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Distribution Software Solutions

Express Information Systems has worked hand-in-hand with numerous distribution companies to help them make efficient processes manageable. Our solutions include inventory management and sales and purchasing order management tools that help you save time and money.

Companies are shifting to more advanced distribution management processes as increasing competition and disintermediation concerns grow. These trends are driving changes in distributors' business relationships and processes. Traditional buy-hold-sell inventory replenishment processes are being complemented with innovative sell-source-ship methods. Distributors can maintain minimal stock, quickly source materials, and then drop ship delivery.

Rich integration across the distribution processes enables companies to flexibly manage information and materials while controlling costs and performance. The result is a laser-sharp focus on making good decisions throughout the entire operation and on improved customer service.

Improved Supply Chain Processes

Efficient management of the supply chain is essential for meeting customer expectations. A Web-based approach for cross-business communication enables distributors to deal effectively with the different links in an increasingly global supply chain services.

Greater Operational Excellence Through Technology

Supporting complex processes with ever smaller profit margins requires both operational agility and tight controls. Small- to medium-size distributors are benefiting from affordable IT infrastructures built around applications from Microsoft® and Express Information Systems to support more efficient processes. Expanding the use of information technology is the best way to add greater value while supporting more cost-effective operations.

Tighter Inventory Management

Having the right goods in inventory is critical to success in distribution. An out-of-stock situation can mean a lost sale, or even a lost customer. Flexible inventory applications streamline purchasing, order processing, and inventory management, ensuring that goods-on-hand match customer needs. These tightly integrated solutions can include the use of bar codes and scanners which maintain accurate, real-time inventory data and reduce errors. Critical forecasting and demand planning can also be streamlined with IT applications. Once goods are in stock, software applications enable distributors to make an ABC-analysis of goods based on the quantity sold, sales volume sold, or contribution to margin. Managers can establish parameters to decide when to replenish the product and how much to purchase.

Better Information for Improved Response

Instant access to decision-driving information ensures that all parts of a distribution business run more efficiently, and helps distributors plan for the future with confidence. Flexible computing environments offer distributors a number of ways to get at data, including online inquires, Web-based reporting, customer self-service tools, sophisticated financial consolidation, and OLAP analysis applications.

Build a World-Class Operation

Express Information Systems knows that deep industry expertise is required to address the range of distribution needs. That is why we work closely with many companies to bring firms outstanding software applications combined with the world-class capabilities needed to meet specific business needs. To ensure a seamless computing environment, all our solutions and offerings integrate fully with Microsoft Office and ERP software to meet the diverse needs of the distribution industry.