goal by mapping the existing processes from an operational standpoint to the software application deployed as part of the performance improvement initiative and apply corrective action, while incorporating preventive measures.

ARIA will deliver a procedure manual, which will include the following:

1. General Process Map: a high level work-flow diagram showing the key processes in the company and how they integrate together.

2. Key Process Maps: detailed workflow diagrams that describe all activities in a specific process, which may span multiple departments.

3. Activity Details: description of how process activities can be performed from an operational standpoint and from a user guide perspective.

Features

In conjunction with ARIA's Product Suite, ARIA's Best Practices automate and streamline vital functions within the supply chain and related processes.

Here is a broad outline of the stages within ARIA's Business Process Analysis & Mapping.

I. Business Process Analysis & Mapping

* Process identification & information gathering.
* Fit-gap analysis of Aria software and client's business processes.
* Identification and analysis of areas requiring intervention and customization.
* Client sign-off on the analysis and identification of modifications, module amendments, custom programs, custom reports. This step will provide the framework for the configuration setup.

II. ARIA's Process Improvement Methodology.

The aim of ARIA's Process Improvement Methodology is to bridge the gap between operations and information systems (IS). We accomplish this