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What is CHAMPS?
How does this new system affect operators of equipment covered on maintenance programs?
How does the new system affect service providers?
How does the new system affect Honeywell employees?
What happens to the Claim System on GAIN?
How can I learn more about CHAMPS?
What training is available for operators?
What training is available for service providers?
What does the system offer for parts pricing and availability?
Can reports be obtained through the system?
How does the claim numbering system work?Do we still use the "sticky" numbers?
My screens load very slowly. Is there a way to speed them up?


What is CHAMPS?

The Customer Homebase for Aftermarket Programs System is a "point and click" friendly system designed to replace two systems:

Paper based Revenue reporting for hourly maintenance programs
    Claim System on GAIN or paper


How does this new system affect operators of equipment covered on maintenance programs?


The benefits of CHAMPS online are:

Access to online reporting and payment--no need to locate paper invoice
    Online data provides information required to process invoice and payment--no need to locate information from the previous month
    CHAMPS is an interactive system and will share data with Honeywell--as the operator reports usage, data is sent to CHAMPS. CHAMPS performs calculation and invoice amount due
    Operators will no longer need to supply a copy of paper invoice to Honeywell
    CHAMPS is an upgrade from current Internet application through E-Engines, and allows for credit card payment and fleet reporting
    Access to product and program information
    Links to other sites within Honeywell (ex: E-Engine)
    Operators can review contract/account details
    Operators can review yearly rate information as it becomes available

Honeywell currently offers a choice for reporting usage--for those operators who do not have Internet capability, we can supply hardcopy invoices.

Future phases are planned to include self-directed activities (such as contract renewal and transfer)


How does the new system affect service providers?

The new system allows Internet access to:

File claims
    Create Service Authorizations
    Determine coverage for Aftermarket Programs including MSP, Warranty, Power by the Hour and Special Programs
    Review product information


How does the new system affect Honeywell employees?

Honeywell employees are acquiring a state-of-the-art system, which provides flexibility to accommodate future business needs. CHAMPS is designed to:

Automate manual processes
    Store detailed information regarding Aftermarket programs--eliminate guesswork/human memory of processes and programs
    Allow for tip-to-tail contract administration/invoicing/claim processing for all products covered under a maintenance program


What happens to the Claim System on GAIN?

On the day the CHAMPS system "goes live", the claim system on GAIN will be available for Claim Entry only. All other GAIN screens will remain the same. A service provider will be able to enter a claim and "send" it to Honeywell. Claim audit, history and service authorizations will only be available on the CHAMPS system. In order to save costs and prevent confusion, we have chosen not to maintain both systems in their full compliment. We understand that some facilities may initially have problems with a new system. So that these facilities can maintain their billing cycles, we offer only the Claim Entry on GAIN. If a facility enters a claim on GAIN after CHAMPS is in operation, the claim will be electronically transferred to CHAMPS, audited and processed. The process should be transparent to you, as you will receive an acknowledgement in the mail as usual. The positive aspect of this is that you will still have the ability to bill Aftermarket Programs for appropriate charges. The drawback to continual use of the Claim System in GAIN is that you will be unable to perform many of the activities that you had done in the past such as creating Service Authorizations, verifying MSP coverage and checking claim status. Those functions will have moved to CHAMPS.


How can I learn more about CHAMPS?

Contact your business representative(s)


What training is available for operators?

Simulations available on Training tab on web to facilitate online reporting


What training is available for service providers?

There are several ways a service provider can obtain CHAMPS training.

Instructor led Computer Based Training: Sessions for these professional instructor led classes are being offered in Geneva, Switzerland on April 17, 2001 and in Phoenix, Arizona on May 8, 2001. These classes will feature high quality, professional instruction aided by a customized Computer Based Training (CBT) module featuring exercises designed to foster a learning experience built specifically for service providers.

    Self taught Computer Based Training (CBT) available at c-hamps.com website.
    One-on-one Honeywell administrator at your facility. During 2001, our administrators may be able to schedule visits to the appropriate facilities based on available resources. At that time, your administrator could be available to visit at your site for a personalized CBT demonstration and training.

** NOTE: A pre-requisite for all training is completion of a "Navigational Exercise" available on compact disc. This brief exercise will allow the student to become familiar with the point and click features of the new system. It is important that a student complete the navigational exercises in order to be more productive on the CBT. The computer-based training will assume that you have had some experience in navigation. So that the CBT is most effective for you, we urge you to take advantage of this preview. For those that have signed up for training in Geneva or Phoenix, the disc will be sent to you a few weeks before the class.


What does the system offer for parts pricing and availability?

The CHAMPS system does not replace your normal channels for price quotes and availability when purchasing or requiring status on parts. When you are filing a claim, CHAMPS has a feature called "PRICE ME" that you can use to let the system perform the pricing of the claim. This feature will be reviewed extensively during training.


Can reports be obtained through the system?

A customer may browse the screens for information that can be sorted and analyzed. For example, there is a view called "My Claims" that lists information about your claim history. This view can be sorted so that an analysis can be preformed on the appropriate information. A traditional reporting system that allows the user to enter some parameters and print a hard copy report will not be available in Phase 1.


How does the claim numbering system work?
Do we still use the "sticky" numbers?

There are three ways to generate a number for a claim:

When creating a claim, the user enters a claim number that they prefer. This number can mean something to them and act as a reference number. If the number DOES NOT already exist, it is saved when the Claim Header is saved.

    When creating a claim, the user enters a claim number that they prefer. If the number ALREADY EXISTS, a warning will appear on the screen and it will have to be modified.
    When creating a claim, the user does not enter a claim number in the appropriate field. The system will create the number for you.


My screens load very slowly. Is there a way to speed them up?

Yes. If you are an Internet Explorer user, follow these simple steps:

From your browsers menu bar, select 'Tools', then 'Internet Options'.

    Chose the tab labeled 'Advanced'.
    Scroll down to the HTTP settings and check both boxes.
    Click apply, then O.K.

First step would be to check and correct their HTTP settings. To get to the
settings, select from tool bar Tools, Internet Options, select advance tab,
scroll bar down to HTTP and make sure they have both boxes checked, then
Apply and OK.

If you have any questions that you could not find an answer for, please contact CHAMPS support line at
1-866-5CHAMPS, or email the CHAMPS team at champs@honeywell.com.