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The program runs on a minicomputer although there is also a more basic version that can go on a micro.
The range of Mover software necessary for daily scheduling costs upwards of 115,000.
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Pactel
PA Computers and Telecommunications (Pactel) has a scheduling system called Paragon, which is written in Fortran and can run on most micro, mini or mainframe computers which accept Fortran, including the ubiquitous IBM PC.
Pactel is particularly proud of its Paragon installation for Argyll Stores (Presto, Liptons, etc) in the North East. This is running on an IBM PC/XT and has led to a reduction in the vehicle fleet from 38 to 23. Argyll Stores is using Paragon for both daily scheduling and strategic planning. The company reports that its planners have adapted to the computer system and admit that its