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1 Corporate Overview2 Ready-Mixed Concrete | COMMANDconcrete3 Bulk Materials & Automation4 Concrete Plant Automation5 Quality Control6 Business Integration Services7 Dispatch Optimization8 Ready-Mixed Concrete | Integra9 Concrete Products Automation

Command Alkon

Command Alkon IncorporatedHeadquarters

1800 International Park Dr., Suite 400Birmingham, AL 35243 USA

+1 (205) 879-3282Fax: +1 (205) 870-1405

www.commandalkon.com

Integra Office9014 Heritage Parkway, Suite 303

Woodridge, IL 60517 USA+1 (630) 515-0200

Fax: +1 (630) 515-0214www.commandalkon.com/integra

Order EntryDynamic SchedulingTicketingTruck TrackingReportingSeamless Back Office IntegrationBatch Computer InterfacesMapping InterfacesSignaling InterfacesQuality Control System Interface

And full support forDispatch Optimization with INTEGRAoptimize.

Why Integra?Benefits Summary

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w Increases dispatch efficiency, improving on-time deliveries and reducing delivery/haul costs

w Improves truck utilization, reducing "non-productive" time

w Decreases workload and stress for dispatchers

w Provides timely and accurate operational information to enhance decision-making within your company

w Allows you to proactively plan for changing job conditions

w Centralized data, providing a complete view of the operation in real-time

w A single database, reducing data entry and easingthe burden of updating and maintaining master file information

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is designed to infuse productivity and efficiency into each and every task performed at your ready-mixed operations.

The truest measure of the quality of oursoftware is in the productivity gains. Ourgoal is to boost performance – the numberof cubic yards per man-hour a ready mixplant is capable of producing and deliveringto the job site.

Integra systems are modular, open andrugged, and ready to accommodate futuregrowth and changes.

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“Integra innovations boost the productivity of my people, the efficiency of my plants, and the bottom line of my ready mix operations...”

Consider an environment where you can create new cus-tomers and products in your ERP system and have thoserecords update in the Integra database on a real-time basis.Similarly, products entered into your Quality Control applica-tion can instantly update in the Integra database and real-time transaction history (such as batch weights) and recordsfrom Integra modules can be automatically transmitted toyour QC system. Errors, effort, and man-hours are reduced;while accuracy and efficiency are improved.

Talk with your Account Manager to learn more about Integraintegration with batching controls, mobile resource manage-ment systems, mapping solutions, third-party ERP systems,and with these Command Alkon systems:

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Integra is designed to seamlessly integrate withand/or interface to other Command Alkon productsand many third-party applications.

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Integra Auditis the ideal tool for monitoring and recording system changes made by any user within anyIntegra module, guaranteeing system integrity foryour company, customers, and employees.

Keep Up With ChangesIn the dynamic environment of the construction materialsindustry, key system data is often in a state of flux. Prices,credit authorizations and limits; product definitions and rules;orders, etc. can all change on a moment’s notice and needto be instantly reflected in the system database.Implemented by the system administrator, the Audit modulecan be activated by module or by user to record a before-and-after picture of any change made to master files or keysystem files. By time and date stamping these events, theAudit Module provides a clear history of any and all changesmade to critical system database components.

Identify What and WhenAccording to NRMCA statistics, the average order placedwith a ready mix concrete organization is changed seventimes before it’s completed. These order changes can be theaddition of balance loads, changes in start or spacing times,the amounts of required additives, delivery instructions, etc.Any of these elements can play a critical role in not only theability to satisfy the customers’ objectives and schedule forthat job, but also in the ability of the product itself to meetthe engineering specifications. With the Integra Audit moduleactivated, dispatchers can instantly identify when changesare made to the order and by whom. This information canpinpoint the exact time and channel to review in telephoneconversations that may have been recorded in the dispatchoffice. It can also identify the individual who made the changeso they can provide additional information concerning thereason for the change.

w Monitor and record all system changesw Guarantee system integrityw Produce a history of changes made to critical database componentsw Instantly identify when changes are made to the order and by whomw Instantly identify when changes are made to master files and by whomw Ensure all guidelines and standards are metw Prevent employee fraudw Maintain an audit record of truck tare weight changes

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Comply With Regulations and StandardsProducts or additives, such as fibers or colors, areoften introduced to the finished product at the job siteand may not have been included on the original deliv-ery ticket. As these tickets are subsequently edited, itis critical to know what and when such changes weremade and who made them. This information regardingchanges to tickets is essential for ensuring that pricingrules are followed, engineering standards are met,and employee fraud opportunities are prevented.Similarly, the Integra Audit module maintains a recordof truck tare weight changes on aggregate and asphalttickets, which can be extremely important to billingaccuracy.

The Integra family of products includes the following systems and modules, alldesigned specifically for construction materials providers:

Ready Mixed DispatchReady Mixed Dispatch OptimizationTruck Tracking & GPSMappingResource ManagementInventoryOfficeCredit ManagerLien ManagementSales ManagerAuditPerformance Management

BatchingControls

FleetManagement

DataReplication

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QuotationOrder Entry & SchedulingTicketing & TrackingFleet ManagementFinancials & ReportingBusiness IntelligenceE-Commerce

Improve your operations further using Dispatch Optimization with INTEGRAoptimize.Integrating seamlessly with Integra, INTEGRAoptimize allows you to achieve the optimal balance between service and efficiency by evaluating and updating your dispatch plan in real time and updating your resource allocations on a minute-by-minute basis.

Learn more by requesting a copy of our Dispatch Optimization booklet.

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Integra Ready Mixed Dispatchmatches plant, vehicle, and materialresources to contractor requirements - in a profitable and productive manner.

The Integra Ready Mix Dispatch module providesall of the components necessary for the dispatchoperation including: order entry, scheduling, ticketing,COD pricing, planning, dynamic demand graphmonitoring, and performance analysis.

For all of its power and flexibility, the Ready MixDispatch module is extremely easy to use, featuring“hot keys” for navigating most aspects of the module.Dispatchers can elect to use multiple monitors todisplay as much information as needed by draggingsections of the screen into the configuration thatbest fits their style. Once created, a separate viewcan be stored for each dispatcher. Users caninstantly change color indicators for orders, cus-tomers, jobs, trucks, and plants to highlight keyinformation. Order, production, and shipping totalsare also available at any time.

Optimal Order Entry EfficiencyA single screen handles most new orders, minimizingkeystrokes and keeping all critical information readilyaccessible. For orders that require complex schedules,pre-determined multiple plant assignments, variabledelivery schedules, quantity per hour, specified numberof trucks scheduling, or sequenced pours, the systemoffers easy-to-use, flexible tools. Extra mix componentscan be scheduled to start and stop on pre-specifiedload counts, and/or automatically associated withcertain mixes to ensure they are included for specifiedjobs. Plus, miscellaneous charges for winter service,minimum load size, environmental charges, afterhours deliveries and other factors can be pre-definedand applied to jobs or customers according to yourpreferences. Order schedules can be instantlyexported to Excel® spreadsheets for distribution tocustomers or salespeople.

• Single data source provides focused information to help manage the business• Provides staff with better management tools and resources for exception management• Provides measurement tools needed to manage and monitor business initiatives• Capable of market analysis via backlog reporting and job/project forecasting• Allows customer analysis via profile, sales ranking, and current and prior year comparisons• Offers Sales Staff analysis via sales staff rankings and average sales price• Tools to manage truck and driver utilization, quality, and material usage• Simplified maintenance with zero-footprint, browser-based deployment, and administration• Leverage all corporate data, starting with Integra and expandable to data from all

corporate applications

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COMMANDperformance is Powered by IBMCognos Software Solutions. Cognos, an IBM company, is the world leader in BusinessIntelligence (BI) and Performance Managementsolutions. Cognos provides world-class enterpriseBI, planning and consolidation software, and services to help companies plan, understand, andmanage financial and operational performance.Cognos serves more than 23,000 customers inmore than 135 countries.

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w Being Windows®–compliant insures ease-of-usew Dual monitor support for more flexibilityw Flexible, easy-to-use tools for complex order entry scenariosw Drill down demand graphs to analyze the data behind the graphsw Pre-defined miscellaneous charges can be applied according to your preferencesw User-defined layouts allow each user to focus on the required informationw Instant retrieval of desired information without special keystrokesw Full integration to Microsoft Excel for e–mailing job schedules to customers/salesmenw Multiple mix orders avoid having to create multiple orders for the same jobw Plan extra products/additives by load to ensure each load is what the customer wantsw Associate extra products with a mix on a job to avoid shipping errorsw Optional, bi-directional interface to popular batch panels w Optional interface to most leading truck tracking and GPS vehicle management systemsw High performance design prevents system slow downs regardless of shipping volumew System automatically learns travel times to job sites and pour times by customer and work typew Quick ticket without orders for building material sales

Demand Graphs HelpOperations Run SmoothlyDispatcher personnel can designcustom graphs by selectingcombinations of dates, plants,order types, truck types, etc.,and position the information on ascreen or screens. Using standard mouse controls, theycan then drill down to the particular order that creates anypoint on the graph. In addition,they can view all of the loadsreflected in any 15-minute graphtime segment, alerting them tothe details of any schedulingconflict at any point of any day.

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Wide Variety of Interface OptionsOptional interfaces are available between the module andmost leading truck tracking and GPS vehicle managementsystems. The Ready Mix Dispatch module has optional,advanced signaling integration with multiple mobile resourcemanagement systems deployed on current cellular digitalnetworks. The Ready Mix Dispatch module can work withthese systems to dynamically display the current status ofevery vehicle, providing instant drill-downs on any truck, ticket or order detail inquiry.

Easy Interface with Computerized Batch PanelsOptional interfaces to computerized batch panels arealso available. These interfaces facilitate the electronicforwarding of ticket information to the batch paneland/or direct printing at the plant via network, dial-up,or VPN connections. You can even communicate withthe batch panel via IP, using your Internet browser.

The Integra Ready Mix Dispatch module can be con-figured for local or centralized dispatch operationsand/or local or centralized order entry situations.

COMMANDperformance is a BusinessIntelligence application developed specificallyfor the construction materials industry.

Typically, companies rely on numerous measurement systems and a variety of differing processes to answer questions while making decisions.COMMANDperformance provides you a single, integrated platform to help improve decision-making andmanage performance. The application includes the full-range of business intelligence capabilities:

• Reporting & Analysis• Dashboards & Scorecarding• Business Activity Monitoring• Planning & Forecasting

Do you spend too much time looking for informationrather than making informed decisions? LetCOMMANDperformance increase your corporate performance by providing the information you need tomake the right decisions everyday.

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User-Defined Security Management SystemSales Manager also provides an extremelypowerful, user-defined, security managementsystem to insure that quotes are authorized,sensitive company data is tightly controlled,and that company review and authorizationprocedures are strictly adhered to. Utilizinguser-defined roles and procedural steps,Sales Manager can facilitate the exact level ofcontrol defined by each organization.

Create and Save Customized Quotations,Unique Pricing FormulasQuotations can be prepared on a cost plus,target margin, fixed price with or without pre-determined escalation points, project specificor time range basis. Sales Manager createsthe details of the bid parameters and thenallows you to select which customers orprospects need quotations on particularaspects of that bid; every prospect can haveunique pricing. Easy-to-use inquiries andreports provide analytical tools to review quotation activity, pending bid requirements,bid history, won/loss analysis, salesperson performance, and much more.

w Create and utilize as many bid templates and letter formats as desired using Microsoft Word templates

w Addresses requirements for quoting in different states and for unique divisions and companies

w Completely integrated with the entire Integra product familyw Powerful, user-defined security management system w Supports a variety of costing typesw Easy-to-use inquiries and reports

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Integra Truck Tracking & GPSis a comprehensive communications system that provides information regarding where each of yourvehicles is located and what they are doing. Thisallows you to improve the utilization of your fleet andmore accurately plan for their future activities based onpast performance data.

Interface with Leading VehicleManagement EquipmentThe system has options to interface and integrate with mostleading vehicle managementequipment: from complete andseamless integration with sophisticated GPS-based solutionsto simpler options. Integra alsosupports status devices from mostleading manufacturers.

Automatic Functions Save Time and EffortThe key to the return on invest-ment with any tracking or statussystem is the ability of all of thevarious system components to work in harmony, providingthe maximum benefit for the least amount of cost and effort.Integra electronically and transparently provides supportedmapping systems with the geocodes or addresses for eachdelivery as it is being ticketed. This eliminates any manualeffort by dispatchers to create “hot zones” at delivery sites toserve as triggers for automatically sending Arrive/Leave Jobstatus signals to the Integra Dispatch module. At the sametime, Integra and some mobile resource managementproviders have tightly integrated the system components to

w Choose the status device that fits your budget and requirements from leading manufacturers w Sophisticated GPS integration with mobile resource management systems provides automatic

and dynamic links with each field vehiclew Auto statusing (no driver intervention) available for most required functionsw Can provide truck engine drive train performance data in newer trucksw Direct text messaging from dispatch screen to trucks can replace most voice communicationsw Interfaces and integrates to a variety of mapping tools

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automatically record and reflect such events as Loading,Leave/Arrive Plant, Start/Stop Pour or Unload, Washout,Adding Water, Breakdowns, Breaks, etc. This integratedsolution can even provide truck engine and drive trainperformance data from the J1708 electronic bus innewer trucks. This greatly reduces installation costs andimproves overall system performance, while increasingthe reporting options available to the Integra software.

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Integra Sales Managercontains all of the tools needed for your salesteam to compile quotations utilizing cost comparisons between plants, alternative mixdesigns and material sources, third-party cartageproposals and more; or, they can generate a simple price list for seasonal or area pricing bygeneral product categories for their regular customers.

Bid Templates, Letter Formats, Customized Price Lists –Just a Click AwayUsers can create and utilize as many bid templates and letter formats as desired using Microsoft™ Word templatesthat can easily address the requirements of quoting in different states or for unique divisions and companies.Because all documents are produced in standard Word format they can easily be transmitted via email or directedto any printer on the network.

Complete Integration Streamlines Your Sales ProcessComplete integration to the entire Integra product familyinsures accuracy, while also minimizing the effort requiredto compile a proposal. All of the system defaults and user-defined parameters for each customer or prospect withinthe Integra Office module are instantly available as newquotations are prepared. Once a bid is won, all of the project data (from mix numbers and pricing to travel directions to the job site) can be instantly available toIntegra Dispatch in advance of the first order for that job.System users can easily create temporary prospects andproducts for quotation purposes, but system verificationrules will ensure that all of your company procedures arefollowed before those items can be permanently added tothe system master files.

Integra Mappingprovides an instantaneous link between IntegraReady-Mixed Dispatch and Google’s web-based mapping service.

Integra Mapping maps Quotes and Jobs so accuratetravel times are included in the cost of delivery andvirtually eliminates the hidden costs of drivers gettinglost or taking the wrong route to the job site.Integration with Google Maps is seamless andextremely fast, depending on your Internet connection.

Using the order address, or nearest intersection, amouse click creates/prints a detailed map and turn-by-turn driving directions for that job site. Drag anddrop the job marker to the exact spot of delivery. Picka satellite view of the job site to ensure completeunderstanding of possible site entrances and exits.

Map page identification will also key the dispatchmodule for estimated “to job” and “return to plant”travel times by time of day and season during orderentry, as well as default tax codes where point ofdestination taxing rules apply.

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provides a clean and simple method of ensuring rules and regulations are followed anda detailed trail of transactions are maintainedand easily accessible.

Whether you handle lien matters internally or utilizethird-party services, you will find the Integra LienManagement module provides you with the control andhistory you need to completely manage this complexprocess.

Forms, Notices, Releases, WaiversFully integrated with Microsoft Office®, the moduleproduces all of the necessary forms for pre-liens, liens,and full and partial releases that can then be printed,faxed, or e-mailed to the designated authority. Eachjob and/or order can have a unique lien profile whichdetermines the rules and printing templates for lienand stop notices as well as full and partial conditionaland unconditional waivers.

Stay Up to Speed – AutomaticallyThe module automatically notifies the user ofimpending events such as a job that is eligiblefor a preliminary notification to be filed, orapproaching expiration of the notification period,ensuring that rights are not inadvertently lost.Fully integrated with Integra Office, the moduleautomatically tracks all invoices and subsequent

payments so the user has a complete picture of thelien balance on a dynamic basis.

The ability to trigger liens for miscellaneous jobs createdas new orders during the dispatch process avoids delaysduring order entry, while ensuring the correct process isfollowed for retaining lien rights. The module also fea-tures an automatic escalation process to ensure thatlien rights are claimed whenever any job reaches apredetermined sale value.

w Meet exact requirements for filings, claims, and releasesw Ensure rules and regulations are followedw Maintain a trail of reviewable transactionsw Fully integrated with Microsoft Office®w Print forms to submit to designated authoritiesw Automatic notification of impending eventsw Ensures rights are not inadvertently lostw Automatically tracks invoices and paymentsw Powerful, easy-to-use search functionsw Security system only allows authorized accessw Automatic escalation process ensures lien rights are

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Flexible and SecurePowerful, yet easy-to-use search functions allow usersto quickly locate any lien or waiver record and to drilldown to the level of detail required instantaneously. Allof the Integra Lien Management module functions aresubject to the inherent Integra security system controls,so users may only access those portions of the modulethey are authorized for.

Integra Lien ManagementIntegra Resource Managementis a fully integrated resource scheduling andmanagement tool.

Simplify the Management of Drivers while ReducingOperating and Labor CostsCalling in too many drivers, scheduling drivers too earlyor too late, and trying to effectively communicate thecall-in schedule in a timely manner has been an all-too-costly adventure for many construction materials producers. Excess wages due to ineffectiveuse of driver start times or lost business thatresults from not having the necessary driversto respond to customer orders has an immediate and negative impact on profitability. Fortunately, the IntegraResource Management module provides afar better solution to greatly simplify thisprocess and to manage your driver payroll tothe actual order demand.

Create Master Call-In Schedules in Secondswith Optional Online Call DistributionBy automatically analyzing the pendingorders for any day and then automaticallyreviewing such factors as the planned timeoff, illness call-ins, plant seniority lists, plantrestrictions or preferences, and hours ofservice activity by driver, Integra ResourceManagement can create a master call-in schedule inseconds on a plant-by-plant basis. The scheduler canthen layer in assumptions for last minute order addi-tions or deletions due to weather, pending projects, etc.and create an accurate and cost-effective schedule withminimal effort. Once the schedule has been created, itcan optionally be posted to ScheduleCom, our web-hosted voice system that allows drivers to use a toll-free number and secure PIN to obtain their startingtimes and locations. Driver call-in times are recordedfor subsequent analysis by dispatchers to ensure thatdrivers have checked their schedule.

w User-defined hours of service rules insure conformanceto ever-changing federal and state regulations

w Eliminate time wasted trying to locate drivers each evening to notify them of their scheduled start time and location

w No need to purchase expensive computer or telephone equipment. This web-hosted service includes the entire infrastructure necessary to operate.

w Pay low monthly license fee for only those drivers that are actually scheduled through the system

w Semi-automatic mode available. Calculates and generates the driver schedule, but you can wait to add the telephony (audio) component at a later date, thereby eliminating the monthly usage fees.

w Completely integrated with Integra Dispatch and IntegraOffice modules

w Simple initial set-up, as it utilizes the existing Integra database files for drivers, plants, trucks, orders, etc.

w Interfaces with TrakIt mobile devices

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Integra Credit Managermaximizes the efficiency of your credit and collections efforts and ensures that you get paid forthe products that you sell.

Manage all Invoicing and Payment Activities, MaintainNotes, Schedule CollectionsThe module is fully integrated with the Integra Office andIntegra Sales Manager modules to provide a comprehen-sive credit management process, utilizing data capturedfrom the moment that a sales quotation is compiled.Credit representatives can be assigned to monitor specificjobs and/or assigned accounts, and can quickly viewand manage all of the invoicing and payment activityrelative to their assignments; as well as to maintaindetailed notes and schedule collection activities.

Instantly Locate and View Invoices, Payments, andCredit/Debit MemosIntegra Credit Manager is designed for maximum user-defined flexibility and control. Users can instantly create(and store for subsequent re-use) an unlimited number ofsort and retrieval parameters to provide comprehensiveviews of all credit and collections related information. Thisincludes the ability to instantly locate and view invoices,as well as payment or credit/debit memo transactions, in areal-time manner by dragging and dropping the pertinentdata fields in the desired order.

Increased Efficiency through Internal CommunicationsAlerts and UpdatesIntegra Credit Manager can also create internal notificationprocedures that will send email notifications to designatedsales, operations, and credit personnel when new customeraccounts are created. Credit personnel can also create fol-low-up procedures and time frames which will automaticallyalert designated personnel to review the status on promisedpayments or other credit related activities. The system willautomatically close alert messages when the actual activityrecorded meets the company’s pre-defined settings.

w Instantly create and store an unlimited number of sort and retrieval parametersw Instantly locate and view invoices, payment, credit/debit memo transactions from the desired orderw Internal notification procedures automatically email designated personnel with new accountsw Create follow-up procedures to automatically alert personnel to review status on promised payments or

other activitiesw Fully integrated report writing system to define and create dunning or notification letters

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Create more Accurate, Detailed Reports…Faster andEasierA fully integrated report writing system allows IntegraCredit Manager users to define and automatically createdunning or notification letters. These letters can be auto-matically created for groups of customers based uponuser-defined parameters utilizing all of the contact andaddress information stored within Integra Credit Managerand any specific database fields selected.

Integra inventory features material receiptentry, usage entry, adjustments, materialtransfers, transaction registers, and inventoryreporting.

Integra Inventory tracks only those items you desire tobe under inventory control including those that areused as constituents for another item or sold outright.The system automatically creates usage transactionsthrough the ticketing function in Order Entry andTicketing and allows for manual entry of basic inventory transactions including receipts, usages,transfers, conversions, and adjustments.

An Inquiry Screen quickly identifies inventory quantities at various locations. Historical materialusages can be reviewed. Plants can be assigned to aninventory location, allowing multiple plants to utilize a

w Ensures accurate inventory information is available for dispatchw Automatically creates receipts and usagesw Easy data access and exportw Historical reportingw Flexibility in costing methodsw Choose the level of detailed information you want to maintain

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Integra Inventorysingle inventory location. A Material Transfer featureeasily moves inventory items from one location to another with the appropriate transactions being createdautomatically.

Integra Inventory allows for cost adjustments, rapid entryof Raw Material Receipts and Purchase Order Receipts,and easy entry of beginning inventory quantity balancesand costs. Basic purchase order tracking including purchase order entry, reporting, and updating of purchase order quantities after receiving are also allowed.

Built-in reports track inventory transactions and balancesincluding quantities and costs of your inventoried items.Powerful grid components allow for easy grouping andsorting of data as well as export to spreadsheets andexternal systems. Arrange the grid components to display the data the way you like, save the layout andinstantly recall the layout the next time you need it.

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w Pricing, invoicing, receivables, credit management, and reportingw Powerful, user-defined, pricing rules to fit the most complicated schemesw Instant drill downs insure accurate and detailed information availabilityw Online credit checks as orders are placed minimize collection problemsw Variety of choices in invoicing and statement formats, frequency, and contentw Credit and Debit Memo Wizardw Comprehensive productivity and sales reports help analyze business performancew Export key sales and productivity data to COMMANDperformancew All data stored in fully ODBC-compliant database, available to third-party reporting toolsw Interfaces for most popular ledger/accounting systems with a variety of integration optionsw Multi-level, user–ID based securityw High–performance design for maximum performancew Connect to dispatch via online networks, VPNs or dial-up connectionsw Automatic sales and value–added tax calculations for multiple taxing authoritiesw Sales forecasting and backlog reportingw User-defined rules for up to 999 Miscellaneous Charges for automatic calculations of items such as minimum

load charges, after hours deliveries, Saturday/Sunday deliveries, seasonal charges, etc.

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Tailor Invoices and Statements to Your NeedsIntegra provides you with a variety of flexible choices ininvoicing formats, frequency, and content, allowing you to create an invoice your customers can understand. (Similarly,statements can be created in a variety of formats.) The system also incorporates a credit and debit memo systemthat utilizes a wizard feature to address such common problems as crediting sales tax for jobs where the exemptstatus was not determined until after deliveries were made.

Detailed Reports, However You Want ThemA comprehensive set of financial and sales reports areincluded which can be viewed online or printed as required.All reports are stored as text files for instant retrieval andreprinting as needed. In addition, key sales and productivitydata can be automatically exported to the Integra ExecutiveInformation System where it can be instantly dissected andanalyzed in a graphical format or exported to MicrosoftExcel®. All Integra data is also stored in a fully ODBC-com-pliant database which is available to reporting tools such asCrystal Reports®.

Integra Officeaddresses the industry-specific requirements of pricing, invoicing, collections, cash application, andsales reporting

As a fully Windows®-compliant module, it is extremely easyto navigate and allows users to instantly drill down to thelevel of detail they require, within their security authorization.

Interface with Popular Accounting PackagesThis module has standard interface and integration optionswith most popular accounting packages, that can operate ata number of different levels depending on the requirementsof your company and the types of businesses you may beengaged in: from priced or unpriced ticket transfers, toinvoice exports, to ledger transactions in detailed or summarized formats, to dynamic master file integration.

Hassle-Free PricingPrices can be automatically set at a multitude of levels (bycustomer, by location, by date range, by product, by productcategory, by season, etc.) according to rules set by yourfinancial/accounting personnel. Product and delivery/haulingcharges can be automatically calculated and combined orbilled as separate components. Ready mix prices can beperformance and/or sack increment-based. The systemautomatically maintains a log of all previous and scheduledprice changes. Within our audit module, pricing audits areeasily accessible for all transactions so users can instantlyidentify the level where the correct price was established, aswell as which rules were invoked. This eliminates guessworkwhen answering customer inquiries, and minimizes pricingerrors before they are exposed to your customers. By apply-ing pricing rules in the Integra Office module (as opposed toduring the ticketing and dispatching functions), the Integraapproach eliminates dispatch conflicts and ensures accuratepricing is applied to every transaction by the people whocontrol and establish the pricing rules.

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w Pricing, invoicing, receivables, credit management, and reportingw Powerful, user-defined, pricing rules to fit the most complicated schemesw Instant drill downs insure accurate and detailed information availabilityw Online credit checks as orders are placed minimize collection problemsw Variety of choices in invoicing and statement formats, frequency, and contentw Credit and Debit Memo Wizardw Comprehensive productivity and sales reports help analyze business performancew Export key sales and productivity data to COMMANDperformancew All data stored in fully ODBC-compliant database, available to third-party reporting toolsw Interfaces for most popular ledger/accounting systems with a variety of integration optionsw Multi-level, user–ID based securityw High–performance design for maximum performancew Connect to dispatch via online networks, VPNs or dial-up connectionsw Automatic sales and value–added tax calculations for multiple taxing authoritiesw Sales forecasting and backlog reportingw User-defined rules for up to 999 Miscellaneous Charges for automatic calculations of items such as minimum

load charges, after hours deliveries, Saturday/Sunday deliveries, seasonal charges, etc.

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Tailor Invoices and Statements to Your NeedsIntegra provides you with a variety of flexible choices ininvoicing formats, frequency, and content, allowing you to create an invoice your customers can understand. (Similarly,statements can be created in a variety of formats.) The system also incorporates a credit and debit memo systemthat utilizes a wizard feature to address such common problems as crediting sales tax for jobs where the exemptstatus was not determined until after deliveries were made.

Detailed Reports, However You Want ThemA comprehensive set of financial and sales reports areincluded which can be viewed online or printed as required.All reports are stored as text files for instant retrieval andreprinting as needed. In addition, key sales and productivitydata can be automatically exported to the Integra ExecutiveInformation System where it can be instantly dissected andanalyzed in a graphical format or exported to MicrosoftExcel®. All Integra data is also stored in a fully ODBC-com-pliant database which is available to reporting tools such asCrystal Reports®.

Integra Officeaddresses the industry-specific requirements of pricing, invoicing, collections, cash application, andsales reporting

As a fully Windows®-compliant module, it is extremely easyto navigate and allows users to instantly drill down to thelevel of detail they require, within their security authorization.

Interface with Popular Accounting PackagesThis module has standard interface and integration optionswith most popular accounting packages, that can operate ata number of different levels depending on the requirementsof your company and the types of businesses you may beengaged in: from priced or unpriced ticket transfers, toinvoice exports, to ledger transactions in detailed or summarized formats, to dynamic master file integration.

Hassle-Free PricingPrices can be automatically set at a multitude of levels (bycustomer, by location, by date range, by product, by productcategory, by season, etc.) according to rules set by yourfinancial/accounting personnel. Product and delivery/haulingcharges can be automatically calculated and combined orbilled as separate components. Ready mix prices can beperformance and/or sack increment-based. The systemautomatically maintains a log of all previous and scheduledprice changes. Within our audit module, pricing audits areeasily accessible for all transactions so users can instantlyidentify the level where the correct price was established, aswell as which rules were invoked. This eliminates guessworkwhen answering customer inquiries, and minimizes pricingerrors before they are exposed to your customers. By apply-ing pricing rules in the Integra Office module (as opposed toduring the ticketing and dispatching functions), the Integraapproach eliminates dispatch conflicts and ensures accuratepricing is applied to every transaction by the people whocontrol and establish the pricing rules.

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Integra Credit Managermaximizes the efficiency of your credit and collections efforts and ensures that you get paid forthe products that you sell.

Manage all Invoicing and Payment Activities, MaintainNotes, Schedule CollectionsThe module is fully integrated with the Integra Office andIntegra Sales Manager modules to provide a comprehen-sive credit management process, utilizing data capturedfrom the moment that a sales quotation is compiled.Credit representatives can be assigned to monitor specificjobs and/or assigned accounts, and can quickly viewand manage all of the invoicing and payment activityrelative to their assignments; as well as to maintaindetailed notes and schedule collection activities.

Instantly Locate and View Invoices, Payments, andCredit/Debit MemosIntegra Credit Manager is designed for maximum user-defined flexibility and control. Users can instantly create(and store for subsequent re-use) an unlimited number ofsort and retrieval parameters to provide comprehensiveviews of all credit and collections related information. Thisincludes the ability to instantly locate and view invoices,as well as payment or credit/debit memo transactions, in areal-time manner by dragging and dropping the pertinentdata fields in the desired order.

Increased Efficiency through Internal CommunicationsAlerts and UpdatesIntegra Credit Manager can also create internal notificationprocedures that will send email notifications to designatedsales, operations, and credit personnel when new customeraccounts are created. Credit personnel can also create fol-low-up procedures and time frames which will automaticallyalert designated personnel to review the status on promisedpayments or other credit related activities. The system willautomatically close alert messages when the actual activityrecorded meets the company’s pre-defined settings.

w Instantly create and store an unlimited number of sort and retrieval parametersw Instantly locate and view invoices, payment, credit/debit memo transactions from the desired orderw Internal notification procedures automatically email designated personnel with new accountsw Create follow-up procedures to automatically alert personnel to review status on promised payments or

other activitiesw Fully integrated report writing system to define and create dunning or notification letters

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Create more Accurate, Detailed Reports…Faster andEasierA fully integrated report writing system allows IntegraCredit Manager users to define and automatically createdunning or notification letters. These letters can be auto-matically created for groups of customers based uponuser-defined parameters utilizing all of the contact andaddress information stored within Integra Credit Managerand any specific database fields selected.

Integra inventory features material receiptentry, usage entry, adjustments, materialtransfers, transaction registers, and inventoryreporting.

Integra Inventory tracks only those items you desire tobe under inventory control including those that areused as constituents for another item or sold outright.The system automatically creates usage transactionsthrough the ticketing function in Order Entry andTicketing and allows for manual entry of basic inventory transactions including receipts, usages,transfers, conversions, and adjustments.

An Inquiry Screen quickly identifies inventory quantities at various locations. Historical materialusages can be reviewed. Plants can be assigned to aninventory location, allowing multiple plants to utilize a

w Ensures accurate inventory information is available for dispatchw Automatically creates receipts and usagesw Easy data access and exportw Historical reportingw Flexibility in costing methodsw Choose the level of detailed information you want to maintain

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Integra Inventorysingle inventory location. A Material Transfer featureeasily moves inventory items from one location to another with the appropriate transactions being createdautomatically.

Integra Inventory allows for cost adjustments, rapid entryof Raw Material Receipts and Purchase Order Receipts,and easy entry of beginning inventory quantity balancesand costs. Basic purchase order tracking including purchase order entry, reporting, and updating of purchase order quantities after receiving are also allowed.

Built-in reports track inventory transactions and balancesincluding quantities and costs of your inventoried items.Powerful grid components allow for easy grouping andsorting of data as well as export to spreadsheets andexternal systems. Arrange the grid components to display the data the way you like, save the layout andinstantly recall the layout the next time you need it.

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provides a clean and simple method of ensuring rules and regulations are followed anda detailed trail of transactions are maintainedand easily accessible.

Whether you handle lien matters internally or utilizethird-party services, you will find the Integra LienManagement module provides you with the control andhistory you need to completely manage this complexprocess.

Forms, Notices, Releases, WaiversFully integrated with Microsoft Office®, the moduleproduces all of the necessary forms for pre-liens, liens,and full and partial releases that can then be printed,faxed, or e-mailed to the designated authority. Eachjob and/or order can have a unique lien profile whichdetermines the rules and printing templates for lienand stop notices as well as full and partial conditionaland unconditional waivers.

Stay Up to Speed – AutomaticallyThe module automatically notifies the user ofimpending events such as a job that is eligiblefor a preliminary notification to be filed, orapproaching expiration of the notification period,ensuring that rights are not inadvertently lost.Fully integrated with Integra Office, the moduleautomatically tracks all invoices and subsequent

payments so the user has a complete picture of thelien balance on a dynamic basis.

The ability to trigger liens for miscellaneous jobs createdas new orders during the dispatch process avoids delaysduring order entry, while ensuring the correct process isfollowed for retaining lien rights. The module also fea-tures an automatic escalation process to ensure thatlien rights are claimed whenever any job reaches apredetermined sale value.

w Meet exact requirements for filings, claims, and releasesw Ensure rules and regulations are followedw Maintain a trail of reviewable transactionsw Fully integrated with Microsoft Office®w Print forms to submit to designated authoritiesw Automatic notification of impending eventsw Ensures rights are not inadvertently lostw Automatically tracks invoices and paymentsw Powerful, easy-to-use search functionsw Security system only allows authorized accessw Automatic escalation process ensures lien rights are

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Flexible and SecurePowerful, yet easy-to-use search functions allow usersto quickly locate any lien or waiver record and to drilldown to the level of detail required instantaneously. Allof the Integra Lien Management module functions aresubject to the inherent Integra security system controls,so users may only access those portions of the modulethey are authorized for.

Integra Lien ManagementIntegra Resource Managementis a fully integrated resource scheduling andmanagement tool.

Simplify the Management of Drivers while ReducingOperating and Labor CostsCalling in too many drivers, scheduling drivers too earlyor too late, and trying to effectively communicate thecall-in schedule in a timely manner has been an all-too-costly adventure for many construction materials producers. Excess wages due to ineffectiveuse of driver start times or lost business thatresults from not having the necessary driversto respond to customer orders has an immediate and negative impact on profitability. Fortunately, the IntegraResource Management module provides afar better solution to greatly simplify thisprocess and to manage your driver payroll tothe actual order demand.

Create Master Call-In Schedules in Secondswith Optional Online Call DistributionBy automatically analyzing the pendingorders for any day and then automaticallyreviewing such factors as the planned timeoff, illness call-ins, plant seniority lists, plantrestrictions or preferences, and hours ofservice activity by driver, Integra ResourceManagement can create a master call-in schedule inseconds on a plant-by-plant basis. The scheduler canthen layer in assumptions for last minute order addi-tions or deletions due to weather, pending projects, etc.and create an accurate and cost-effective schedule withminimal effort. Once the schedule has been created, itcan optionally be posted to ScheduleCom, our web-hosted voice system that allows drivers to use a toll-free number and secure PIN to obtain their startingtimes and locations. Driver call-in times are recordedfor subsequent analysis by dispatchers to ensure thatdrivers have checked their schedule.

w User-defined hours of service rules insure conformanceto ever-changing federal and state regulations

w Eliminate time wasted trying to locate drivers each evening to notify them of their scheduled start time and location

w No need to purchase expensive computer or telephone equipment. This web-hosted service includes the entire infrastructure necessary to operate.

w Pay low monthly license fee for only those drivers that are actually scheduled through the system

w Semi-automatic mode available. Calculates and generates the driver schedule, but you can wait to add the telephony (audio) component at a later date, thereby eliminating the monthly usage fees.

w Completely integrated with Integra Dispatch and IntegraOffice modules

w Simple initial set-up, as it utilizes the existing Integra database files for drivers, plants, trucks, orders, etc.

w Interfaces with TrakIt mobile devices

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Integra Sales Managercontains all of the tools needed for your salesteam to compile quotations utilizing cost comparisons between plants, alternative mixdesigns and material sources, third-party cartageproposals and more; or, they can generate a simple price list for seasonal or area pricing bygeneral product categories for their regular customers.

Bid Templates, Letter Formats, Customized Price Lists –Just a Click AwayUsers can create and utilize as many bid templates and letter formats as desired using Microsoft™ Word templatesthat can easily address the requirements of quoting in different states or for unique divisions and companies.Because all documents are produced in standard Word format they can easily be transmitted via email or directedto any printer on the network.

Complete Integration Streamlines Your Sales ProcessComplete integration to the entire Integra product familyinsures accuracy, while also minimizing the effort requiredto compile a proposal. All of the system defaults and user-defined parameters for each customer or prospect withinthe Integra Office module are instantly available as newquotations are prepared. Once a bid is won, all of the project data (from mix numbers and pricing to travel directions to the job site) can be instantly available toIntegra Dispatch in advance of the first order for that job.System users can easily create temporary prospects andproducts for quotation purposes, but system verificationrules will ensure that all of your company procedures arefollowed before those items can be permanently added tothe system master files.

Integra Mappingprovides an instantaneous link between IntegraReady-Mixed Dispatch and Google’s web-based mapping service.

Integra Mapping maps Quotes and Jobs so accuratetravel times are included in the cost of delivery andvirtually eliminates the hidden costs of drivers gettinglost or taking the wrong route to the job site.Integration with Google Maps is seamless andextremely fast, depending on your Internet connection.

Using the order address, or nearest intersection, amouse click creates/prints a detailed map and turn-by-turn driving directions for that job site. Drag anddrop the job marker to the exact spot of delivery. Picka satellite view of the job site to ensure completeunderstanding of possible site entrances and exits.

Map page identification will also key the dispatchmodule for estimated “to job” and “return to plant”travel times by time of day and season during orderentry, as well as default tax codes where point ofdestination taxing rules apply.

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User-Defined Security Management SystemSales Manager also provides an extremelypowerful, user-defined, security managementsystem to insure that quotes are authorized,sensitive company data is tightly controlled,and that company review and authorizationprocedures are strictly adhered to. Utilizinguser-defined roles and procedural steps,Sales Manager can facilitate the exact level ofcontrol defined by each organization.

Create and Save Customized Quotations,Unique Pricing FormulasQuotations can be prepared on a cost plus,target margin, fixed price with or without pre-determined escalation points, project specificor time range basis. Sales Manager createsthe details of the bid parameters and thenallows you to select which customers orprospects need quotations on particularaspects of that bid; every prospect can haveunique pricing. Easy-to-use inquiries andreports provide analytical tools to review quotation activity, pending bid requirements,bid history, won/loss analysis, salesperson performance, and much more.

w Create and utilize as many bid templates and letter formats as desired using Microsoft Word templates

w Addresses requirements for quoting in different states and for unique divisions and companies

w Completely integrated with the entire Integra product familyw Powerful, user-defined security management system w Supports a variety of costing typesw Easy-to-use inquiries and reports

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Integra Truck Tracking & GPSis a comprehensive communications system that provides information regarding where each of yourvehicles is located and what they are doing. Thisallows you to improve the utilization of your fleet andmore accurately plan for their future activities based onpast performance data.

Interface with Leading VehicleManagement EquipmentThe system has options to interface and integrate with mostleading vehicle managementequipment: from complete andseamless integration with sophisticated GPS-based solutionsto simpler options. Integra alsosupports status devices from mostleading manufacturers.

Automatic Functions Save Time and EffortThe key to the return on invest-ment with any tracking or statussystem is the ability of all of thevarious system components to work in harmony, providingthe maximum benefit for the least amount of cost and effort.Integra electronically and transparently provides supportedmapping systems with the geocodes or addresses for eachdelivery as it is being ticketed. This eliminates any manualeffort by dispatchers to create “hot zones” at delivery sites toserve as triggers for automatically sending Arrive/Leave Jobstatus signals to the Integra Dispatch module. At the sametime, Integra and some mobile resource managementproviders have tightly integrated the system components to

w Choose the status device that fits your budget and requirements from leading manufacturers w Sophisticated GPS integration with mobile resource management systems provides automatic

and dynamic links with each field vehiclew Auto statusing (no driver intervention) available for most required functionsw Can provide truck engine drive train performance data in newer trucksw Direct text messaging from dispatch screen to trucks can replace most voice communicationsw Interfaces and integrates to a variety of mapping tools

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automatically record and reflect such events as Loading,Leave/Arrive Plant, Start/Stop Pour or Unload, Washout,Adding Water, Breakdowns, Breaks, etc. This integratedsolution can even provide truck engine and drive trainperformance data from the J1708 electronic bus innewer trucks. This greatly reduces installation costs andimproves overall system performance, while increasingthe reporting options available to the Integra software.

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w Being Windows®–compliant insures ease-of-usew Dual monitor support for more flexibilityw Flexible, easy-to-use tools for complex order entry scenariosw Drill down demand graphs to analyze the data behind the graphsw Pre-defined miscellaneous charges can be applied according to your preferencesw User-defined layouts allow each user to focus on the required informationw Instant retrieval of desired information without special keystrokesw Full integration to Microsoft Excel for e–mailing job schedules to customers/salesmenw Multiple mix orders avoid having to create multiple orders for the same jobw Plan extra products/additives by load to ensure each load is what the customer wantsw Associate extra products with a mix on a job to avoid shipping errorsw Optional, bi-directional interface to popular batch panels w Optional interface to most leading truck tracking and GPS vehicle management systemsw High performance design prevents system slow downs regardless of shipping volumew System automatically learns travel times to job sites and pour times by customer and work typew Quick ticket without orders for building material sales

Demand Graphs HelpOperations Run SmoothlyDispatcher personnel can designcustom graphs by selectingcombinations of dates, plants,order types, truck types, etc.,and position the information on ascreen or screens. Using standard mouse controls, theycan then drill down to the particular order that creates anypoint on the graph. In addition,they can view all of the loadsreflected in any 15-minute graphtime segment, alerting them tothe details of any schedulingconflict at any point of any day.

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Wide Variety of Interface OptionsOptional interfaces are available between the module andmost leading truck tracking and GPS vehicle managementsystems. The Ready Mix Dispatch module has optional,advanced signaling integration with multiple mobile resourcemanagement systems deployed on current cellular digitalnetworks. The Ready Mix Dispatch module can work withthese systems to dynamically display the current status ofevery vehicle, providing instant drill-downs on any truck, ticket or order detail inquiry.

Easy Interface with Computerized Batch PanelsOptional interfaces to computerized batch panels arealso available. These interfaces facilitate the electronicforwarding of ticket information to the batch paneland/or direct printing at the plant via network, dial-up,or VPN connections. You can even communicate withthe batch panel via IP, using your Internet browser.

The Integra Ready Mix Dispatch module can be con-figured for local or centralized dispatch operationsand/or local or centralized order entry situations.

COMMANDperformance is a BusinessIntelligence application developed specificallyfor the construction materials industry.

Typically, companies rely on numerous measurement systems and a variety of differing processes to answer questions while making decisions.COMMANDperformance provides you a single, integrated platform to help improve decision-making andmanage performance. The application includes the full-range of business intelligence capabilities:

• Reporting & Analysis• Dashboards & Scorecarding• Business Activity Monitoring• Planning & Forecasting

Do you spend too much time looking for informationrather than making informed decisions? LetCOMMANDperformance increase your corporate performance by providing the information you need tomake the right decisions everyday.

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Integra Ready Mixed Dispatchmatches plant, vehicle, and materialresources to contractor requirements - in a profitable and productive manner.

The Integra Ready Mix Dispatch module providesall of the components necessary for the dispatchoperation including: order entry, scheduling, ticketing,COD pricing, planning, dynamic demand graphmonitoring, and performance analysis.

For all of its power and flexibility, the Ready MixDispatch module is extremely easy to use, featuring“hot keys” for navigating most aspects of the module.Dispatchers can elect to use multiple monitors todisplay as much information as needed by draggingsections of the screen into the configuration thatbest fits their style. Once created, a separate viewcan be stored for each dispatcher. Users caninstantly change color indicators for orders, cus-tomers, jobs, trucks, and plants to highlight keyinformation. Order, production, and shipping totalsare also available at any time.

Optimal Order Entry EfficiencyA single screen handles most new orders, minimizingkeystrokes and keeping all critical information readilyaccessible. For orders that require complex schedules,pre-determined multiple plant assignments, variabledelivery schedules, quantity per hour, specified numberof trucks scheduling, or sequenced pours, the systemoffers easy-to-use, flexible tools. Extra mix componentscan be scheduled to start and stop on pre-specifiedload counts, and/or automatically associated withcertain mixes to ensure they are included for specifiedjobs. Plus, miscellaneous charges for winter service,minimum load size, environmental charges, afterhours deliveries and other factors can be pre-definedand applied to jobs or customers according to yourpreferences. Order schedules can be instantlyexported to Excel® spreadsheets for distribution tocustomers or salespeople.

• Single data source provides focused information to help manage the business• Provides staff with better management tools and resources for exception management• Provides measurement tools needed to manage and monitor business initiatives• Capable of market analysis via backlog reporting and job/project forecasting• Allows customer analysis via profile, sales ranking, and current and prior year comparisons• Offers Sales Staff analysis via sales staff rankings and average sales price• Tools to manage truck and driver utilization, quality, and material usage• Simplified maintenance with zero-footprint, browser-based deployment, and administration• Leverage all corporate data, starting with Integra and expandable to data from all

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COMMANDperformance is Powered by IBMCognos Software Solutions. Cognos, an IBM company, is the world leader in BusinessIntelligence (BI) and Performance Managementsolutions. Cognos provides world-class enterpriseBI, planning and consolidation software, and services to help companies plan, understand, andmanage financial and operational performance.Cognos serves more than 23,000 customers inmore than 135 countries.

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Integra Auditis the ideal tool for monitoring and recording system changes made by any user within anyIntegra module, guaranteeing system integrity foryour company, customers, and employees.

Keep Up With ChangesIn the dynamic environment of the construction materialsindustry, key system data is often in a state of flux. Prices,credit authorizations and limits; product definitions and rules;orders, etc. can all change on a moment’s notice and needto be instantly reflected in the system database.Implemented by the system administrator, the Audit modulecan be activated by module or by user to record a before-and-after picture of any change made to master files or keysystem files. By time and date stamping these events, theAudit Module provides a clear history of any and all changesmade to critical system database components.

Identify What and WhenAccording to NRMCA statistics, the average order placedwith a ready mix concrete organization is changed seventimes before it’s completed. These order changes can be theaddition of balance loads, changes in start or spacing times,the amounts of required additives, delivery instructions, etc.Any of these elements can play a critical role in not only theability to satisfy the customers’ objectives and schedule forthat job, but also in the ability of the product itself to meetthe engineering specifications. With the Integra Audit moduleactivated, dispatchers can instantly identify when changesare made to the order and by whom. This information canpinpoint the exact time and channel to review in telephoneconversations that may have been recorded in the dispatchoffice. It can also identify the individual who made the changeso they can provide additional information concerning thereason for the change.

w Monitor and record all system changesw Guarantee system integrityw Produce a history of changes made to critical database componentsw Instantly identify when changes are made to the order and by whomw Instantly identify when changes are made to master files and by whomw Ensure all guidelines and standards are metw Prevent employee fraudw Maintain an audit record of truck tare weight changes

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Comply With Regulations and StandardsProducts or additives, such as fibers or colors, areoften introduced to the finished product at the job siteand may not have been included on the original deliv-ery ticket. As these tickets are subsequently edited, itis critical to know what and when such changes weremade and who made them. This information regardingchanges to tickets is essential for ensuring that pricingrules are followed, engineering standards are met,and employee fraud opportunities are prevented.Similarly, the Integra Audit module maintains a recordof truck tare weight changes on aggregate and asphalttickets, which can be extremely important to billingaccuracy.

The Integra family of products includes the following systems and modules, alldesigned specifically for construction materials providers:

Ready Mixed DispatchReady Mixed Dispatch OptimizationTruck Tracking & GPSMappingResource ManagementInventoryOfficeCredit ManagerLien ManagementSales ManagerAuditPerformance Management

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Improve your operations further using Dispatch Optimization with INTEGRAoptimize.Integrating seamlessly with Integra, INTEGRAoptimize allows you to achieve the optimal balance between service and efficiency by evaluating and updating your dispatch plan in real time and updating your resource allocations on a minute-by-minute basis.

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is designed to infuse productivity and efficiency into each and every task performed at your ready-mixed operations.

The truest measure of the quality of oursoftware is in the productivity gains. Ourgoal is to boost performance – the numberof cubic yards per man-hour a ready mixplant is capable of producing and deliveringto the job site.

Integra systems are modular, open andrugged, and ready to accommodate futuregrowth and changes.

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“Integra innovations boost the productivity of my people, the efficiency of my plants, and the bottom line of my ready mix operations...”

Consider an environment where you can create new cus-tomers and products in your ERP system and have thoserecords update in the Integra database on a real-time basis.Similarly, products entered into your Quality Control applica-tion can instantly update in the Integra database and real-time transaction history (such as batch weights) and recordsfrom Integra modules can be automatically transmitted toyour QC system. Errors, effort, and man-hours are reduced;while accuracy and efficiency are improved.

Talk with your Account Manager to learn more about Integraintegration with batching controls, mobile resource manage-ment systems, mapping solutions, third-party ERP systems,and with these Command Alkon systems:

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Integra is designed to seamlessly integrate withand/or interface to other Command Alkon productsand many third-party applications.

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Command Alkon IncorporatedHeadquarters

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Fax: +1 (630) 515-0214www.commandalkon.com/integra

Order EntryDynamic SchedulingTicketingTruck TrackingReportingSeamless Back Office IntegrationBatch Computer InterfacesMapping InterfacesSignaling InterfacesQuality Control System Interface

And full support forDispatch Optimization with INTEGRAoptimize.

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w Increases dispatch efficiency, improving on-time deliveries and reducing delivery/haul costs

w Improves truck utilization, reducing "non-productive" time

w Decreases workload and stress for dispatchers

w Provides timely and accurate operational information to enhance decision-making within your company

w Allows you to proactively plan for changing job conditions

w Centralized data, providing a complete view of the operation in real-time

w A single database, reducing data entry and easingthe burden of updating and maintaining master file information

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