The present invention discloses novel process for the preparation of -2-acetamido-N-benzyl-3-methoxypropanamide of Formula I involving novel intermediates of Formula-XIX and Formula-XX. In one embodiment, a screw can be driven into a workpiece using a nail gun such that a head of the screw is embedded to the workpiece. An entry for the event may be added to a data log for the application.