Title PageKPMD (IT Solutions) LtdBlades Enterprise Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4SU, United Kingdomtelephone: +44 (0)114 292 2292 fax: +44 (0)870 705 2655email: mick.daniels@kpmd.co.ukw w w . k p m d . c o . u kSoftware for external quality assessment and proficiency testing organisers.Version 2.0

System OverviewInternet access for participants for data entry and reports (Acrobat PDF files).Samples sent to participants.Some participants still rely on paper-based results data entry and reports.Office system: multi-user with MS Access or SQL Server database: modules for Lab (Participant) Management, To Do Items and Distribution Management.

Easy searching on name etcLogin ScreenOffice based system written using Microsoft Visual basic .Net using a SQL Server or Access database. This system runs on PCs using Microsoft Windows connected together over a local or wide area network.

Participant / Laboratory ListSearch optionsDouble-click to view lab recordsAfter logging in, the opening screen displays all participants.

Lab Main Details TabDouble-clicking displays a participants details. Various Tabs across the top of the form displays different details.

Lab Contacts Tab

Lab Finance / Registration Details Tab

Lab Correspondence Tab

Lab Queries Tab

Lab Queries / Actions Tab

Lab Cohorts Tab

Lab Meetings Tab

Maintain system data eg system users, distributors, currencies, programme prices etcAdministration Lookup MaintenanceFrom the Main Participant List form, an administrator can maintain the various look-up tables.

Update website database using Web ServicesAdministration Web ServicesWeb Services are used to transfer data from the office system to the website and vice versa.

Various reports generated using Crystal Reports (enabling export to Word, Excel and Acrobat PDF format) or mail merge using Word and Word templatesReports

Batch ProcessesFor batch registration forms and batch invoices / invoice requestsTo automate the registration process, batch registration/invoices creates all the necessary forms.

To Do ListMultiple actions generated from queriesThe To-Do functionality can be used to record participants questions, handle complaints, document requests from participants (eg for extra samples), set reminders, etc.

To Do List Action Details

Distribution ListThe main screen in the Distribution module is the list of distributions.This can be filtered by Scheme (Test / Programme), or by dates.Double clicking on a specific distribution (row) loads the Distribution Details form.

Distribution Details

Distribution Main Functions

Distribution Results Data Entry

Distribution Reports

Distribution Administration Lookup MaintenanceFrom the Main Distribution List form, an administrator can maintain the various look-up tables which are related to distributions.

This normally includes Sample data and can include elements of stock control as well as the management of reference materials if this is applicable.

Distribution Administration Method ExampleExample of Method maintenance where methods can be used across different schemes / programmes

Participant Report Example 1Distribution Reports can take many formats ranging from simple tabular presentation of results to multiple graphical representations.

PT Organisers often like to present results based on different methods, or instruments for comparison purposes.

We will replicate your reports in whatever format is required.

Participant Report Example 2

Participant Report Example 3

Website LoginWebsite designed to match clients corporate image with colours, logo, fonts, images etc.

Website Programme SelectionScheme selection using drop-down combo box to display list of distributions. Click a row for data entry form and report.Status of each distribution shown.

Website Result Data EntryScreen designed to match paper data entry forms if necessary.Buttons to save data, mark it complete (after which it cannot be changed), and download report (when available). Print a blank results form for data entry.Qualitative, quantitative and interpretive result with validation where required.Drop-down combo boxes for methods, units, machines, techniques etc, with validation of acceptable combinations if required.

Website Participant Registration 1Existing Participants can login and accept or change their existing registration data. New participants select the tests they wish to subscribe to, and if applicable, choose methods, machines etc that they will be using.Some of our clients now use online registration.

Website Participant Registration 2Existing Participants confirm or change their existing contact details. Participants can have as many contacts as required, default, report, quality manager, finance etc.