Wholesale distributor optimizes inventory using Acumatica Cloud ERP
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Acumatica Cloud ERP
Tech Stack
- Amazon Web Services
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Cost Savings
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries
- Retail
Applicable Functions
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
About The Customer
Pool Source LLC is an independent distributor of pool supplies located in Nashville, Tennessee. The company is focused on expert service and as a new business, they needed an ERP system to manage inventory, track prices, manage sales and returns, track customer accounts and receivables, and deliver profitability reports. They wanted to get up and running quickly without the need to purchase hardware or hire information technology staff to manage ongoing upgrades and maintenance requirements. They started their business with a point of sale solution that provided a simple system for taking orders. Although very easy to use, the point of sale solution did not have the ability to manage complex pricing or link purchase orders directly to customer sales orders.
The Challenge
Pool Source LLC, an independent distributor of pool supplies located in Nashville, Tennessee, needed an ERP system to manage inventory, track prices, manage sales and returns, track customer accounts and receivables, and deliver profitability reports. They wanted to get up and running quickly without the need to purchase hardware or hire information technology staff to manage ongoing upgrades and maintenance requirements. Their existing point of sale solution was simple and easy to use, but it did not have the ability to manage complex pricing or link purchase orders directly to customer sales orders. To meet these needs and gain more control over inventory, Pool Source began investigating ERP solutions that could serve a broader set of needs.
The Solution
Pool Source investigated several solutions including both software as a service (SaaS) and traditional solutions. They decided to go with a SaaS solution that required no client software, on-premise software, or ongoing maintenance expenses. Both Acumatica and NetSuite offered SaaS solutions, but only Acumatica offered a growth-friendly pricing structure with unlimited users as well as local support for understanding requirements, implementation, and support. Acumatica’s distribution capabilities can be customized for specific verticals. In the case of Pool Source, Acumatica implemented special search capabilities, utilized advanced pricing features, imported thousands of inventory items, and delivered two different processes for different types of sales. Acumatica SaaS is powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). By running on AWS, Pool Source benefits from built-in disaster recovery features without worrying about managing operating systems, hardware, and other datacenter complexities.
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