2BizBox® Manual

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1.0 Main

1.1 Product Introduction

Serva Software, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Serva LLC is one of the earliest ERP design and development enterprises in the world. With a long history in ERP research and development, Serva Software's major ERP product 2BizBox ERP has been implemented and utilized globally for more than 30 years. "Software as Service" is our philosophy. Serva Software announced 2BizBox ERP as free to download in 2011, arousing much interest in the ERP industry. According to one measure of statistics, 2BizBox has been downloaded more than 200,000 times. (2BizBox version v4.5.0 was the last FREE version)

In the age of information and globalization, successful implementation of ERP Software has been a fast and necessary way to improve an enterprise's management and competitiveness. Designed for Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises, 2BizBox software is continually being improved for its function and quality. In addition, 2BizBox is able to provide premium services including:  Cloud ERP, training courses, professional implementation, etc. These services guarantee successful ERP implementation for our customers. The success of the software supports Serva Software’s fast and steady growth for the future.

1.1.1 The History

Since its inception in the 1980s, 2BizBox has experienced more than 30 years of growth. 

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1.1.2 System Features

On-demand Production, Delicacy Management

Driven by SO/WO demand, 2BizBox System is able to calculate fast and strictly control PO/WO quantity. Company data in 2BizBox can be shared among departments in the same company, or divisions in different locations. Customers and vendors can communicate quotes and orders through our special customer & vendor modules. All of the 2BizBox team efforts are made to reduce cost, improve customer satisfaction, regulate business workflow, strengthen quality management and ultimately increase the enterprise's economic success.

Rely on ISO Standard, Rigorous to Quality Control

2BizBox workflow conforms to the ISO 9000 standard. By implementing 2BizBox ERP, enterprises are able to establish and perfect quality management systems, so as to improve management and efficiency, reduce cost, and to increase profits as a result of better products.

Mobile App, Mobile Commerce

Responding to the E-Commerce environment, the 2BizBox team developed the Mobile App, which is applicable on various mobile terminals. At any time and place, 2BizBox can be reached on a mobile device to retrieve information and process orders. For long distance traveling employees, 2BizBox Mobile App is a great solution, and it has significantly simplified deployment and operation.

Simple Operation, Easy Utilization

It is very easy to download, install, use, and maintain 2BizBox ERP. For most small and medium businesses, it is not even necessary to employ a professional IT staff to maintain the system. 2BizBox can be installed on all mainstream systems, such as Windows, Linux, and Unix, and it does not limit the client number. On the userfriendly interface, orders are transferred in a clear manner. 2BizBox can be set to operate in multi-language environments. All in all, 2BizBox delivers a rapid self-implementation approach for all manufacturing organizations.

Flexible Permissions, Impregnable Security

The 2BizBox permission system is fine-tuned and can be flexibly distributed to users with different levels of security positions. It guarantees that employees perform only duties within their authorities. In addition, a complete and undeletable operation log is provided to track any operations in the system.

Open Platform, Unlimited Extensions

2BizBox is an open ERP platform, providing full API (Application Programming Interface) for integrating and developing applications. 2BizBox API allows developers to develop POS, PDA and Mobile Terminal Apps based on 2BizBox. It also integrates 2BizBox with other software to meet various practical requirements of the enterprise users.

1.1.3 System Architecture

2BizBox ERP is implemented on top of Java EE (Java Enterprise Edition) technology, which provides a robust, flexible, scalable, light-weight and secure platform and framework. With Java technology and other mature open source technology (such as jboss, MySQL, Linux, Hibernate and more); 2BizBox can be deployed on all Java-enabled operation systems such as all Unix, Linux, and Windows. This provides a high flexibility and a low cost ERP solution for all high-growth small and medium businesses. 

2BizBox is typical Client/Server based software. Two programs are in 2BizBox:  one on the client computer and another on the server. The client program requests information from the server, which displays data and interacts with the user. The server program processes and responds to requests from the client side, and saves data in the database. 2BizBox uses HTTP and self-defined port 80 to transmit data between server and client. The server program can be deployed on an in-house server or an online server. All internal users can connect to the server via LAN, while outside users are able to connect via Internet.

2BizBox supports multi-company deployment. One 2BizBox server can deploy and run multiple companies' data.

Each company’s data will be saved in separate databases, but shared the same program and application server. Small chain enterprises with limited users can deploy ONE 2BizBox on ONE server to cut IT costs.