Tracksuit software, programmed and exclusively sold by Kimsy Software Solutions, serves as an excellent, user-friendly, and easy-to-use program designed for the specific needs of metal service centers. Its primary function is storing, retrieving, and sending crucial documents like MTRs (Mill Test Reports), certifications, and other vital paperwork necessary for efficient operations.
A significant advantage of Tracksuit software is its seamless integration with Metal Track software. Metal Track is an all-inclusive ERP package, also available through Kimsy Software Solutions, encompassing modules for general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control, purchasing, sales, production, and more. This synergy allows users to access documents stored in Tracksuit directly from the Metal Track interface, streamlining workflows considerably.
The software presents a main MTR screen featuring a grid that displays information entered for each MTR. This grid includes details like Heat number, product, process, state, received date, and PO numbers. Importantly, these fields are user-selectable, allowing companies to customize the grid to display the information most relevant to their operations.
Key Features
Tracksuit offers a range of features designed to simplify document management:
- Document Entry and Management: Users can easily enter new MTR records using intuitive buttons and pull-down menus for selecting Mills, Vendors, and Processes. Information such as Heat number, Tag number (useful for integration with Metal Track inventory tagging), and Product can be quickly added and saved.
- Document Attachment: MTRs or certs can be attached to records either by directly scanning a paper document using an attached scanner or by browsing and attaching pre-scanned digital files saved on the system.
- Image Viewing and Annotation: Attached documents can be viewed directly within the software. Tracksuit provides robust annotation capabilities. Users can view multi-page documents and utilize tools like highlighters to mark specific lines, add digital sticky notes for comments (e.g., "notice heat treated"), apply rubber stamps (like "Approved" with a date), draw freehand or straight lines, and add text boxes. These annotations are saved directly onto the document image displayed within Tracksuit.
- Printing and Emailing: Documents, along with their annotations, can be printed directly to a selected printer. More commonly, they can be emailed directly from Tracksuit. The software automatically attaches the correct document to the email, allows users to input recipient addresses, subject lines, and body text, and offers options to add custom header information (user-defined fields like job numbers, tag numbers, PO numbers) to each page of the sent document.
- Search Functionality: Finding specific records is made easy with a comprehensive search function. Users can search by various criteria including Mill, Vendor, PO number, Heat number, Tag number, or Product type. The search results filter the main grid to display only the matching records and their associated documents.
- User Management and Security: Tracksuit includes user maintenance features allowing administrators to set up different user accounts with unique passwords. Permissions can be assigned to control whether users can only view records, or if they have rights to edit, print, or delete records, providing essential security and control over document handling.
- Metal Track Integration: For businesses using Metal Track ERP, Tracksuit offers a powerful integration. When viewing an inventory item in Metal Track that has an associated MTR in Tracksuit, users can click a button within Metal Track ('Print MTR' using Tracksuit) to automatically open Tracksuit and display the exact MTR record and document without manual searching.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- ✅ Excellent user-friendliness and ease of use.
- ✅ Seamless integration with Metal Track ERP software.
- ✅ Efficient storage, retrieval, and sending of MTRs and certs.
- ✅ Customizable data fields for tailored information display.
- ✅ Robust document viewing and annotation tools (highlight, notes, stamps).
- ✅ Direct printing and emailing capabilities from within the application.
- ✅ Powerful search functionality for quick record location.
- ✅ User management features for enhanced security and control.
Cons:
- ❌ Exclusively sold, meaning it requires purchase (not free software).
- ❌ The most significant benefits are realized when used in conjunction with Metal Track software.
- ❌ The provided information focuses heavily on benefits; potential limitations or compatibility constraints are not detailed.
Usage and Availability
Tracksuit is specifically designed for metal service centers requiring a dedicated system for managing critical documentation like Mill Test Reports and certifications. Its features are tailored to the workflow of handling and distributing these documents to customers or for internal records.
The software is programmed and exclusively sold by Kimsy Software Solutions. It is not available as a free download. Interested parties needing more information, a detailed demonstration, or wishing to purchase the software should contact Kimsy Software Solutions directly.
