Difference between Self Service BI vs. Traditional BI Solutions

Self-Service BI vs. Traditional BI

The facilities within the BI environment enable BI users to become more self-reliant and less dependent on the IT organization. These facilities focus on four main objectives: easier access to source data for reporting and analysis, easier and improved support for data analysis features, faster deployment options such as appliances and cloud computing, and simpler, customizable, and collaborative end-user interfaces.

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Short comes of Traditional BI Tools

  1. Technology is around 20 years old.
  2. The architecture was based on hardware limitations like limited memory, and CPU which was very scary when Architecture for Traditional BI was designed.
  3. Traditional BI Tools are based on Aggregations, Filters & Disk Space access, so the inherent problem with these BI Tools is very old Architecture which results in a very complex set of technologies to support a very old Architecture.
  4. The Problem with Traditional systems is that they cannot exploit In-Memory, Multi-Thread, or Multi-Core computing.
  5. Dimensions are decided at the time of designing the View, structure.
  6. Has a pre-defined view of the data.
  7. Data is aggregated even before the data is viewed by the Business User, rather than when the question is raised.

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Power of Self-Service:

  1. In-memory is useful when used with Advance Technologies like using Memory instead of Disk for any operation.
  2. Associative Search: Operations like aggregation, Summing total are performed on the fly.
  3. Productivity: Self-service BI tools increase productivity by decreasing longer turnaround times often found when there is a need to go through multiple business departments such as IT operations.
  4. Flexibility: Each end user may be asking different questions, and looking for different answers. With flexible in-memory acceleration, users are able to create reports and answer questions for themselves, rather than having an IT department create reports for each question/user.
  5. Scalability: BI tools are not just for the big players in business anymore. Using self-service options, BI becomes more affordable and available for smaller companies. IBM, reviewing the rise of personal, mobile, and social BI, added “BI software has historically been the domain of larger enterprises – mainly due to skill, time and cost required to implement, but today it’s being used by businesses of all sizes.”
  6. Predictability: Predictive analytics is playing a pivotal role in business operations today. The ability to perform real-time “what-if” analyses throughout a workday creates a self-sufficient, informed workforce.

Conclusion: Can both Self-Service vs. Conventional BI co-exist?

Many enterprises have invested a large amount in Traditional BI, it will be difficult to rip off and replace, which will give no value to their investments. Ideally, they could both co-exist so let’s take an example where a Company has invested a lot in Data-warehouses and IT Infrastructure or maybe a data management layer then tools like Tableau can sit on top of the data management layer and help in Analysing and Visualisation of data in the best possible way as compared to Conventional BI.

If you’d like to implement BI for your business, give us a call at +1 (858) 401-2332 or reach us using our contact form.

Project Management Software

Project Management Software

Unlocking the Secret to the Best Project Management Software: 

“Balancing Time, Cost, and Quality in One Comprehensive Project Management Software Package”

 

In today’s fast-paced business world, efficient project management is crucial for success. Finding the right project management software that balances time, cost, and quality can be challenging. We aim to unlock the secret to the best project management software that offers a comprehensive package to streamline your business operations.

 

Key Features Your Business Needs in Project Management Software

Task Management Capabilities:

  1. Ability to create and assign tasks to team members.
  2. Option to set deadlines, priority levels, and reminders for tasks.
  3. Easy tracking of task status and progress.

Project Views:

  1. Dashboard view for high-level project overview.
  2. Gantt chart view for timeline.
  3. Calendar view to keep track of project events and deadlines.

Collaboration Features:

  1. Team communication and chat function.
  2. Document sharing and version control.
  3. Task comments and mentions to keep team members updated.

Project Reports:

  1. Customizable reports that provide an overview of project health.
  2. Progress reports tracking task completion.
  3. Budget and expense reports to monitor project costs.

Time Tracking:

  1. Ability to track time spent on tasks and projects.
  2. Automatic time tracking.
  3. Integration with invoicing and billing functions.

Third-Party Integration:

  1. Integration with other CRM, ERP, and Accounting.
  2. Integration with communication tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams.
  3. Integration with file-sharing tools such as Google Drive or Dropbox.

Mobile Access:

  1. Ability to access the software on mobile devices.
  2. The mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices.
  3. Mobile-responsive design for easy to use on different device types.

Ready-to-Use Templates:

  1. Project templates to help with project setup.
  2. Task templates to make task creation easier.
  3. Report templates to speed up reporting and tracking.

Invoice Generation:

  1. Ability to generate and send invoices directly from the software.
  2. Integration with accounting software to simplify invoicing and billing.
  3. Automatic billing and invoicing to save time and reduce errors.

Overall, these Key features of project management software are important for any business that wants to streamline its project management processes, increase efficiency, and ensure successful project completion.

Odoo: The Top Choice for Project Management Software

You must have realized after analyzing the features of different project management software that only the best project management software can provide a comprehensive collection of capabilities that can really make or break a project’s success. Odoo is a comprehensive business management software that includes project management features.  Some of the Best project management features offered by Odoo are: 

Modular Approach: Odoo’s project management module is designed to work seamlessly with other modules in the ERP system, such as accounting, inventory, and sales. This means businesses can easily manage all aspects of their projects in one system.

Customizable Workflow: Odoo offers a customizable workflow for project management that allows businesses to define their project stages and automate tasks, streamlining project processes. This means that businesses can adapt the software to their specific needs, rather than being forced to work within a rigid framework.

Kanban View: Odoo project management module offers a unique Kanban view that allows users to visualize and manage their tasks more intuitively. The Kanban view displays tasks in a drag-and-drop format, making it easy to move tasks between different stages of completion.

Task Dependencies: Odoo project management module offers task dependencies, which means businesses can set up tasks that depend on other tasks being completed first. This ensures that tasks are completed in the right order and helps businesses avoid delays.

Resource Planning: Odoo project management module offers resource planning capabilities, which means businesses can allocate resources to different tasks and projects. This helps businesses manage their resources more efficiently.

Timesheets: Odoo project management module offers a timesheet feature that allows users to track the time spent on each task. This feature is integrated with the accounting module, which means businesses can easily generate invoices based on the time spent on each project.

Project Templates: Odoo’s project management module offers project templates, which means businesses can easily set up new projects based on predefined templates. This saves time and ensures that all projects are set up consistently.

Project Forecasting: Odoo project management module offers project forecasting capabilities, which means businesses can estimate the cost and time required for each project. This helps businesses make better decisions about which projects to take on and how to assign their resources.

Gantt Charts: With Odoo’s Gantt chart feature, you can visualize the timeline of your project and track the progress of each task in a graphical format. This helps you to identify dependencies and optimize the project schedule.

Budget Management: Odoo’s Budget Management feature allows you to set and track project budgets. You can customize the budget fields and workflows to fit your specific needs.

Why Bista is the best choice for implementing project management software?

Consulting Expertise: Our team of expert consultants provides comprehensive guidance and support throughout the implementation process.

Award-Winning Odoo Gold Partner: Consistently recognized as the Best Odoo Gold Partner, with multiple awards in years 2022, 2021, 2018, 2016 & 2014.

Custom App Development Experts: Successfully developed over 200 custom apps, tailored to meet the unique needs of various businesses.

Experienced Odoo Developers: A team of over 250 experts.

Proven Track Record: Over 350 successful implementations delivered.

Trusted Partner: Recognized as the Most trusted Odoo Gold Partner by numerous clients, thanks to our commitment to quality solutions.

Global Presence: We are present in 10+ countries.

24/7 Support: Our team is available 24/7 to provide support and assistance to clients.

Looking for the perfect project management tool for your business? Don’t just invest in any tool without considering your unique project and team needs. Let us help you assess the features of the best project management software and choose the one that complements your requirements aptly. Deploy the right features to get the most out of your project management tool with Bista solutions. Contact us today!

What’s New in Odoo 9?

Odoo 9 New Features

Here are the exclusive features of Odoo 9 Community and Enterprise Version:-

WEBSITE BUILDER

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  • New WYSIWYG Editor
  • Versioning
  • New Building Blocks
  • Easy Form Builder
  • Latest Customization Tools
  • Alpha Beta Testing
  • Support for Multi-Website

THEMES

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  • Ready-to-use Website Themes
  • Customizable Modules
  • Drag & Drop Building Blocks
  • Dynamic features
  • Inbuilt Blogs & eCommerce Options
  • New App Themes Store

E-COMMERCE

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  • Customer Portal Management
  • Allows Digital Products such as publications, and code.
  • New Payment Gateway Integration options
  • New Shipping Integration facilities such as UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL
  • Integration with leading eCommerce Portals eBay and Amazon

SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGEMENT

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  • Plans
  • Automated Monthly Recurring Bills
  • Options to Setup Subscription Fees
  • Customer Management
  • Setup KPIs and Customizable Dashboard

CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

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  • Latest Contract Management
  • Recurring Contracts Management
  • Fixed Price Management
  • Time & Material-Based Module

NEW DESIGN

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  • Clean Interface & Easier to navigate
  • Rapid Fast
  • 100% Responsive and Supports Mobile in ISO/ Android
  • Simple filters & groups
  • Fantastic Dashboards

MOBILE APPLICATIONS

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  • All Apps – 100% Responsive
  • Supports IPhone & Android
  • Adapted views
  • Interface with Phone

ODOO SIGN

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  • Drag & Drop of Facilities
  • Option for PDF Preview
  • Templates Management
  • Supports Multiple Roles
  • Public Sharing

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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  • Customizable Module
  • Forecasting Feature
  • Updated Timesheets on Tasks

TIMESHEETS

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  • Mobile App for Timesheet Management
  • Chrome Plugin
  • Super-Fast
  • GTD Planning & Statistics
  • Work in Disconnected

INVOICING & PAYMENTS

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  • Send by Regular Mail
  • 24.000 Banks Synchro
  • SEPA Payments
  • OFX, QIF, CSV, CODA Import
  • Check Printing
  • Batch Deposit
  • Follow-Ups
  • Multi-Companies

NEW ACCOUNTING

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  • Amazing Dashboards
  • Awesome Reports
  • Improved Reconciliation
  • Smart Fiscal Year Closing
  • Simplified Configuration
  • Revised Assets
  • Export to Excel

VoIP INTEGRATION

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  • Plan Calls
  • Auto-popup
  • Dial Queue
  • Reschedule a Call
  • Send Email
  • Customer & Opportunity

MASS MAILS

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  • New WYSIWYG Editor
  • No front/back switch
  • Open / Delivered stats
  • Link Tracker

LINKS & TRACKING

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  • Marketing Campaigns
  • URL Shortener Tool
  • Smart UTM Tracking
  • From Visit to Revenue

POINT OF SALES

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  • Restaurant
  • Customer Management
  • Kitchen printer
  • Barcode Compatibility

IMPROVED WMS

  • Unified interface
  • Shippers integration
  • Better returns Management

If you’d like to learn more about the differences between Odoo 9 Community and Odoo 9 Enterprise, click here.

If you’d like to learn more about our Odoo implementation services, click here.

Finally, if you’d like to get in touch, you can reach us at +1 (858) 401 2332 or by using our contact form.

Overview of “NoSql” in BigData

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  • Oct 26, 2015
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In this digital world, data is growing very fast and has become more complex in terms of volume, variety, and velocity in nature. Today, the world needs databases to be able to store and process big data effectively. There is a demand for high performance while reading and writing operations are executed. This affects large-scale and high-concurrency applications, such as search engines, Facebook, and Amazon hence the traditional database limits itself to such complex requirements, therefore various types of non-relational databases that are commonly referred to as NoSQL (Not only structured query language) databases. Their primary advantage is they handle unstructured data. ACID is not the major concern, NoSQL uses BASE instead which works on eventual consistency.

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What is ACID and BASE in term of NoSQL?

The RDBMS strongly follows the ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability) properties; on the other hand, NoSQL databases follow BASE (Basically Available, Soft State, eventual consistency) principles.

Characteristics of NoSQL:

Elastic scaling: In NoSQL, new nodes can be added or removed from the data layer without application interruption.

Bigger Data Handling Capability: Because of its elastic nature of handling, Big Data becomes easier with better performance.

Lesser Server Cost: RDBMS relies on expensive proprietary servers and storage systems whereas NoSQL databases use clusters of cheap commodity servers which reduces the cost per gigabyte in NoSQL.

No Schema or Fixed Data model: NoSQL does not require a rigid database schema to be defined. Here, the data can be inserted into the database without first defining a database schema. It also allows a changed format or data model, without application disruption. This provides flexibility in NoSQL.

Integrated Caching Facility: to increase data output and performance, NoSQL stores cache data in system memory.

Handling relational data:

NoSQL databases cannot handle joins in queries. Hence, to handle relational data, the database schema needs to be designed differently. Three main techniques for handling relational data in a NoSQL database are as follows:- 

• Multiple queries: Instead of retrieving the data with one query, one can use several queries to get the desired data. NoSQL queries are comparatively faster than SQL queries.

• Caching/replication/non-normalized data: In this approach, it stores actual foreign values instead of storing foreign keys in the model’s data.

For example, Each blog comment includes the username instead of the user id, this provides easy access to the username without another lookup. Whenever you change a username, this will be updated in many places in the database itself. Hence, this approach works better when read operations are less than write operations.

• Nesting data: In MongoDB, it is possible to put more data in a smaller number of collections.
For example: In a blogging application, storing comments within the blog post is recommended so that with a single retrieval you get all the comments. Thus, this approach stores all the related data in a single document.

NoSQL over RDBMS in the below areas:

● It supports semi-structured data and volatile data.
● It supports flexibility in the schema.
● Read/Write operations have very high throughput.
● Horizontal scalability is achieved.
● It supports Big Data in Terabytes/Petabytes.
● It also supports Analytic tools on top of Big Data.
● No need for expensive hardware machines.
● Memory caching increases the performance of queries.

To learn more about big data for your business, you can contact us at +1 (858) 401 2332 or by using our contact form.

Bista Implemented Odoo for well-known Education Organization in the US

Odoo Implementation

Client Profile

(IUG) Interpreters Unlimited group is an US based leading Event Management Company.

They offer services for the live events including:

  • On-site Interpretation
  • Telephone Interpretation
  • Document Translation
  • Transportations
  • Language Translation
  • Language Interpretation 

IUG is serving the industries for over 45 years and with this experience they stand as the oldest language service providers in the world.

Business Needs

IUG was using multiple software systems for various business activities such as accounting and payroll, Task management and Timesheet, CRM etc. They were looking for an integrated system which can allow them to take the entire requirement into one system. This would help them to minimize the system cost and improve the coordination between teams.

Key Implementation

After understanding the Business requirements, Bista Suggested Open Source ERP (Odoo) as a platform which will take all the business needs together. 

Bista Implemented Below ERP Modules

  • CRM
  • Event Management
  • Project Management & Task Management
  • Accounting
  • Document Management
  • Customer Portal
  • Vendor Portal

Replaced with 

  • Quick Books
  • IUX Application 

Customized Implementations

Some of the Business needs where unique, there was no default module available in the ERP, Bista’s professional team has customized and redesigned system according to IUG Business needs

Below are some of the Customized Implementations

Key Integrations

  • Google Map Integration with Odoo

The Maps feature helps the customer service executive to efficiently find the nearest Interpreter/Transporter for the event and also guide Interpreter with the direction and distance of the event. 

  • Mobile App Integration

An IOS/Android App is developed for the quick access of the IUG services, The ERP application designed by Bista is integrated with the Mobile App to provide customers with the real-time updates and best user experience. 

  • Customer/ Interpreter Portal Integration with Odoo interface

Bista has implemented customer / interpreter portal with lot of customization as per IUG’s Business need. 

  • Fax Integration with ERP System

We also implemented an integrated system wherein the application interacts with the fax to send and receive faxes through the Interfax one of the leading providers for online faxes in USA. 

  • Data Migration from legacy system to new advance Odoo.

Bista has also successful migrated the complete Business data of IUG dated back to January 2006 from their legacy system IUX and QuickBooks. 

  • EDI Implementation

By using electronic data transfer method, we have successfully implemented the claims processing for the medical industry. With this implementation IUG has become a vendor of Amerisys, a billion dollar company for processing and providing services for all claims submitted by Amerisys. IUG provides service for the claims and sends a bill to Amerisys in an encrypted 837P format, a standard format in US for processing profession medical claims. With this it became easy for IUG to automatically process the customers insurance claiming process. 

  • Customized Reporting Dashboards

Bista has implemented the customized reporting dashboard for various levels of user groups like for Operations, Accounting and Management Dashboards. These Dashboards provide a very intuitive UI (User Interface) with the consolidated reports on various data and present it to the users. Also, in Dashboard we have provided graphical representation like, Bar Graph, Line Graph and Pie Charts for better UI presentation to the Users. 

What was the Impact on Client Business after Project Implementation? (Benefits)

The ERP Implementation done by Bista Solutions helped IUG in number of ways, such as, 

  • Cost Effective
  • Integrated System
  • Saves Time & Efforts
  • Organized and allied work experience
  • High-end professional services company

Client Testimonial

“Bista’s team was very responsive and provided good cordial customer service. They spent around 4 to 6 months on site for understanding our business. Their post launch service was excellent; they provided us support during California business hours.”

– Mr. Sayed Ali, President of Interpreters Unlimited Group

Tableau Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are Few Amazing Tableau Keyboard Shortcuts :

 

Tableau Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation and Selection Shortcuts

In addition to the standard keyboard shortcuts there are several key combinations that can make navigating and selecting marks fast and easy.

Description Keyboard/Mouse Action
Windows Mac
Selects the mark Click Click
Selects a group of marks Drag Drag
Adds individual marks to the selection Ctrl+Click Command-Click
Adds a group of marks to the selection Ctrl+Drag Command-Drag
Pans around the view Shift+Drag Shift-Drag
Zooms in to a point in the view (requires zoom mode if not map) Double-click , Ctrl+Shift+Click Double-click , Shift-Command-Click
Zooms out from a point on a map (requires zoom mode if not map) Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Click Shift-Option-Command-Click
Zooms out Shift+Double-click Shift–Double-click
Zooms in to an area in the view (requires zoom mode if not map) Ctrl+Shift+Drag Shift-Command-Drag
Zooms in and out on a map Scroll Scroll
Drags a row and scrolls through a long list simultaneously Click+Drag to bottom of pane+Hold Click-Scroll, Command-Hold

Field Selection Shortcuts

There are several key and mouse combinations that can make creating a view and selecting fields fast and easy.

Description Keyboard/Mouse Action
Windows Mac
Opens the Drop Field menu Right-click+Drag to shelf Option-Drag to shelf
Copies a field in the view to be placed on another shelf or card Ctrl+Drag Command-Drag
Adds a field to the view Double-click Double-click

 

If you’d like to implement Tableau for your business, reach out to us at sales@bistasolutions.com or give us a call at +1 (404) 631 6219.

Tableau – Quick Tips & Tricks

Here are few Tips of Using Tableau :

Note: We have used a Sample Superstore Excel source for these examples.

TIP # 1: Right Click Drag: Quick Field Property Selection

Normally when you select a field you need to drop the Dimension, Measure or Set in first then apply the SUM, Average or alteration of Field Property. However if you want to save yourself a click, you can right click, drag a field onto a worksheet by using a right click, drag once you let go. You will be prompted with a window showing all the possible field dimensional properties or measure calculations.

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TIP # 2: RUNNING TOTALS

Create a visualization using the Year/Month level of the Date Fields. Add the Sales measure twice, and use a Bar for one mark, and Line for the other one.

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To see a “running total since inception”, simply add a “Running Total”, quick table calculation to the second sales measure. Note this is a dual axis chart.

TIP # 3: Chart Types – Side-by-Side Bar Chart

To examine the side-by-side bar chart, let’s first take three rows of vertical bar charts. These represent sales volume by state and are divided into the three different departments of our fictional company.

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Third view has two primary deficiencies. First, it limits the comparison of the state-level performance within a specific department. In other words, Technology sales performance can be compared across the different states, but it is far more difficult to compare Technology to Office Supplies.

Here’s where the side-by-side bar chart really shines.

Tableau-Side-by-Side-bar

The side-by-side bar chart is a great way to compare each category in each state and department together as separate business units. Immediately, we can see that all the three departments in California are the best. Perhaps surprisingly, the fourth-best performer is Washington’s Technology department.

One can also format this chart in different ways to highlight different aspects of your data (i.e. to tell a different story). I choose to colour-code all of the product categories so that if you want to visually scan a comparison of category to category, it will be easier.

There you have it. Now with a side-by-side bar chart, we can easily compare individual department performance within each state as well as on the whole.

If you’re interested in implementing Tableau for your business, you can get in touch with us at sales@bistasolutions.com.

 

Calculating Landed Cost in Odoo

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Definition of Landed cost: The total cost of a landed shipment including purchase price, freight, insurance, and other costs up to the port of destination. In some instances, it may also include the customs duties and other taxes levied on the shipment.
It is the total price of a product once it has arrived at a buyer’s door.

In Odoo (OpenERP), we by default have a landed cost module,which had some limitations, so we add the functionality which overcomes these limitations and provide you an efficient way to calculate your selling price of the product by considering all these factors.

Process:

We add these Freight, Insurance etc cost as a product and differentiate it with the normal product.

Landed-Cost-in-odoo

The Service costs specify for each landed service gets calculated on the purchase order and define as a Total Landed cost.

For our client, we split these landed cost in different category like Order Level (Which get applied on the PO Order level), Order line level (PO line level calculation), per container (Calculated based upon no. of container PO has).

Also, we add the landed cost concept on the Purchase order and pass it to the Shipment of the product level.

Calculating-Landing-Cost

In the above figure, you can see the different Landed cost service which got apply for the Purchase order. These costs are getting populated on the purchase order base upon different conditions, like for the domestic PO, there are different landed cost than that of foreign PO.

The Landed Costs Total Untaxed shows the total value of the purchase order including these landed costs.

Following figure shows the landed cost which gets applied on the purchase order level and also give you bifurcation of the order level landed cost base upon the product quantity or product weight.

Calculating-Landing-Cost

Price Unit gives you information about the unit price of these products or unit prices of the lot that is getting created after the addition of the landed cost.

Our client also had Container scenarios, like one purchase order had the more than one container on which these products are shipped.

How-to-calculate-landing-cost

Price Unit gives you information about the unit price of these products or unit prices of the lot that is getting created after the addition of the landed cost.

Our client also had Container scenarios, like one purchase order had the more than one container on which these products are shipped.

Landing-cost-calculation-in-Odoo

So, we provide additional functionality to get information about landing cost which get applied to respected container.

Same procedure of calculation of landed cost is repeated for the shipment level if required.

Landed-cost-in-Odoo

Once the new lot is created, it will have these additional landed unit prices.

For more information regarding this module, please contact on sales@bistasolutions.com.

 

Odoo FosDick Warehouse Management Connector

Odoo FosDick Warehouse Management Connector

Fosdick is the warehouse services provider who manages all the stock and shipment operations. We have created Odoo FosDick Warehouse Management Connector

  1. Submitting the orders to FosDick – iPost to submit all the delivery orders to FosDick
  2. Get the tracking information from FosDick – Use Fosdick API to retrieve the status & the tracking number of each delivery order

1. Submitting Orders to Fosdick

  • Server Name: The hostname is used to send the orders.
  • Customer Name: The customer name, specific to the company, as provided by Fosdick; is used in the URL
  • Client Code: Defines the XML parameter ‘ClientCode’.
  • AdCode: Defines the XML parameter ‘adCode’ (“TEST”)
  • Logfile: Place to log the information
  • Debug Mode: By default, we log the execution of the batches (when submitted and when received with status); in debug mode we want to log each delivery orders submitted
  • Test Mode: Defines the content of the XML parameter “test¨
  • Write to File: An option to write the XML to a files with timestamps

 

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Submit the orders.

To submit the orders, just run the scheduler and it will submit all the Ready to Transfer Odoo ERP Orders to Fosdick.

Fosdick-scheduler

2. To track order status, you require following parameters:

● URL
● Username
● Password
● Write to file : An option to write the XML to a files with timestamps
● Span Time : Number of days of shipments to retrieve

To track the orders, configure your tracking details in configuration form and click on button ‘Fetch Tracking’. It will track all the submitted orders.

Fosdick-odoo-connector

For more details regarding this module and connector email us on sales@bistasolutions.com or call on USA: +1 (858) 401 2332 / Other Regions +91 897 609 8988

 

 

ETL, ELT & ETLT Is Now Easy with Hadoop

ETL tools are basically used to migrate data from one place to another by performing three functions:

  • Extract data from sources like ERP or CRM applications : In the extract step, data has to be collected from several source systems and in multiple file formats, like the flat files with (csv) delimiters and files with XML extensions. There may also be a need to get the data from legacy systems, which store data in formats that are understood by very few people and nobody else uses it further.
  • Transform that data into a format that matches other data in the warehouse : The transformation process includes many data manipulation steps, like moving, splitting, translating, merging, sorting, pivoting, and many more.
  • Loading the data into the data warehouse for analysis: This process can be performed through batch files or row by row, in real time.

All the above processes sound simple but take days to complete the process.

ETL Process

 

“Power of hadoop with ETL”

Hadoop brings at least two major advantages to traditional ETL:

  • Ingesting huge amounts of data without having to specify a schema on ‘Write’.

 A prime property of Hadoop is the “no schema on-write”. This implies that you don’t have to pre-define the data schema before loading data into HDFS. This holds true for both structured data (such as point-of-sale transactions, details of call records, ledger transactions, and even the call centre transactions),as well as for unstructured data (like comments from users, doctor’s notes,  descriptions on insurance claims, and web logs) and social media data (from websites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter). Irrespective of whether your input data has explicit or implicit structure, one can quickly load it into HDFS, which will then be ready for downstream analytic further processing.

  • Unload the transformation of input data by parallel processing at scale.

Once the data is loaded in Hadoop you can perform the traditional ETL tasks like cleansing, aligning, normalizing and combining data by employing the massive scalability of MapReduce function. Hadoop also permits you to keep away from the transformation bottleneck in the old and typical ETLT, by unloading the ingestion, transformation, and integration of unstructured data into the data warehouse. Since Hadoop allows you to use more data types than ever before, it enriches your data warehouse which otherwise would not be feasible. Due to its scalable performance, you can appreciably speed up the ETLT jobs. Adding on, since data saved in Hadoop persists for a much longer period, one can provide more granular details of the data via EDW for high-fidelity analysis.

For more Information or Implementation services, you can contact our expert on sales@bistasolutions.com or call on USA: 404 631 6219 / Other Regions +91 897 609 8988