Eagle Software - Distribution and Inventory

Distribution and Inventory

A business that buys, stocks, and sells a variety of products requires tools to properly manage inventory. These necessary tools include an efficient easy-to-use order entry system. Maintaining proper stock levels is important to reduce the cost of warehousing the product. Promptly and accurately fulfilling customer orders is vital in being successful in today’s competitive market.

EFFICIENT ORDER ENTRY
The efficient order entry system within EBMS allows the user to enter a phone order quickly and look up products from the inventory catalog without knowing the part number. Web orders, which include the customer; specific pricing, can be entered directly by the customer. Orders can be entered directly into a sales order by the user or selected from a customer specific product list. The software includes features to properly select and document options for more complex kits or assemblies. Pick sheets, sales order confirmations and other forms can be generated from EBMS.

COMPLETE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
EBMS includes a complete inventory management system. The solution includes tools to manage perpetual inventory using the FIFO, LIFO, or user specified methods. The link between the sales order and the purchase order is an efficient tool to process warranty claims or other requirements. A complete sales and purchase history of each inventory item is maintained for inventory review purposes. Serialized items, special orders, assemblies and kits, manufacturing, multiple units of measure, and many other advanced features are part of the EBMS inventory system.

PRODUCT PRICING
Product pricing within the EBMS system is very flexible and can accommodate a variety of pricing models. Customers are assigned to a user defined price level which includes a variety of pricing formulas. Formulas include cost plus markup options, list price minus discount, and fixed prices. User defined price rounding functions allow the pricing to mimic the users price methods. Quantity discounts, special pricing and promotional pricing options are also available.

Costs and list prices can be derived from the most recent purchase cost or from a vendor supplied catalog.

Stoltzfus Truck Inc. EFFICIENT INVENTORY STOCK LEVELS
Maintaining the most efficient inventory stock levels is important to reducing inventory costs while reducing out-of-stock situations. The EBMS inventory system includes tools to quickly view products that are below desired stock levels and create purchase orders. The appropriate stock level or reorder levels can be derived directly from past history values. Wireless bar code devices can be used to efficiently review inventory stock levels and review unfulfilled orders. EBMS offers an advanced tool that projects necessary stock levels for popular items, seasonal items, or other items that may be in fluctuating demand.

Grauers Paint and Wallpaper ACCURATELY FULFILLING ORDERS
Accurately fulfilling a customer’s order in a timely manner is critical to insure customer satisfaction. Scanner technology is a cost effective tool to increase the accuracy of tracking items from the time they arrive until they leave the warehouse. Order fulfillment recommendations can be created by the software to reduce labor costs. Interfacing with UPS, FedEx, and other shipping company software increases efficiency and accuracy. Bills of lading, shipping manifests, and packing lists can be generated from EBMS.

EBMS includes not only the tools listed but also a complete accounting system, profit center management tools, work order management, POS stations, and much more.