Prophet 21 ERP Version 12 released for IT ShowCase Live and Softworld Accounting & Finance exhibitions.
The leading provider of ERP & IT solutions to the wholesale distribution, Activant Solutions, is exhibiting its’ portfolio of products and services including accounting, CRM, inventory management, wireless and mobile technologies, ecommerce and business intelligence systems for both IT Showcase Live on 22nd September and Softworld Accounting and Finance on 13th – 14th October.
Version 12 raises the bar
Visitors to the exhibitions will have the first public opportunity to see the latest release of Prophet 21, Version 12 which builds upon existing functionality and is designed to further assist distributors’ increase sales, improve customer service and reduce operating expenses.
Among the many features in Version 12 is an enhanced user interface. "There are a lot of great features in Prophet 21 V.12 that allow us to streamline our processes," said Michael Dean, IT Manger for Power & Pumps. "The search bar and my menu options improve our workflow and make it easier to move through the system." Jennifer Buschmann, president of EA Buschmann agrees: "The updated user interface has a lot of potential for the user to customise screens to fit the individual user's specific needs," she said. "The extended description view and field chooser features are two features we are extremely excited to have."
In addition to the enhanced user interface, new customer relationship management (CRM) tools provide ready access to information, allowing users to streamline their day-to-day processes while improving customer service.
Attributes of the Prophet 21 software's production order and secondary processing functions have been combined into a labour tracking, job costing process that provides true light manufacturing capabilities.
Distributors may assign technicians, track labour costs, and issue necessary material through a series of processes that manage the entire production process, whether the manufacturing stages are completed by the distributor or a third party.
The Wireless Warehouse Management Solution (WWMS) Workbench capability is designed as a tool for the warehouse manager/supervisor to dynamically manage the flow of transactions within their warehouse operation. The workbench is a dynamic list of transactions ready to pick that can be sorted, grouped and moved about in an ad hoc manner.
An Ideal Opportunity
These events are an ideal place to visit to meet with Activant to discuss your IT requirements. Activant will be able to talk to you about software covering:
To find out more about the Prophet 21 software, visit www.activant.co.uk, e-mail uk@activant.com, or call 0845 60 5 60 20
About Activant Solutions
Activant Solutions Inc. is a leading technology provider of business management solutions serving small and medium-sized distributors and specialty retailers. Activant provides customers with industry-specific software, professional services, content, supply chain connectivity, and analytics.
Over 30,000 customer locations use Activant to manage their day-to-day operations. Activant’s systems are designed to help customers increase sales, boost productivity, operate more cost-efficiently, improve inventory turns and enhance trading partner relationships. Headquartered in Livermore, California, Activant has operations in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.activant.com.
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