousing, Purchasing, Production and Job Management The TriOpt STANDARD Solution System supports distributors and manufacturers with a focus on warehousing, production optimization and office management. TriOpt is a proven technology for increasing productivity, decreasing labor, and generating more profit by optimizing slab usage, making the production process more efficient and improving order processing. The main goal of the TriOpt system is to optimize the entire slab handling process. The production process is analyzed and adjusted to benefit the customer s situation. As every production plant slightly differs, TriOpt is adaptable to the customer s needs and can be used in many different scenarios as shown in the following modules. The TriOpt Standard Solution is based on a unique warehousing solution with bar coding and photo taking. Thanks to automated image correction and correctly scaled measurements, jobs can be prepared in advance without guesswork on the cut layout. This results in increased cutting throughput, optimized production, reduced waste of the slab and definitely less reproduction because of badly matched seaming on big kitchen or bathroom units. With the gained ability to inspect incoming slabs upon arrival, damaged or faulty pieces can be refused and a refund claimed. The purchase and job overview results in better transparency and more accurate quoting and billing. Efficient tools for warehousing, job preparation and production; adds easy data tracking for analysis and research. TriOpt Standard is recommended to producers, who have a fully or semi automatic CNC saw for cutting slabs. Cut layouts are created in advance thus increasing production output vastly.

5 TriOptSolutions GeneralFeaturesoftheTriOptSTANDARDSolution TriOptcanbetranslatedeasilyintoany(left to right)language. CurrentlyfullytranslatedisEnglishandGerman. Manageunlimitedamountofcurrenciesandtheirexchangerate. Changesofexchangeratescanbedefinedinindividualtimefractions (e.g.oncepermonth,onceperweek,daily). Laterchangestoexchangeratescanbere assignedautomaticallytoallor individualitems. SupportsmetricandEnglishdisplayoflengthorareas. MultiLanguage Currency Measurements UsersandPermissions Historicaldata Printouts Allmodulesincludefinegrainedpermissionsallowingonlyrestricted accessforcertainusers. Eachuserisrecognizedbyloginnameandpassword. Nodata(withfewexceptions)areeverdeletedviatheTriOptuser interface.thisallowskeepingtrackofpastmodifications. Anyprintoutsarehighlycustomizableperinstallation. PossibleLayoutforPictureTaking ROOF NO DIRECT LIGHTNING WITHIN THIS AREA INDOOR SOLUTION WALL SHOULD BE PAINTED WITH NON-GLOSSY BLACK (NO LIGHT REFLECTIONS) SEMI A-FRAME BRIDGE SAW PREPARED FOR PRODUCTION DUE TO PREPARE SLAB CAMERA MOUNT USB CONNECTION CNC BOX WITH USV & EMBEDDED PC EMBEDDED PC WITHIN CNC TEMPORARY STORAGE FACILITY 10/100 NETWORKSWITCH NETWORK SWITCH NETWORK CABLE NETWORK CABLE TRIOPT PC BARCODE PRINTER

6 1.1 Warehouse Stocktaking, Barcode Labelling, Warehouse Layout, Remnant Management and Inventory Tools o o o o o o o o Visual warehouse capabilities for natural and prefab stone slabs, prefabricated parts, tiles, stone art, parts, tools, machinery and accessories. Warehousing with picture taking, bar coding, inventory control tools, remnant management, receiving and quality control, usage reports, extensive search capabilities and visuals. Graphical layout designer of warehouse yard, cranes, handling equipment, racks, storage location compartments, spare pace, etc. with logical material handling and storage space control. Visual slab data and image browser Visual history of slab usage Virtual showroom Tools management. Warehouse data synchronization tool for sales reps with the TriOpt Bidding and Quote Module. General Features Manage Vendors Manage Materials Warehouse (General) Warehouse (Slab) Warehouse (Prefabricated Stone) Warehouse (Tiles) Warehouse (Finished Products) Warehouse (Tools/Parts) One central management for vendors of slabs, pre fabricated stone, tiles, finished products and glass. Logical structure according to company s naming of a material. Alternative naming for material per vendor. Grouping by material type (e.g. Granite, Marble, Engineered Stone ) Enter standard pricing per vendor. Structured visual display per delivered bundle. Detailed information such as stock location, size, notes, defects. Visual representation of complete warehouse with easy relocation option for items on stock. Track items on stock with a unique identification (printed on a sticker or barcode). Manage exact sizes of remnants. Track any changes in size or status of a slab. Browse, enlarge, download and pictures of slabs. Visually track changes to slabs and their pictures (e.g. remnant sizes and re shoots). Manage default images per material allowing automatic picture assignment without shooting a picture of every individual slab (mainly useful for engineered stone). Define minimum amounts and get automated warnings via when stock is below set limit. Group by type (such as Deck, Upper), by edge detail and the number of slabs. Track any changes in size or status of a pre fabricated stone. Track any changes in amount or sizes of tiles on stock. Group finished products in an unlimited amount of levels. Definition of base product attributes allows easy copy to each instance of a product. Define unlimited groups for tools and parts.

7 TriOptSolutions Delivery(onlywith Purchasingmodule) Reservation(onlywith JobManagement module) DataAnalysis Layout Managetoolsandpartsbasedonpre definedcategoriesand pricing. AutomaticreferencingofPurchaseOrderstoitemsonstock. Quickdataentryduetodatacopy. Makereservationandjobbasednotesperitem. Easysearchanddisplayoptionstofindreserveditems. Extensivedataanalysisandprintingoptions: - Inventoryofcurrentitemsonstock. - Analysisofalldelivereditemsever. - Productionanalysisforallitemseverbeingproduced. - Analysisofminimumamounts. - Analysisofanychangeinsizeorstatusmadetoaslabever. - Pricinganalysistotrackminimum,maximum,mostcommon andaveragepriceinagiventimeperiod. - Finddifferentmaterialnamesgivenbyvendors. On Sitewarehouselayoutintegrationorwithwarehousedesigner.

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9 1.2 Warehouse on the Web TriOpt Solutions Presentation of the warehouse in the intranet and/or internet. Booking and reservation of certain materials or slabs only for authorized users with login name and password. Viewing of warehouse is public. Features Coverage Online Showroom Online Reservation User management Brings the company s inventory to the public via website. Presentation of current slabs. Automatic or manual synchronization of inventory to the internet. Advanced search options, image previews and full sized image downloads. Exclusion filters for slabs that should be skipped for automatic synchronization. Reservation of a slab directly to a project or job (for authenticated users only). Reservation of a slab via information field (for anonymous users). Accept and deny incoming reservations. Management of web users and their permissions via TriOpt software and easy synchronization option.

10 1.3 Purchasing Module Only one set of data for purchasing list, supplier quote, purchase and delivery. Or a combination of only one set of data for quotes and purchase orders. Usage of this module depends on company work flow. o Automated documents for purchase lists, vendor quotes, purchase orders, delivery papers and stock control o Inventory driven purchasing lists. o Purchase lists for in time production. o Purchase lists from home owner selections. o Purchasing lists for new materials, expanding inventory or project planning. o The purchasing lists are sent for quotes the various suppliers or vendors o Quotes are compared and converted into purchase orders. o Purchase orders are converted into delivery papers and allow for delivery control and quality assurance of delivered goods. o Purchase orders for materials, parts and tools o Job referencing on purchasing/purchased goods o P/O Analysis and statistics (business intelligence). o Company Identity integration of forms and documents. Features Coverage Quotes Purchase Orders Connection to Warehouse Data Analysis Purchasing is available for slabs, pre fabricated stone, tiles, supplies and glass products. Send pricing request to all or only a selection of vendors (automated via or print it for manual sending via fax or mail). Send s to all selected vendors at once or individually with a personal message. Automated generation of personalized documents per vendor (vendor s material name, address and contact person; document is also created in vendor s language). Archive quotes. Generate P/Os directly from a quote (no need for second data entry). Send P/Os automated via or print for sending via fax or mail. Manage workflow of P/Os being sent, on stock and paid or archived. Automatically take items from a P/O on stock without duplicate data entry. Analysis list for details and overview per type. List items not yet delivered to manage expected future expenses.

11 1.4 Production Module Assign slabs are used for job preparation, production and material control. With Job Preparation, Task Management, Job Referencing, Automated Data Management, CNC Data Import/Export, Image Assembler, Generation of work papers, Part tracking and Visual Production Workflow Ease Up Tools for shop floor o Laser projector for slab adjustment with pre arranged cut layout and for barcode label positioning of parts. o Jib cranes, overhead cranes and forklifts for slab handling o Conveyor systems for production facility automation and part flow. o Templater systems ( Field Templater system with Laser, Photo Templater for all indoor templating of templates made of wooden stick, paper, cardboard, wood, plastic, etc. o Job automation and nesting tool for bigger fabricators o Tools and fabrication requirement management for machine distributors and sales, as well as for fabricators to reconfigure their shop fllor and/or to layout a new fabrication facility Job Preparation o Manual job preparation with CAD/CAM software and slab pictures o On time job preparation at the shop floor with an added PC linked to the CNC control o Semi automated job preparation with intellishapes from work pieces and machine integration Features Coverage Job Preparation and Production Image Assembler Barcode Reprinting Waste Factor Calculator Covers production and implicit update of inventory data for slab, prefabricated stone and glass. Manages the complete workflow of all files and data involved. Setup of functionality depending on internal workflow and number of employees working on the same job. Link slabs to jobs. Integrated error detection with comparison of job data and material data before production. Simple planning of jobs due to sorting by installation date. Assign accurate usage per job on a slab for more accurate analysis. Automated backup of all files to the server. Automated download of individual or all files that are assigned to a job. Assembles multiple pictures of slabs into one physical picture. Useful when using CAD software that supports one background image only. Reprint barcodes or stickers for remnants (already with correct remnant size applied) directly out of the saw programmer s office. Calculates the waste factor before sending a program to the saw. Easy option to re check layout and to re position workpieces in case of a bad waste factor.

12 TriOptSolutions 1.4GoalsandBenefitsofProductionModule Themainaimforproducersistocutdownproductioncosts.Usingstoreddata,TriOpthathe abilitytopre programthesawingprocess.cuttingthroughputofthemachineisincreasedupto 200%,therebyremarkablycuttingproductioncosts. Advancedjobpreparationincreasesthecuttingtimeofthesaw.Whywasteexpensive productivetimeofyoursaw?thepre programmedlayoutofthecutsontheslabtransforms directlyintocnccontroldata.thisdataisloadedintothecnccontrolbeforeoraftertheslabis positionedonthesawtable,thenafinalcontroleitherbyprojectionlaserorbytheoperator usingthereferencestickersisperformedandthecuttingprocessisstarted.loadingand offloadingtheslabisthentheonlynonproductivetimewhichisminimizedtotheshortest necessarytime. AtechnicaltermsheetspecifiestheimplementationoftheslabpictureintotheCAD/CAM system.theslabpicture(s)andjobdataareidentifiedbybarcodeandautomaticallymade availableonthejobpreparationandproductioncomputers.duetoavailableslabandjobdata, productiondrawingscanbecreatedinadvance. Barcodingorlabeling:Fewererrorsandmoreautomationduringproductionduetounique identificationofjobsandslabs. Remnantmanagement

13 1.5 Office and Job Management Job Tracking, office, purchasing and accounting tools 1.5 Features Purchasing Module: Tracking of slab purchases. Sales Module: Tracking of offers, bids/estimates and incoming orders. Job Tracking Module: Tracking of the currently entered jobs. Billing Module: Invoice generation and export to accounting. This should ensure an optimized workflow and increased production and should help to get acquainted to the processes of lean manufacturing. Manage Developers (Customers) Manage Projects/Tracts Manage jobs Manage Areas Printouts Export Data Analysis Manage developers and contact persons. Keep track of new, current or past projects. Assign project coordinator and superintendent of field. Detailed information like address, general notes, lot number or custom project name. Integrated file management for contracts, drawings, s. Allows eliminating printouts to folders. Keep track of new, current, canceled and past jobs. Manages areas that are assigned for a certain job (e.g. Kitchen, Bath). Define production type (slab, pre fabricated stone, tile, glass or other) and production details (material, edge detail, thickness) Define general information such as sink, splash type, cook top, faucet, and oven. Define size and pricing information. Define dates for production, installation and billing. Keep track of new, current, canceled and billed areas. Allows to assign re do of an area even though the complete job or tract is already finished. Quick update of all area per job (e.g. to automatically bill all areas at once). Print workpapers for shop and field with job and area data. Print stickers to be used for folders or other office documents. Export job data to csv file (that can be imported in most accounting programs). List of all jobs. Extended analysis of dates and prices for current and future production. Overall project statistics as executive summary. Job based production analysis (allowing analyzing waste factors and differences between planned and produced areas).

14 2. TriOpt VISUAL PRODUCTION Machine Operations, Quoting with integrated CAD, Scheduling, Workpapers, Time and Part Tracking, Visual Jobs and orders, Warehouse on the web and the Cost Module 2.1 Machine Operations All your machine and labour data are entered in a database and can continuously be modified to the actual values of production. Sample: Edge Polisher Machine Type, Profiles, Tools used for each profile, tool lifespan, time for produced meter, piece instalment time etc. This module is the base for all following modules to reach the goal of a practical enterprise resource planning. It helps to define your actual production time, necessary tools for any given piece and enormously to reduce paperwork and double data input. 2.2 Job Quoting with integrated CAD Parametrical drawing and libraries of given forms (can also be customer designs and forms) are used to create a visual quote. All production operations are assigned to the drawing. Out of a dxf will result a form with certain production intelligence (workpiece) By assigning the contour lines to the used machine in production (e.g. Saw) all aspects of production are automatically saved with the workpiece like estimated production time, machine or labour occupancy, required tools etc. By changing the drawing to the actual measurements you will have a quick comparison to the actual quote because all attached work will adapt automatically to the workpiece.

15 Features of Quoting Module Coverage Project Quote Plan Quote to Job Printout Configuration Options Data Analysis Pricing for a Customer quote is based on a drawing with the integrated, simple to use CAD program. Successful quotes are then converted to one or multiple jobs. General calculation for pricing is based on hours that are converted into price information depending on used resource. Many configuration options allow a broad quoting. Either only use calculations based on material usage or up to accurate machine data and segment analysis. Define available material incl. pricing and grouping for the given project. Define groups of edge detail. Define general quote details like Estimator, Salesman, Contract administrator, and contact person to developer. Assign an unlimited amount of plans. General data such as name of the plan, used edge details, used material references, wrap insurance, standard or option, reference to existing job. Drawing with easy to use CAD program. Automated pricing given on drawing details such as segment length, used material, and edge detail. Option to override all automatically calculated values (per segment, contour or workpiece). Automated image preview per plan and per workpiece. Additional general pricing with profit, markup, material price per unit, additional delivery time, etc. Automated conversion of a quote to one or more jobs. Option to re bid on a per job basis without affecting the original quote. Customer quote with focus on overall pricing and material upgrade pricing. Internal detailed plan overview with detailed statistics and workpieces. Printout for field (measurer, installer) with picture of the plan and all workpieces. Drawing printouts. Segment based values depending on edge detail and/or used machine or employee. Overall production values such as work per slab, per dogleg, per cutout or per outside corner. Setup of calculation values per length unit (segment), per size unit (used material), per piece or per slab. All setup values are dependent on thickness. Multiple setup values can be grouped into one production flow. Overview of estimations. Overview of plans.

16 2.3 Job Scheduling An innovative approach to scheduling makes the process easy and time saving. Visual indication on screen for further refinements. - measuring or templating - job preparation - production - delivery and installation - equipment maintenance timetable for machinery and workshop accessories Features Coverage Scheduling Visual Representation Configuration Scheduling based on information from quoting such as length of segments, number of workpieces, additional overall work. Automated scheduling based on given installation date. Scheduling is done in consecutive parts (measuring, job preparation, production and delivery/installation). Automatic optimization with bundling similar tasks or similar locations (reducing driving or setup time). Manual movement of tasks for fine adjustment or change of assigned resource. Resource overview with visual representation of the resource s status. Calendar view to display tasks and sub tasks in chronological order. Filters to hide certain resources or jobs. Scheduling is based on resources and a calendar. Free days or hours can be defined for the complete company or for individual resources only. Efficiency definitions per resource such as only 50% efficient due to missing work power. Or other way round, resource is available with a certain efficiency during free day or hour. Resources are assigned to one part of scheduling. 2.4 Job Tracking (Time and Parts) A barcode label on each part makes it easy to track the part in location and in production time thru the workshop. All related data are interfaced and automatically integrated into the job management. Export of financial data to accounting package for billing. Features Time Tracking Assign times to individual areas, jobs, projects or simple overhead costs. Times can be tracked based on users or resources. 2.5 Visual Jobs and Orders

17 Production Control and Supervision with costs, fabrication and status tracking Visualized shop floor with all the datas assembled from scheduling, time and part tracking and job management. Visuals of job, customer projects, ongoing production, material flow etc. help react quickly on changes in the production e.g. a machine failure or what so ever. Production control and supervision is accessible per local network or by internet with special login. Virtual and visual workflow with part tracking and job status for a quick graphical inside view of ongoing production. View job(s) in production, tracked parts of a job and job scheduling. Easy to understand graphical interface of production. - job related time and part tracking - visual shop floor - virtual fabrication show room - visual job management - visual project scheduling (time, materials, tools, requirements) 2.6 Job Workpapers Visual and logical work papers help reduce faults in the production line or process. 2.7 Cost Module All company related costs (Machines, workforce, office, insurances, taxes, loans etc.) out of production costs are summarized. For any chosen time period the actual production cost and the company related costs are signalling your margins and profit levels. Features Costs and Expenses Data Analysis Record all costs of the company. Structure costs within an unlimited amount of groups. Immediate summary over all dependent costs. Record amortization time. Record expenses per time period (e.g. hourly or monthly costs). Simple analysis of costs.

18 3. INTEGRATION & AUTOMATION 3.1 CNC Automation TriOpt Solutions By integrating of the postprocessor of your CNC equipment into our CAD/CAM module lets you prepare work much easier. The drawing made in the quote, than modified with the actual measurements are used directly and the assigned work is overlaid with the CAM processes as defined in the quote. After successful simulation and eventual manual modifications the data is sent to the appointed CNC machine within our production client. This module helps to reduce manually assigning of the CAM process of your CNC saw, waterjet or CNC work centre. Module is optional but on the long run helps to reduce job prep time, production errors and materials. 3.2 Advanced Workpapers for Automation CNC datas and specific workpiece drawings are added. An integrated nesting offers the possibility to nest a certain (logical) amount of jobs and pieces with a specific material of your warehouse. Defect areas are blended out during the nesting process to assure a quality cutting job. 3.3 Project Bidding and Scheduling A housing project contains a certain amount of Job Quotes with various pre conditions. As a fabricator you need to know projected production volume, production time on the shop floor, materials, tools and accessories. Simply drag the entire bid to the scheduling module and it gives you an estimated time for the production depending on the parameters set in the Machine Operations Module. 3.4 Project Production (Nesting & Automation) Feeding a CNC saw with the slabs transported on a conveyor system a high grade in automation is reached with data of the Automation Module and the material control software. Depending on the slab positioned on the work table all corresponding data is automatically loaded to the CNC. Final positioning of the slab is done with reference markers and the projection by laser of the Cut layout onto the slab. An operator is merely used as a supervisor and for controlling. By integrating of the postprocessor of your CNC equipment into our CAD/CAM module lets you prepare work much easier. The drawing made in the quote, than modified with the actual measurements are used directly and the assigned work is overlaid with the CAM processes as defined in the quote. After successful simulation and eventual manual modifications the data is sent to the appointed CNC machine within our production client. This module helps to reduce manually assigning of the CAM process, lets you organize the job flow according to slabs prepared and automates to a certain degree.

19 4. The Difference TriOpt is a complete production system with modules for warehousing, fabrication and office optimization. No patchwork! The modules connect to one and the same database. All actions correspond directly with the targeted parts and functions. TriOpt is not only a software solution. Every aspect of production, tooling, maintenance, procurement, warehousing and sales is resolved with a combined hard and software solution. Direct upgrades are integrated. Downloadable anytime. Easy integration of additional work modules. User friendly interfaces make working a snap. Logical input and handling are kept simple no matter how complex the functions behind the modules are. Convertible into any major language Modifications and changes to modules including customizing are easy to adapt accurately. System development uses proven software technology widely used in the industry. There are no hidden costs for integration and adaptation of hardware, because we test, recommend, sell and integrate the appropriate hardware and accessories like printer, labels, barcode reader and camera. The software is developed with the user and the fabricator in mind, emphasizing the optimization of workflow and productivity. The resulting increase in effective cutting time of CNC saws and CNC water jets can easily double production and thus lower the real production costs of an order. That results in good profits allowing staying ahead in a competitive market. The warehousing module comes with a proven hard and software solution. No hidden costs. Quality control takes place at slab intake. Images of slabs on stock are free of distortion. They are correctly scaled and defects are marked. Effective remnant management. Intelligent waste management due to better layout possibilities on an exactly scaled, high resolution image less waste higher profits. Data migration of existing stock and office data. Onsite consulting, installation and training. Most importantly: We adapt TriOpt to fit to your company process! Pricing is for hardware, software, installation and training. No hidden costs. Not missing a beat in production during the install.

20 5. About us As a Swiss IT and software company we are experienced in process analysis and workflow optimization. We use our skills in hard and software and mechanical engineering for the fabrication and process alignment in countertop fabrication. Over the last three years we have developed a soft and hardware package for one of the most innovative and demanding fabricators in Switzerland. We began by reorganizing the production line up to get a steady workflow. Next we developed a tool to help in warehousing and at the same time provide a tool to precisely program and prepare the cut jobs before the slab is placed on the CNC controlled cut saw, the CNC or the waterjet. As a result, production on the saw nearly doubled. The added job tracking module helped to plan production and to keep record of the costs. The TriOpt Solution was born! For the warehousing, picture taking, slab handling, bar coding, paper handling and data binding we have developed a hardware package that works in combination with our software. To really have the best suitable and reliable for the production process, we have tested various industrial hardware components (like thermal label printers, bar coding devices, cameras and lenses, industrial computers etc.). Our software interfaces with all hardware in our package and is adjusted accordingly. As every fabricator does things differently, the hardware and software requirements may vary and can be adjusted to the different needs and expectations in a production solution. Remark: For a definite quote we need to know some details about the production building, the warehousing capacity and the equipment used in the actual production process. The TriOpt solution is not a software package alone; it contains the full range from process analysis to consulting, a full soft and hardware solution, and installation. From our experience, a correctly installed and used solution will pay back within a year or less.