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	Customer Success Story: US Merchandise and PowerERP: Achieving an efficient Distribution

Customer Success Story: US Merchandise and PowerERP: Achieving an efficient Distribution

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Retail
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Sales & Marketing Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Warehouse Automation
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Previously, problems were abound in distribution management application, due to their old System/36 application. The company had been using the system for 20 years. The package was primarily geared towards processing orders, rather than making distribution more efficient. The company was also displeased with the systems limited inventory control and accounting capabilities. Three of its most important goals for a new software application were to implement an efficient distribution system, move to a paperless office and permit widespread access to sales and financial data. Read More
About Customer	US Merchandise Inc. is one of the largest East Coast suppliers of household products to supermarkets and retail stores. The company has a diverse product line and caters to a diverse customer base. With its headquarters in Long Island, NY, US Merchandise employs 35 people and generates an annual revenue of over $10 million. The company operates in a dynamic retail environment where sales trend information is crucial. They were previously using an outdated System/36 application for 20 years, which was primarily geared towards processing orders rather than making distribution more efficient. Read More
Solution	Using PowerERP, the company found that 90 percent of its most urgent needs were met right out of the box. With add-on capabilities, the software quickly became a perfect fit for US Merchandise’s specific environment. The implementation team from OmegaCube played a major role in creating a perfect “fit”, according to Evelyn Yalung, Controller. The capability of handling complex pricing allowed the company to manage various pricing types unique to a distribution environment. Using Point-of-sale hand-held applications, order processing time was significantly reduced, leading to increased sales. PowerERP provided valuable insights on sales trends and product lines, which were crucial for the dynamic retail environment. The accounting and sales managers, who previously spent a lot of time evaluating sales numbers, now have more time to focus on better customer support and new product introductions. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Retail

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Sales & Marketing

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Warehouse Automation

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Previously, problems were abound in distribution management application, due to their old System/36 application. The company had been using the system for 20 years. The package was primarily geared towards processing orders, rather than making distribution more efficient. The company was also displeased with the systems limited inventory control and accounting capabilities. Three of its most important goals for a new software application were to implement an efficient distribution system, move to a paperless office and permit widespread access to sales and financial data.

About Customer

US Merchandise Inc. is one of the largest East Coast suppliers of household products to supermarkets and retail stores. The company has a diverse product line and caters to a diverse customer base. With its headquarters in Long Island, NY, US Merchandise employs 35 people and generates an annual revenue of over $10 million. The company operates in a dynamic retail environment where sales trend information is crucial. They were previously using an outdated System/36 application for 20 years, which was primarily geared towards processing orders rather than making distribution more efficient.

Solution

Using PowerERP, the company found that 90 percent of its most urgent needs were met right out of the box. With add-on capabilities, the software quickly became a perfect fit for US Merchandise’s specific environment. The implementation team from OmegaCube played a major role in creating a perfect “fit”, according to Evelyn Yalung, Controller. The capability of handling complex pricing allowed the company to manage various pricing types unique to a distribution environment. Using Point-of-sale hand-held applications, order processing time was significantly reduced, leading to increased sales. PowerERP provided valuable insights on sales trends and product lines, which were crucial for the dynamic retail environment. The accounting and sales managers, who previously spent a lot of time evaluating sales numbers, now have more time to focus on better customer support and new product introductions.

Impact #1	Efficient order to fulfillment cycle.
Impact #2	Improved warehouse management.
Impact #3	Paperless office and reduction in paper by 30%.

Impact #1

Efficient order to fulfillment cycle.

Impact #2

Improved warehouse management.

Impact #3

Paperless office and reduction in paper by 30%.

Benefit #1	Reduction in paper usage by 30%.

Benefit #1

Reduction in paper usage by 30%.

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Customer Success Story: US Merchandise and PowerERP: Achieving an efficient Distribution

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