Comet Courier System (CSS) is a product that automates business processes in companies providing courier services. The system is comprised of subsystems, a courier-handling side, and an Order Entry side, for handling clients.
Platform: Win32
Technologies: 3-tier, based on Inprise MIDAS technology
Server: Sybase Anywhere SQL server v 5.5
Application Server: Delphi 5.0
Client Module: Delphi 5.0
Additional: Can be remotely connected to the Application Server via Internet
Detailed summary
The courier-handling side tracks the complete functioning of the courier's activities, including processing several payment systems simultaneously (e.g. monthly salary + hourly rate + commission) and the company's equipment rented by the courier, vehicle usages, etc.
The client-handling subsystem performs a complete cycle of operations with clients, such as issuing invoices, making sure payments are made in due time, etc.
The order-handling subsystem places orders and dispatches them.
The system is implemented in the three-tier architecture using Inprise MIDAS.
Specific features
Two-level cache
Data is cached both on the Application Server and on the Client module, which enhances productivity under low-speed remote connection.
Lock manager
Prevents multiple users from editing a record simultaneously
Security
Enables handling 32 user-groups, in which each group can be authorized to insert, update, delete, and select records
