Why Apex?: Benefits Summary

B u l k Ma t e r i a l s & A u t ma t i n
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1 Corporate Overview
2 Ready-Mixed Concrete
3 Bulk Materials & Automation
4 Concrete Plant Automation
5 Quality Control
6 Business Integration Services
7 Dispatch Optimization
8 Integra Products
9 Concrete Products Automation
Command Alkon
Command Alkon Incorporated
Headquarters
1800 International Park Dr., Suite 400
Birmingham, AL 35243 USA
+1 (205) 879-3282
Fax: +1 (205) 870-1405
www.commandalkon.com
n Real-time or near real-time data movement for improved management decisions
n Streamlines the entire Quote to Cash process with one integrated system
n Provides easy access to valuable information about your business
n Easily scalable and upgradable to grow with you
n Automation products available for each operation
Why Apex?
Benefits Summary
BOOKLETS
Apex Point of Sale
Apex Automation
Apex Dispatch
Apex Connectivity
Apex Back Office
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is the leading ticketing and
automation solution for the bulk
materials industry.
The Apex family of products has the flexibility
to meet the many operational and management
demands of your business.
Apex can be run in either a server or stand-
alone environment. The application is highly
configurable to fit the way you do business.
Apex is a Windows-based, fully integrated
family of products using the flexible
capabilities of a MS SQL database. The
underlying architecture and connectivity
between multiple locations provides for
integration of diverse workgroups at one
central location and for managing the
complete Quote to Cash process.
Apex
www.commandalkon.com/jws
Apex Users Include:
w Crushed Stone Quarries
w Sand & Gravel Plants
w Asphalt Plants
w Waste/Incineration Plants
w Cement Plants
w Salt Mines/Docks
w Clay & Shale
w Lightweight Aggregate
w Industrial Minerals
w Underground Mines
Apex Support
JWS Technical Support services include:
Onsite installation and upgrades
Onsite, in-house, or Web-based training
Template modifications (such as screen templates, print templates, or import/export templates)
Custom Reports
JWS is committed to providing our customers with helpful and responsive service and support. Our
experienced support technicians are available 24/7 to answer your questions and to ensure that you get
the most out of your system. Our support technicians have an average of 9 years experience and are
cross-trained for on-site service and in-house phone support.
JWS offers monthly in-house training classes on a variety of topics including:
Basic Apex
Advanced Apex and Crystal Reports
Service & Support for IT

Apex Direct Transfer
For more information regarding JWS Technical Support or In-House Training visit us online at
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w User-friendly interface
w Advanced data management and
retrieval
w Remote installation of ticketing software
with integrated data replication using
WAN, LAN, remote access server, or
modem
w Customizable menus and shortcuts
w User-modifiable screens and print
templates
w Built-in document imaging
w Enhanced system security
w Readily interfaces with most models
of digital scale indicators
w Operates on standard Windows
hardware and with Windows
compatible printers
w Powerful inquiry tools for viewing
ticket, order, and invoice data
w Large variety of standard reports
included
w Customized reports may be added
to the Apex menu system using
Crystal Reports
w Apex database provides for access by

outside ODBC compliant tools for
additional reporting using tools such
as Microsoft Excel and Access
General Features
w Real-time or near real-time data movement for improved
management decisions
w Streamlines the entire Quote to Cash process with one
integrated system
w Provides easy access to valuable information about your
business
w Easily scalable and upgradable to grow with you
w Automation products available for each operation
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Benefits of Apex
JWS - A Division of Command Alkon www.commandalkon.com/jws
Apex Requirements
Workstation or Stand-Alone:
2.0 GHz Pentium Dual Core or compatible (1.4 GHz minimum)
Windows XP Professional SP2+, Windows 7, Vista Business
2 GB RAM (1 GB RAM minimum)
2 GB free hard drive space (data dependent)
RS232 scale interface for ticketing PC
Additional serial ports may be required for additional devices
HP compatible laser printer for reports, invoices, and statements
Laser, thermal, or most dot matrix printers may be used for printing tickets
File Server:
Windows 2003 Server or higher
Software performance may be improved by exceeding the above recommendations.
HARDWARE
MS-SQL Server 2005 or 2008 (Express version for standalone workstations only.)
DATABASE
JWS - A Division of Command Alkon
10000 West 75th St., Suite 103
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-2241
Tel: +1 (913) 384-0880
Fax: +1 (913) 432-5242
The Apex family of products includes the following modules and systems, all designed
specifically for bulk materials providers:
Apex
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Point of Sale
Ticketing
Loadout
Rail
Automation
Auto ID
Touchscreen Kiosk
Wireless Loader
Scale Watcher
Remote Printer Enclosure and Stand
Remote Displays
Dispatch
Vehicle/Order Dispatch
Truck Tracking(GPS)
Connectivity
Third-Party Interface
Data Replication
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Back Office
Office System
Invoicing
Accounts Receivable
GL Interface
Inventory & Production/Operations
Quote Processing
Reporting
Reporting
Apex provides you with sound operational,
financial, and statistical reports for monitoring
your business and making key operating
decisions.
Apex offers a wide array of standard reports to provide
insight into all segments of your daily operations such
as: quotations, ticketing and delivery process, inventory
monitoring, and invoicing and receivables activities.
You may also use Crystal Reports
, or any other ODBC

compliant report writer, to create your own custom
reports from the Apex data files. Custom reports may
also be commissioned from JWS on an hourly fee basis.
w Monitoring of key performance indicators
w Variety of report configurations available to meet your needs
w Integrated reporting tool for data integrity and accuracy
Benefits of Reporting
STATEMENT
nvoice
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Baker Construction Co.
PO Box 21088
315
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Net Due
------------------------- Aging --------------------
Balance
Due Credits Charges Description Date
Kansas City, KS 66205
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DATE
TERMS
0-30 31-60 61-90 Over 90
ACCOUNT NO.
SOLD TO
JWS a Division of Command AIkon
10000 W. 75th Street, Suite 103
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204
Phone: 913-384-0880
www.jwscorp.com
7/30/08
0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1,000.00 PMT 08/14/06 Payment, Check 1269
1,467.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,467.14 1,467.14 216 07/11/06 nvoice 216
661.31 218 07/25/06 nvoice 218
677.34 PMT 08/14/06 Payment, Check 1240
661.31 677.34 -16.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 -16.03 Subtotal
215.65 0.00 0.00 215.65 0.00 0.00 215.65 232 06/12/08 nvoice 232
1,795.87 0.00 1,795.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,795.87 235 07/06/08 nvoice 235
968.30 0.00 968.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 968.30 239 07/10/08 nvoice 239
1,080.19 0.00 1,080.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,080.19 240 07/10/08 nvoice 240
Account Total 1,467.14 0.00 215.65 2,828.33 4,511.12 6,188.46 1,677.34
$4,511.12 Total Amount Due --->
Thank you for your business!
Date Trans No Type CustomerD Name Amount CheckNo Description
5/17/2010
11:49:05AM
AR Open tems
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From 4/1/2009 to 5/30/2009
4/15/2009 213 P 123 James E. Wingert -500.00 56780 Unapplied payment
5/17/2009 241 123 James E. Wingert 215.13 nvoice 241
5/17/2009 242 124 Baker Construction Co. 138.05 Globe Plant
5/17/2009 243 124 Baker Construction Co. 1,106.66 AT&T Building
5/17/2009 244 126 Loren E. Doyle Concrete 174.78 K-Mart Parking Area
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integrated solution for your business processes. Using existing data, COMMANDseries
customers can receive all the benefits of Apex automation by installing an Apex solution
at a remote site.
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Quote Processing
The Apex Quote module may be used to
prepare quotes in electronic or printed
formats for prospects or existing customers.
Once a quote has been accepted, the built-in Quote
Wizard converts a current quote, along with all of
its information, to an Order or Master Order to be
shipped against. Quotes and Orders may be copied
to different customers and/or prospects without
recreating the entire order from scratch.
Product pricing may be by location,
by customer, or job specific.
Products and pricing on Quotes are
drawn from current products and
price lists. The quote format is
customizable and flexible. The
Quote Module also provides a way
to keep track of other bidders that
have submitted quotes for the
same project.
w Save time quoting the same job to multiple
customers/prospects
w Provide professional looking quotes to your
customers and prospects
w Ticketing Module or Office System
Benefits of Quote
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Ticketing
The Ticketing Module creates tickets including
customers, products, pricing, and orders plus
built-in security features for complete control
of the ticketing process.
Wizards replicate orders, master orders,
and jobs for quick and easy data entry.
A Repeat Load feature automatically
populates screen information from
previous tickets. Ticket images may
be captured for future reference and
distributed via email when the built-in
imaging feature is implemented.
Screen templates and ticket print
formats may be customized by the
end-user. A standard scale screen
may be used to track incoming mix
components such as sand or
asphaltic cement for inventory.
The Ticketing module directly connects
to most popular models of digital truck
scale indicators to generate and print
tickets. Truck tare weights are saved
for automatic recall at ticketing time
and can be configured to warn the
weighmaster when its time to re-tare.
Multiple scales may be read from a
single ticketing screen. Trucks, customers, or orders may
be added on-the-fly from the ticketing screen depending
on security settings. The Miscellaneous Ticket screen
allows for manual entry of transactions for deliveries of
multiple unweighed products. Inbound (receive) loads
may be ticketed as well as outbound (ship) loads.
This module provides for flexible pricing of materials and
freight for both credit and C.O.D. transactions. Prices may
be hidden from view through password security. Net
w Quickly and efficiently process scale tickets using stored
data
w Increases ticket throughput by using an intuitive, user-
friendly interface
Benefits of Ticketing
w None
weights may be billed in standard tons, metric tons, or
other units.
The Ticketing module is capable of printing daily reports
and providing a daily ticket file for transfer to the Apex
Office System or other database programs for further
processing. Apex Data Replication can be used to
further automate this transfer process. The Ticketing
module also includes a Ticket Inquiry program for
quick retrieval of ticket information.
Prerequisites
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The Apex Inventory Module provides up-to-date
inventory quantities. The Production/Operations
Module calculates production by product (based
upon production formulas), operation, and
downtime activity.
Inventories may be updated directly from the production
module or manually through adjustments. The module
records production, in-bound (received) quantities, out-
bound (shipped) quantities from the Apex Ticketing
module, adjustments, and shows ending balances by
product. Products may be classified into Product Groups
for reporting purposes. The Inventory module may be
implemented at the central office or at a remote site(s).
w Automatically estimate stockpiles based on transactions
within Apex
Benefits of Inventory/Production
Prerequisites
Loadout
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To load asphalt, aggregate, or cement into
trucks and rail cars, the Apex Loadout system
integrates with the Apex Ticketing module to
open and close single or multiple overhead silo
gates or spouts.
This module includes Loadout software and a Loadout
PLC control panel. Choose from three different weighing
methods including Silos Over Scale, Negative Weigh, or
Weigh Hopper.
Multiple ticket screens may be displayed for improved
efficiency if operating multiple lanes simultaneously. The
operator may manually edit the target drop weights for
the load. As the truck is being loaded, a progress
indicator will display the amount of material loaded so far
and the target weight for the entire load.
The Bin/Silo Inventory feature assists the operator in
maintaining adequate levels of material in the overhead
silos. Blue arrows indicate the active silo and a low level
indicator, represented by a yellow line, is defined by the
user. Once the level in the silo has reached this line, the
plant operator will be warned before continuing to load.
This feature may run in the background while ticketing or
can be viewed on a separate monitor.
The weighmaster can enter loading parameters and
monitor loading status at load time. Gate controls and
devices are wired to the appropriate outputs and inputs
of the industry standard Allen Bradley Programmer Logic
Controllers (PLC). Mix Designs may be attached to a
specific product or subsidiary to the product. This allows
you to have one sales product such as B Mix with one or
many different mix designs.
w Runs on standard Windows PC's and uses existing plant
controls
w Built-in safety features include: emergency E-Stop button
and watchdog timer
w Improves accuracy and safety for your customers and
operators
Benefits of Loadout
w Ticketing Module
Prerequisites
General Ledger Interface
The Apex General Ledger (G/L) Interface
module generates General Ledger entries
for reporting or importing directly into
third-party accounting systems.
When a posting is made in the Apex system, the
G/L Interface generates corresponding entries for
the appropriate G/L accounts and stores the data in
ASCII format. The format of this data file can be
customized through export templates.
G/L posting information is also stored in a local
history file at the office. This information can be
exported on demand or used to generate G/L
reports for making manual entries into a third-
party system.
All postings that affect the G/L can be
categorized into three groups: Accounts
Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Inventory.
The option is provided to post to one or more
of these groups.
The G/L chart of accounts can consist of
default account codes or can be assembled
from user-specified components. Components
can be based on things such as the location of
the sale, the product, or the customer.
w Interface with third-party G/L systems through
transactions generated in Apex
w Office System
Benefits of G/L Interface
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Rail
The Apex Rail Module creates Bills of
Lading which include customers, products,
pricing, and orders for rail cars and trains.
The Rail Tracks program is used to assign a
number and a description to each track in your
plant. This identifies the track when you assign
rail cars. Tracks may be renumbered and
renamed within the Rail Track program.
A Rail Equipment Master file is maintained and
updated for each rail car arriving on site or it can
be imported from the Official Railway Equipment
Register. The Register lists rail car owners and
their rail cars and other information, including car
number, car type, capacity, etc.
The Rail Schedule program captures rail orders
by location, load date, and train number. Rail
schedules include the customer, order, product,
number of cars, and delivery date. Rail cars can
be assigned manually without schedules.
However, the use of schedules can save time
and reduce errors during the assignment
process.
The Rail Car Assignment program allows users to assign
rail cars from scheduled items, or manually without
scheduling. Weights and other details about the car are
entered here. Multiple cars can be selected and
assigned together. When assigning rail cars individually
the customer, order, product, purchase order, and bin ID
can be assigned individually. Cars can be
unassigned from a train. The module includes a car
search capability; car status is indicated by grid colors.
w Organize and store information about your rail car deliveries
w Easily produce bills of lading for your rail car operators
Benefits of Rail
w Ticketing Module
A Rail Bill of Lading may be printed and generated in
EDI format and transmitted via third-party to the railroad.
When a Rail Bill of Lading is printed, all cars that are
ready will be included on the B/L. A rail car will be
included on the bill of lading when it is marked as
loaded, has a weight, an assigned customer, order, and
product.
The Apex Rail System has the ability to read rail car tags
via a SmartPass reader or a track reader (T94). This is
very similar to reading Auto ID truck tags except that the
output of the rail car tags is formatted differently. The
Apex Rail System can interface with a third-party loading
system via a PLC/OPC Server with the Apex ticket
interface program, similar to Apex truck ticketing.
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Accounts Receivable
The Apex Accounts Receivable module records
payments made by customers, generates
monthly statements, tracks customer account
balances, and determines balance aging.
A/R adjustments are used to make corrections to a
customers account for events such as returned items,
late charge adjustments, sales tax adjustments, or
write-offs.
A flexible inquiry feature allows searching of
ticket/order and AR information to assist with customer
inquiries. A variety of management reports
are available and customers may be
grouped by user-defined types to generate
the reports needed to review A/R status and
customer account activity.
w An integrated solution for tracking of receivables
w Easy access to customer balances and aging information
through reports and inquiries
w Central control of customer credit status
Benefits of Accounts Receivable
w Office System
w Invoicing
Prerequisites
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Auto ID
The Auto ID module is an add-on to
our existing ticketing system that
allows for attended or unattended
ticketing, weigh-ins, and check-ins.
Auto ID automates the ticketing process by
using radio frequency (RF) devices for
vehicle identification and assignments.
Utilizing this technology to identify vehicles
entering or leaving the ticketing site without
the intervention of a scale person has
greatly reduced the overhead required for
most scaling operations. Auto ID facilitates
weekend or after-hours ticketing/loading
without plant personnel intervention in the
ticketing process.
Upon entering and/or exiting the site, the
vehicle is identified by either an RFID card
or truck-mounted tag. This unique ID
number is associated with a specific vehicle,
which is assigned a customer, order, and/or
product. Through system automation or
driver selection, the correct load
information is validated, freeing the
weighmaster from routine ticketing
requirements. A green traffic light is
activated to indicate a successful read of
the vehicle ID, telling the driver to enter the
site or leave the scale and retrieve the
ticket.
A touch screen interface may be added to
allow the driver to choose from multiple load
authorizations. A remote printer inside a
custom-designed printer enclosure further
expedites ticket delivery. Multiple Auto ID
terminals may be used and each terminal
can be configured independently according
to its function. The Auto ID module can
communicate with other devices such as
loadout scales, gates, and lights.
w Interfaces with Order Entry to eliminate shipments
to customers with insufficient credit
w Automates the check-in and ticketing process using
the latest technologies
w Increases truck throughput without the need for
additional personnel
w Improves accuracy and customer service through
the use of automation
w Ticketing Module
Benefits of Auto ID
Prerequisites
Invoicing
The Apex Invoicing module may be added
to the Office system for a seamless ticket to
invoice solution.
This module generates and prints invoices based on
posted tickets.
Invoices may be generated on multiple billing cycles
using customer-specific ticket sorting methods and
printing options including separate invoices per
order, location, or purchase order. Complete
ticket detail is available to print on each invoice.
Customers or groups of customers may be
omitted from an invoicing batch, as needed.
Product prices may be automatically updated using
a data trigger assigned to a particular price list.
Invoice Edit Lists assist with verification of invoicing
batches prior to printing. A flexible Invoice Inquiry is
used to look up posted invoices, credits, payments,
and/or adjustments.
A Credit/Rebill feature allows you to credit and/or
rebill tickets or invoices that have already been
processed, and if desired, reissue new invoices.
Tax rate and price changes can be automatically
processed based on effective dates; a history of
tax rate changes are maintained by the system.
The invoice format may be modified as
needed using Crystal Reports. Invoices can be
electronically imaged and stored for future printing
or e-mailing. Invoices may also be posted to an
ASCII file for transfer to third-party financial
systems.
w Provides an integrated solution for customer billing
of scale tickets
w A streamlined interface provides for multiple steps
to be performed in sequence
w Generates electronic images of all invoices and
credits
w Office System
Benefits of Invoicing
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Apex Kiosk
The Apex Kiosk is used in conjunction with the
Apex Auto ID module to offer an integrated
solution for the automation and optimization of
bulk materials facilities.
The Kiosk provides unattended vehicle identification,
check-in/check-out, tare-in/ticket-out, loader notification,
and auto load. The integrated touch screen also
allows driver input/verification of load information,
purchase order number, trailer number, inbound
material, and other required information. The Kiosk
can also communicate with a variety of input/output
devices including traffic lights, site lights, traffic
gates, and vehicle position photo sensors.
The Kiosk consolidates an internal PC, HID Proximity
RFID reader for handheld cards, electrical connections,
and input/output connections into a self-contained,
rugged NEMA 3R outdoor enclosure. The enclosure
includes a thermostat controlled heater and fan. The 15
touchscreen is direct sunlight readable. Optional
equipment is available including a sunshade protective
shield and a Transcore RFID reader for use with vehicle
mounted tags.
Requirements:
w 120/240 VAC for heater and fan
w Ethernet connection if on local network
Dimensions &Weight:
w Enclosure: 12 Deep x 20 Wide x 24 High
Covers for side air inlet/outlet adds 10 to outside width
w Sunshade: 20 Deep x 31 Wide x 31.5 High
w Weight: 114 lbs without sunshade,
168 lbs with sunshade
w Improves site safety
w Increases scale throughput
w Improves site traffic flow and coordination
w Reduces time in plant
Benefits of Kiosk
w Ticketing Module
w Auto ID Module
Prerequisites
Office System
The Apex Office System module
accumulates tickets from one or multiple
ticketing sites and stores them in a central
ticket history file.
From this central repository, tickets may
be searched, historical management
reports generated, and data
transferred to other financial systems.
Access to this database may be through
batch processing, near real-time transfer,
or a thin-client environment.
The Office System allows you to edit,
reprice, and post tickets. Ticket exception
reports identify tickets that require
additional attention prior to posting.
Multiple price lists may be created for
each location. Daily and periodic sales
reports are available by location, customer,
or product. The Office System is the initial
step in the Apex invoicing process.
w Provides central control of customers, orders, and pricing
w Provides powerful, historical reporting capabilities for sales
people or managers
w Allows for final review of ticket information before posting to
history
Benefits of Office System
w None
Prerequisites
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Wireless Loader
The Wireless Loader program is a loader
notification system designed to assist the
loader operator in achieving fewer over/
under loads. It also increases utilization of
loader assets, and provides reporting on
loader efficiency.
The program works with a wireless network and
remote touch PC or Blackberry mounted in the
loader.
The Wireless Loader continually displays vehicles
and rail cars at the plant to be loaded. The loader
operator may view all vehicles at one station or all
vehicles in the plant. The Wireless Loader program
displays all of the information the loader operator
needs in order to load the vehicles or rail cars:
How much product (net weight) to load
on each vehicle or rail car
What product to load on which vehicle
or rail car
Load station assignment for vehicles
and rail cars
How long each vehicle has been in the plant
Once a vehicle has been loaded, the loader operator
may remove the vehicle from their display or it will be
removed automatically when the vehicle is ticketed.
w Improves loader efficiency
w Increases utilization of loader assets
w Provides total site connectivity to the scale house operators
and plant manager
Benefits of Wireless Loader
w Ticketing Module
Vehicle-Mounted Specifications for PC
800 MHz VIA Processor
1.1 GHz Pentium M
2 GIG ATA Flash Drive
Touch Screen
High Brite 1000 NIT Screen
IP 65 Sealing
512 MB RAM
Windows XP Pro
Specifications for Blackberry
Microsoft IIS Server
Blackberry connectivity on site (provided by customer)
Prerequisites
Data Replication
Data Replication provides import/export
capability. It moves data between the Apex
software at the site(s) and Apex software in
the office. It also moves data between
Apex and third-party software.
Data Replication operates via LAN, WAN, or dial-up
networking. You can define a transfer task and then
specify a time for that task to automatically occur
using the Apex Scheduler program. Files may be
transferred once a day or updated continuously in
real-time using Citrix or near real-time using WANs
or LANs. Multiple transfers can be run from the
same computer.
The Data Transfer feature allows users to transfer
master files and ticket files. This feature can be
configured to automatically transfer files between
several remote locations and the main office.
Transfer logs and file backups are automatically
maintained.
The Direct Transfer feature allows a central ticket
repository to continuously receive tickets from
multiple Apex ticketing sites. Master files, including
customers and orders, may also be transferred to
the individual sites as they are added or updated.
Data can be moved one record at a time between
databases using templates and INI file settings.
The Data Exchange feature allows the Apex system
to communicate with third-party financial packages.
This feature also adds import/export features
beyond the standard ticket export capabilities. For
example, customers and/or orders may be updated
in Apex from third-party financial systems.
w Automated synchronization of databases and
creation of backups
w Powerful database management tools
Benefits of Data Replication
My Data Import allows import of external data directly into
Apex tables either for the initial setup of the system or for
ongoing updates. Supported file formats include Text,
Excel, XML, HTML, and MS Access.
My Data Export can be used to export data directly from
the Apex tables. The exported data is determined by SQL
scripts that are user-defined. My Data Export stores these
scripts for future use. It can also be scheduled to run in
automatic mode to export either a single SQL statement or
a batch of SQL statements. Up to five batches can be
defined. The program can be configured to create
backups of existing export files when a new export file is
created with the same name. Multiple My Data Export
scripts can be processed together in automatic mode using
Batch Processing.
Prerequisites
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Scale Watcher
Scale Watcher is an integrated solution for
providing photo verification of the weighing
process.
When Apex sends a print signal to the ticket printer,
a camera is activated to take a still digital photo of
the vehicle on the scale. The ticket information is
then superimposed on the captured photo and
saved as a PDF file by ticket number. This stored
file provides ironclad proof of vehicle pickup without
requiring driver signatures. In addition, you can
easily print or e-mail photos to customers to support
any inquiry.
The system also allows you to record and store raw
video for complete accounting of any incident. Up
to four cameras may be utilized with the base
system with no additional PC requirements. Total
site recording is available with add-on cameras and
software. Remote viewing of the video stream is
also available over the Web.
The add-on Gate/Valve Anti-Theft module provides
a photo alert whenever the gate/valve is opened and
closed on a loading system and the ticket is not
printed within a specified period of time. This alert
can be in the form of a report with the photo number
date/time stamp or actual e-mails sent with the PDF
photo file attached to one or more recipients.
The Scale Watcher solution is seamlessly integrated
with the Apex software.
w Reduces the possibility of theft
w Eliminates the need for driver signature
w Ticketing Module
Base system:
w 1 DVS-4 PC/receiver*
w Apex Scale Watcher Interface Program
w 17 CRT monitor*
w Hi-Res Color Camera (540 lines)**
w Vari-Focal 3.5-mm to 8-mm lens**
w Outdoor Housing/Wall Mount**
w 500-foot Spool Siamese Cable Non-plenum with/
Crimp BNCs
w UPS Battery Backup
w 1-Year Software Maintenance
* 1-year Manufacturers Warranty
** 2-year Manufacturers Warranty
Optional components:
w Additional Scale Watcher Interface Program (more
than 4 cameras)
w Pan/Tilt/Zoom Cameras
w Additional Cameras
w Optional Lenses: 5.0 to 50-mm and 5.5 to 82.5-mm
w Indoor Mount
w Pole Mount Adapter
w Gate/Valve Anti-Theft Module
Prerequisites
Benefits of Scale Watcher
Apex systems can communicate with a wide
range of industry standard control platforms to
provide complete site integration.
The Third-Party Interface extends the Apex application
through all of the loading, batching, and ticketing
operations. Standard interfaces allow the Apex
database to communicate, control, and ticket information
to other automated systems, as well as monitor status
conditions. Interface options include:
w OPC (OLE for Process Control) - Provides a
standard interface with PLC systems for bulk loadout
applications, including cement, asphalt, and aggregate.
w Ulink Allows Apex dispatch and ticketing to
communicate with concrete batch control systems,
with support for both the Ethernet and Serial standards.
w Serial Communication with asphalt batch control
systems that support an RS-232 serial interface.
w Interface Database Ability to interact with other
systems through shared database tables.
Applications include asphalt batch plant controls,
production systems, bulk loadout, or back-end
financial systems.
w Integration of multiple, specialized applications
Benefits of Third-Party Interface
w Application specific. Please call.
Prerequisites

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Our custom built remote printer enclosure is
designed to house a thermal ticket printer
with cutter or a laser printer. The moveable
stand ensures that the entire enclosure
glides out of the way if bumped.
When installed at cab height, the driver may pick up
their scale ticket after weighing without leaving the
vehicle or obstructing other vehicles. This enclosure
is constructed of industrial steel and comes
standard with a heater and a cooling fan system.
Optimal placement is one truck length from the
scale. The stand is designed to swing 90 degrees if
bumped by the inbound/outbound truck.
Requirements:
w 120 VAC for heater and fan
w Ethernet connection to PC through print server
(max 330 ft. )
OR
w Wireless print server (max. 200 ft.)
OR
w Fiber Ethernet (unlimited distance) internal print
server available with Zebra 105SL printer
Not Included:
w Connection to PC or print server
w Stand sold separately
w Ticket printer media (contact JWS for vendor
information)
w Interface to third-party ticketing software
w Zebra 105SL, Zebra TLP2844, or laser printer
is extra
Dimensions &Weight:
w 34 Deep x 19 Wide x 32 High
w Weight: 170 lbs
w Minimize vehicle time in plant
w Drivers remain in vehicle, enhancing site safety
w Stand ensures safety of printer and enclosure
w None
w May be used with Ticketing Module
Benefits of Remote Printer Enclosure & Stand
Prerequisites
Truck Tracking (GPS)
The Apex vehicle and truck tracking solution,
COMMANDtrack, uses existing GPS tracking
technology to let you know where your trucks
are at all times and to help you achieve greater
efficiencies in managing your truck fleet.
COMMANDtracks flexible, user-friendly dashboards
display real-time status information on each vehicle; from
loading at the plant, to delivering to the job, and returning
to the plant.
The program seamlessly integrates with the Apex 4
Order/Vehicle Dispatch module for scheduling product
deliveries. The graphical scheduling interface provides
ease and accuracy in reassigning your fleet of trucks.
w Improves on-time deliveries
w Improves accuracy of the delivery process
w Maximizes hauling capacity
w Improves driver scheduling and communication
w Increases revenue from owned and brokered vehicles
w Faster and more accurate ticketing and reporting capabilities
Benefits of Truck Tracking
w Ticketing Module
w Dispatch Module
Prerequisites
Features of the program include:
Assign vehicles to single or multiple days
Incomplete jobs can automatically reschedule for next day
Live, real-time updates on jobs through Citrix-only
connections or other remote services
Track loads or quantity
Preassign a vehicle for the days work
View all vehicles assigned to a particular dispatch
Ability to track complete orders
Customizable vehicle schedule screen
Color code statuses or other dispatch information in
vehicle schedule screen
Dispatching for specific locations
Prioritize vehicle loads
Each location can be set up differently
Create vehicle assignments for multiple dispatches
Easy-to-read Vehicle Demand Graph
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w Improves traffic control at site
w Assists with driver communication
Benefits of Remote Displays
w 120 VAC Power
w Ethernet connection to network/kiosk
Outdoor Remote Displays can be used in
conjunction with our Auto ID module to display
messages to drivers.
Use remote displays for tare-in and ticketing to assist drivers
in knowing where to go and/or what product they will be
loading. The displays communicate directly with the Apex
Kiosk/Auto ID module to provide information.
Our displays are available in normal exterior or optional High
Brite output lighting.
The units can be configured to display in either 2-line mode
(2, 20 characters) or 1-line mode (4, 10 characters).
Prerequisites
The Apex Vehicle/Order Dispatch module
provides planning, scheduling, and tracking
of loads and deliveries from plant locations
to your customers.
Schedule orders and vehicles in
advance from one central location or
from the local plant with Vehicle/Order
Dispatch. With Central Dispatch, pre-
assigned dispatches are transmitted to
each remote site using Apex Data
Replication to help manage vehicle
traffic for the day.
Apex Order Dispatch manages jobs for
today and future dates by generating
schedules based on vehicles and cycle
times to meet customer needs. An
Order Dispatch is specified for a single
product from a single location, for
either one load or multiple loads. It may
be used for a one-time order, a single
load retail sale, or delivery against a
larger job. Whatever the combination,
Order Dispatch generates a work order
for todays loads to maximize efficiency
and customer service.
Apex Vehicle Dispatch assigns vehicles to
dispatches to help plan and manage a vehicles
activity for the day or for multiple days. As conditions
change during the day, assignments may change. A
carrier or vehicle assignment may be changed right
up until the time the load is actually loaded or ticketed.
Fleet resources identify the carriers and vehicles that
are available for dispatching. If you maintain fleet
resource information, the program will help identify
fleet resource needs and availability. Drivers can be
advised of tentative schedules for their days activity.
w Maximize hauling capacity
w Increased revenue from owned and brokered vehicles
w Faster and more accurate ticketing and reporting
capabilities
Benefits of Dispatch
Multiple user-defined views of active dispatches may be
created through the dispatch schedule, a flexible inquiry
program. Data filters and color-coding may be utilized to
stay on top of daily dispatches. The schedule screen will
automatically refresh itself to show updated dispatch
information and ticket activity for the day. Columns and
Sorts can be easily modified to customize the look of the
grid data.
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w Improves traffic control at site
w Assists with driver communication
Benefits of Remote Displays
w 120 VAC Power
w Ethernet connection to network/kiosk
Outdoor Remote Displays can be used in
conjunction with our Auto ID module to display
messages to drivers.
Use remote displays for tare-in and ticketing to assist drivers
in knowing where to go and/or what product they will be
loading. The displays communicate directly with the Apex
Kiosk/Auto ID module to provide information.
Our displays are available in normal exterior or optional High
Brite output lighting.
The units can be configured to display in either 2-line mode
(2, 20 characters) or 1-line mode (4, 10 characters).
Prerequisites
The Apex Vehicle/Order Dispatch module
provides planning, scheduling, and tracking
of loads and deliveries from plant locations
to your customers.
Schedule orders and vehicles in
advance from one central location or
from the local plant with Vehicle/Order
Dispatch. With Central Dispatch, pre-
assigned dispatches are transmitted to
each remote site using Apex Data
Replication to help manage vehicle
traffic for the day.
Apex Order Dispatch manages jobs for
today and future dates by generating
schedules based on vehicles and cycle
times to meet customer needs. An
Order Dispatch is specified for a single
product from a single location, for
either one load or multiple loads. It may
be used for a one-time order, a single
load retail sale, or delivery against a
larger job. Whatever the combination,
Order Dispatch generates a work order
for todays loads to maximize efficiency
and customer service.
Apex Vehicle Dispatch assigns vehicles to
dispatches to help plan and manage a vehicles
activity for the day or for multiple days. As conditions
change during the day, assignments may change. A
carrier or vehicle assignment may be changed right
up until the time the load is actually loaded or ticketed.
Fleet resources identify the carriers and vehicles that
are available for dispatching. If you maintain fleet
resource information, the program will help identify
fleet resource needs and availability. Drivers can be
advised of tentative schedules for their days activity.
w Maximize hauling capacity
w Increased revenue from owned and brokered vehicles
w Faster and more accurate ticketing and reporting
capabilities
Benefits of Dispatch
Multiple user-defined views of active dispatches may be
created through the dispatch schedule, a flexible inquiry
program. Data filters and color-coding may be utilized to
stay on top of daily dispatches. The schedule screen will
automatically refresh itself to show updated dispatch
information and ticket activity for the day. Columns and
Sorts can be easily modified to customize the look of the
grid data.

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Our custom built remote printer enclosure is
designed to house a thermal ticket printer
with cutter or a laser printer. The moveable
stand ensures that the entire enclosure
glides out of the way if bumped.
When installed at cab height, the driver may pick up
their scale ticket after weighing without leaving the
vehicle or obstructing other vehicles. This enclosure
is constructed of industrial steel and comes
standard with a heater and a cooling fan system.
Optimal placement is one truck length from the
scale. The stand is designed to swing 90 degrees if
bumped by the inbound/outbound truck.
Requirements:
w 120 VAC for heater and fan
w Ethernet connection to PC through print server
(max 330 ft. )
OR
w Wireless print server (max. 200 ft.)
OR
w Fiber Ethernet (unlimited distance) internal print
server available with Zebra 105SL printer
Not Included:
w Connection to PC or print server
w Stand sold separately
w Ticket printer media (contact JWS for vendor
information)
w Interface to third-party ticketing software
w Zebra 105SL, Zebra TLP2844, or laser printer
is extra
Dimensions &Weight:
w 34 Deep x 19 Wide x 32 High
w Weight: 170 lbs
w Minimize vehicle time in plant
w Drivers remain in vehicle, enhancing site safety
w Stand ensures safety of printer and enclosure
w None
w May be used with Ticketing Module
Benefits of Remote Printer Enclosure & Stand
Prerequisites
Truck Tracking (GPS)
The Apex vehicle and truck tracking solution,
COMMANDtrack, uses existing GPS tracking
technology to let you know where your trucks
are at all times and to help you achieve greater
efficiencies in managing your truck fleet.
COMMANDtracks flexible, user-friendly dashboards
display real-time status information on each vehicle; from
loading at the plant, to delivering to the job, and returning
to the plant.
The program seamlessly integrates with the Apex 4
Order/Vehicle Dispatch module for scheduling product
deliveries. The graphical scheduling interface provides
ease and accuracy in reassigning your fleet of trucks.
w Improves on-time deliveries
w Improves accuracy of the delivery process
w Maximizes hauling capacity
w Improves driver scheduling and communication
w Increases revenue from owned and brokered vehicles
w Faster and more accurate ticketing and reporting capabilities
Benefits of Truck Tracking
w Ticketing Module
w Dispatch Module
Prerequisites
Features of the program include:
Assign vehicles to single or multiple days
Incomplete jobs can automatically reschedule for next day
Live, real-time updates on jobs through Citrix-only
connections or other remote services
Track loads or quantity
Preassign a vehicle for the days work
View all vehicles assigned to a particular dispatch
Ability to track complete orders
Customizable vehicle schedule screen
Color code statuses or other dispatch information in
vehicle schedule screen
Dispatching for specific locations
Prioritize vehicle loads
Each location can be set up differently
Create vehicle assignments for multiple dispatches
Easy-to-read Vehicle Demand Graph
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Scale Watcher
Scale Watcher is an integrated solution for
providing photo verification of the weighing
process.
When Apex sends a print signal to the ticket printer,
a camera is activated to take a still digital photo of
the vehicle on the scale. The ticket information is
then superimposed on the captured photo and
saved as a PDF file by ticket number. This stored
file provides ironclad proof of vehicle pickup without
requiring driver signatures. In addition, you can
easily print or e-mail photos to customers to support
any inquiry.
The system also allows you to record and store raw
video for complete accounting of any incident. Up
to four cameras may be utilized with the base
system with no additional PC requirements. Total
site recording is available with add-on cameras and
software. Remote viewing of the video stream is
also available over the Web.
The add-on Gate/Valve Anti-Theft module provides
a photo alert whenever the gate/valve is opened and
closed on a loading system and the ticket is not
printed within a specified period of time. This alert
can be in the form of a report with the photo number
date/time stamp or actual e-mails sent with the PDF
photo file attached to one or more recipients.
The Scale Watcher solution is seamlessly integrated
with the Apex software.
w Reduces the possibility of theft
w Eliminates the need for driver signature
w Ticketing Module
Base system:
w 1 DVS-4 PC/receiver*
w Apex Scale Watcher Interface Program
w 17 CRT monitor*
w Hi-Res Color Camera (540 lines)**
w Vari-Focal 3.5-mm to 8-mm lens**
w Outdoor Housing/Wall Mount**
w 500-foot Spool Siamese Cable Non-plenum with/
Crimp BNCs
w UPS Battery Backup
w 1-Year Software Maintenance
* 1-year Manufacturers Warranty
** 2-year Manufacturers Warranty
Optional components:
w Additional Scale Watcher Interface Program (more
than 4 cameras)
w Pan/Tilt/Zoom Cameras
w Additional Cameras
w Optional Lenses: 5.0 to 50-mm and 5.5 to 82.5-mm
w Indoor Mount
w Pole Mount Adapter
w Gate/Valve Anti-Theft Module
Prerequisites
Benefits of Scale Watcher
Apex systems can communicate with a wide
range of industry standard control platforms to
provide complete site integration.
The Third-Party Interface extends the Apex application
through all of the loading, batching, and ticketing
operations. Standard interfaces allow the Apex
database to communicate, control, and ticket information
to other automated systems, as well as monitor status
conditions. Interface options include:
w OPC (OLE for Process Control) - Provides a
standard interface with PLC systems for bulk loadout
applications, including cement, asphalt, and aggregate.
w Ulink Allows Apex dispatch and ticketing to
communicate with concrete batch control systems,
with support for both the Ethernet and Serial standards.
w Serial Communication with asphalt batch control
systems that support an RS-232 serial interface.
w Interface Database Ability to interact with other
systems through shared database tables.
Applications include asphalt batch plant controls,
production systems, bulk loadout, or back-end
financial systems.
w Integration of multiple, specialized applications
Benefits of Third-Party Interface
w Application specific. Please call.
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The Wireless Loader program is a loader
notification system designed to assist the
loader operator in achieving fewer over/
under loads. It also increases utilization of
loader assets, and provides reporting on
loader efficiency.
The program works with a wireless network and
remote touch PC or Blackberry mounted in the
loader.
The Wireless Loader continually displays vehicles
and rail cars at the plant to be loaded. The loader
operator may view all vehicles at one station or all
vehicles in the plant. The Wireless Loader program
displays all of the information the loader operator
needs in order to load the vehicles or rail cars:
How much product (net weight) to load
on each vehicle or rail car
What product to load on which vehicle
or rail car
Load station assignment for vehicles
and rail cars
How long each vehicle has been in the plant
Once a vehicle has been loaded, the loader operator
may remove the vehicle from their display or it will be
removed automatically when the vehicle is ticketed.
w Improves loader efficiency
w Increases utilization of loader assets
w Provides total site connectivity to the scale house operators
and plant manager
Benefits of Wireless Loader
w Ticketing Module
Vehicle-Mounted Specifications for PC
800 MHz VIA Processor
1.1 GHz Pentium M
2 GIG ATA Flash Drive
Touch Screen
High Brite 1000 NIT Screen
IP 65 Sealing
512 MB RAM
Windows XP Pro
Specifications for Blackberry
Microsoft IIS Server
Blackberry connectivity on site (provided by customer)
Prerequisites
Data Replication
Data Replication provides import/export
capability. It moves data between the Apex
software at the site(s) and Apex software in
the office. It also moves data between
Apex and third-party software.
Data Replication operates via LAN, WAN, or dial-up
networking. You can define a transfer task and then
specify a time for that task to automatically occur
using the Apex Scheduler program. Files may be
transferred once a day or updated continuously in
real-time using Citrix or near real-time using WANs
or LANs. Multiple transfers can be run from the
same computer.
The Data Transfer feature allows users to transfer
master files and ticket files. This feature can be
configured to automatically transfer files between
several remote locations and the main office.
Transfer logs and file backups are automatically
maintained.
The Direct Transfer feature allows a central ticket
repository to continuously receive tickets from
multiple Apex ticketing sites. Master files, including
customers and orders, may also be transferred to
the individual sites as they are added or updated.
Data can be moved one record at a time between
databases using templates and INI file settings.
The Data Exchange feature allows the Apex system
to communicate with third-party financial packages.
This feature also adds import/export features
beyond the standard ticket export capabilities. For
example, customers and/or orders may be updated
in Apex from third-party financial systems.
w Automated synchronization of databases and
creation of backups
w Powerful database management tools
Benefits of Data Replication
My Data Import allows import of external data directly into
Apex tables either for the initial setup of the system or for
ongoing updates. Supported file formats include Text,
Excel, XML, HTML, and MS Access.
My Data Export can be used to export data directly from
the Apex tables. The exported data is determined by SQL
scripts that are user-defined. My Data Export stores these
scripts for future use. It can also be scheduled to run in
automatic mode to export either a single SQL statement or
a batch of SQL statements. Up to five batches can be
defined. The program can be configured to create
backups of existing export files when a new export file is
created with the same name. Multiple My Data Export
scripts can be processed together in automatic mode using
Batch Processing.
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The Apex Kiosk is used in conjunction with the
Apex Auto ID module to offer an integrated
solution for the automation and optimization of
bulk materials facilities.
The Kiosk provides unattended vehicle identification,
check-in/check-out, tare-in/ticket-out, loader notification,
and auto load. The integrated touch screen also
allows driver input/verification of load information,
purchase order number, trailer number, inbound
material, and other required information. The Kiosk
can also communicate with a variety of input/output
devices including traffic lights, site lights, traffic
gates, and vehicle position photo sensors.
The Kiosk consolidates an internal PC, HID Proximity
RFID reader for handheld cards, electrical connections,
and input/output connections into a self-contained,
rugged NEMA 3R outdoor enclosure. The enclosure
includes a thermostat controlled heater and fan. The 15
touchscreen is direct sunlight readable. Optional
equipment is available including a sunshade protective
shield and a Transcore RFID reader for use with vehicle
mounted tags.
Requirements:
w 120/240 VAC for heater and fan
w Ethernet connection if on local network
Dimensions &Weight:
w Enclosure: 12 Deep x 20 Wide x 24 High
Covers for side air inlet/outlet adds 10 to outside width
w Sunshade: 20 Deep x 31 Wide x 31.5 High
w Weight: 114 lbs without sunshade,
168 lbs with sunshade
w Increases scale throughput
w Improves site traffic flow and coordination
w Reduces time in plant
Benefits of Kiosk
w Ticketing Module
w Auto ID Module
Prerequisites
Office System
The Apex Office System module
accumulates tickets from one or multiple
ticketing sites and stores them in a central
ticket history file.
From this central repository, tickets may
be searched, historical management
reports generated, and data
transferred to other financial systems.
Access to this database may be through
batch processing, near real-time transfer,
or a thin-client environment.
The Office System allows you to edit,
reprice, and post tickets. Ticket exception
reports identify tickets that require
additional attention prior to posting.
Multiple price lists may be created for
each location. Daily and periodic sales
reports are available by location, customer,
or product. The Office System is the initial
step in the Apex invoicing process.
w Provides central control of customers, orders, and pricing
w Provides powerful, historical reporting capabilities for sales
people or managers
w Allows for final review of ticket information before posting to
history
Benefits of Office System
w None
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The Auto ID module is an add-on to
our existing ticketing system that
allows for attended or unattended
ticketing, weigh-ins, and check-ins.
Auto ID automates the ticketing process by
using radio frequency (RF) devices for
vehicle identification and assignments.
Utilizing this technology to identify vehicles
entering or leaving the ticketing site without
the intervention of a scale person has
greatly reduced the overhead required for
most scaling operations. Auto ID facilitates
weekend or after-hours ticketing/loading
without plant personnel intervention in the
ticketing process.
Upon entering and/or exiting the site, the
vehicle is identified by either an RFID card
or truck-mounted tag. This unique ID
number is associated with a specific vehicle,
which is assigned a customer, order, and/or
product. Through system automation or
driver selection, the correct load
information is validated, freeing the
weighmaster from routine ticketing
requirements. A green traffic light is
activated to indicate a successful read of
the vehicle ID, telling the driver to enter the
site or leave the scale and retrieve the
ticket.
A touch screen interface may be added to
allow the driver to choose from multiple load
authorizations. A remote printer inside a
custom-designed printer enclosure further
expedites ticket delivery. Multiple Auto ID
terminals may be used and each terminal
can be configured independently according
to its function. The Auto ID module can
communicate with other devices such as
loadout scales, gates, and lights.
w Interfaces with Order Entry to eliminate shipments
to customers with insufficient credit
w Automates the check-in and ticketing process using
the latest technologies
w Increases truck throughput without the need for
additional personnel
w Improves accuracy and customer service through
the use of automation
w Ticketing Module
Benefits of Auto ID
Prerequisites
Invoicing
The Apex Invoicing module may be added
to the Office system for a seamless ticket to
invoice solution.
This module generates and prints invoices based on
posted tickets.
Invoices may be generated on multiple billing cycles
using customer-specific ticket sorting methods and
printing options including separate invoices per
order, location, or purchase order. Complete
ticket detail is available to print on each invoice.
Customers or groups of customers may be
omitted from an invoicing batch, as needed.
Product prices may be automatically updated using
a data trigger assigned to a particular price list.
Invoice Edit Lists assist with verification of invoicing
batches prior to printing. A flexible Invoice Inquiry is
used to look up posted invoices, credits, payments,
and/or adjustments.
A Credit/Rebill feature allows you to credit and/or
rebill tickets or invoices that have already been
processed, and if desired, reissue new invoices.
Tax rate and price changes can be automatically
processed based on effective dates; a history of
tax rate changes are maintained by the system.
The invoice format may be modified as
needed using Crystal Reports. Invoices can be
electronically imaged and stored for future printing
or e-mailing. Invoices may also be posted to an
ASCII file for transfer to third-party financial
systems.
w Provides an integrated solution for customer billing
of scale tickets
w A streamlined interface provides for multiple steps
to be performed in sequence
w Generates electronic images of all invoices and
credits
w Office System
Benefits of Invoicing
Prerequisites
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The Apex Rail Module creates Bills of
Lading which include customers, products,
pricing, and orders for rail cars and trains.
The Rail Tracks program is used to assign a
number and a description to each track in your
plant. This identifies the track when you assign
rail cars. Tracks may be renumbered and
renamed within the Rail Track program.
A Rail Equipment Master file is maintained and
updated for each rail car arriving on site or it can
be imported from the Official Railway Equipment
Register. The Register lists rail car owners and
their rail cars and other information, including car
number, car type, capacity, etc.
The Rail Schedule program captures rail orders
by location, load date, and train number. Rail
schedules include the customer, order, product,
number of cars, and delivery date. Rail cars can
be assigned manually without schedules.
However, the use of schedules can save time
and reduce errors during the assignment
process.
The Rail Car Assignment program allows users to assign
rail cars from scheduled items, or manually without
scheduling. Weights and other details about the car are
entered here. Multiple cars can be selected and
assigned together. When assigning rail cars individually
the customer, order, product, purchase order, and bin ID
can be assigned individually. Cars can be
unassigned from a train. The module includes a car
search capability; car status is indicated by grid colors.
w Organize and store information about your rail car deliveries
w Easily produce bills of lading for your rail car operators
Benefits of Rail
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A Rail Bill of Lading may be printed and generated in
EDI format and transmitted via third-party to the railroad.
When a Rail Bill of Lading is printed, all cars that are
ready will be included on the B/L. A rail car will be
included on the bill of lading when it is marked as
loaded, has a weight, an assigned customer, order, and
product.
The Apex Rail System has the ability to read rail car tags
via a SmartPass reader or a track reader (T94). This is
very similar to reading Auto ID truck tags except that the
output of the rail car tags is formatted differently. The
Apex Rail System can interface with a third-party loading
system via a PLC/OPC Server with the Apex ticket
interface program, similar to Apex truck ticketing.
Prerequisites
Accounts Receivable
The Apex Accounts Receivable module records
payments made by customers, generates
monthly statements, tracks customer account
balances, and determines balance aging.
A/R adjustments are used to make corrections to a
customers account for events such as returned items,
late charge adjustments, sales tax adjustments, or
write-offs.
A flexible inquiry feature allows searching of
ticket/order and AR information to assist with customer
inquiries. A variety of management reports
are available and customers may be
grouped by user-defined types to generate
the reports needed to review A/R status and
customer account activity.
w An integrated solution for tracking of receivables
w Easy access to customer balances and aging information
through reports and inquiries
w Central control of customer credit status
Benefits of Accounts Receivable
w Office System
w Invoicing
Prerequisites
Loadout
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trucks and rail cars, the Apex Loadout system
integrates with the Apex Ticketing module to
open and close single or multiple overhead silo
gates or spouts.
This module includes Loadout software and a Loadout
PLC control panel. Choose from three different weighing
methods including Silos Over Scale, Negative Weigh, or
Weigh Hopper.
Multiple ticket screens may be displayed for improved
efficiency if operating multiple lanes simultaneously. The
operator may manually edit the target drop weights for
the load. As the truck is being loaded, a progress
indicator will display the amount of material loaded so far
and the target weight for the entire load.
The Bin/Silo Inventory feature assists the operator in
maintaining adequate levels of material in the overhead
silos. Blue arrows indicate the active silo and a low level
indicator, represented by a yellow line, is defined by the
user. Once the level in the silo has reached this line, the
plant operator will be warned before continuing to load.
This feature may run in the background while ticketing or
can be viewed on a separate monitor.
The weighmaster can enter loading parameters and
monitor loading status at load time. Gate controls and
devices are wired to the appropriate outputs and inputs
of the industry standard Allen Bradley Programmer Logic
Controllers (PLC). Mix Designs may be attached to a
specific product or subsidiary to the product. This allows
you to have one sales product such as B Mix with one or
many different mix designs.
w Runs on standard Windows PC's and uses existing plant
controls
w Built-in safety features include: emergency E-Stop button
and watchdog timer
w Improves accuracy and safety for your customers and
operators
Benefits of Loadout
w Ticketing Module
Prerequisites
General Ledger Interface
The Apex General Ledger (G/L) Interface
module generates General Ledger entries
for reporting or importing directly into
third-party accounting systems.
When a posting is made in the Apex system, the
G/L Interface generates corresponding entries for
the appropriate G/L accounts and stores the data in
ASCII format. The format of this data file can be
customized through export templates.
G/L posting information is also stored in a local
history file at the office. This information can be
exported on demand or used to generate G/L
reports for making manual entries into a third-
party system.
All postings that affect the G/L can be
categorized into three groups: Accounts
Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Inventory.
The option is provided to post to one or more
of these groups.
The G/L chart of accounts can consist of
default account codes or can be assembled
from user-specified components. Components
can be based on things such as the location of
the sale, the product, or the customer.
w Interface with third-party G/L systems through
transactions generated in Apex
w Office System
Benefits of G/L Interface
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Ticketing
The Ticketing Module creates tickets including
customers, products, pricing, and orders plus
built-in security features for complete control
of the ticketing process.
Wizards replicate orders, master orders,
and jobs for quick and easy data entry.
A Repeat Load feature automatically
populates screen information from
previous tickets. Ticket images may
be captured for future reference and
distributed via email when the built-in
imaging feature is implemented.
Screen templates and ticket print
formats may be customized by the
end-user. A standard scale screen
may be used to track incoming mix
components such as sand or
asphaltic cement for inventory.
The Ticketing module directly connects
to most popular models of digital truck
scale indicators to generate and print
tickets. Truck tare weights are saved
for automatic recall at ticketing time
and can be configured to warn the
weighmaster when its time to re-tare.
Multiple scales may be read from a
single ticketing screen. Trucks, customers, or orders may
be added on-the-fly from the ticketing screen depending
on security settings. The Miscellaneous Ticket screen
allows for manual entry of transactions for deliveries of
multiple unweighed products. Inbound (receive) loads
may be ticketed as well as outbound (ship) loads.
This module provides for flexible pricing of materials and
freight for both credit and C.O.D. transactions. Prices may
be hidden from view through password security. Net
w Quickly and efficiently process scale tickets using stored
data
w Increases ticket throughput by using an intuitive, user-
friendly interface
Benefits of Ticketing
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weights may be billed in standard tons, metric tons, or
other units.
The Ticketing module is capable of printing daily reports
and providing a daily ticket file for transfer to the Apex
Office System or other database programs for further
processing. Apex Data Replication can be used to
further automate this transfer process. The Ticketing
module also includes a Ticket Inquiry program for
quick retrieval of ticket information.
Prerequisites
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The Apex Inventory Module provides up-to-date
inventory quantities. The Production/Operations
Module calculates production by product (based
upon production formulas), operation, and
downtime activity.
Inventories may be updated directly from the production
module or manually through adjustments. The module
records production, in-bound (received) quantities, out-
bound (shipped) quantities from the Apex Ticketing
module, adjustments, and shows ending balances by
product. Products may be classified into Product Groups
for reporting purposes. The Inventory module may be
implemented at the central office or at a remote site(s).
w Automatically estimate stockpiles based on transactions
within Apex
Benefits of Inventory/Production
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integrated solution for your business processes. Using existing data, COMMANDseries
customers can receive all the benefits of Apex automation by installing an Apex solution
at a remote site.
Quote Processing
The Apex Quote module may be used to
prepare quotes in electronic or printed
formats for prospects or existing customers.
Once a quote has been accepted, the built-in Quote
Wizard converts a current quote, along with all of
its information, to an Order or Master Order to be
shipped against. Quotes and Orders may be copied
to different customers and/or prospects without
recreating the entire order from scratch.
Product pricing may be by location,
by customer, or job specific.
Products and pricing on Quotes are
drawn from current products and
price lists. The quote format is
customizable and flexible. The
Quote Module also provides a way
to keep track of other bidders that
have submitted quotes for the
same project.
w Save time quoting the same job to multiple
customers/prospects
w Provide professional looking quotes to your
customers and prospects
Benefits of Quote
Prerequisites
The Apex family of products includes the following modules and systems, all designed
specifically for bulk materials providers:
Apex
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Point of Sale
Ticketing
Loadout
Rail
Automation
Auto ID
Touchscreen Kiosk
Wireless Loader
Scale Watcher
Remote Printer Enclosure and Stand
Remote Displays
Dispatch
Truck Tracking(GPS)
Connectivity
Data Replication
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Office System
Invoicing
Accounts Receivable
GL Interface
Quote Processing
Reporting
Reporting
Apex provides you with sound operational,
financial, and statistical reports for monitoring
your business and making key operating
decisions.
Apex offers a wide array of standard reports to provide
insight into all segments of your daily operations such
as: quotations, ticketing and delivery process, inventory
monitoring, and invoicing and receivables activities.
You may also use Crystal Reports
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compliant report writer, to create your own custom
reports from the Apex data files. Custom reports may
also be commissioned from JWS on an hourly fee basis.
w Monitoring of key performance indicators
w Variety of report configurations available to meet your needs
w Integrated reporting tool for data integrity and accuracy
Benefits of Reporting
STATEMENT
nvoice
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Baker Construction Co.
PO Box 21088
315
1
Net Due
------------------------- Aging --------------------
Balance
Due Credits Charges Description Date
Kansas City, KS 66205
PAGE
DATE
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0-30 31-60 61-90 Over 90
ACCOUNT NO.
SOLD TO
JWS a Division of Command AIkon
10000 W. 75th Street, Suite 103
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204
Phone: 913-384-0880
www.jwscorp.com
7/30/08
0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1,000.00 PMT 08/14/06 Payment, Check 1269
1,467.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,467.14 1,467.14 216 07/11/06 nvoice 216
661.31 218 07/25/06 nvoice 218
677.34 PMT 08/14/06 Payment, Check 1240
661.31 677.34 -16.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 -16.03 Subtotal
215.65 0.00 0.00 215.65 0.00 0.00 215.65 232 06/12/08 nvoice 232
1,795.87 0.00 1,795.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,795.87 235 07/06/08 nvoice 235
968.30 0.00 968.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 968.30 239 07/10/08 nvoice 239
1,080.19 0.00 1,080.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,080.19 240 07/10/08 nvoice 240
Account Total 1,467.14 0.00 215.65 2,828.33 4,511.12 6,188.46 1,677.34
$4,511.12 Total Amount Due --->
Thank you for your business!
Date Trans No Type CustomerD Name Amount CheckNo Description
5/17/2010
11:49:05AM
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From 4/1/2009 to 5/30/2009
4/15/2009 213 P 123 James E. Wingert -500.00 56780 Unapplied payment
5/17/2009 241 123 James E. Wingert 215.13 nvoice 241
5/17/2009 242 124 Baker Construction Co. 138.05 Globe Plant
5/17/2009 243 124 Baker Construction Co. 1,106.66 AT&T Building
5/17/2009 244 126 Loren E. Doyle Concrete 174.78 K-Mart Parking Area
w User-friendly interface
w Advanced data management and
retrieval
w Remote installation of ticketing software
with integrated data replication using
WAN, LAN, remote access server, or
modem
w Customizable menus and shortcuts
w User-modifiable screens and print
templates
w Built-in document imaging
w Enhanced system security
w Readily interfaces with most models
of digital scale indicators
w Operates on standard Windows
hardware and with Windows
compatible printers
w Powerful inquiry tools for viewing
ticket, order, and invoice data
w Large variety of standard reports
included
w Customized reports may be added
to the Apex menu system using
Crystal Reports
w Apex database provides for access by

outside ODBC compliant tools for
additional reporting using tools such
as Microsoft Excel and Access
General Features
w Real-time or near real-time data movement for improved
management decisions
w Streamlines the entire Quote to Cash process with one
integrated system
w Provides easy access to valuable information about your
business
w Easily scalable and upgradable to grow with you
w Automation products available for each operation
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Benefits of Apex
JWS - A Division of Command Alkon www.commandalkon.com/jws
Apex Requirements
Workstation or Stand-Alone:
Windows XP Professional SP2+, Windows 7, Vista Business
RS232 scale interface for ticketing PC
Additional serial ports may be required for additional devices
Laser, thermal, or most dot matrix printers may be used for printing tickets
File Server:
Windows 2003 Server or higher
Software performance may be improved by exceeding the above recommendations.
HARDWARE
MS-SQL Server 2005 or 2008 (Express version for standalone workstations only.)
DATABASE
JWS - A Division of Command Alkon
10000 West 75th St., Suite 103
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-2241
Tel: +1 (913) 384-0880
Fax: +1 (913) 432-5242
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is the leading ticketing and
automation solution for the bulk
materials industry.
The Apex family of products has the flexibility
to meet the many operational and management
demands of your business.
Apex can be run in either a server or stand-
alone environment. The application is highly
configurable to fit the way you do business.
Apex is a Windows-based, fully integrated
family of products using the flexible
capabilities of a MS SQL database. The
underlying architecture and connectivity
between multiple locations provides for
integration of diverse workgroups at one
central location and for managing the
complete Quote to Cash process.
Apex
Apex Users Include:
w Crushed Stone Quarries
w Sand & Gravel Plants
w Asphalt Plants
w Waste/Incineration Plants
w Cement Plants
w Salt Mines/Docks
w Clay & Shale
w Lightweight Aggregate
w Industrial Minerals
w Underground Mines
Apex Support
JWS Technical Support services include:
Onsite installation and upgrades
Onsite, in-house, or Web-based training
Template modifications (such as screen templates, print templates, or import/export templates)
Custom Reports
JWS is committed to providing our customers with helpful and responsive service and support. Our
experienced support technicians are available 24/7 to answer your questions and to ensure that you get
the most out of your system. Our support technicians have an average of 9 years experience and are
cross-trained for on-site service and in-house phone support.
JWS offers monthly in-house training classes on a variety of topics including:
Basic Apex
Advanced Apex and Crystal Reports
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Apex Direct Transfer
For more information regarding JWS Technical Support or In-House Training visit us online at
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Command Alkon
B u l k Ma t e r i a l s & A u t ma t i n
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1 Corporate Overview
2 Ready-Mixed Concrete
3 Bulk Materials & Automation
4 Concrete Plant Automation
5 Quality Control
6 Business Integration Services
7 Dispatch Optimization
8 Integra Products
9 Concrete Products Automation
Command Alkon
Command Alkon Incorporated
Headquarters
1800 International Park Dr., Suite 400
Birmingham, AL 35243 USA
+1 (205) 879-3282
Fax: +1 (205) 870-1405
www.commandalkon.com
n Real-time or near real-time data movement for improved management decisions
n Streamlines the entire Quote to Cash process with one integrated system
n Provides easy access to valuable information about your business
n Easily scalable and upgradable to grow with you
n Automation products available for each operation
Why Apex?
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