The INVENTEO solution is fully integrated in the plant information system, communicating in a single way for collecting raw data in the existing databases, and saving processed data in its own database. Not any duplication of data is never done. The data reconciliation algorithm, embedded in the solution, allows a full Check-in Check-out system. The implementation project includes an audit of the measurement system for mass and analysis, including the sampling system.

Before the implementation of INVENTEO, a full audit of the information system is made. Recommendations are made for a better management and assistance is provided for defining and writing the data management procedure, including the assumption of possible risk at each level of the information system.

For each metal accounting variable, a generation report clearly displays the set of raw input data as well as the method for obtaining and processing it. This report can be viewed by any user of the system.

CASPEO provides documentation for INVENTEO as well as detailed documentation of the specific development that can be done. A detailed configuration report is also provided, explaining the calculation procedure for each variable. Training course are animated so that a group of people share the competencies for each level of use of the application: administration, modelling (configuration) and metal accounting. Crossed checking by the members of each group are encouraged and CASPEO assists the client in the definition and writing of such procedure.

CASPEO assist the client in the definition and writing of all type of procedures so that they are applicable and that their objectives remain ambitious but reachable. INVENTEO offers a set of tools facilitating checking data and calculated results. A traceability of any user input is ensured and can be verified by internal and external audit.

INVENTEO, automating a large amount of data processing tasks allow a reduction of the necessary time for establishing periodic metal accounting. It also allows the generation of different types of reports, designed for the different actors of the plant. A complete one, including all the details of the period, including possible corrective actions can be established. Through its administration functions, managing identification and rights of users, INVENTEO allows the traceability of modifications and impose justification input.

INVENTEO allows an easy management of different scenarios, such as the use of provisional data. It allows the storage and traceability of all the intermediate and final results with all the associated comments. A workflow tool can be activated to manage the approbation circuit. Corresponding procedures are then detailed in the documentation.

The sampling and measurement audit carried out within the frame of the INVENTEO implementation assess the necessary quantity of data is available. The accuracies are calculated, and an analysis tool is available for data and results checking. Gross errors are detected, and large inconsistences errors are identified through a colour code.

The accuracy of the reconciled data (including recovery) are calculated based on the accuracy of individual measurements. The data analysis tool available in INVENTEO allows the identification of discrepancies between the target accuracies and the obtained ones. Dedicated reports can be established.

During the scoping study of the implementation project, a special attention is paid to stock management. Recommendations are made in terms of estimation methods. Periodic stock-takes are also scheduled and written in the manual of procedures.

As INVENTEO reduces the data treatment time, identifies discrepancies between target accuracies and real ones, fast reactions can occur for identifying the source and solving any problem as soon as detected. At each stage of the calculation, intermediate results are submitted to checking before validation and operation of the next step.