jleamont Report post Posted October 5, 2020 8 hours ago, wayne77590 said: Joe's having a difficult time following my instructions. See, I told you so! I am Back! Cannot access on Mobile yet. I have to see what I can do from my work PC to get this corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted October 5, 2020 Welcome back Joe! I took 10 minutes to get signed-in this morning, I forgot how I did it, had to re-read Wayne's instructions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted October 5, 2020 I haven't had a problem but that can change any time. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 5, 2020 Same here Bill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted October 6, 2020 Just don't log out and all should be fine. Don't delete cookies either. Joe, Hope I helped but you may have struggled and did it all by yourself, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 6, 2020 I have not logged out in 7 years! FMCA IT Managed to do that to me, every 6 months (messing with the server)...been nice and smooth the past 2/3 years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted October 6, 2020 10 hours ago, wayne77590 said: Joe, Hope I helped but you may have struggled and did it all by yourself, eh? I only have access from the office, at home I have none. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 6, 2020 Ronnie won't share? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted October 6, 2020 Now I have to create a new password before I can log-in each time. Dumb system, I used the same password and it signed me in as soon as I clicked on continue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 6, 2020 As I read it the software upgrade to be done was the software running the "corporate" side of the business and the forum software wouldn't be involved. I guess I can't expect too much from a IT group that takes several weeks to upgrade a package. I wonder how they are managing their accounts receivable and payables not to mention payroll during the time their systems are inoperable. It may be Big Chief tablets and #2 pencils time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted October 6, 2020 They can handle accounts receivable and payable. Having been through 5 major system changes and one computer sabotage that was costing the company a million a day in lost shipments, I think FMCA’s IT staff is doing all they can. It is time to quit complaining and start praising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 6, 2020 Just out of curiosity, what are we supposed to start praising? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted October 6, 2020 Jim I think he said two people in IT now, and are working hard to accomplish this change--over and work out the bugs. I gather from things I have read, HQ has reduced staff to bare-bones and still operate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 7, 2020 First rule of business, if you don't have the financial and manpower wherewithal, you don't undertake projects like this. One has to wonder what the benefit of this new upgrade is and can it be financially justified. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 7, 2020 That Jim, was my point above! Ross, what committee are you on now? A million a day, how many day's or weeks did it take, for someone to snap and say, "we have a problem?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted October 7, 2020 P&P Committee, but I don’t understand your second question. I just don’t understand why some on this forum bash FMCA. I am reminded of one axiom of dealing with people. “Praise in public, criticize in private.” This forum is not private. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 7, 2020 This is getting into politics which is not permitted pm the Forum. If you want to continue this discussion move it to a PM, personal message. Thank you, Herman Mullins FMCA Forum Monitor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 7, 2020 Help me out, Herman. How is discussing upgrading the FMCA software a political discussion; unless you're referring to the FMCA internal politics, which I have no knowledge of or interest in discussing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 7, 2020 Herman, this is not "Politics" in any way, shape or form! You being on a committee = Politics? Think not. Ross, your the one who wrote "One million dollars a day in lost shipments, due to Computer Sabotage!" We are talking about "Upgrading FMCA Software.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted October 7, 2020 OK, now I understand your question. Before retirement, I was a computer programmer and also did system support. Our shipping plant computer that controlled 5 stackers was sabotaged by taking a tool and destroying the wire wrap backplane. Also, the bundles of wires in the 5 stacker were cut. While 4 people worked on getting the stackers rewired, I reconfigured another computer and installed it in place if the one destroyed. I had to get the source code and rewrite the software. First day was 27 hours, 4 hours sleep, 18 hours, 6 hours sleep and 16 more hours. The others finished the stackers and the program operated the stackers in manual mode. We ordered a Real Time Clock module that took a week to receive. Installed and system went automatic. The above and several other experiences give me insight to the task required to change over computer systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 Well I am/the forums are back finally!!! Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 YEAH! My withdrawal pains have eased considerably. Now I can talk to my many friends that run around in my computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 20, 2020 The one place in my morning routine is back and my morning is complete again. Welcome Back to All. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 Agree - glad to have the forum back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 I think we should work on having a alternate spot to meet up if the forums are down. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
