Tag: PAL Programming Language

Allied manufactured chemicals meeting strict customer specifications. Because of the hundreds of variables and the tight tolerance measurements, Allied wanted to automate the manufacturing process control reporting, improve quality, and expand capacity.

The system accumulated data for multiple manufacturing processes. The system used statistical formulas to produce mean and range charts (statistical control graphs) on any one or more of the hundreds of measurements. This required working with engineers and statisticians to convert the complicated formulas into computer code. Printed reports and graphs are used in proposals as well as documentation to deliveries.

Robvon Backing Ring Company

The race against time

Lon was called in because of a failing Wang mini-computer. The company owner had been in a race to transition to personal computers. When it became apparent that results from other software developers proved insufficient, Lon was recommended. Revamping the project goals, integrating in-house resources with the project and adding an aggressive work schedule that included near round the clock work hours the software conversion was completed in time. The Wang computer failed within days after the replacement software was completed.

The software

Multi-user system taking orders from over 10,000 items, produce factory picking documents, and track receivables. Contains complete accounting functions. Because of integration with in-house staff, the company was able to maintain regular software upgrades without dependence on outside resources. The project reduced the cost of the critical system operations adding to the profit margin in a very competitive business.

“Inventoried” multiple rental rates for homogenous products delivered and picked up from sevaral construction sites for same customer. Controls information for developing the quotation, managing the shipping yard, and billing. Location and quantities of any stock item tracked in real time. Multi – user and multi-site via telecommunications.

Daily data downloads from the Wizard of Avis are processed to provide up-to-date profit and loss analysis by rental station. Handles long term rentals, maintenance, insurance claims, and traffic court fine tracking. Exports receivable and payable information for internal accounting software. Project involved a race to replace a failing IBM mini computer.

The bio technology field requires quality control over constantly changing manufacturing, testing, packaging, and distribution procedures. The FDA constantly monitors every operation. Every procedure from how to test to what is placed on product label is documented in writing from the original and every revision through document obsolesence. In case of FDA investigations or legal actions this document history is crucial.

This multi-user system provided hierachical document tracking by division and function for all employees. This included each person writing, revising, approving, training, and trained on the procedure.

The system provided statistical analysis to determine how often procedures changed. It helped tracked operational problems to document activity. Over 3 work years from design through testing — accomplished in 1 calendar year.