System Update

by Dom Albano, PDI's Controller

Every morning, it was the same thing, employees would start complaining... 'My computer is too slow; it takes 10 minutes to boot up once I log in'. So in the fall of 2010, PDI started replacing its computers to the latest technology.

All of the office computers were replaced with new Dells and Acer LCD Monitors with built in speakers. The new computers were much faster and with the 20" flat screens and no speakers on the desk, it gave everyone more room on their desks. The complaints have stopped.

With our current Manufacturing Software, which we upgraded last spring when we added a new server, we are able to enter orders and follow the order through to conclusion.

Thechange of the computers was a smooth transition, the only challenge we had was the new Dells came with the Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit, and we were using XP.

Many of our additional software packages had to be upgraded because the old versions would not work with the 64 bit Windows 7. An example, one of those Software Packages is ACT, so when we upgraded we were now using a version that was on the market for only a few weeks.

We had purchased 2 new all-in-one printers, scanners & copiers; we were told that they would work with Windows 7 64 Bit, but they would not scan multiple pages at one time, so we had to spend time looking for software to do the job.

The new systems are now working well, the complainng has stopped and we are able to serve the customer better.

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Plastic Design International was started in 1977 in the short-run prototype R&D business. PDI is now one of the most effective Plastic Injection Molding production companies on the East Coast and an expert Mold Making manufacturer. Please contact us with any questions at 860-632-2001.