GS++/eTrack

Deliverable	Deployed enterprise-scale application
Business use	Workflow application for automotive parts ordering and tracking
Client	Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Description
GS++ was designed to replace a legacy system, GS, and allows VW buyers to source quotes for new parts, and to place orders with suppliers. eTrack is a new system designed to track engineering changes, and the two year process from conceptualisation, design and approval of a new part, through procurement, to testing and eventual incorporation into the production line.

The system has been in production since January 2003. VW has entered into a maintenance contract with Alchemy for the years 2004-6, and ongoing enhancements are still being specified by the users and integrated into the system. The time and therefore monetary savings on every part enquiry process have exceeded expectations.

Technologies
MS SQL Server 2000 database
Alchemy Workflow Engine (SQL, VB, COM+)
Alchemy Security Framework (SQL, VB, COM+, domain controller synchronisation)
.ASP web pages
External supplier site allowing for online quoting by VW suppliers around the world
Alchemy File Upload component, allowing streaming of documents directly in and out of the database (C++, ATL, COM+, SQL)
Alchemy Presentation component (SQL, VB, COM+)
Integration with MS Excel
Data sychronisation with legacy systems, including DB2 mainframe in Germany and SAP system