Getting Started
With 20 years of continual use and
improvements, this shutter and blind software is state of the art, specifically designed for the custom
window covering industry. ShutterPro and BlindPro may be used independently or integrated
together. Starting with job quotations and ending with real time data
transfer with QuickBooks, they automate nearly every office and
engineering function along the way, including complete inventory control.
This integration of tasks creates a seamless flow of information
throughout all departments of your operation. The result is a dramatic
improvement in your productivity in four specific ways:
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Labor Reduction: Time consuming engineering tasks are
eliminated. Office tasks, such as pricing, costing, and purchasing are
automated. Manual paperwork is eliminated. Shutter design decisions are
made quickly and accurately. This reduction of man-hours not only saves
money, but management is freed up from tedious routine tasks to direct
its attention elsewhere
- Error Reduction: Human error is eliminated from the many tasks that
ShutterPro/BlindPro automates. Human error is reduced in production, as
the reports display information that is quickly and easily understood.
(Custom reports are available, tailored to your exact manufacturing
needs.) ShutterPro® users have reported that their savings from error
reduction alone more than pays for their cost of the software.
- Improved Information: Good business decisions rely on accurate and
timely information. ShutterPro/BlindPro gives you specific detailed
reports on how your business is doing. You can get information that
would be impossible without automation. Example: .Does the 3˝ louver
from our new supplier really create less waste? Exactly how much? Now
that they are raising the price, is it still worth it?. Or: .If the
hotel wants two panels per opening rather than one, exactly how much
more will that cost me to build?. Ask the ShutterPro®.
- Improved Image / Service: Every document that leaves your company
can have a completely professional look. This includes Quotes, POs,
Contracts, Installer's instructions, Invoices etc. Keep better track of
due dates. When you quote delivery time, you'll know exactly how much
you've been producing, what your current work-load is, and how long a
new order should take. Create some .sizzle. with computerized sales
presentations from your laptop computer. Your potential clients will
know you can handle their orders the right way from the start.
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Cost/Benefit Study
In 5 minutes, ShutterPro can do work that would take at least a half
hour or more when done manually. So, with ShutterPro an employee
can reasonably expect to get 5 to 6 times more work done in the same
amount of time.
The value of using ShutterPro is shown by comparing the cost of doing a
job manually, versus doing it with ShutterPro. Assumptions used to make
the comparison:
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The average shutter installation is 17 Square feet.
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ShutterPro is being used for a fee of $0.07 per square
foot.
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The average hourly employee cost with payroll deductions
is $14.00 per hour.
In 5 minutes ShutterPro can:
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Turn rough window measurements into final exact panel
dimensions.
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Costing: Determine your exact cost of labor and
materials
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Pricing: Calculate price using square foot, per panel,
or grid method.
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Bids and Contracts: Create documents showing shutter
drawings.
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Panel Design: Determine correct number of louvers and
rails sizes.
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Panel Layout: Calculate cut lengths for rails stiles and
louvers and present this information in an instantly readable,
error-reducing report.
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Frames/Hanging Strips: Calculate the number and lengths
of frames and stops, and present the information in a readable,
error-reducing report.
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Finishing: Create report for finish shop that lists
square feet, panels, frames, and hinges, so that all items are accounted
for, even in cases of multiple colors.
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Installation: Show location of strips and stops in
relation to the panels, as well as final "point to point" mitered
dimensions of frame pieces. Create packing list to account of all items.
Calculate installer's pay.
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Invoicing: Create document listing all openings, charges
for tax, installation, and miscellaneous amounts.
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Update Accounting: Create Original Job and Receivables
in accounting package. Reflect Deposits and correct balance due on
invoice.
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