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Power Systems
DMS Systems and
IBM deliver integrated
Supply Chain Solutions
for Parts Distributors
IBM i Solution Edition for DMS Systems software helps
distributors reduce operating costs and increase sales
Highlights:
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Enables small and mid-sized distributors
of Automotive, Truck, RV and Marine parts
to compete with national chains using
advanced technology that can help
improve operational efficiency, reduce
costs and maximize profitability
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Delivers the reliability for supporting core
business functions and the flexibility for
adapting to change
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Simplifies IT by combining numerous
sales, inventory and financial
management functions in a single,
integrated environment
Competition is fierce for small and mid-sized distributors of Auto,
Truck, Marine and RV parts. “As national chain stores expand into new
geographical territories, small to mid-sized companies need new ways to
increase operational efficiencies so they can remain competitive,” says
Grady Davis, President and CEO of DMS Systems. “More and more of
those organizations are relying on technology as a way of streamlining
their business and retaining a competitive edge.”
These distributors see the value of applying technology to a full breadth
of business functions. “Distributors want comprehensive solutions that
can help with all aspects of their business, from Order Entry and
Inventory Management to General Ledger and Customer Relationship
Management,” says Davis. “At the same time, they need to build an EDI
[electronic data interchange] infrastructure to enhance the efficiency of
communication with suppliers and to offer e-commerce solutions to
their customers. With a growing number of parts that distributors need
to stock and special order, solutions that accelerate communications and
automate back-office transactions can play a key role in reducing time
and cutting costs.”
Turnkey solutions are often the best choice for small and mid-sized
organizations. “Smaller distributors don’t have the extensive IT
resources of national chains,” says Davis. “By selecting turnkey
solutions, Distributors can gain all the functionality they need without
adding IT costs or complexity.”
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DMS Systems offers comprehensive,
turnkey solutions
and Accounts Payable, helping Distributors drive down
labor costs while providing more accurate and timely
information. Qwik-Scan provides a RF wireless warehouse
barcoding solution to simplify picking, receiving, counting
and returns.
Building on more than 20 years of experience with
warehouse and retail parts operations, DMS Systems offers
a comprehensive suite of software applications and services to
help distributors of any size enhance operational efficiencies,
reduce costs and improve profitability. The DMS DX™
System is at the heart of the companies offerings. DX System
integrates ordering, inventory and financial management
applications in a single, turnkey solution designed for single
and multi-site retail and wholesale Distributors. Businesses
can capitalize on Point-of-Sale, Accounts Payable and
Receivables, Purchase Forecasting, Invoice Reconciliation,
Inventory Management, CRM and other capabilities, all
without adding IT complexity.
DMS also offers a hosted-services DX System solution—a
subscription service for accessing Warehouse Management,
Business Intelligence and Financial applications. Distributors
can access the same functions and benefits available through
DX System without the capital investment.
To stay ahead of the competition, distributors of Automotive,
Truck, RV and Marine parts need field-proven solutions that
can improve efficiency across a broad range of missioncritical functions, including Point-of-Sale/Order Entry,
Inventory and Financial Management. The IBM® i Solution
Edition for DMS Systems provides a complete suite of
advanced technologies that can help distributors increase
sales, enhance operational efficiency and improve
profitability without increasing IT complexity.
Distributors also can augment the capabilities of DX System
easily with an array of complementary solutions. For
example, Qwik-Order offers a hosted, web-based B2B parts
portal that enables distributors to provide their customers
with real-time ordering, cataloging and customer service.
Qwik-Link is an e-commerce EDI subscription service that
automates Purchasing, Receiving, Invoice Reconciliation
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IBM i Solution Edition for DMS Systems
provides a single, integrated environment
“The IBM i Solution Edition for DMS
Systems software brings together all the
software components that Wholesale
Distributors need while helping them reduce
the costs and complexity of IT management.”
The IBM® i Solution Edition for DMS Systems software uses
IBM Power Systems™ to provide reliable, high-performance
solutions for distributors. DMS solutions are available on a
full range of IBM Power Systems, including those based on
the 64-bit POWER7® architecture. This latest generation
of Power Systems represents a true leap forward to more
intelligent systems that reduce complexity, decrease energy
consumption and minimize downtime while driving down
operational costs.
—Grady Davis, President and CEO, DMS Systems Corporation
IBM i provides the reliable, secure and integrated operating
environment for DMS Systems software. By including a
relational database, security, web services, networking and
storage management capabilities, IBM i offers a broad and
highly stable software foundation for DMS software. “The
IBM i Solution Edition for DMS Systems software brings
together all the software components that Wholesale
Distributors need while helping them reduce the costs and
complexity of IT management,” says Davis.
IBM i Solution Editions are designed to help businesses
take advantage of the combined experience and expertise of
IBM and independent software vendors (ISVs) in building
business value with IT investments. Coupled with the total
integration delivered by IBM i and the Solution Edition
system discount, these solution offerings deliver the
performance today’s businesses need along with low cost of
ownership. Each Solution Edition provides a simplified,
easy-to-manage, high-performance IT environment for
core business applications.
DMS solutions help Distributors increase
operational efficiency
Distributors that adopt DMS solutions can enhance the
efficiency of inventory management, enabling them to
significantly reduce the capital they keep tied up in inventory.
“By reducing inventory of slow-moving items, balancing
inventory according to sales demand and improving the
accuracy of orders, Distributors can increase inventory turns,”
says Davis. “Better inventory performance can easily translate
into substantial savings and larger margins.”
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Distributors increase sales by improving
fill rates and simplifying ordering
By optimizing the mix of products on the shelves, DX System
can help Distributors increase sales. “Auto repair shops need
to find parts rapidly so they can return cars to their owners
quickly and maximize their repair volume. If a part is out of
stock with one distributor, the repair shop will move on to
the next distributor,” says Davis. “The DX System helps DMS
customers make sure they have the right parts on hand
so they can avoid losing sales.”
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Implementing the Qwik-Order solution in conjunction
with DX System can help Distributors simplify ordering of
those parts. Qwik-Order is a web-based parts portal that
allows Distributors to provide their customers with real-time
ordering, cataloging and customer service, around the clock.
“Using Qwik-Order with DX System, Distributors gain a
state-of-the-art e-commerce application that helps them
compete more effectively with national chains,” says Davis.
The bottom line
Together, IBM and leading ISVs provide solutions that combine
the power of IBM Power Systems and IBM i with the strengths
of business applications, along with superior services and
support. IBM i Solution Editions can help businesses achieve:
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Increased insight for more assured decision making
Improved productivity, efficiency and responsiveness
Reduced costs through increased flexibility
Adaptability to business change
Higher productivity
Competitive total cost of acquisition and proven total
cost of ownership
For more information
This IBM i Solution Edition is available as an offering
when a customer selects both new IBM hardware and software
or services from DMS Systems. For more details, visit
ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/editions/solutions.html
or dms-systems.com
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