Centralize the Merchandising Functions, Not the Staff

How many spreadsheets does it take to manage your order process, vendors, and merchandise plans? Too many—and they all are at risk of being out-of-date and inaccessible. One system, installed at the home office and 100% accessible through the Web or intranet, improves efficiency and immediacy: Enterprise™ Merchandising from MICROS-Retail.

Java EE flexibility & scalability

Installing a host system is never “easy,” but Enterprise is as painless as can be. As a Web-based Java application, it is compatible with standard operating systems and databases. Enterprise has a lower overhead cost because it functions over the existing IP network and corporate VPN, without requiring expensive, private networks. All your users need is a standard workstation and a browser. The size of your retail chain, depth of your product lines, and number of SKUs are all factors that will influence your choice of infrastructure, and your MICROS-Retail representative can help you determine the best combination.

Enterprise Features:

• Java EE, web-based solution
• Merchandise management — manage the main catalogs from merchandise structure, business structure, and merchandise vendors; control merchandise planning and monitor program execution; define flexible pricing and promotions schemes; define purchase orders and replenishment of products; optimize SKUs and sizing; define and control margins; and reduce the cost of merchandise sold and price markdowns
• Distribution — perform efficient merchandise distribution and inventory management; help reduce inventory shrink and out-of-stocks; and reduce operational costs, thereby improving inventory turns in the merchandise distribution process
• In-store operations — control merchandise operations that take place inside stores; help enforce the goals defined in the Merchandise Management modules; and enforce an efficient operation and optimal inventory turns, shrink, and out-of-stocks in store’s inventory
• Reporting — Enterprise uses an open-source reporting tool to generate reports on demand

Enterprise Benefits:

• Low overhead cost
• Easy communication between the stores and corporate
• Full functionality in the field or in the office
• Improves efficiency and immediacy
• Enables centralized ordering

For more information download the Enterprise Merchandising info sheet here.