Order Entry - (Real-time Status, Changes, RMA's)
Using our B2B web based eBusiness module is a very cost effective way to bring
your business "on-line" to your customers. Standard features include
customer Order Entry (create, change, delete, check order status in
real-time, check parcel shipments in real-time, print statement
locally), support for back orders, and Return Material
Authorization (RMAs). Optional features can also be added such
as electronic catalogs and shopping carts.
- New in 2006 - B2C storefront version with secure payment processing, parcel shipping rate shopping, catalog sales, shopping carts. Different from B2B, B2C allows any end user to create an order for fulfillment and the B2C collects payment at the same time.
3PL Operations - (Robust 3PL functions, Multi-company face)
Designed for the intense needs of all 3PL's, this allows your clients to add items, create orders for their clients, check status of orders, create items in your warehouse, and manage their inventory. Plus, it is setup for
maintaining Client access privileges via Web access in multiple
modes - Admin user, Regular user, and End users. Even more, it supports tens of thousands of users as it is scalable on your servers and it is designed for fast entry. Versatile enough for a regular B2B, it's enhanced 3PL functions include "multi-company face" meaning that each client, upon a login, will see their own B2B web site with their own company logos and unique color styles.
Containerized Freight Operations -
Tracking items from the overseas manufacturing groups to your door is easily accomplished in this web based option. Combined with the ASCTrac Containerized Freight Module, this function will allow complete entry at the manufacturing facilities or at your port of exit. It allows ties all the way back to your original Purchase Order(s), to the items in each container, and can link to your Customer Orders for direct or indirect shipments. This automates your supply chain to provide quicker order-to-cash cycles.
Automating and tracking your products in-transit is what this module does best. It even allows you connect all the back to your Accounts Payable in real time for on-the-water shipments for vendor payment requests. For verification purposes, you can optionally use the bar code or RFID scanning interface at the point of entry to further verify what exactly is in the container. Plus, if you are using the ASCTrac Manufacturing modules, it can allow production reporting at the point of activity providing a complete a shipboard manifest by serial number of each item. This supports a realtime "Quantity Available to Promise" for your clients to insure a fully synchronized supply chain.
In addition, if you pick up your own containers at the port of entry, there is a web directing function that will direct your drivers to the most appropriate container in the port using a web connected cell phone - in real time.
Reporting
Current inventory levels, location(s) of inventory, order status/history, drill-down
status, and much more can all be viewed in real-time through a
standard web browser with internet connection. We work with each customer to determine the visibility needs
of system users and provide a password protected, personalized
view into the data available.
Remote Client Administration
This feature gives
you the power to manage the web interface remotely and to add new
B2B clients, add the client user level, and setup the client rights.
Once setup, the client can add
items, obsolete items, and give
their own clients access to the
web portal.
XML Order Entry
The
optional function allows the ASC eBusiness module to function as just the
"fulfillment system behind the
scenes" of another web site. For example, another web site can be the Order Entry solution as far as the web user is concerned, but behind the scenes, a real-time XML connection to the WMS exists for web views of what is available to ship, allocation of inventory, parcel rates, etc.
This module will allow interfacing to any XML host system.
eBusiness Module Requirements
The WEB server requirements are based upon Microsoft's requirements for
Internet Information Server (IIS) running under Microsoft Windows Servers. Our module
operates via the Microsoft IIS server and performs it's own security checks for users and passwords,
then will allow certain data to be reported upon based upon what you set
up to be displayed. You will also need an ISP connection with a firewall ahead of the
server based upon your ISP's recommendations.
Summary:
Your customers will only need a Web browser and an Internet connection
from anywhere in the world to view ASCTrac's eBusiness data. With
this eBusiness Supply Chain tool
in place, combined with the
ASCTrac WMS Fulfillment system,
you can automate your entire
operation for a much smoother
operation - all at an extremely
low price. The Return On
Investment (ROI) is very quick,
and you will have happier
customers.
See our
other module pages for
additional functionality and
details. Information on
other available modules (and the
tremendous features list) can
also be obtained by contacting
ASC or one of our Solution
Partners.
(Note: Specifications are
subject to change without
notice. All product and company
names are trademarks, service
marks or registered trademarks
of their respective owners.)
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