Substruct Utilities: Ordering

The Ordering module is used for creating, editing, and exporting orders. It has several different input methods. You can create orders by typing them in manually, using a handheld device with a built-in scanner, or you can use the auto-replenishment feature and create a Computer Assisted Order. Ordering also has the capability to combine any of these methods, allowing you to generate multiple parts of an order at the same time.

Ordering Features

Auto-replenishment ordering (based on sales history) using Computer Assisted Ordering and Inventory Control.
Gather data using a variety of different devices and methods.
Electronically transmit orders to vendors.
Compare order data to Point of Sale information, such as quantity on hand, order multiple, cost, retail, and margin.
View product information such as product description, merchandise class, transaction history – you can even view a picture of the item.
Efficiently track and manage invalid stock numbers and problematic items using the Before and After search feature.
Check for duplicate stock numbers.
Flag items that need new barcode labels and print them accordingly.

Automatically order Special Order setup in the Specila Order module.
View two different 24 month sales graphs for each item you are ordering.

Integration OptionS

Export orders created in Ordering into the Purchase Order module of Cougar Mountain.
Export orders directly into the Receiving Module.
Print orders and export them to .xls and .pdf files to send to your vendors.
EDI order transmition available for certain vendors (Ace Hardware, Orgill, Etc.)

Computer Assisted Ordering

Take your ordering to the next level with Computer Assisted Ordering.

Computer Assisted Ordering is an efficient auto-replenishment method for streamlining your ordering process. It works in conjunction with the Inventory Control module and allows you to generate orders using your sales history as a basis for how many you should have in stock. While you can create entire orders with Computer Assisted Ordering, the Ordering module of Substruct Utilities has the flexiblity to combine manually collected orders with computer orders; you can even compare multiple orders and remove any inconsistencies.

Benefits of Auto-Replenishment

More accurate orders

Create orders based on sale history - not on “guesstimation”.

Shorter ordering times

Create orders with a click of a button rather than walking your entire store and counting empty peg hooks.

Increased productivity

By decreasing the time it takes to order, you can spend more time on other tasks. Increasing productivity and in turn create an environment conducive to operational efficiency.

Increased turnover

Stocking more of the items you sell and less of the items you don’t will help yield a higher return on investment.