The ABC Manufacturing company has a completely automated application system. The system, however, resides on index files and does not allow for decision support at all. In order to move to ad hoc queries, and "what if" queries, the company has decided to convert the existing system to a database.

Initially, the only criterion for the application is to replace the existing system with a database system. No ad hoc screen or reports have been anticipated. You will see the reports and screens that exist currently.

Use this case to perform the task that the module has asked of you.

Customer Order and Product Application Considerations

1. Each customer must be on file before an order can be placed. The name, address(s), phone number(s), and credit limit must be recorded. All other data items are optional. If there is no shipping address, then the mailing address is used instead. Since customers can have identical names, a customer id has been assigned to each customer.

2. Each order will have a computer generated id number. The order can have up to 10 line items. Discounts can be given to preferred customers and this discount amount will be recorded on the customer's record. Customers without a discount amount will not be given a discount.

3. Each product listed on the order will show the standard price for that product. Discounts will be shown at the bottom of the order form.

4. Orders that can be filled or partially filled are shipped immediately, and the product data is updated accordingly. Orders, or partial orders that cannot be filled will be backordered.

5. As products are manufactured the product data is updated accordingly along with the part inventory data.

6. A customer can place numerous orders. Products can be ordered by many different customers. The same part can be used in numerous products. (eg. a screw can be used in a chair, bar stool etc.)

SAMPLE REPORTS AND SCREEN

ABCMANUFACTURING ORDER FORM DATE AUG 30, 2002 ORDER # 9932 MR S.D. KURTZ 123 THAT STREET TORONTO, ONTARIO A9B 8C7 456 NO STREET HAMLTON ONTARIO L6K 5J4 SHIPPING ADDRESS PHONE (416) 879-0045 (416) 786-3241 CUSTOMER DSCOUNT: 3% ITEM# PROUCT CODE DESCRIPTION QTY BACKORDERED FLLED PRICEUNT FR223 HALFSZEREFRIGERATOR TB101 CH089 PATIO CHAIRS 750.99 150.00 35.00 1501.98 450.00 700.00 PATIO TABLE 20 20 TOTAL DISCOUNT AMT79.56 AMOUNT OWNG 2572.42 2651.98 PRODUCTS IVENTORY ASAT: AUG 30, 2002 QTY ONHAND QTY BACKORDERED CH089 FR223 TB101 PATIO CHAIRS HALF SZE REFRIGERATOR PATIO TABLE 140 35.00 10 750.99 35.00 ABC MANUFACTURING PRODUCT EXPLOSION REPORT PART DESCRIPTION 1X2- 30" WOOD 1.25" SCREWS QTY REQUIRED PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION CH089 PATIO CHAIRS PART NUMB. SCRW110 26 12 34 TB101 PATIO TABLE WOOD995 SCRW110 2X4-48" WOOD 1.25" SCREWS ABCMANUFACTURING ORDER FORM DATE AUG 30, 2002 ORDER # 9932 MR S.D. KURTZ 123 THAT STREET TORONTO, ONTARIO A9B 8C7 456 NO STREET HAMLTON ONTARIO L6K 5J4 SHIPPING ADDRESS PHONE (416) 879-0045 (416) 786-3241 CUSTOMER DSCOUNT: 3% ITEM# PROUCT CODE DESCRIPTION QTY BACKORDERED FLLED PRICEUNT FR223 HALFSZEREFRIGERATOR TB101 CH089 PATIO CHAIRS 750.99 150.00 35.00 1501.98 450.00 700.00 PATIO TABLE 20 20 TOTAL DISCOUNT AMT79.56 AMOUNT OWNG 2572.42 2651.98 PRODUCTS IVENTORY ASAT: AUG 30, 2002 QTY ONHAND QTY BACKORDERED CH089 FR223 TB101 PATIO CHAIRS HALF SZE REFRIGERATOR PATIO TABLE 140 35.00 10 750.99 35.00 ABC MANUFACTURING PRODUCT EXPLOSION REPORT PART DESCRIPTION 1X2- 30" WOOD 1.25" SCREWS QTY REQUIRED PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION CH089 PATIO CHAIRS PART NUMB. SCRW110 26 12 34 TB101 PATIO TABLE WOOD995 SCRW110 2X4-48" WOOD 1.25" SCREWS