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Solutions May 2006
SPECIAL
FEATURE
Operations
Software
2006
Operations Software Buyers’
Guide
Compiled
by LaShell Stratton
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Solutions Operations Software
Buyers’ Guide is designed
to help distributors and manufacturers
find suppliers of operations software.
Companies are listed alphabetically;
software names follow. Asterisks
indicate membership in DMIA. Suppliers
provided the information in this
directory.
*
ChangingInc (Glatfelter)
401
South Paint St.
Chillicothe,
OH 45601
(740)
772-3871
(888)
550-6323
Software
names: ChangingInc
Comments:
ChangingInc is an innovative e-commerce
platform designed specifically
for the DMIA member. Our collection
of manufacturers and suppliers
are cooperating to provide e-commerce
as a free service to the distributor
community. Our product is sophisticated,
powerful, far-reaching, fast,
simple, easy to use and free!
Users:
Distributors and
Manufacturers
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Software
developed for:
Windows
98
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Windows
NT
Capabilities:
Customer
Acknowledgements
Customer
Order History
Custom
Reports
Estimating/Pricing/Request
for
Quotation
Export
Capabilities
Forms/Print
Management
Import
Capabilities
Inventory
Control
Order
Entry/Processing
Order
Tracking
Product
Identification and Tracking
Quotation
Tracking
Remote
Client Access
Remote
Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales
Analysis
Shipping
Paperwork
Supply
Order Entry
Vendor
History
Web
Site Connectivity
*
e-Quantum
P.O.
Box 11155
Reno,
NV 89510
(775)
856-2800
(800)
328-7804
Fax:
(775) 856-2408
Software
names: e-Quantum,
Quantum
Net
Comments:
We are our industry’s
No.
1 distributor of management software.
e-Quantum has 23 years of experience
providing order entry, inventory
and accounting software to print
distributors. Quantum Net is an
integrated e-commerce system for
electronic ordering, custom catalogs,
credit cards, variable print templates,
restocking capabilities and reporting.
e-Quantum offers on-site training,
free data conversions and web
site design.
Users:
Distributors and Manufacturers
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
Windows
98
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Windows
NT
Capabilities:
Accounts
Payable
Accounts
Receivable
Bar
Code Capability
Contact/Prospect
Management
Cost
Center Accounting
Customer
Acknowledgements
Customer
Order History
Custom
Reports
EDI
Interface
Estimating/Pricing/Request
for
Quotation
Export
Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print
Management
General
Ledger
Import
Capabilities
Inventory
Control
Job
Costing
Lot
Control
Mailing
Lists/Mail Merge
Order
Entry/Processing
Payroll
Product
Identification and Tracking
Profit
Tracking
Quotation
Tracking
Remote
Client Access
Remote
Office/Branch Capabilities (including
billing)
Sales
Analysis
Sales
Commission
Scheduling
Shipping
Paperwork
Split
Commission Capabilities
Summary
Billing
Supply
Order Entry
User
Definable Specifications
Vendor
Analysis
Vendor
History
Web
Site Connectivity
*
Four51 Inc.
7905
Golden Triangle Dr., Ste. 130
Eden
Prairie, MN 55403
(952)
294-0451
(877)
587-9486
Fax:
(952) 294-6600
Software
names:
Four51 Commerce Network
Comments:
Four51 is recognized as a leader
in creating and connecting commerce
on demand. About 30 companies
worldwide join the Four51 Commerce
Network everyday. These include
Global 1000 to mid-market and
small companies, all focused on
growing revenue and saving money.
Within the Four51 Network, companies
are selling more through market
facing capabilities like 1-to-1
marketing and web-to-print solutions,
while others are spending less
through better distribution of
indirect goods.
Users:
Distributors and Manufacturers
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Networked
System
Capabilities:
Cost
Center Accounting
Customer
Acknowledgements
Custom
Order History
Custom
Reports
Estimating/Pricing/Request
for
Quotation
Export
Capabilities
Forms/Print
Management
Inventory
Control
Mailing
Lists/Mail Merge
Order
Entry/Processing
Order
Tracking
Remote
Client Access
Remote
Office/Branch Capabilities (including
billing)
Vendor
History
Web
Site Connectivity
FTIGroup
16932
Woodinville-Redmond Rd. N.E.,
Ste. A-210
Woodinville,
WA 98072
(800)
367-6122
Fax:
(800) 367-6124
Software
names: POIDS-CRM
Comments:
POIDS-CRM is a customizable order-entry
and inventory distribution system
built with Microsoft 2.0.NET on
a SQL platform. Modules include
order entry, inventory management,
pricing, Crystal Report Writer
& Internet. POIDS-CRM also
includes integrated contact management.
POIDS exports to any standard
A/R-A/P-G/L system and can also
import from Goldmine. CRM can
stand alone or will integrate
with our POIDS software.
Users:
Distributors
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
DOS
IBM
RS6000
Macintosh
OS/2
Windows
3.X
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Windows
NT
Capabilities:
Contact/Prospect
Management
Customer
Acknowledgements
Customer
Order History
Custom
Reports
EDI
Interface
Estimating/Pricing/Request
for
Quotation
Export
Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print
Management
Human
Resources Management
Import
Capabilities
Inventory
Control
Job
Costing
Lot
Control
Mailing
Lists/Mail Merge
Order
Entry/Processing
Order
Tracking
Product
Identification and Tracking
Profit
Tracking
Quotation
Tracking
Remote
Client Access
Remote
Office/Branch Capabilities (including
billing)
Remote
Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales
Analysis
Sales
Commission
Shipping
Paperwork
Split
Commission Capabilities
Summary
Billing
Supply
Order Entry
User
Definable Specifications
Vendor
Analysis
Vendor
History
Web
Site Connectivity
Ironwood
Computer Systems
Inc.
1727
Hollow Oak Terrace
Mississauga,
ON L5J 4N3
Canada
(905)
855-5151
(800)
661-2978
Software
names: FixPro Forms Management
Comments:
FixPro
software is easy to use for inventory
control, pick lists, low level
reporting, renewal notices and
charge back reporting. Many clients
use it without any training, although
help is always available at our
toll-free number. You can download
an evaluation copy and call for
help to get your data converted.
Users:
Distributors and Manufacturers
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
DOS
IBM
RS6000
UNIX
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Windows
NT
Capabilities:
Cost
Center Accounting
Custom
Reports
EDI
Interface
Export
Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print
Management
Inventory
Control
Lot
Control
Sales
Analysis
Summary
Billing
Supply
Order Entry
User
Definable Specifications
Web
Site Connectivity
*Kramer-Smilko
Inc.
210
N. Main St., Ste. 101
Bel
Air, MD 21014
(410)
893-0420
Fax:
(410) 838-2291
Software
names:
Manager
Comments:
Kramer-Smilko provides supply
chain management solutions under
the brand Renaissance, which was
created to fulfill the unmet need
for value-added services in the
distribution marketplace. Renaissance
strives to form strategic partnerships
among end users, distributors
and manufacturers by implementing
tailored programs of sales consulting,
workflow analysis, software services
and support.
Users:
Distributors
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
UNIX
Capabilities:
Accounts
Payable
Accounts
Receivable
Bar
Code Capability
Contact/Prospect
Management
Cost
Center Accounting
Customer
Acknowledgements
Customer
Order History
Custom
Reports
EDI
Interface
Electronic
Fund Transfer Capabilities
Estimating/Pricing/Request
for
Quotation
Export
Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print
Management
General
Ledger
Import
Capabilities
Inventory
Control
Job
Costing
Lot
Control
Mailing
Lists/Mail Merge
Order
Entry/Processing
Order
Tracking
Press
Interface Capabilities
Product
Identification and Tracking
Profit
Tracking
Quotation
Tracking
Remote
Client Access
Remote
Office/Branch Capabilities (including
Billing)
Remote
Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales
Analysis
Sales
Commission
Scheduling
Shipping
Paperwork
Split
Commission Capabilities
Summary
Billing
Supply
Order Entry
User
Definable Specifications
Vendor
Analysis
Vendor
History
Web
Site Connectivity
*
Nipson America Inc.
1501
Landmeier Rd.
Elk
Grove Village, IL 60007
(847)
357-9210
Software
names:
VaryPress
PrintServer
Comments:
This is a production-oriented,
easy-to-use print spooling server
for printing Postscript, PDF,
or AFP files on Nipson VaryPress
or other IPDS-compatible digital
printers.
Users:
Manufacturers
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Capabilities:
Bar
Code Capability
Forms
Print Management
Press
Interface Capability
*Plantrol
Systems
100
Bourne St.
Westfield,
NY 14787
(716)
326-4900
(800)
995-8902
Fax:
(800) 262-4942
Software
names:
Plantrol Systems
Comments:
For more than 28 years, Plantrol
has contributed to the success
of forms manufacturers, commercial
printers, label manufacturers
and direct mail houses. We now
introduce a new feature that lets
you send correspondence through
the computer by simultaneously
faxing or emailing customers at
all of their locations. With a
single click of the mouse, your
employees can fax, view or email
order acknowledgments, quote confirmations,
shipping notices, invoices, etc.
without leaving their desk. With
OMNIcom247, our included software,
customers can also view their
information 24/7 on your web site.
Users:
Manufacturers
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
IBM
RS6000
SQL
Server 2000
UNIX
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Windows
2003 Server
Red
Hat Linux
Capabilities:
Accounts
Payable
Accounts
Receivable
Bar
Code Capability
Contact/Prospect
Management
Cost
Center Accounting
Customer
Acknowledgements
Customer
Order History
Custom
Reports
EDI
Interface
Electronic
Fund Transfer Capability
Estimating/Pricing/Request
for
Quotation
Export
Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print
Management
General
Ledger
Human
Resources Management
Import
Capabilities
Inventory
Control
Job
Costing
Lot
Control
Mailing
Lists/Mail Merge
Order
Entry/Processing
Order
Tracking
Payroll
Press
Interface Capabilities
Product
Identification and Tracking
Production/Shop
Floor Control
Profit
Tracking
Quotation
Tracking
Remote
Client Access
Remote
Office/Branch Capabilities (including
billing)
Remote
Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales
Analysis
Sales
Commission
Scheduling
Shipping
Paperwork
Shop
Floor Data Collection
Split
Commission Capabilities
Summary
Billing
Supply
Order Entry
User
Definable Specifications
Vendor
Analysis
Vendor
History
Web
Site Connectivity
*Printable
Technologies
201
Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. 270
Solana
Beach, CA 92075
(858)
847-6600
Fax:
(858) 793-4122
Software
names: FusionPro
Comments:
FusionPro includes FusionPro Desktop,
FusionPro Designer, FusionPro
Server and FusionProWeb variable
data and on-demand document creation
tools. FusionPro functions as
a stand-alone application, a client-server
application, or incorporated in
a web to print application. FusionPro
generates nine production-ready
output data streams including
PDF, PostScript, VDX, VPS, VIPP,
PPML and JLYT.
Users:
Distributors and Manufacturers
Software
available for:
Stand-Alone
Use
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
Macintosh
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Windows
NT
Capabilities:
Custom
Reports
EDI
Interface
Export
Capabilities
Forms
Print Management
Import
Capabilities
Mailing
Lists/Mail Merge
Remote
Office Branch Capabilities (including
billing)
Remote
Sales Rep Connectivity
User
Definable Specifications
Web
Site Connectivity
*Printra
Inc.
2055
Woodside Rd., Ste. 250
Redwood
City, CA 95033
(650)
364-8900 ext. 12
Fax:
(650) 364-8901
Software
names: Printra
Comments:
Printra’s software automates
the ordering, typesetting, customer
service, payment processing, inventory
control, invoicing, and fulfillment
for printed products such as corporate
identity (business cards and stationery),
direct mail, forms and product
literature, prescription pads,
promotional materials and much
more.
Users:
Distributors and
Manufacturers
Software
available for:
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Capabilities:
Bar
Code Capability
Cost
Center Accounting
Customer
Acknowledgements
Customer
Order History
Custom
Reports
Electronic
Fund Transfer Capabilities
Export
Capabilities
Forms
Print Management
Human
Resources Management
Import
Capabilities
Inventory
Control
Mailing
Lists/Mail Merge
Order
Entry/Processing
Order
Tracking
Press
Interface Capabilities
Product
Identification and Tracking
Production
Shop Floor Control
Profit
Tracking
Remote
Client Access
Sales
Analysis
Shipping
Paperwork
Summary
Billing
User
Definable Specifications
Vendor
Analysis
Vendor
History
Web
Site Connectivity
Suntower
Systems
P.O.
Box 98570
Seattle,
WA 98198
(206)
878-0578
Fax:
(206) 878-0148
Software
names:
SAFE (Simple Accounting for Forms
Experts)
Comments:
This is the first Windows software
specifically tailored for DMIA
members with complete accounting,
contact and inventory control
functions and the most comprehensive
internet options available to
link you, your vendors and your
customers.
Users:
Distributors
Software
available for:
Networked
System
Software
developed for:
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Capabilities:
Accounts
Payable
Accounts
Receivable
Bar
Code Capability
Contact/Prospect
Management
Cost
Center Accounting
Customer
Acknowledgements
Customer
Order History
Custom
Reports
EDI
Interface
Electronic
Fund Transfer Capabilities
Estimating/Pricing/Request
for
Quotation
Export
Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print
Management
General
Ledger
Import
Capabilities
Inventory
Control
Job
Costing
Lot
Control
Mailing
Lists/Mail Merge
Order
Entry/Processing
Order
Tracking
Product
Identification and Tracking
Profit
Tracking
Quotation
Tracking
Remote
Client Access
Remote
office Branch Capabilities (including
Billing)
Remote
Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales
Analysis
Sales
Commission
Scheduling
Shipping
Paperwork
Split
Commission Capabilities
Summary
Billing
Supply
Order Entry
User
Definable Specifications
Vendor
Analysis
Vendor
History
Web
Site Connectivity
*TopForm
Software Inc.
330
Research Ct., Ste. 200
Norcross,
GA 30092
(800)
448-1484
(770)
448-1484
Fax:
(770) 448-3949
Software
names:
TopForm, TopForm Central
Comments:
TopForm is a leading licensed
solution for mid-sized to large
distributors. It operates with
Windows, UNIX or Linux syste
