Phases

APPX General Subsidiary operates in three distinct phases:

• Initial Setup
• Live Operations
• Recovery Processing

Initial Setup

During Initial Setup, master files and system-maintained files can be set up and transaction history can be entered. Information entered during the Initial Setup phase provides the basis for Live Operations.

Live Operations

The Live Operations phase is used to perform file maintenance, report generation, and monthly processing functions.

In Live Operations, master files can be maintained, many different types of reports can be printed, and information can be viewed using a variety of inquiries. Special programs are available to copy or delete subsidiary codes, and to zero Life-to-Date totals. End-of-month processing is available to delete obsolete historical information.

Recovery Processing

There is a certain day-to-day risk of losing data due to sudden power surges or outages and other system problems. Recovery Processing is used to manually restore information to system-maintained files which are normally not accessible during Live Operations.