paras
April 10th, 2001, 11:17 AM
Hi there. Here is some information that I have for a networking class assignment. Can you help sort out the issue for me. What I need most is the network diagram, the hardware and software required, connectivity etc.
Here's the information:
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Network Design Project
An entrepreneur, Sheila Tuglue, is planning on opening a chain of fast food French restaurants (The Flaming Frappe) at four locations in Columbus. The owner has extensive experience in fast food and traditional restaurant operations and has worked for both McDonalds and Burger King. She clearly understands the value of fast and accurate service and the need for cost control.
Since she does not have the time to develop a complete order-entry and inventory management system, she has asked for your assistance in designing the system for the four stores and corporate headquarters. Corporate headquarters will be located near one of the restaurants. Your task is to develop the entire system of hardware and software and to assure that it meets her business needs. You have been given wide latitude in your selection of systems.
Here are some of the parameters:
· The terminal systems at McDonalds and Burger King are excellent examples of rapid order entry with little training. However, she has not worked with the more current versions and wants you to recommend the appropriate turnkey system. Her traffic analysis indicates that each restaurant will most likely need four terminals. The system should provide security and the software should generate usage reports. You are to provide the terminals, software, and the system to run the terminals.
· Inventory shrinkage is a concern. Items that are not logged in can be loaded in someone's truck. Items left too long in the freezer may spoil. Accountability and inventory turns are important. That means inventory control is very important. She talked to her suppliers and found that most include UPC's on the their products, but many do not. She has a handheld IPAQ that claims it can read bar codes with the appropriate accessories. One of her friends manages a pharmacy and they use a handheld scanner. She is sure that there is someway to automate inventory checking and hopes that you will find the appropriate solution. The solution should be easy, require minimal time and labor, and be easily connected to the management information system.
· Instantaneous management of inventory and sales is not required, but she does expect weekly management reports. This means that the system requirements will not require you to create a MAN or contract with a carrier for specialized networking services. However, data transfer via disk is not acceptable.
· Your proposal should include an estimate for the labor hours required to install the system and all supplies. You are also expected to provide training and warranty service on the system. Your proposal must include a detailed price and product list. Your billing rate for installation and training is $100/hour. You earn your profit from the labor costs and the discount you obtain from the vendors. You sell at retail and buy at wholesale.
Only one proposal can win the bid. The best bid will be selected based on price, completeness, and fitness for the specific need. Hence the lowest price will not necessarily win the bid.
The bid should therefore be extremely clear, make an excellent presentation, and be free from typographical and technical errors. The appendices will contain printouts of vendor materials. These materials must clearly indicate features. The appendices substantiate, but do not substitute for what you say.
The organization of the bid is up to your team. However, a good proposal will have the following features:
· A cover page identifying the bidders,
· A cover letter indicating the purpose of the document,
· A table of contents,
· A clear specification of hardware and software features and prices,
· Any and all warranties,
· A clear statement of work to be done, and
· A completion time line.
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Help of any kind would be appreciated.
Here's the information:
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Network Design Project
An entrepreneur, Sheila Tuglue, is planning on opening a chain of fast food French restaurants (The Flaming Frappe) at four locations in Columbus. The owner has extensive experience in fast food and traditional restaurant operations and has worked for both McDonalds and Burger King. She clearly understands the value of fast and accurate service and the need for cost control.
Since she does not have the time to develop a complete order-entry and inventory management system, she has asked for your assistance in designing the system for the four stores and corporate headquarters. Corporate headquarters will be located near one of the restaurants. Your task is to develop the entire system of hardware and software and to assure that it meets her business needs. You have been given wide latitude in your selection of systems.
Here are some of the parameters:
· The terminal systems at McDonalds and Burger King are excellent examples of rapid order entry with little training. However, she has not worked with the more current versions and wants you to recommend the appropriate turnkey system. Her traffic analysis indicates that each restaurant will most likely need four terminals. The system should provide security and the software should generate usage reports. You are to provide the terminals, software, and the system to run the terminals.
· Inventory shrinkage is a concern. Items that are not logged in can be loaded in someone's truck. Items left too long in the freezer may spoil. Accountability and inventory turns are important. That means inventory control is very important. She talked to her suppliers and found that most include UPC's on the their products, but many do not. She has a handheld IPAQ that claims it can read bar codes with the appropriate accessories. One of her friends manages a pharmacy and they use a handheld scanner. She is sure that there is someway to automate inventory checking and hopes that you will find the appropriate solution. The solution should be easy, require minimal time and labor, and be easily connected to the management information system.
· Instantaneous management of inventory and sales is not required, but she does expect weekly management reports. This means that the system requirements will not require you to create a MAN or contract with a carrier for specialized networking services. However, data transfer via disk is not acceptable.
· Your proposal should include an estimate for the labor hours required to install the system and all supplies. You are also expected to provide training and warranty service on the system. Your proposal must include a detailed price and product list. Your billing rate for installation and training is $100/hour. You earn your profit from the labor costs and the discount you obtain from the vendors. You sell at retail and buy at wholesale.
Only one proposal can win the bid. The best bid will be selected based on price, completeness, and fitness for the specific need. Hence the lowest price will not necessarily win the bid.
The bid should therefore be extremely clear, make an excellent presentation, and be free from typographical and technical errors. The appendices will contain printouts of vendor materials. These materials must clearly indicate features. The appendices substantiate, but do not substitute for what you say.
The organization of the bid is up to your team. However, a good proposal will have the following features:
· A cover page identifying the bidders,
· A cover letter indicating the purpose of the document,
· A table of contents,
· A clear specification of hardware and software features and prices,
· Any and all warranties,
· A clear statement of work to be done, and
· A completion time line.
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Help of any kind would be appreciated.